Archive 2013 Cleveland Browns Thread: RIP Chud

wes_mantooth

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Mar 14, 2013 8:35am

Why mess with Campbell? If you are just looking for a stop-gap qb, just give Weeden another year.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 8:43am

Following Quentin Groves on Twitter. LOVE the fact that he's embracing the city/fans hardcore right out of the gate.

GOONx19

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Mar 14, 2013 9:26am

BR1986FB;1405467 wrote:Following Quentin Groves on Twitter. LOVE the fact that he's embracing the city/fans hardcore right out of the gate.

Love this too. This is his avatar right now.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 9:32am

GOONx19;1405481 wrote:Love this too. This is his avatar right now.

One of his first pictures posted as a Brown was one of those self/camera on the phone pics in his car sporting a new Browns hoodie.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 9:43am

Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheetSounds like tight end Fred Davis is down to two teams: The #Redskins and the #Browns are very interested in signing him. He's healthy now

like_that

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Mar 14, 2013 9:57am

Cribbs' message to the fans: http://deadspin.com/josh-cribbs-bid-browns-fans-a-heartwarming-goodbye-on-i-453667773?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_facebook&utm_source=deadspin_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

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thavoice

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Mar 14, 2013 9:58am

ts1227;1405401 wrote:Cribs himself was tweeting thank you Cleveland and ****, so he's pretty convinced he's gone

When the NFL moved up the KOs to get more touchbacks that really hurt his value. He isnt a good receiver, and teams can scheme against a punt return and limit that as well. The wildcat,not just in cleveland but everywhere, has flamed out as I think alot of people expected. YOu know it wouldnt take long for defenses to stop it.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 10:29am

Not unexpected but the Chiefs just released Cassel. If he goes back to New England, the "Mallett to Cleveland" freight train will be rolling in high gear...

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Sonofanump

Mar 14, 2013 10:30am

CLEconomically Speaking;1405405 wrote:Am I the only one that thinks Sheard is gone for a second rd. pick by the end of the week?

I think they will trade him between taking the #6 pick and the start of the second round.

Rotinaj

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Mar 14, 2013 10:31am

BR1986FB;1405494 wrote:Ian Rapoport‏@RapSheetSounds like tight end Fred Davis is down to two teams: The #Redskins and the #Browns are very interested in signing him. He's healthy now

Davis is a damn good player when healthy. Id love to have him.

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sportchampps

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Mar 14, 2013 10:34am

There are two problems with Davis.

1) injuries

2) Drug Tests ( I think he might be on his last chance)

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 14, 2013 1:57pm

I don't think Sheard is dealt. I would actually be little more concerned about Rubin being dealt.

Also has there been any talks with Rhodes? I would think he could be a FS option.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 2:12pm

Commander of Awesome;1405680 wrote: Also has there been any talks with Rhodes? I would think he could be a FS option.

Yes

No surprise here (because nobody pretty much EVER bombs this) but Geno Smith smoked his Pro Day completing 60 of 64 passes (two were drops). The Browns, including Lombardi, were in attendance. The Jags brass were slobbering all over him.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 14, 2013 2:35pm

Banner said no trade of Dline players.

Heretic

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Mar 14, 2013 2:36pm

SportsAndLady;1405381 wrote:I mean yeah if you wanna look at it like that. The guy was awesome to watch at his prime, period.

Problem was also that with the way the NFL switched things up as far as kick returns go, it really diminishes his worth to any team. It really hurt Cleveland that those rule changes came into effect shortly after they resigned him to big money.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 2:43pm

Commander of Awesome;1405698 wrote:Banner said no trade of Dline players.

Time will tell.

CLEconomically Speaking

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Mar 14, 2013 2:44pm

Commander of Awesome;1405698 wrote:Banner said no trade of Dline players.

When I hear this I hear "yet" inserted at the end of the sentence.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 14, 2013 2:44pm

We didn't sign Cribbs to "big" money. He was only making about a mil a yr or something.

Pick6

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Mar 14, 2013 2:45pm

Commander of Awesome;1405680 wrote:I don't think Sheard is dealt. I would actually be little more concerned about Rubin being dealt.

Also has there been any talks with Rhodes? I would think he could be a FS option.

Rhodes was actually on Akron's campus yesterday working out with Terrell Buckley. No idea if Browns reps were there or not.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 2:47pm

Commander of Awesome;1405709 wrote:We didn't sign Cribbs to "big" money. He was only making about a mil a yr or something.

I think it was a tad more than that...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4969380

like_that

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Mar 14, 2013 2:47pm

Commander of Awesome;1405709 wrote:We didn't sign Cribbs to "big" money. He was only making about a mil a yr or something.

Big for a guy who hardly sees the field.

Rotinaj

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Mar 14, 2013 2:51pm

like_that;1405712 wrote:Big for a guy who hardly sees the field.

Exactly. Returners are next to useless now. Especially ones that have lost a step.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 2:53pm

Rotinaj;1405715 wrote:Exactly. Returners are next to useless now. Especially ones that have lost a step.

Yep. He was still solid at getting nice return yardage on kickoffs but he lost that extra "gear." Plays where he was busting 30 yard returns, 3 years ago would've been TD's.

se-alum

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Mar 14, 2013 3:16pm

BR1986FB;1405509 wrote:Not unexpected but the Chiefs just released Cassel. If he goes back to New England, the "Mallett to Cleveland" freight train will be rolling in high gear...

Looks like Cassel is heading to the Vikes.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 14, 2013 3:30pm

se-alum;1405737 wrote:Looks like Cassel is heading to the Vikes.

Good