http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2013/03/cleveland_browns_likely_in_a_s.html

Gblock;1402548 wrote:pittsburgh will have a better record than the browns and beat the browns twice

I'll take that action.

DeyDurkie5;1402651 wrote:I'll take that action.

Haha...Durkie is back !

DeyDurkie5;1402651 wrote:I'll take that action.

steak dinner? avatar bet? Ban? what is it

Gblock;1402654 wrote:steak dinner? avatar bet? Ban? what is it

All of the above. You must not have watched many browns games last year to even attempt this bet.

DeyDurkie5;1402657 wrote:All of the above. You must not have watched many browns games last year to even attempt this bet.

Better yet, he must not have watched many Steelers games either.

BR1986FB;1402658 wrote:Better yet, he must not have watched many Steelers games either.

He's living in the jerome bettis days still:thumbup:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000148763/article/freeagenttobe-cliff-avril-open-to-34-switch?campaign=Twitter_atl

Adrian Wilson was released. I would think the Browns would be sniffing around him, though not sure if he's a FS or SS.

Commander of Awesome;1402742 wrote:Adrian Wilson was released. I would think the Browns would be sniffing around him, though not sure if he's a FS or SS.

He would have a tie to Horton but he's also 34 years old.

Sounds like the Browns were one of the few teams that didn't have a rep at Ohio State's pro day.

BR1986FB;1402748 wrote:He would have a tie to Horton but he's also 34 years old.

Didn't realise he was that old, plus a SS. No thanks.

BR1986FB;1402766 wrote:Sounds like the Browns were one of the few teams that didn't have a rep at Ohio State's pro day.

The had 2 guys there.

wildcats20;1402785 wrote:The had 2 guys there.

And now the tweet I saw saying this is gone of course lol.

Brandon Castel is saying he was told they were there though.

wildcats20;1402785 wrote:The had 2 guys there.

This

Read this on another forum, but thought it was interesting and would share here:

"I have been thinking alot about this one as it pertains to the Horton 3-4, which requires the NT to be more athletic and disruptive than the Ted Washington style NTs.

Dan Williams (main AZ NT last year) is a big man. Monstrous. But, he also lined up off-center most of the time and his responsibility wasn't just to clog the running lane but to force the OG/OC to double him while doing it. To do that, he needed to get upfield 2-4yds (rather than just hold his ground ala Teddy W). I think this is the Rubin & Sink role.

Darnell Dockett (main AZ S-DE last year) is not a small man by any stretch, but he is not Dan Williams size either. What he does have is great quickness on the ball and good strength to hold the point of attack. His main responsibility was to create havoc on the TE/OT by crashing down on them and oftentimes even crashed all the way down onto the OG (with Daryl Washington stunting to the outside). I believe Phil Taylor (despite being heavier) can play the Dockett role (Hughes is likely the main backup here).

Calais Campbell (main AZ W-DE last year) is a tall, more rangy man relative to his DL counterparts, but with more speed. He is the guy who is supposed to get to the QB more often (especially when the WOLB is not the one blitzing). This is the role that Billy Winn is hopefully ready to take and is the one spot where we could consider signing someone to provide more assurance at (though we shouldn't spend big $$). "

I didn't realize we were switching back to the 3-4. Not a fan. :thumbdown:

Commander of Awesome;1402820 wrote:Read this on another forum, but thought it was interesting and would share here:

"I have been thinking alot about this one as it pertains to the Horton 3-4, which requires the NT to be more athletic and disruptive than the Ted Washington style NTs.

Dan Williams (main AZ NT last year) is a big man. Monstrous. But, he also lined up off-center most of the time and his responsibility wasn't just to clog the running lane but to force the OG/OC to double him while doing it. To do that, he needed to get upfield 2-4yds (rather than just hold his ground ala Teddy W). I think this is the Rubin & Sink role.

Darnell Dockett (main AZ S-DE last year) is not a small man by any stretch, but he is not Dan Williams size either. What he does have is great quickness on the ball and good strength to hold the point of attack. His main responsibility was to create havoc on the TE/OT by crashing down on them and oftentimes even crashed all the way down onto the OG (with Daryl Washington stunting to the outside). I believe Phil Taylor (despite being heavier) can play the Dockett role (Hughes is likely the main backup here).

Calais Campbell (main AZ W-DE last year) is a tall, more rangy man relative to his DL counterparts, but with more speed. He is the guy who is supposed to get to the QB more often (especially when the WOLB is not the one blitzing). This is the role that Billy Winn is hopefully ready to take and is the one spot where we could consider signing someone to provide more assurance at (though we shouldn't spend big $$). "

Margus Hunt from SMU would be a great selection to plug into the Calais Campbell role. Very simular style of player.

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/257200/football-headlines?r=1

Browns want Mallet?

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Browns actually called Welker's agent as well and was told not interested. He
needs to be blown away to turn down New England's offer


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Several Teams Called About Ryan Mallett: The Cleveland Browns and several
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Dannell Ellerbe's Agent Told 1 Team He Resigned With Ravens: The agent for LB
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If Micheal Lombardi gets half of the players he's trying to get... # Browns could be stacked.

(BTW...Lombardi is VERY good in free agency. He just sucks at drafting)

Aaron Wilson ‏ @
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Most cap space as of Friday: 1. Browns $47.2 million; 2. Bengals $41.7 M; 3.
Colts $39.8 M; 4. Dolphins $37.1 M; 5. Eagles $32.4 M


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PFCentral The Cleveland Browns have more cap space than any team
heading into free agency.More than $47 million to spend this
offseason.

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Cliff Avril Mike Wallace and Paul Kruger . Won't sign all 3 .

I'd love Rodgers- cromartie

no thanks on maualuga. I'm fine with everyone else that was listed though. God damn if we could land ellerbe...

I would like to go after Chris Houston at CB.

DeyDurkie5;1403033 wrote:no thanks on maualuga. I'm fine with everyone else that was listed though. God damn if we could land ellerbe...

Why? Maualuga next to DQJ would be a legit interior.

CLEconomically Speaking;1403135 wrote:Why? Maualuga next to DQJ would be a legit interior.

Because maualuga sucks IMO.