Archive 2015 Browns Offseason Thread

Pick6

Posts: 14,946

Feb 18, 2015 9:56pm

It would be dumb to not look for a potential starter in FA or the draft. Don't mistake that for trading up for Mariota or Winston though. I'd hope they don't blindly give Manziel the reins based on what he's shown. Gotta have some competition and Hoyer won't be back.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 18, 2015 9:57pm

lhslep134;1706455 wrote:I'm just going to put this here. This is the guy's only tweet and it's from 8 days ago. I have no comment.

https://twitter.com/docjas05/status/565341654325166081

Looks like a hat from etsy.

Laley23

Posts: 29,506

Feb 18, 2015 10:30pm

Pick6;1706466 wrote:It would be dumb to not look for a potential starter in FA or the draft. Don't mistake that for trading up for Mariota or Winston though. I'd hope they don't blindly give Manziel the reins based on what he's shown. Gotta have some competition and Hoyer won't be back.

I think you obviously are always going to be looking in a situation like the Browns are in. But, the way I read it is Pettine doesn't see a starter on the roster. That seems more like a "we need to get a guy" than "we believe JFF is capable, but we won't turn down other options if they appear."

wildcats20

Posts: 27,794

Feb 18, 2015 10:39pm

Looks like he said something along the lines of "pursuing this off season as if he needed a starting QB"

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BR1986FB

Posts: 24,104

Feb 19, 2015 8:52am

Laley23;1706473 wrote:I think you obviously are always going to be looking in a situation like the Browns are in. But, the way I read it is Pettine doesn't see a starter on the roster. That seems more like a "we need to get a guy" than "we believe JFF is capable, but we won't turn down other options if they appear."

Pettine's comments were to the effect that they don't feel they can rely on Manziel being the starter because of his issue. He said he could end up being the starter but right now it's an issue.

He was also asked yesterday afternoon if it was safe to assume that the starting QB wasn't currently on the roster. He said that wasn't necessarily the case but said it was safe to assume that there would be a veteran QB in camp competing for the starting job.

The best part was when he "politically correctly" ripped Kyle Shanahan a new asshole.

His "sex" comment blew up Twitter and probably firmly entrenched him as a Cleveland "fan favorite."

Farmer's texting "gaffe" may have swung the balance of power in the organization more towards Pettine.

lhslep134

Posts: 9,774

Feb 19, 2015 11:51am

Tiernan's attempt at baiting is really pathetic and really ineffective.

So about par for the course. All he needs to do is add a lie and we'll have the trifecta.

Lovejoy1984

Posts: 5,277

Feb 19, 2015 5:31pm

Lovejoy1984

Posts: 5,277

Feb 19, 2015 5:31pm

Making the rounds on Twitter.

Commander of Awesome

Posts: 23,151

Feb 19, 2015 5:48pm

Why would they use the #2? Use #73 thanks.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 19, 2015 5:50pm

Or use that old ass B logo.

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Sonofanump

Feb 19, 2015 5:55pm

Commander of Awesome;1706682 wrote:Why would they use the #2? Use #73 thanks.

I agree that #2 is not the future.

iclfan2

Posts: 6,360

Feb 19, 2015 6:14pm

Multiple sources have said the helmet will be a diff brighter orange with a brown facemask. Leaked photos are the dumbest.

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rydawg5

Posts: 2,639

Feb 22, 2015 11:40am

http://stlouis.suntimes.com/stl-sports/stlouis-rams/7/139/87818/browns-sam-bradford-trade/

I would be happy with an upgrade like this. I think we could bring in Bradford and have a legit starting QB in this league who isn't over the hill. The only times we have pulled this off in the past were for older guys like Garcia, Delhomme, & Dilfer

I know he is injury prone but if healthy I like it.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 22, 2015 11:55am

rydawg5;1707216 wrote:http://stlouis.suntimes.com/stl-sports/stlouis-rams/7/139/87818/browns-sam-bradford-trade/

I would be happy with an upgrade like this. I think we could bring in Bradford and have a legit starting QB in this league who isn't over the hill. The only times we have pulled this off in the past were for older guys like Garcia, Delhomme, & Dilfer

I know he is injury prone but if healthy I like it.

All depends what they give up for him. I would prefer the Rams cuts him (most likely won't happen), and then the Browns sign him in FA. I don't want to be in a position where the Browns give up a valuable pick, and then they are also taking on his contract (although there is only one year left on it).

Mulva

Posts: 13,650

Feb 22, 2015 1:28pm

I would be a fan of getting Bradford.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 22, 2015 1:43pm

Mulva;1707227 wrote:I would be a fan of getting Bradford.

What would you give up for him?

Mulva

Posts: 13,650

Feb 22, 2015 2:11pm

like_that;1707228 wrote:What would you give up for him?

Maybe a 3rd.

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rydawg5

Posts: 2,639

Feb 22, 2015 2:13pm

In all honesty we are taking justin gilbert and Johnny foosball with 1st rounders. If I could have an asset or a potential draft bust I'll take the asset.

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Commander of Awesome

Posts: 23,151

Feb 22, 2015 2:28pm

Mulva;1707233 wrote:Maybe a 3rd.

Not going to happen. Might as well say you'd be ok with getting Luck as well. Has about the same % chance of happening. Why in the fuck would the rams get rid of bradford? Makes no sense. Use your head.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Feb 22, 2015 2:32pm

rydawg5;1707234 wrote:In all honesty we are taking justin gilbert and Johnny foosball with 1st rounders. If I could have an asset or a potential draft bust I'll take the asset.

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He's only an asset if he isn't hurt and even then he isn't a top 10 QB

Wouldn't mind Bradford because he's a lot better than our other options, but it's not like we'd be adding a top QB.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 22, 2015 2:41pm

rydawg5;1707234 wrote:In all honesty we are taking justin gilbert and Johnny foosball with 1st rounders. If I could have an asset or a potential draft bust I'll take the asset.

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Are you suggesting to give up a first round pick, because gilbert (who still has plenty of time to figure it out, lets stop acting like he is a bust) and jff haven't worked out yet? If so, that is beyond idiotic logic.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Feb 22, 2015 2:42pm

SportsAndLady;1707238 wrote:He's only an asset if he isn't hurt and even then he isn't a top 10 QB

Wouldn't mind Bradford because he's a lot better than our other options, but it's not like we'd be adding a top QB.

If healthy, which is a big IF, I think the Browns are a playoff team with him.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Feb 22, 2015 3:06pm

like_that;1707242 wrote:If healthy, which is a big IF, I think the Browns are a playoff team with him.

Oh I agree he definitely makes this team playoff caliber.

I'm just not so sure he can stay healthy and I don't know how good he's going to be after all these injuries.

But doesn't hurt to give him a shot. Can't be much worse than our other options.

Mulva

Posts: 13,650

Feb 22, 2015 3:14pm

Commander of Awesome;1707237 wrote:Not going to happen. Might as well say you'd be ok with getting Luck as well. Has about the same % chance of happening. Why in the fuck would the rams get rid of bradford? Makes no sense. Use your head.

I would be fine with getting Luck, too.

SportsAndLady

Posts: 35,632

Feb 22, 2015 3:15pm

Mulva;1707255 wrote:I would be fine with getting Luck, too.

What about Tom Brady?