like_that;1111117 wrote:I also like how apparently it is a forgone conclusion that RG3 is going to be a superstar. It's hilarious how Andrew Luck has all of a sudden become an after thought ever since the combine.
Plus, imo- rgiii gives a lot better interview then Luck. Luck has always been the #1 pick, rgiii just closed the gap some after the combine.wes_mantooth;1111123 wrote:Well, Luck was never going to be a story for the media because it was a known fact of where he was going. RG3 was a story because the Rams didn't want him...so the media hype machine was in full effect.
Trading down is dependent on team needs and draft preparedness. Look what the Browns did last season? They traded down and SIGNIFICANTLY improved their team in doing so by getting Phil Taylor, Jabaal Sheard, and Owen Marecic (3 instant starters) as well as a 1st and a 4th round pick this season. They are obviously trying to build through the draft, and that means making MULTIPLE quality picks as opposed to 1 single pick. I really like their position right now with 3 picks in the first 37 this season, but I wouldn't blame them for moving down from 4 to get another pick in the first 3 rounds.Y-Town Steelhound;1111267 wrote:Ugh...no more trading down. You can't get elite players if you keep being terrible and not taking top 10 talent. Take Claiborne, take the best player available at #22, continue with the draft.
I don't understand your line of thinking here. Are you OK with our garbage wideouts? Didn't Little lead our team with the most dropped passes? On a team that led the league in dropped passes? Aren't you just a little bit sick and tired of that yearly crap?BR1986FB;1111264 wrote:Well...now I'm pretty much sold on a trade down to #7 (Jacksonville-takes Blackmon) or #14 (Dallas-takes Claiborne) to solidify the defense. Get your RDE, maybe a linebacker and a DB. Trading with the Cowboys should yield no less than another 2nd/3rd and probably another pick this year.
I like getting Blackmon, but then I think you draft OL or something else. I think you are taking the approach of "throwing shit against the wall and hoping something sticks." I don't want to do that.Footwedge;1111372 wrote:I don't understand your line of thinking here. Are you OK with our garbage wideouts? Didn't Little lead our team with the most dropped passes? On a team that led the league in dropped passes? Aren't you just a little bit sick and tired of that yearly crap?
I understand your complaints about McCoy....a guy who has played in what? 15 games? But you do understand that dropping 50 balls a year (league high} versus dropping 25 balls a year (league average) turns a 74 passer rating into a 90 passer rating?
Fug the defensive help. This team's offensive ineptness since 99 has been unbearable to watch. The NFL has become a passing league. We have had absolute crud since the days of Webster Slaughter, Brian Brennan and Reggie Langhorn. Enough is enough in my book.
If I'm the GM, I'm drafting Blackman, RG3's speedy teammate, and Page from Toledo in the latter rounds. You couple that with the new offensive coordinator from the Vikings, and the team scores 24 points a game...McCoy or no McCoy.
I agree that our WR's are a problem. However, I think Little can be an effective slot in the league, much like an Anquan Boldin-type player. However, the only way he can be effective in that position is if there is a #1 outside to stretch the defense and open things up underneath. I don't think the Browns have been that bad on defense honestly; however, they are on defense very often because the offense is 3 and out more often than not. We need to build our offense in order to help our defense, IMO.Footwedge;1111372 wrote:I don't understand your line of thinking here. Are you OK with our garbage wideouts? Didn't Little lead our team with the most dropped passes? On a team that led the league in dropped passes? Aren't you just a little bit sick and tired of that yearly crap?
I understand your complaints about McCoy....a guy who has played in what? 15 games? But you do understand that dropping 50 balls a year (league high} versus dropping 25 balls a year (league average) turns a 74 passer rating into a 90 passer rating?
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1111378 wrote:I agree that our WR's are a problem. However, I think Little can be an effective slot in the league, much like an Anquan Boldin-type player. However, the only way he can be effective in that position is if there is a #1 outside to stretch the defense and open things up underneath. I don't think the Browns have been that bad on defense honestly; however, they are on defense very often because the offense is 3 and out more often than not. We need to build our offense in order to help our defense, IMO.
Another thing to keep in mind is that TJ Ward missed almost the entire season with injury, but the kid is a stud. If he can get back and stay healthy, our defense will be just fine. I would be ok with taking Richardson at #4 if we were able to get Hill at #22, but we would have trouble addressing RT then. We will see, still lots of time until the draft and many pro days left to occur.Y-Town Steelhound;1111388 wrote:Little will be fine, you have to remember he hadn't played football in a year so he was still adjusting. He showed enough flashes to make me believe that he's going to be a good #2 receiver going forward. I also agree completely about the defense. In fact I think the defense was UNDERRATED given how much time they had to spend on the field due to the offense's ineptitude. If the Browns had a decent offense last year they could've won 7-8 games given how well the defense played. Not to mention the defense has a lot of young core players to build around and who will only get better.
This team needs receivers, needs oline help, eventually needs a quarterback. I don't think drafting a RB high is a great idea. We saw what drafting a RB in the 2nd round did for them (Our good friend Mr. Softesty, the only 2nd round RB ever who does nothing well). Re-sign Hillis, take a guy in round 5, Brandon Jackson comes back so if the line is fixed the running game will be fine. No need to waste a pick on a RB in the first three rounds.
I load up on defense and O-Line through the draft. Getting weapons is a waste at this point.Footwedge;1111372 wrote:I don't understand your line of thinking here. Are you OK with our garbage wideouts? Didn't Little lead our team with the most dropped passes? On a team that led the league in dropped passes? Aren't you just a little bit sick and tired of that yearly crap?
I understand your complaints about McCoy....a guy who has played in what? 15 games? But you do understand that dropping 50 balls a year (league high} versus dropping 25 balls a year (league average) turns a 74 passer rating into a 90 passer rating?
Fug the defensive help. This team's offensive ineptness since 99 has been unbearable to watch. The NFL has become a passing league. We have had absolute crud since the days of Webster Slaughter, Brian Brennan and Reggie Langhorn. Enough is enough in my book.
If I'm the GM, I'm drafting Blackman, RG3's speedy teammate, and Page from Toledo in the latter rounds. You couple that with the new offensive coordinator from the Vikings, and the team scores 24 points a game...McCoy or no McCoy.
Yep, let's just try to win every game 13-10 then :rolleyes:.....weapons are a waste only if you're not trying to...you know....win games and stuff.BR1986FB;1111413 wrote:I load up on defense and O-Line through the draft. Getting weapons is a waste at this point.
They're a waste unless the current QB situation changes, significantly.Y-Town Steelhound;1111415 wrote:Yep, let's just try to win every game 13-10 then :rolleyes:.....weapons are a waste only if you're not trying to...you know....win games and stuff.
Weapons don't matter if you lose the battle up front.Y-Town Steelhound;1111415 wrote:Yep, let's just try to win every game 13-10 then :rolleyes:.....weapons are a waste only if you're not trying to...you know....win games and stuff.
Agreed. Doesn't matter if they get Justin Blackmon, Pierre Garcon and Dallas Clark if Linguini Arm is checking down on every play. I'm 'all in" for loading up on offensive weapons IF they have someone to get them the ball. Otherwise, I'm loading up on defense and fixing the right side of the O-Line.Al Bundy;1111420 wrote:Weapons don't matter if you lose the battle up front.
No.buckeyes_woowee;1111425 wrote:You put McCoy on the Giants and all of their wideouts look like MoMass.
Agreed... Good receivers make average QB's look good because they get open, create separation, and catch imperfectly thrown balls.Mulva;1111438 wrote:No.
Look at what guys like Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall, and Dwayne Bowe did with Kolb/Skelton/Matt Moore/Cassel/Orton/Palko throwing to them this year.
Reggie Wayne had his worst season in years, but still put up 75 catches for 960 yards with Curtis Painter throwing to him. Great receivers make plays without great quarterbacks.
Disagree. McCoy is so afraid to make a mistake that he opts for the checkdown many time leaving plays on the field. You put him on a team like the Saints, Packers or Giants with their receivers and he'd bog down the offense.Mulva;1111438 wrote:No.
Look at what guys like Fitzgerald, Brandon Marshall, and Dwayne Bowe did with Kolb/Skelton/Matt Moore/Cassel/Orton/Palko throwing to them this year.
Reggie Wayne had his worst season in years, but still put up 75 catches for 960 yards with Curtis Painter throwing to him. Great receivers make plays without great quarterbacks.
All of the teams you mentioned are around 70% passing teams. Colt is not a QB that you feature, but he can manage a team when he has tools around him to help him succeed.BR1986FB;1111446 wrote:Disagree. McCoy is so afraid to make a mistake that he opts for the checkdown many time leaving plays on the field. You put him on a team like the Saints, Packers or Giants with their receivers and he'd bog down the offense.
Sure he's a "game manager." No question about that but this franchise needs a "game CHANGER."Dr. KnOiTaLL;1111452 wrote:All of the teams you mentioned are around 70% passing teams. Colt is not a QB that you feature, but he can manage a team when he has tools around him to help him succeed.
is that BR?:laugh:osudarby08;1111430 wrote:[video]http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2012/03/browns-fan-with-machete-goes-on-epic-rant-over-not-getting-rg3-video/[/video]
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