2014 Cleveland Browns Offseason Thread

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Sonofanump
Oct 8, 2014 7:54am
BR1986FB;1661592 wrote:Benjamin's issue isn't taking the ball out of the end zone. It's fielding punts. Ever since he injured his knee he's been gunshy, either muffing punts or calling for unnecessary fair catches when he has room to return it.
Benjamin is fine when he catches with his hands, not his chest.
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Sonofanump
Oct 8, 2014 7:55am
BR1986FB;1661572 wrote:Then, Fox says that, in confidence, Holmgren told Fox "off the record" (what we all knew) that "Cribbs isn't playing more WR because he can't run routes."
Obviously this isn't news. :)
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thavoice
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Oct 10, 2014 12:56pm
Everything will play its way out. Hoyer will either earn a new deal, a modest one, or he will fall and they with Howie Manzel. Unless he leads them to the AFC champ game and putting up great numbers I dont think he will be able to command a salary cap breaking contract. His agent will aim for it, but I dont think he would get it anywhere, and eventually return to the browns for a good, solid deal.
With the rookie wage scale it isnt too expensive to keep him around after resigning BH. Now if this was 5 years go.....they would not be able to keep both.
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Oct 10, 2014 1:56pm
Not that interesting IMO. Manziel has proven dick thus far, and Hoyer hasn't proven enough. I'll be interested in this in Feb.
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Oct 17, 2014 4:19pm
Mack officially on IR
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Nov 11, 2014 4:34pm
On ESPN right now they redid the top 10 of the NFL draft. Had Browns taking Odell beckham jr instead of Gilbert. Don't agree with that at all lol

They were also mocking farmer for not taking a WR. How's that working out for them, espntards?
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thavoice
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Nov 11, 2014 4:36pm
SportsAndLady;1673493 wrote:On ESPN right now they redid the top 10 of the NFL draft. Had Browns taking Odell beckham jr instead of Gilbert. Don't agree with that at all lol

They were also mocking farmer for not taking a WR. How's that working out for them, espntards?
As if their mock drafts arent stupid as can be...why are they even wasting time on redoing the draft? Slow sports day?
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Nov 11, 2014 5:01pm
SportsAndLady;1673493 wrote:On ESPN right now they redid the top 10 of the NFL draft. Had Browns taking Odell beckham jr instead of Gilbert. Don't agree with that at all lol

They were also mocking farmer for not taking a WR. How's that working out for them, espntards?
ODB seems to be a future stud, though i'm still happy with Gilbert
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Nov 11, 2014 5:12pm
SportsAndLady;1673493 wrote:On ESPN right now they redid the top 10 of the NFL draft. Had Browns taking Odell beckham jr instead of Gilbert. Don't agree with that at all lol

They were also mocking farmer for not taking a WR. How's that working out for them, espntards?
They are really trying to push that hard. Schefter suggested the Browns might wish they traded gordon last year so they had draft picks for a WR LOL.
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Nov 11, 2014 7:18pm
HighRoller74;1673500 wrote:ODB seems to be a future stud
Yeah I've been sold on ODB since I read this http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2014/02/04/six-plays-that-make-me-a-fan-of-wr-odell-beckhams-game/
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Nov 11, 2014 7:45pm
I like beckham I just don't think we should have taken him over Gilbert.
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Nov 11, 2014 8:01pm
Is rather have beckham
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Laley23
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Nov 11, 2014 8:20pm
I'd much rather have Beckham. Probabaly the best WR in the class this year (though he has the best QB throwing to him, which isn't saying much).
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Nov 11, 2014 8:22pm
It's 10 games into the season. Let's see how Gilbert pans out before saying we would rather take a second WR and third receiver threat in this offense (Gordon and Cameron)
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Nov 11, 2014 8:45pm
Beckham would be ahead of Cameron.

And I loved the Gilbert pick. I like the idea of having 2 lockdown corners. But that was because I wasn't sold on the WRs at 9. Seeing what ODB is, I would rather him. It's not like Gilbert is a #1 with Haden, so you are comparing a #2 at position with a #2 at position.
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Nov 11, 2014 9:17pm
This will probably go down as the best collective season for a rookie WR class ever. Which I guess shouldn't be surprising considering a record number were taken in the first 2 rounds.
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Nov 11, 2014 9:21pm
Mulva;1673554 wrote:This will probably go down as the best collective season for a rookie WR class ever. Which I guess shouldn't be surprising considering a record number were taken in the first 2 rounds.
Ever?
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Nov 11, 2014 9:30pm
SportsAndLady;1673555 wrote:Ever?
Through the end of October it was on pace for most receptions, yards, and TDs.

http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/best-nfl-rookie-wide-receivers-class-ever/
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Nov 11, 2014 9:33pm
And we have a pretty good rookie wr without even using a draft pick LOL.
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Nov 11, 2014 9:33pm
Mulva;1673556 wrote:Through the end of October it was on pace for most receptions, yards, and TDs.

http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/best-nfl-rookie-wide-receivers-class-ever/
Meh
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Nov 11, 2014 9:43pm
This class is gonna be pretty ridiculous.

ODB, Watkins, Evans and Benjamin we know about.

But, when Wayne retires, Moncrief will be a beast with Luck throwing to him.

Mathews and Bryant have been pretty damn impressive as well.

Not sure whats not to like about the class. Its is deep and top heavy all in one.
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Nov 11, 2014 9:48pm
Laley23;1673560 wrote:This class is gonna be pretty ridiculous.

ODB, Watkins, Evans and Benjamin we know about.

But, when Wayne retires, Moncrief will be a beast with Luck throwing to him.

Mathews and Bryant have been pretty damn impressive as well.

Not sure whats not to like about the class. Its is deep and top heavy all in one.
Who is saying they don't like it?
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Nov 11, 2014 9:51pm
SportsAndLady;1673561 wrote:Who is saying they don't like it?
I must be miss reading this post...
SportsAndLady;1673559 wrote:Meh