Archive 2013 Cleveland Browns Thread: RIP Chud

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sportchampps

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Mar 13, 2013 10:47am

Will the Browns have any interest in Fitzpatrick?

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 10:48am

Possibly already mentioned but the Browns have reached out to Nnamdi...

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 10:49am

sportchampps;1404971 wrote:Will the Browns have any interest in Fitzpatrick?

Insiders over on the OBR saying, so far, there's been no interest.

like_that

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Mar 13, 2013 10:52am

I want NOTHING to do with Geno Smith. Maybe use him to trade rape the Cards, but that is about it. I like COA's idea of Manuel in the later rounds, and groom him while Weeden plays. Weeden passed the eye test for me last year to get another year under the center, and not draft a QB in the first round.

SportsAndLady

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Mar 13, 2013 10:55am

like_that;1404975 wrote:I want NOTHING to do with Geno Smith. Maybe use him to trade rape the Cards, but that is about it. I like COA's idea of Manuel in the later rounds, and groom him while Weeden plays. Weeden passed the eye test for me last year to get another year under the center, and not draft a QB in the first round.

Manuel is moving into the first round, possibly 2nd.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 10:55am

like_that;1404975 wrote:I want NOTHING to do with Geno Smith. Maybe use him to trade rape the Cards, but that is about it. I like COA's idea of Manuel in the later rounds, and groom him while Weeden plays. Weeden passed the eye test for me last year to get another year under the center, and not draft a QB in the first round.

No problem with Manuel in a later round and I agree with what you're saying. I think Geno's stock is going to be inflated because of the craptastic QB's in this draft and a teams' desparation. I wouldn't touch him until the 20's in the first round. Give Weeden another year in a system more suited to him. If he absolutely blows, cut bait.

like_that

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Mar 13, 2013 10:57am

SportsAndLady;1404978 wrote:Manuel is moving into the first round, possibly 2nd.

If the Browns can trade down and get a 2nd, they might be able to grab him. I just don't want fucking Geno with a first round pick.

like_that

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Mar 13, 2013 11:03am

Bernard Pollard was released. I think the Browns should give him a look. He tore Brady's ACL..... maybe Rapistbergers?

CLEconomically Speaking

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Mar 13, 2013 11:05am

BR1986FB;1404936 wrote:I thinl Gordon's probably their #1.

I agree with this. Also think Little is #2. I'd like to see Heyward-Bey, Ogletree, or Edelman added to play in the slot.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:10am

like_that;1404985 wrote:Bernard Pollard was released. I think the Browns should give him a look. He tore Brady's ACL..... maybe Rapistbergers?

He tears rapistburger's ACL....Ring of Honor.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 11:11am

like_that;1404981 wrote:If the Browns can trade down and get a 2nd, they might be able to grab him. I just don't want fucking Geno with a first round pick.

I think many (including myself...initally thought 5-6 good years) are seeing that Weeden may not be the long-term solution, as much as a stopgap. I think what a lot of us are thinking is "yes, Weeden may not be the guy but a) there's not a significant upgrade in the draft or FA and b) might as well see what he can do in this new system."

Don't think he's necessarily going to be a Hall of Famer or even an "elite" QB but you don't reach BIG TIME for someone like Geno Smith just for the sake of doing it. That's why all of this Ryan Mallett talk is pissing me off. Dude hasn't had significant playing time and he's already an "upgrade" over what we have?

If you're going to use a #6 pick on a QB you'd better be sure he's a "sure thing" ala RGIII/Luck.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:12am

RG3/Luck type players are once in a generation BR.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 11:14am

Commander of Awesome;1404992 wrote:RG3/Luck type players are once in a generation BR.

Or we could throw #6 at another Blaine Gabbert (serious reach). I get your point and I used those examples to make a point. If the talent is marginal (ala Gabbert/Ponder) you don't use a high pick on them if you know it.

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Sonofanump

Mar 13, 2013 11:15am

Commander of Awesome;1404992 wrote:RG3/Luck type players are once in a generation BR.

I am not certain that RG3 will have a better pro career than Bridgewater or Manzel.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:20am

Keith Britton ‏@KeithBritton86

That CB goes by the name of Aqib Talib. I think we'll know more later today on him. Still TBD if #Browns are serious player for him23 min ago

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:22am

BR1986FB;1404993 wrote:Or we could throw #6 at another Blaine Gabbert (serious reach). I get your point and I used those examples to make a point. If the talent is marginal (ala Gabbert/Ponder) you don't use a high pick on them if you know it.

Reps

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 11:22am

Commander of Awesome;1404996 wrote:Keith Britton ‏@KeithBritton86

That CB goes by the name of Aqib Talib. I think we'll know more later today on him. Still TBD if #Browns are serious player for him23 min ago

Adkins just posted in the "rumors" section that the Browns were in "serious talks" with a "name" CB.

sleeper

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Mar 13, 2013 11:23am

I don't want a QB at #6. Based on our free agent signings so far, let's pick up something on the offensive side of the ball. Either a WR/OL/OG etc. If the talent isn't there at that price, trade back.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:23am

"Name" could mean Talib, DRM, Ashougha (SP), Lewis or the Ravens guy right?

sleeper

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Mar 13, 2013 11:24am

Plus I think we need to draft a TE, either Ertz or Eifert.

Commander of Awesome

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Mar 13, 2013 11:25am

Don't need a top flight TE IMO, and I def dont want to burn a 1st round pick on one, ESP a ND one.

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 11:25am

Commander of Awesome;1405001 wrote:"Name" could mean Talib, DRM, Ashougha (SP), Lewis or the Ravens guy right?

Exactly. I just found it interesting that you posted that about Talib right when I saw Adkins post. I can see the jokes now about Haden & Talib, the Adderall Twins...

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BR1986FB

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Mar 13, 2013 11:29am

Commander of Awesome;1405003 wrote:Don't need a top flight TE IMO, and I def dont want to burn a 1st round pick on one, ESP a ND one.

With Bennett going to the Bears, I bet the Giants burn their 1st on a TE. No way they use a #6 on a TE...would they? I thought only Butch Davis did that.

like_that

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Mar 13, 2013 11:30am

A lot of good CBs on the market now. Should lower their price.

like_that

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Mar 13, 2013 11:32am

Plus we have Jordan already. I think he can be a pretty good TE.