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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 19, 2010 3:44pm
I don't think that is necessarily what the front office thinks. The Ghost isn't seen as an every down back and they have no idea what they have in James Davis. Harrison could split carries with Peyton Hillis but none of these guys are seen as "home run threats." Spiller has been referred to as a "Chris Johnson-type back."royal_k wrote: RB is not a position of need compared to others on the team. I think that would be a huge mistake.
I agree there are more pressing needs on offense (WR, QB, OL) but if Berry is gone and Spiller is seen as the BPA on their board, he could be the pick. Then again, RB wasn't a "position of need" when the Vikes grabbed Adrian Peterson either.
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buckeyes_woowee
Posts: 512
Apr 19, 2010 3:54pm
Look at the Eagles when Heckart was there. They didn't shy away from drafting playmakers on defense
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Sonofanump
Apr 19, 2010 4:19pm
I'd wait on the RB. A rookie RB needs no time to develop like most all other positions need to.
Wait until your close to being a contenter before having a talent waste or get banged up.
Wait until your close to being a contenter before having a talent waste or get banged up.
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Fabio
Posts: 547
Apr 19, 2010 4:43pm
To be honest, outside of the 7th pick, I liked that mock draft for the Browns.royal_k wrote: Why would we pick a RB in the 1st round????
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81797479&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true
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pkebker
Posts: 760
Apr 19, 2010 6:02pm
That's actually a really good draft. McCoy would be a great 2nd round pick. Spikes would be a steal in the 3rd round. Spiller will definitely be productive. What's the word on FS Chad Jones?
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 19, 2010 6:09pm
It's not that I don't like Spiller. I want defense first. But i do like the rest of the draft.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 19, 2010 7:14pm
Potential trade down partners with the previously mentioned Eagles and the Packers?
http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter
http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 20, 2010 8:47am
Thunder70
Posts: 748
Apr 20, 2010 9:15am
If we draft Clausen, I'm looking for a new team...
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miller45452003
Posts: 673
Apr 20, 2010 9:36am
PUKE!!!!!!!!BR1986FB wrote: Blech....
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/04/notre_dame_qb_jimmy_clausen_th.html
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Big Red Monster
Posts: 436
Apr 20, 2010 10:28am
No, No, No!!!BR1986FB wrote: Blech....
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2010/04/notre_dame_qb_jimmy_clausen_th.html
gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Apr 20, 2010 12:41pm
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Apr 20, 2010 1:14pm
I can't wait until the draft starts so all this speculation ends! I'd almost bet the house that Berry will be gone by #7. Thomas is going to be a stud in the NFL, and personally, will have a better career in the NFL than Berry. The only problem I have with trading down, is if we traded down and missed on Berry AND Thomas. I know that more picks sets us up nicely, but with Berry or Thomas, Sheldon Brown, and Eric Wright in our secondary, I think the pieces are there to have one of the better secondaries in the NFL. Just my two cents.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 20, 2010 5:56pm
Parts of the schedule (which will be revealed at 7pm) are starting to leak. I'm hearing we play New Orleans on 10/24. I've seen the Steelers schedule and our first meeting with them would be in week 6, after their bye, which is convenient if Roethlisberger only gets 4 games. The Steelers trading for Leftwich this afternoon could mean the suspension is longer.
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charliehustle14
Posts: 2,224
Apr 20, 2010 6:27pm
I don't get all the shit about Clausen. He's played in a pro-system at ND and put up very good numbers. He's shown he can get the ball down field. He's shown he makes good decisions on the field.
Call me crazy, but I think he'll be a very good pro....a Matt Ryan-type. I just think the whole Brady Quinn garbage has Browns fans scared...but you can't really blame them.
Call me crazy, but I think he'll be a very good pro....a Matt Ryan-type. I just think the whole Brady Quinn garbage has Browns fans scared...but you can't really blame them.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 20, 2010 7:04pm
I could see a 2-0 start here.....
http://www.nfl.com/schedules/interactive?icampaign=schedrelease_hpstrip#/team=CLE
http://www.nfl.com/schedules/interactive?icampaign=schedrelease_hpstrip#/team=CLE
ts1227
Posts: 12,319
Apr 20, 2010 7:11pm
If the times listed on NFL.com hold (obviously the TV networks can shuffle them), the Browns are listed to have all 16 games played at 1:00 on Sundays.
It's not a typo either, as other teams are penciled in for the 4:15 slots on those weeks too. That's how it just happens to set up tentatively.
Makes sense, as the furthest west they head this year is New Orleans, and the furthest an away team is traveling into Cleveland is KC; no west coast games/teams whatsoever
It's not a typo either, as other teams are penciled in for the 4:15 slots on those weeks too. That's how it just happens to set up tentatively.
Makes sense, as the furthest west they head this year is New Orleans, and the furthest an away team is traveling into Cleveland is KC; no west coast games/teams whatsoever
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slingshot4ever
Posts: 4,085
Apr 20, 2010 7:15pm
I actually like the fact that all games will start at 1 PM. Dont' have to sit around waiting for a 4 PM kick-off! I was hoping for one night game, but oh well.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 20, 2010 7:17pm
No problem with all 1:00 pm games at all. I hate night games (not that they deserve any) or 4:15 pm starts.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 20, 2010 7:19pm
Should be a good birthdayBR1986FB wrote: No problem with all 1:00 pm games at all. I hate night games (not that they deserve any) or 4:15 pm starts.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.
The 2nd Steelers Browns game is 6 days before mine
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 20, 2010 7:28pm
Interesting that they have the 10th hardest schedule.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Apr 20, 2010 9:32pm
Sorry to have to tell you this, but you're going to have a terrible birthday.BR1986FB wrote: No problem with all 1:00 pm games at all. I hate night games (not that they deserve any) or 4:15 pm starts.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.
Writerbuckeye
Posts: 4,745
Apr 20, 2010 9:38pm
Can't possibly be worse than the day you were dropped onto an unsuspecting Earth.Al Capone wrote:Sorry to have to tell you this, but you're going to have a terrible birthday.BR1986FB wrote: No problem with all 1:00 pm games at all. I hate night games (not that they deserve any) or 4:15 pm starts.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.
gibby08
Posts: 1,581
Apr 20, 2010 10:11pm
I could see them being anywhere from 4-12 to 8-8
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OhioStatePride2003
Posts: 686
Apr 20, 2010 11:01pm
I'm sure your birthday is just as terrible every year. I really can not think of a scenario where anyone would be happy that you were born.Al Capone wrote:Sorry to have to tell you this, but you're going to have a terrible birthday.BR1986FB wrote: No problem with all 1:00 pm games at all. I hate night games (not that they deserve any) or 4:15 pm starts.
As a side note, the first Steelers/Browns game falls on my birthday.