SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 29, 2013 3:52pm
Commander of Awesome;1435706 wrote:I dont agree with you. Weeden didn't tank. Browns got Shurmured. We're going to be a much more competitive team this year. I expect Weeden to look halfway decent this year, hell even top 16 QB.
BR1986FB;1435708 wrote:I agree. One thing I expect to see a helluva lot less of this year is batted down passes. I think with the routes that will be run with this offense we should be less of that.
Would love to see it...just don't think Weeden is any good. I think his ceiling is a Josh freeman. So yes he could definitely be serviceable. But I'm looking for an elite QB on this team, not just serviceable.
I do agree though..without shurmur he'll def be better than how he is now. Shurmur was the worst, straight up.
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Sonofanump
Apr 29, 2013 4:39pm
Next year will be a little different, a team will only need to get the #2 pick to get the franchise QB. The #1 pick will be a DE.Commander of Awesome;1435694 wrote:If weeden tanks, we wont need to, as we'll be picking in the top of the draft. Usually how that works. Hope this helps.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 4:44pm
One thing I expect is to see a helluva lot less 3 yard passes on 3rd and 8. "They gotta work for the extra yards!!!" :laugh:BR1986FB;1435708 wrote:One thing I expect to see a helluva lot less of this year is batted down passes. I think with the routes that will be run with this offense we should be less of that.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 4:46pm
Another thing, now that we've made it through the draft, there are still some solid FA available out there. What would your "wish list" look like from the available FA's?
I would LOVE to steal Brandon Moore away from other teams to plug in at guard, and I think I would also have some interest in a veteran safety, whether it be Woodson, Rhodes, or Barber.
Here's a nice link to peruse the available players... http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150953/article/top-40-remaining-nfl-free-agents
I would LOVE to steal Brandon Moore away from other teams to plug in at guard, and I think I would also have some interest in a veteran safety, whether it be Woodson, Rhodes, or Barber.
Here's a nice link to peruse the available players... http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150953/article/top-40-remaining-nfl-free-agents
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Apr 29, 2013 4:56pm
From that list I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Kerry Rhodes, Michael Boley, even maybe Carlos Dansby/NickBarnett for some ILB help behind DQ or even fill a role and Charles Woodson would be intriguing for him being back there at FS with TJ being SS. I know he's getting up there in age and has been injury prone but have to think he'd be a better option than most guys the Browns currently have.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 5:02pm
Agreed, and I would REALLY love some veteran leadership in the secondary that knows what it takes to be a championship caliber team. Haden is a stud, but it would be nice to have a vocal leader other than DQ to assume some of that responsibility.zach24oz;1435741 wrote:From that list I wouldn't mind taking a chance on Kerry Rhodes, Michael Boley, even maybe Carlos Dansby/NickBarnett for some ILB help behind DQ or even fill a role and Charles Woodson would be intriguing for him being back there at FS with TJ being SS. I know he's getting up there in age and has been injury prone but have to think he'd be a better option than most guys the Browns currently have.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 5:08pm
I expect to see a lot less 3rd and 8 period.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1435737 wrote:One thing I expect is to see a helluva lot less 3 yard passes on 3rd and 8. "They gotta work for the extra yards!!!" :laugh:
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Apr 29, 2013 5:15pm
Commander of Awesome;1435749 wrote:I expect to see a lot less 3rd and 8 period.
Agreed. Hopefully we only have 3rd and 7s. #babysteps
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 5:22pm
On that down, the choice is easy. Armond Smith sweep play! #shurmur'dwes_mantooth;1435750 wrote:Agreed. Hopefully we only have 3rd and 7s. #babysteps
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Apr 29, 2013 5:31pm
Commander of Awesome;1435754 wrote:On that down, the choice is easy. Armond Smith sweep play! #shurmur'd
I am partial to that tight end reverse or dive that we ran down on the goal line a couple years ago
mucalum49
Posts: 1,639
Apr 29, 2013 5:34pm
Brandon Moore and Kerry Rhodes at 2/3 year reasonable contracts would be good gets.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1435738 wrote:Another thing, now that we've made it through the draft, there are still some solid FA available out there. What would your "wish list" look like from the available FA's?
I would LOVE to steal Brandon Moore away from other teams to plug in at guard, and I think I would also have some interest in a veteran safety, whether it be Woodson, Rhodes, or Barber.
Here's a nice link to peruse the available players... http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150953/article/top-40-remaining-nfl-free-agents
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 29, 2013 5:36pm
Wouldn't be so sure, Clowney is amazing, but if the Jaguars have the first pick then they're going to want Bridgewater.Sonofanump;1435735 wrote:Next year will be a little different, a team will only need to get the #2 pick to get the franchise QB. The #1 pick will be a DE.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 29, 2013 5:37pm
Last year everyone was saying Barkley was going to be the #1 pick. I think Bridgewater will probably be the #1 QB, but I'm not going to say he will be the #1 pick just yet.se-alum;1435761 wrote:Wouldn't be so sure, Clowney is amazing, but if the Jaguars have the first pick then they're going to want Bridgewater.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 29, 2013 5:42pm
Well yea, anything said about next years draft at this point is pure speculation. I was kinda just making the point that a QB has more value than a DE. Clowney will be a beast, but he won't win a QB-less team a championship.Commander of Awesome;1435764 wrote:Last year everyone was saying Barkley was going to be the #1 pick. I think Bridgewater will probably be the #1 QB, but I'm not going to say he will be the #1 pick just yet.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 9:10pm
Wow... rough crowd. Really surprised I didn't get any reps for this post! I thought it was hilarious! lolDr. KnOiTaLL;1435737 wrote:One thing I expect is to see a helluva lot less 3 yard passes on 3rd and 8. "They gotta battle for the extra yards!!!" :laugh:
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Apr 29, 2013 9:15pm
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1435822 wrote:Wow... rough crowd. Really surprised I didn't get any reps for this post! I thought it was hilarious! lol
You didn't say battle so you get negs
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 9:29pm
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1435737 wrote:One thing I expect is to see a helluva lot less 3 yard passes on 3rd and 8. "They gotta battle for the extra yards!!!" :laugh:
FIFY lolCrimson streak;1435834 wrote:You didn't say battle so you get negs
CLEconomically Speaking
Posts: 401
Apr 29, 2013 10:03pm
Did you just laugh at your own joke and ask for reps?Dr. KnOiTaLL;1435822 wrote:Wow... rough crowd. Really surprised I didn't get any reps for this post! I thought it was hilarious! lol
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Apr 29, 2013 10:10pm
You must be new around here...CLEconomically Speaking;1435878 wrote:Did you just laugh at your own joke and ask for reps?
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 29, 2013 11:54pm
What happened to that "have to take QB" approach?CLEconomically Speaking;1435878 wrote:Did you just laugh at your own joke and ask for reps?
CLEconomically Speaking
Posts: 401
Apr 30, 2013 8:36am
Traded the picks for next year.. a fourth round QB is a developmental guyDeyDurkie5;1435960 wrote:What happened to that "have to take QB" approach?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 30, 2013 9:44am
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 30, 2013 10:45am
He's going to beat that "joke" to death.
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Sonofanump
Apr 30, 2013 11:47am
Before the draft I was thinking 7-9, 8-8.
After the draft I was thinking 5-11, 6-10.
After looking at the schedule, I am thinking 6-10, 7-9.
AFC East sucks sans the Pats.
After the draft I was thinking 5-11, 6-10.
After looking at the schedule, I am thinking 6-10, 7-9.
AFC East sucks sans the Pats.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 30, 2013 12:08pm
I don't understand this logic. You thought they were near .500 with their current roster, but after they added players they somehow are 2 losses worse?Sonofanump;1436157 wrote:Before the draft I was thinking 7-9, 8-8.
After the draft I was thinking 5-11, 6-10.
After looking at the schedule, I am thinking 6-10, 7-9.
AFC East sucks sans the Pats.