shook_17
Posts: 3,023
Mar 9, 2013 2:33pm
Wallace and Kruger. Come onnn
CLEconomically Speaking
Posts: 401
Mar 9, 2013 2:35pm
If the browns land Avril and Kruger, would they still go pass rush with the sixth?
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 9, 2013 2:37pm
We are switching defenses, so depth/talent is needed but I don't think they would go pass rush if they landed BOTH of them.CLEconomically Speaking;1403143 wrote:If the browns land Avril and Kruger, would they still go pass rush with the sixth?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 9, 2013 5:55pm
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have talked with agents for CB
Keenan Lewis, Antoine Cason, Sean Smith & Rodgers-Cromartie acc to @
TheOBR @ LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps for DE/OLB
Cliff Avril & TE Brandon Myers @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps of Julian
Edelman @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have not spoken to reps of Mike
Wallace or Paul Kruger @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins as of 1am Sat.
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
Looks like Steelers trying to keep Keenan Lewis from # Browns & other teams by cutting James
Harrison. Gives them about $6 million cap room
It's also believed the Browns may be the frontrunner for James Harrison. I'd absolutely puke if we brought in that ratarded POS.
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have talked with agents for CB
Keenan Lewis, Antoine Cason, Sean Smith & Rodgers-Cromartie acc to @
TheOBR @ LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps for DE/OLB
Cliff Avril & TE Brandon Myers @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps of Julian
Edelman @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have not spoken to reps of Mike
Wallace or Paul Kruger @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins as of 1am Sat.
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
Looks like Steelers trying to keep Keenan Lewis from # Browns & other teams by cutting James
Harrison. Gives them about $6 million cap room
It's also believed the Browns may be the frontrunner for James Harrison. I'd absolutely puke if we brought in that ratarded POS.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 9, 2013 7:08pm
BR1986FB;1403209 wrote:Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have talked with agents for CB
Keenan Lewis, Antoine Cason, Sean Smith & Rodgers-Cromartie acc to @
TheOBR @ LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps for DE/OLB
Cliff Avril & TE Brandon Myers @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have spoken with reps of Julian
Edelman @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
# Browns have not spoken to reps of Mike
Wallace or Paul Kruger @ TheOBR @
LaneAdkins as of 1am Sat.
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR
Looks like Steelers trying to keep Keenan Lewis from # Browns & other teams by cutting James
Harrison. Gives them about $6 million cap room
It's also believed the Browns may be the frontrunner for James Harrison. I'd absolutely puke if we brought in that ratarded POS.
If he produced...I wouldn't care. And he is a pos....problem is, if the Steelers let him go, he is done. The are great at unloading guys at the right time
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zach24oz
Posts: 598
Mar 9, 2013 7:28pm
I honestly wouldn't mind if the Browns got Harrison for a 2 year deal or something like that. I think he has that much left in the tank and it'd be nice to have him hitting big Ben. Hard to imagine having possibly guys like him, Kruger, Lewis or Ellerbee, eventhough it's highly unlikely any of those guys sign here...still crazy to think about having those guys on the Browns
CLEconomically Speaking
Posts: 401
Mar 9, 2013 7:41pm
Julian Edelman is an interesting option...
Terry_Tate
Posts: 7,606
Mar 9, 2013 7:49pm
CLEconomically Speaking;1403135 wrote:Why? Maualuga next to DQJ would be a legit interior.
DeyDurkie5;1403138 wrote:Because maualuga sucks IMO.
Maualuga does suck. Please take him so I don't have to watch him in Cincy.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 10, 2013 9:17am
He was done last year.wes_mantooth;1403229 wrote:If he produced...I wouldn't care. And he is a pos....problem is, if the Steelers let him go, he is done. The are great at unloading guys at the right time
As far as Maualuga, yeah....he sucks in a 4-3 because he's not athletic enough to play in that scheme. But as a 3-4 interior "thumper" where you don't necessarily need to be a superstar athlete to get the job done, he might function nicely. They need to upgrade from DQ if they want this D to function properly.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 10, 2013 9:21am
Fred Greetham ‏ @
FredGreethamOBR # Browns are interested in
RFA WR Danario Alexander of the Chargers per @
TheOBR @ LaneAdkins
Steve Doerschuk ‏
@ sdoerschukREP
Crafty, crafty, Cribbsy. By the time his agent gets done whispering, the
Brooklyn Dodgers will be "interested" in No. 16.
^^that made me LOL
The player rep for free agent OLB James Harrison says his client "would love" to
play for the Browns.
Harrison played college ball at Kent State and is an
Akron native. The Browns also have several coaching-staff ties to Harrison,
beginning with DC Ray Horton, a former longtime Steelers assistant. The Browns
seem more keen on free agent Paul Kruger, but could revisit Harrison if they're
outbid by a team like the Colts. Mar 9 - 11:39 PM
www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/665/james-harrison
Keith Kline ‏ @
ClevelandMan22
@ PFCentral im a big Browns fan any chance
i could be let down after this F A pierod ?
ProFootballCentral
‏ @ PFCentral
@ ClevelandMan22 not with the most Cap Room
to spend
Keith Kline ‏ @
ClevelandMan22
@ PFCentral i guess as a browns fan i
expect the worse lol
ProFootballCentral
‏ @ PFCentral
@ ClevelandMan22 Avril is a good lock
I am starting to think Avril may be a "lock", as mentioned.
FredGreethamOBR # Browns are interested in
RFA WR Danario Alexander of the Chargers per @
TheOBR @ LaneAdkins
Steve Doerschuk ‏
@ sdoerschukREP
Crafty, crafty, Cribbsy. By the time his agent gets done whispering, the
Brooklyn Dodgers will be "interested" in No. 16.
^^that made me LOL
The player rep for free agent OLB James Harrison says his client "would love" to
play for the Browns.
Harrison played college ball at Kent State and is an
Akron native. The Browns also have several coaching-staff ties to Harrison,
beginning with DC Ray Horton, a former longtime Steelers assistant. The Browns
seem more keen on free agent Paul Kruger, but could revisit Harrison if they're
outbid by a team like the Colts. Mar 9 - 11:39 PM
www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/665/james-harrison
Keith Kline ‏ @
ClevelandMan22
@ PFCentral im a big Browns fan any chance
i could be let down after this F A pierod ?
ProFootballCentral
‏ @ PFCentral
@ ClevelandMan22 not with the most Cap Room
to spend
Keith Kline ‏ @
ClevelandMan22
@ PFCentral i guess as a browns fan i
expect the worse lol
ProFootballCentral
‏ @ PFCentral
@ ClevelandMan22 Avril is a good lock
I am starting to think Avril may be a "lock", as mentioned.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Mar 10, 2013 10:45am
Would love Danario Alexander.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 10, 2013 11:18am
WTF?
http://www.profootballcentral....a-running-back/
The
Cleveland Browns have made several calls to sign a veteran running back. The
representatives for Steven Jackson and Michael Turner have been contacted.
http://www.profootballcentral....a-running-back/
The
Cleveland Browns have made several calls to sign a veteran running back. The
representatives for Steven Jackson and Michael Turner have been contacted.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 10, 2013 11:21am
Maybe there letting hardesty go? But still the price those backs would want would be a dumb move.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Mar 10, 2013 12:00pm
Can't hurt to have a veteran presence behind trich.BR1986FB;1403408 wrote:WTF?
http://www.profootballcentral....a-running-back/
The
Cleveland Browns have made several calls to sign a veteran running back. The
representatives for Steven Jackson and Michael Turner have been contacted.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 10, 2013 12:09pm
If it's expensive it can. I am fine with hardesty. Let's look to fill holes, not add RB depth.DeyDurkie5;1403417 wrote:Can't hurt to have a veteran presence behind trich.
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Mar 10, 2013 2:35pm
Heard on Coach & Co. the other day on ESPN Radio that Stephen Jackson has said he'd take a reduced role to play for a contender. If he deems the Browns a "contender", maybe he's fine taking a reduced role - which certainly means a price-cut - to play second fiddle to TRich?like_that;1403420 wrote:If it's expensive it can. I am fine with hardesty. Let's look to fill holes, not add RB depth.
I would think the Packers, maybe even the Patriots and Giants, would be interested in Turner and Jackson. Giants just let Bradshaw go, and the Packers lack of run game cost them last season IMO. The Patriots might be happy with their stable of running backs, but Jackson would be perfect for their screen game.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Mar 10, 2013 2:51pm
I'd love to bring Jackson in cheap to mentor t rich. They are both very similar type players. It would have to be very cheap though.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 10, 2013 4:33pm
Browns aren't a contender, so he won't be cheap for them.OhioStatePride2003;1403455 wrote:Heard on Coach & Co. the other day on ESPN Radio that Stephen Jackson has said he'd take a reduced role to play for a contender. If he deems the Browns a "contender", maybe he's fine taking a reduced role - which certainly means a price-cut - to play second fiddle to TRich?
I would think the Packers, maybe even the Patriots and Giants, would be interested in Turner and Jackson. Giants just let Bradshaw go, and the Packers lack of run game cost them last season IMO. The Patriots might be happy with their stable of running backs, but Jackson would be perfect for their screen game.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 10, 2013 4:48pm
lol I dont think a RB needs a mentor. Easiest position to transition to and limited shelf life.
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Mar 10, 2013 4:53pm
Steven Jackson will not come to Cleveland. He still ran for almost 1400 yards last year. A true contender will give him a pretty good deal.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 10, 2013 5:28pm
Commander of Awesome;1403477 wrote:lol I dont think a RB needs a mentor. Easiest position to transition to and limited shelf life.
Agreed.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 10, 2013 5:53pm
I would love to grab another top CB via FA and a pass rusher or two. Another solid CB is just gonna give our pass rush more time, and I like the youth we have on the DL. We just need a veteran or two to mentor and improve pass rushing depth/consistency.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 10, 2013 7:20pm
Someone mentioned QB Pete Lalich as a possible Browns later round pick. I never heard of him so searched and found this story. Very interesting tale and very, very interesting player...
NFL Draft 2013 — Peter Lalich: The Forgotten One
BY J.P. SCOTT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2013
"A source close to and with experience coaching Lalich described the signal caller as a “football savant”, going on to call him a “real life Will Hunting” when it came to football.
Peter Lalich is the best passer in college football. No one throws a prettier, more accurate ball with more zip. No One.
Don’t bother scrolling through the names of the quarterbacks who participated in this year’s NFL Combine. The 6’6, 245 pound senior is not on it. He wasn’t invited.
Lalich was one of the most heavily recruited quarterbacks in the nation coming out of West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia in 2007. He chose to stay in-state and attend the University of Virginia after turning down offers from Miami (FL), Michigan, N.C. State and UCLA.
During the summer before his sophomore season at Virginia, Lalich was arrested for underage drinking and placed on probation. He ended up starting the first two games for the Cavaliers before his court appearance where he admitted to violating his probation by consuming alcohol. He was dismissed from the UVA Football team the same day.
Two years later, after transferring to Oregon State, he was dismissed from that program as well. This time he was caught operating a boat under the influence of alcohol.
What looked to be another tragic ending to another talented athlete’s story took a turn for the better when Lalich found a place at the University of California (PA), a Division II school. He had a quiet yet solid 2012 season, highlighted by his 334.7 passing yards per game average.
In an interview for NFL Draft Zone (the interview is following after this article), Lalich talked about how his past mistakes made him a better person and helped him grow. In the same interview, he talks about passing his time by playing blues guitar, practicing yoga and modeling his game after that of Tom Brady. If you are trying to model yourself after another in your profession, I’d say it would be tough to make a better choice than that.
From what I can tell, outside of two unfortunate incidents with alcohol and some self admitted marijuana usage in the past, he seems like your average college kid — only this kid has an NFL arm and high-speed computer processor for a mind when it comes to making decisions from the pocket.
A source close to and with experience coaching Lalich described the signal caller as a “football savant”, going on to call him a “real life Will Hunting” when it came to football.
The same source cited how the fact that Ryan Nassib, the current quarterback prospect from Syracuse, is being considered by many as potential 2nd or 3rd round pick is laughable when you compare his skill-set to that of Lalich. He went on to speculate that Lalich will be one of the most sought after undrafted free agents should he get passed over for seven rounds.
It is also important to point out that Dallas Cowboy Head Coach Jason Garrett’s brother John was one of the primary recruiters of Lalich to Virginia. This tells me that Peter Lilich will be very much on the radar of both the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where John Garrett is now on Greg Schiano’s staff.
As I said before, after watching literally hours of NFL prospects throw the ball, not one of them is a better pure passer and for that matter, decision maker than Peter Lalich. Let’s just hope the foolish decisions of a 20 year old kid don’t end up being what derails what could very well be a terrific NFL career.
KnowItAllFootball.com
NFL Draft 2013 — Peter Lalich: The Forgotten One
BY J.P. SCOTT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2013
"A source close to and with experience coaching Lalich described the signal caller as a “football savant”, going on to call him a “real life Will Hunting” when it came to football.
Peter Lalich is the best passer in college football. No one throws a prettier, more accurate ball with more zip. No One.
Don’t bother scrolling through the names of the quarterbacks who participated in this year’s NFL Combine. The 6’6, 245 pound senior is not on it. He wasn’t invited.
Lalich was one of the most heavily recruited quarterbacks in the nation coming out of West Springfield High School in Springfield, Virginia in 2007. He chose to stay in-state and attend the University of Virginia after turning down offers from Miami (FL), Michigan, N.C. State and UCLA.
During the summer before his sophomore season at Virginia, Lalich was arrested for underage drinking and placed on probation. He ended up starting the first two games for the Cavaliers before his court appearance where he admitted to violating his probation by consuming alcohol. He was dismissed from the UVA Football team the same day.
Two years later, after transferring to Oregon State, he was dismissed from that program as well. This time he was caught operating a boat under the influence of alcohol.
What looked to be another tragic ending to another talented athlete’s story took a turn for the better when Lalich found a place at the University of California (PA), a Division II school. He had a quiet yet solid 2012 season, highlighted by his 334.7 passing yards per game average.
In an interview for NFL Draft Zone (the interview is following after this article), Lalich talked about how his past mistakes made him a better person and helped him grow. In the same interview, he talks about passing his time by playing blues guitar, practicing yoga and modeling his game after that of Tom Brady. If you are trying to model yourself after another in your profession, I’d say it would be tough to make a better choice than that.
From what I can tell, outside of two unfortunate incidents with alcohol and some self admitted marijuana usage in the past, he seems like your average college kid — only this kid has an NFL arm and high-speed computer processor for a mind when it comes to making decisions from the pocket.
A source close to and with experience coaching Lalich described the signal caller as a “football savant”, going on to call him a “real life Will Hunting” when it came to football.
The same source cited how the fact that Ryan Nassib, the current quarterback prospect from Syracuse, is being considered by many as potential 2nd or 3rd round pick is laughable when you compare his skill-set to that of Lalich. He went on to speculate that Lalich will be one of the most sought after undrafted free agents should he get passed over for seven rounds.
It is also important to point out that Dallas Cowboy Head Coach Jason Garrett’s brother John was one of the primary recruiters of Lalich to Virginia. This tells me that Peter Lilich will be very much on the radar of both the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where John Garrett is now on Greg Schiano’s staff.
As I said before, after watching literally hours of NFL prospects throw the ball, not one of them is a better pure passer and for that matter, decision maker than Peter Lalich. Let’s just hope the foolish decisions of a 20 year old kid don’t end up being what derails what could very well be a terrific NFL career.
KnowItAllFootball.com
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Mar 10, 2013 8:03pm
Very interesting
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 11, 2013 11:54am
Peter King is says he's hearing the browns will sign either Avril or Krueger on Tuesday with is sources leaning towards Avril.