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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 8:46am
I was hoping they were just playing it close to the vest and were going to go after someone. Pettine made the comments that the money "has to be right" and they aren't "just going to spend, to spend" which makes perfect sense. I do expect them to nab a few of the "bargains" when things start to slow down and the big names get weeded out within the next week.SportsAndLady;1712224 wrote:This looks to be wrong.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 12, 2015 9:02am
Yeah I also believe that farmer was active. I just don't think he landed the right deal and I don't blame him for refusing to pull the trigger because I'm sure it's fucking tempting.BR1986FB;1712228 wrote:I was hoping they were just playing it close to the vest and were going to go after someone. Pettine made the comments that the money "has to be right" and they aren't "just going to spend, to spend" which makes perfect sense. I do expect them to nab a few of the "bargains" when things start to slow down and the big names get weeded out within the next week.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 9:10am
Hey, it could be worse, at least the Browns aren't Tampa Bay. What a clusterf#ck. Sign three players (McCown, Collins & Johnson) to fairly big deals and cut them a year later. Dumbasses.SportsAndLady;1712229 wrote:Yeah I also believe that farmer was active. I just don't think he landed the right deal and I don't blame him for refusing to pull the trigger because I'm sure it's fucking tempting.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 12, 2015 10:01am
Just further proof that FA is mainly fools gold.BR1986FB;1712231 wrote:Hey, it could be worse, at least the Browns aren't Tampa Bay. What a clusterf#ck. Sign three players (McCown, Collins & Johnson) to fairly big deals and cut them a year later. Dumbasses.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2015 10:05am
I agree, I'm sure they were on the phones quite a bit reaching out to players. However, some people don't want to come to Cleveland, and I'm sure a large majority of them think they're worth much more than they actually are. There were only a couple guys out there that I really would've liked to spend some money on, but after looking at the contracts they got, I'm kind of glad we passed, even if we're "stuck with a big pile of cash" so to speak.SportsAndLady;1712229 wrote:Yeah I also believe that farmer was active. I just don't think he landed the right deal and I don't blame him for refusing to pull the trigger because I'm sure it's fucking tempting.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 11:39am
So Charles Clay could be the Browns top target?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2322952-charles-clay-rumors-latest-buzz-and-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-te?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=cleveland-browns
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2322952-charles-clay-rumors-latest-buzz-and-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-te?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=cleveland-browns
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Mar 12, 2015 12:19pm
Asking this out of curiosity and not speculation:
Would you want, at whatever salary + what we'd have to give up in a trade, Adrian Peterson?
Would you want, at whatever salary + what we'd have to give up in a trade, Adrian Peterson?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 12:28pm
Don't want. Great back but he's going to regress soon.lhslep134;1712293 wrote:Asking this out of curiosity and not speculation:
Would you want, at whatever salary + what we'd have to give up in a trade, Adrian Peterson?
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2015 12:31pm
Honestly, the guy I would want the most would be LeVeon Bell. He's a complete back, and tough as nails. Would be great if he'd get out of the division lollhslep134;1712293 wrote:Asking this out of curiosity and not speculation:
Would you want, at whatever salary + what we'd have to give up in a trade, Adrian Peterson?
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Sonofanump
Mar 12, 2015 12:34pm
Above average pass catcher. What would the Browns lose in draft picks to sign a transition player?BR1986FB;1712281 wrote:So Charles Clay could be the Browns top target?
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2322952-charles-clay-rumors-latest-buzz-and-speculation-surrounding-free-agent-te?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=cleveland-browns
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Mar 12, 2015 12:35pm
No thanks on Clay or AP
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Mar 12, 2015 12:40pm
No. A team that can realistically win it all in the next few years (Colts/Ravens/Chargers/etc), Id overpay for him (with picks/salary/whatever). But, not the Browns.lhslep134;1712293 wrote:Asking this out of curiosity and not speculation:
Would you want, at whatever salary + what we'd have to give up in a trade, Adrian Peterson?
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 12:44pm
Precisely.Laley23;1712301 wrote:No. A team that can realistically win it all in the next few years (Colts/Ravens/Chargers/etc), Id overpay for him (with picks/salary/whatever). But, not the Browns.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 12:51pm
Good god, the Browns have just re-signed QB Thad Lewis.
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Sonofanump
Mar 12, 2015 12:53pm
Hopefully only to throw to the mass influx of receiver they will be bringing in for free agency and the draft.BR1986FB;1712309 wrote:Good god, the Browns have just re-signed QB Thad Lewis.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 12, 2015 12:54pm
They will go into camp and such with 4 QB's. He is just an warm body, nothing more, nothing less
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 12, 2015 12:55pm
Nothing but the Fins can match any offer.Sonofanump;1712298 wrote:Above average pass catcher. What would the Browns lose in draft picks to sign a transition player?
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Mar 12, 2015 1:15pm
Haha I've always liked him even when he played for Duke. But yeah I don't get how he is still on a roster in the NFL.BR1986FB;1712309 wrote:Good god, the Browns have just re-signed QB Thad Lewis.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Mar 12, 2015 1:18pm
Better than McCown.BR1986FB;1712309 wrote:Good god, the Browns have just re-signed QB Thad Lewis.
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Sonofanump
Mar 12, 2015 1:27pm
Do they have money left so anything after Suh?BR1986FB;1712314 wrote:Nothing but the Fins can match any offer.
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Sonofanump
Mar 12, 2015 1:27pm
You ok with Dray and Bandridge?SportsAndLady;1712299 wrote:No thanks on Clay ....
SportsAndLady
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Mar 12, 2015 1:33pm
At their price, yes.Sonofanump;1712326 wrote:You ok with Dray and Bandridge?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Mar 12, 2015 1:53pm
Clay is a legit TE. Do want.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Mar 12, 2015 1:56pm
BR1986FB;1712295 wrote:Don't want. Great back but he's going to regress soon.
Maybe he has that London Fletcher gene and he won't. He did break the rushing title coming back early from ligament tear in his knee.
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Posts: 2,682
Mar 12, 2015 2:21pm
Evidently, Evan Mathis is available for trade from the Eagles... At only a $5.5M base salary for next season, would love for the Browns to make a pitch for him.