BTrev;1066629 wrote:Sorry. See my post above.

I wouldn't consider Philadelphia's receiving corps to be among the NFL's elite. I see your point about Heckert though.

ytownfootball;1066628 wrote:Wonder how the hiring of Schiano at Tampa Bay might change their draft selection...and a big old WTF on Schiano

Commander of Awesome;1066608 wrote:http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

BR1986FB;1066639 wrote:New England, New Orleans and, it can be argued, Green Bay don't have a true #1 either....just a LOAD of weapons.

BTrev;1066751 wrote:They're not considered #1s because they're in groups of elite talent... not because they don't have "it."

Mulva;1066753 wrote:I think something like this would be close to an ideal scenario for me at this point.

Free agency: Marques Colston (WR), Jared Gaither (RT)

Draft: Trade back to the 9-12 range, add a 2nd rounder this year and maybe (hopefully) a 3rd-4th rounder next season

1a) Kendall Wright (WR)
1b) Zach Brown (OLB)
2a) Ingram (if it's determined he can succeed as a 4-3 DE in the NFL)/Mercilus/Branch/Crick (DE) in that order, depending on who's available
2b) Kelechi Osemele (OG) ability to slide to RT if Gaither's back gives out
3) Chris Polk (RB)

Pros: Upgrade the right side of the line, add 2 receivers - possession (Colston) and speed (Wright), add a workhorse running back, add an athletic freak of a playmaking OLB, add a pass-rusher to play opposite of Sheard

Cons: QB position not addressed - McCoy gets another year, obviously no way of knowing if all of these guys will be available in the draft or if there will be any interest from FAs

That's all assuming Griffin isn't available at 4. It's not even close to the way I expect the Browns to actually go, but it would make me happy.

BR1986FB;1066774 wrote:Precisely and that's what I think Heckert will look to do. In a WCO, they like to spread the ball around. Better to have a bunch of really good receivers versus a #1 who gets most of the targets. He will get a bunch of nice talent vs one elite type WR.

Better hope that Heckert and Holmgren are in it for the long haul, or that they don't get canned anytime soon.

IggyPride00;1066932 wrote:Heckert is, Holmgren's not.

Were it not for his inordinate salary for doing next to nothing, Holmgren would be back in Seattle already right now. He doesn't care much for the city or our fans as evidence by how he continually lashes out at them and the media for daring to question why things haven't gotten better yet more than 2 years into his regime.

BTrev;1066778 wrote:Interesting.

What do they do if they can get RG3 at #4. What would you like them to do at #22, #37, 2B, #68, etc.

IggyPride00;1066932 wrote:Heckert is, Holmgren's not.

Were it not for his inordinate salary for doing next to nothing, Holmgren would be back in Seattle already right now. He doesn't care much for the city or our fans as evidence by how he continually lashes out at them and the media for daring to question why things haven't gotten better yet more than 2 years into his regime.

IggyPride00;1066932 wrote: He doesn't care much for the city or our fans as evidence by how he continually lashes out at them and the media for daring to question why things haven't gotten better yet more than 2 years into his regime.

Mulva;1066962 wrote:However it turns out, I want them to add 2 receivers (one deep threat and one big target), do something to shore up the right side of the line, and add a playmaker or pass rusher to the D. If they bring back Hillis that would obviously impact having to draft an RB.

Mitch: How long you going to do this? In 10 years are you going to be the President of the Cleveland Browns?


Holmgren: Well, you know it’s hard to tell for sure. I’m pretty sure it’s not going to be 10 years. We still have our home in Seattle. The kids are there. The grandkids are there. I don’t think they’re going to be moving anytime soon. Our vision is to get back into that area at some point. Exactly when that is? I’d like to see improvement here and lay the foundation here so that they can feel good about the team again before I make any changes.

Has been worked in at RT at Senior Bowl practices but sounds like he'd prefer to play LT.

IggyPride00;1067003 wrote:LT's make more money and command a bigger premium, makes sense that is where he would want to play.

BR1986FB;1067004 wrote:As soon as Holmgren's 5 year are up he's outta here...maybe sooner. Hopefully Heckert sticks around...

BR1986FB;1067001 wrote: Lifelong Steeler fan growing up in PA.

Commander of Awesome;1067011 wrote:Oh so a POS? Thanks all I need to know.

Commander of Awesome;1067011 wrote:Oh so a POS? Thanks all I need to know.