BR1986FB;1106163 wrote:I can't stomach the thought of them tying up $50 million on him. I don't think he's much of an upgrade over McCoy.

IggyPride00;1106167 wrote:Not to mention it snuffs out the hope on RGIII that has the fan base so excited right now.

That would be the most deflating introductory press conference in free agent history as it would be slamming the door on RGIII.

If Holmgren was hesitant at all on RGIII, Flynn might be a good excuse for him not to do it (in his mind at least). He is a system guy and it would thrill the coaching staff. They love that kind of stuff where everyone is speaking the same language.

It would be a tough sell to the fan base, but as I have come to see that really isn't important to them.

BR1986FB;1106155 wrote:Matt Pitman ‏ @
mattpitman
@ ClaytonESPN tells @ kcalabroshow # Seahawks will be in 3 team race w/ # Dolphins & # Browns to sign Matt Flynn. Expects
$8 - $10 mil a year


I hope the Fins or Seahawks win this "race."

like_that;1106182 wrote:8 to 10 mil? FUUCCKKKK THATTTT.

Midstate01;1106185 wrote:Someone will be stupid enough to do it.

jordo212000;1106190 wrote:What were you saying about how much money he was going to get?

zach24oz;1106189 wrote:I would love to see them get guys like Michael Bush, Pierre Garcon or Laurent Robinson, Mario Williams, Carl Nicks and Cortland Finnegan. Would help out this team a boat load! That could instantly put them to be competetive in the North. If they can get some of those guys and go ahead and take RGIII I'd be pleased. Heck, I would take a shot on Mike Wallace.

like_that;1106192 wrote:I have seen some stupid shit since the Browns have been back, but I think H&H will be smart and not pay that kind of money to him.

Now watch me eat my words.

BR1986FB;1106208 wrote:I'd heard there would be interest but they'd also have a max "budget" that they wouldn't exceed where they'd drop out of the bidding.

like_that;1106213 wrote:Sounds like their "interest" is just smoke and mirrors.

BR1986FB;1106608 wrote:This surprises me but it sounds like the Browns are going to take a good look at Colston from the Saints. Another player of interest is Seattle LB David Hawthorne. Sounds like Vincent Jackson will NOT be in play as they are expecting him to want "Larry Fitzgerald money" plus he has character concerns. Have also heard Richard Marshall's (cornerback) name linked to Cleveland.


Bio on Hawthorne....looks like a tackling machine...

http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/11544/david-hawthorne

like_that;1106639 wrote:Sure is a lot of tackles, but are they productive tackles or are they Andra Davis type tackles? I am sure COA will get excited regardless .

lhslep134;1106666 wrote:This is from his Scouts, Inc. profile on that ESPN link (grade 71)

Hawthorne has position versatility in that he can line up at the SAM position as well as the middle linebacker spot. He is more suited to the middle as he is somewhat limited in his lateral range as well as his pass coverage skills, but he is a tackling machine when it comes to defending the run between the tackles. He is a heavy hitter who punishes ball carriers with his ability to roll his hips as he unloads on the tackle. Allthough he is on the short side, he has long arms and does a good job of using his hands to defeat and shed blockers. He has a very good nose for the ball and takes good angles to get to the play. He lacks the kind of speed needed to match up with most tight ends in man coverage, and although he can fill the short lanes on underneath routes, he is not real effective going to the ball in zone coverage.

FWIW they grade D'Qwell to a 73

lhslep134;1106666 wrote:This is from his Scouts, Inc. profile on that ESPN link (grade 71)

Hawthorne has position versatility in that he can line up at the SAM position as well as the middle linebacker spot. He is more suited to the middle as he is somewhat limited in his lateral range as well as his pass coverage skills, but he is a tackling machine when it comes to defending the run between the tackles. He is a heavy hitter who punishes ball carriers with his ability to roll his hips as he unloads on the tackle. Allthough he is on the short side, he has long arms and does a good job of using his hands to defeat and shed blockers. He has a very good nose for the ball and takes good angles to get to the play. He lacks the kind of speed needed to match up with most tight ends in man coverage, and although he can fill the short lanes on underneath routes, he is not real effective going to the ball in zone coverage.

FWIW they grade D'Qwell to a 73

BR1986FB;1106679 wrote:Those comments on his pass coverage are concerning in that they already have slow linebackers (see Fujita) who can't cover TE's.

like_that;1106639 wrote:Sure is a lot of tackles, but are they productive tackles or are they Andra Davis type tackles? I am sure COA will get excited regardless .

like_that;1106686 wrote:How many LBs in the league can actually cover TE's? Seems like TE's all over the league this past season ran wild on defenses.

Commander of Awesome;1106762 wrote:http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

I will punch things if we draft Richardson and Cousins in the fucking draft.