2017 Browns Off-Season Thread

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queencitybuckeye
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Aug 29, 2017 12:00pm
vball10set;1869223 wrote:Who said anything about winning a game? my opinion's that he needs as many reps as he can get, and yours is that you'd rather him sit so he doesn't get hurt...I get it...moving along...
Both valid opinions, although one can question the value of reps against the back end of the roster and guys who will be working the Citgo next week.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 29, 2017 12:11pm
Commander of Awesome;1869236 wrote:Timing on this is very poor. The time to move on from Haden was in the offseason, not on the eve of the regular season. Anything happening is very unlikely. Makes you wonder why now? Did Haden request a trade? Do we feel better about players behind him now after TC and preseason? Or, most likeley, Haden that bad?
Play's right in to Donovan's comment. Why keep him if you have two (younger) guys better & cheaper? I don't know about Haden requesting a trade but it's probably more of your last two comments.

Was watching him in that last game and he seems to let guys get behind him way too easily. I think he gets a lot more credit than he deserves sometimes. He's fared pretty well against AJ Green but gets beaten like a drum by Antonio Brown.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 29, 2017 12:13pm
SportsAndLady;1869229 wrote:Pretty sure you're talking with thavoice, just FYI.

He has no idea what he's talking about
Isn't Monty Brunswick one of thavoice's alts? If so, I was cracking up the other day when I saw thavoice quote and respond to Monty on another thread.
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Crimson streak
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Aug 29, 2017 12:20pm
I think you let Kizer play the 4th preseason game. The more game action reps the better. I'd play him the 1st quarter or even the first half and try to get him as ready as possible for week 1. Kizer is a pretty big guy so I'm not crazy concerned about injury. Just have to tell him to not take unnecessary hits.


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wildcats20
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Aug 30, 2017 8:02am
Browns have cut Haden, according to Ian Rapoport.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 30, 2017 8:13am
Saw that coming like a freight train. Best of luck to him.

They had to do something. You're not going to pay a guy $11M/yr to cover the slot and he's too dainty to move to safety. Unfortunately, they couldn't find a trade partner. Hope he ends up with a contender, outside of the division. Good guy who was "All In" for Cleveland.
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iclfan2
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Aug 30, 2017 9:15am
I heard they had a deal for him during the offseason but it fell through. Doesn't help that he has looked like trash in preseason too. Shame, but his production just wasn't worth $11M. They supposedly met with Drew before the Tampa game, probably to ask for a restructuring, and that's why the trade rumors leaked recently.
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like_that
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Aug 30, 2017 9:28am
I always will respect Haden for the Love he gave to Cleveland. I am happy our FO doesn't blindly stay loyal to vets that can no longer perform at a high level though. Now, if he goes to pitt, bal, or cincy he can go fuck himself.
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SportsAndLady
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Aug 30, 2017 9:28am
wildcats20;1869409 wrote:Browns have cut Haden, according to Ian Rapoport.
Less than 24 hours from when Grossi promised he wasn't gonna be cut. Lol
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friendfromlowry
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Aug 30, 2017 10:50am
like_that;1869416 wrote:I always will respect Haden for the Love he gave to Cleveland. I am happy our FO doesn't blindly stay loyal to vets that can no longer perform at a high level though. Now, if he goes to pitt, bal, or cincy he can go fuck himself.
All of the Bengals beat writers gave it a 0% on Twitter. They're set at CB. I saw Kansas City, Green Bay, and another NFC team I can't remember as possible destinations.
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Aug 30, 2017 11:43am
like_that;1869416 wrote:I always will respect Haden for the Love he gave to Cleveland. I am happy our FO doesn't blindly stay loyal to vets that can no longer perform at a high level though. Now, if he goes to pitt, bal, or cincy he can go fuck himself.
Very well said, and I agree.

Sad to see him go, he embraced the city and was a fan favorite.


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kizer permanente
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Aug 30, 2017 12:43pm
I don't get the logic of expecting a player who was cut not to go to a division rival.
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iclfan2
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Aug 30, 2017 12:50pm
Why? He'll go wherever they pay him the most. I'm not real worried about him going to the Steelers. Look how Gilbert worked out for them. I trust Kizer can throw to our shitty receivers right at Haden and get yards.
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kizer permanente
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Aug 30, 2017 12:54pm
I can.. kind of.. understand some animosity if you don't re-sign with your team and sign with a rival. But being cut... no. go wherever you can/want.
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Laley23
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Aug 30, 2017 12:55pm
Yeah, if he sucks let him go there. Makes them worse lol.
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BR1986FB
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Aug 30, 2017 1:05pm
It just sucks. I get it. The man will look to get paid wherever he wants. Just would suck, regardless of whether he's good or bad, to see "Mr Cleveland" wearing piss & black.
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like_that
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Aug 30, 2017 1:08pm
I don't expect a former player to make FA decisions based on his former fans, but to me being a Steeler = POS. Therefore Joe can go fuck himself. I don't care if he was traded there, I would feel the same.
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SportsAndLady
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Aug 30, 2017 1:20pm
Good luck to em. Not too worried about him turning into a star for Pittsburgh tho, he isn't very good anymore.
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Commander of Awesome
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Aug 30, 2017 2:10pm
LMAO, we got a 5th for Erving?!?!?!

Browns' current 2018 picks:
Rd 1
Rd 1 (HOU)
Rd 2
Rd 2 (HOU)
Rd 2 (PHI)
Rd 3
Rd 4
Rd 4 (CAR)
Rd 5
Rd 5 (KC)
Rd 6
Rd 6 (PIT)
Rd 7
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vball10set
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Aug 30, 2017 2:11pm
iclfan2;1869444 wrote:I trust Kizer can throw to our shitty receivers right at Haden and get yards.
lol...this
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slingshot4ever
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Aug 30, 2017 4:15pm
Commander of Awesome;1869457 wrote:LMAO, we got a 5th for Erving?!?!?!

Browns' current 2018 picks:
Rd 1
Rd 1 (HOU)
Rd 2
Rd 2 (HOU)
Rd 2 (PHI)
Rd 3
Rd 4
Rd 4 (CAR)
Rd 5
Rd 5 (KC)
Rd 6
Rd 6 (PIT)
Rd 7
Here's to hoping Houston sucks this year....
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like_that
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Aug 30, 2017 4:17pm
slingshot4ever;1869484 wrote:Here's to hoping Houston sucks this year....
I'll be the insensitive one and say they won't after this hurricane.
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GOONx19
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Aug 30, 2017 4:34pm
$9m seems like a lot for Haden based on current production, no? How does that compare to other last leg CBs?
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iclfan2
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Aug 30, 2017 4:38pm
the Steelers PAID Haden, my goodness.