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On Dec 12, 2018:
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 02:06 pm
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posted by Crimson streak
I fully expect OBJ to be in a browns uniform next year. It’s akready been reported that Dorsey has had talks with the giants about him and I really think the giants deal him this offseason and go in a full rebuild trying to acquire picks. It might take 2 1sts or a 1st and second but I think it’s well worth it
That is very bullish of you and I have a hard time buying for several reasons:
1. Let's be real, none of us really know wtf Dorsey is going to do. Just take a look at our off season discussion leading up to the draft. We had a very poor batting average with our predictions.
2. Dorsey is on record stating it takes 3 years to turn a franchise around. Trying to take a shortcut by bypassing the draft doesn't fit his style.
3. As nice as it is to be able to get excited about the Browns future, they are not a a mega trade for a star WR away from being SB contenders.
4. Several other teams will be interested in OBJ if he is on the block.
I also don't believe WR is a top need for the team. OBJ doesn't put them on top. I'd prefer Dorsey to stay the course and keep drafting. We finally have a GM that has a track record of drafting well, so let's keep getting young talent.
On Dec 11, 2018:
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 03:33 pm
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posted by Crimson streak
Agreed 100% the fact Dorsey has been there twice now in 4-5 weeks tells me he has some interest in making that jump.
I feel like some are reading into this too much. Those happened to be some marquee games he went to with NFL talent. I am not sure why a GM needs to see a coach in person to evaluate him.
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like_that negged a post in "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 01:43 pm
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posted by SportsAndLady
You think I want someone to actually kill themselves because of their opinion on the Browns?
I think we should move on from this. But I also don't think that is something you should be proud of posting on an internet forum at your age. You should know better, you're a smart dude.
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like_that replied to "2018 NFL Season Chatter" at 11:19 am
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For those on the Mitch bandwagon...
https://twitter.com/PFF_Steve/status/1072488988848603136
He has done nothing to show me he was worth 2 first round picks. When the Bears win it is because of their ridiculous defense. They are going to have to play lights out like they did against the Rams to make a run in the playoffs. If they are down and need Mitch to make plays near the end of a game, I don't see them winning.
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 10:01 am
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posted by BR1986FB
One guy I was surprised wasn't on the rankings was Landry. Chubb probably could've been higher. Already hearing he's the "best Browns RB in the modern era."
Probably not higher, because RBs have a shorter shelf life in the NFL.
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 09:45 am
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posted by HitsRus
This team easily could’ve been 7-5-1....SMH
It's hard to not think "what if" every time they get a W. 7-5-1 is being very conservative too. They could have been at 9 wins right now. At this point I am more than convinced this was a playoff team minus Hue. We are going to look at the 2 AFC wildcard teams and think the Browns would have been better.
I just hope this makes these young guys very hungry going into next season.
posted by vball10set
Just keep winning, Mayfield, and the fans will come. With all the shitty teams and bullshit surrounding the organization over the last twenty years, the attendance has been above and beyond what this team has deserved.
...and fwiw, my son and I attend at least one game a year, and the fans have been terrific--year in and year out
I had a couple buddies at the game Sunday and they said it was rocking. Yeah a few empty seats, but well more fans than usual in December, which says a lot considering this is their first 5 win season in years. As you said, keep winning and things will change no doubt. Browns fans are fine and will continue to show their support. If we didn't bail on them the last 10+ years (especially the last two), I think we will be fine. Hell, fucking Steelers fans bailed on their team after a couple 8-8 seasons after numerous playoff seasons. The first sign the Bengals are going to the playoffs their fans immediately bail. No one has room to say shit about the best fans in the league, outside of the people who care (Mayfield). Mayfield is trying to get people hyped and he is giving us a reason to be encouraged.
posted by BR1986FB
9. Prediction of the Week: The Browns will have four prime-time games next year. They’re fun, they’re dangerous to play, they’ve got an exciting quarterback, and they should have an exciting young coach. Cleveland finishes thusly: at Denver, Cincinnati, at Baltimore. Imagine a 7-8-1 record. Winning two of their last three would do it.
Considering we have 2 this year, this wouldn't shock me. I just hope it's not a let down. If we for sure aren't going to make the playoffs I would prefer to remain 3rd or 4th in the division to get the shittier teams on the schedule.
posted by BR1986FB
It's not rocket science but depth has been an issue with this team. They have a few stellar defenders (Myles, Ward, Schobert & Ogunjobi) but no real depth behind them or legit guys they can rotate in. They need a stud LB, to pair with Schobert, another legit corner, an interior DL and I'd be more than happy if they got a good DE to push Ogbah to backup status.
I know I may have mentioned this previously, and I don't want him, but could Tomlin be a candidate for the Browns if the Steelers crash & burn down the stretch? I'm not a fan of his in game decisions but I'm starting to think this is a McCarthy/Rodgers situation all over again with the QB (Rapistberger) being a big issue.
I still don't get why we let Nassib go. That would have been some nice depth. Regardless, isn't it nice to actually talk about finding pieces and adding depth instead of debating which QB to take this year? This is unchartered territory for all of us. I don't know how to handle it.
As for Tomlin, I highly doubt the Steelers let him go. Let's be real, worst case scenario they make the playoffs as a wildcard team, because they wouldn't lose to the Bengals week 17 imo. I think they will win the division though.
If Tomlin were available, I would have to say pass. Always thought he was overrated and is just set up with amazing drafting. It also doesn't hurt to have a HOF rapist QB.
posted by BR1986FB
As far as Baker's comments about fan attendance, I think that could have a bit to do with the fact that whether he was at Oklahoma, or on the road, he was usually playing to a packed house. Probably used to it. Plus he probably heard about how great the fans were and was a little surprised. Think it will take fans until this off season to be "all in" on the Browns again and we should see packed houses going forward. Seems kind of cyclical as the 90's Tribe was the place to be, the last 4 years was the Cavs and now it's the Browns turn, like it should be (ALWAYS).
As I said earlier, I am not worried about the best fans in the country. The DC browns backers bar is still getting 200+ people to show up every Sunday. I don't go as much as I used to, but I still see the same faces I saw when I moved to DC 6 years ago.
posted by BR1986FB
Agree or disagree with these rankings?
I don't have an issue with these rankings. I could move some guys around from 3-7, but it would be nit picky shit. Mayfield and Garret are no brainer 1 and 2. You need a QB and somebody to rush the QB in the NFL. The fact we have two young guys filling those needs (hopefully Baker progresses) is amazing.
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 09:24 am
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posted by Commander of Awesome
I think we should move on from this. But I also don't think that is something you should be proud of posting on an internet forum at your age. You should know better, you're a smart dude.
lol shut the fuck up.
Count me in as someone who doesn't GAF when S&L says "kill yourself." When did this thread get so sensitive?
On Dec 9, 2018:
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like_that replied to "2018 MLB Thread" at 10:34 pm
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Lou Piniella not getting in is such a joke. The BBWAA really can go fuck themselves.
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like_that replied to "2018 College Football Thread" at 06:13 pm
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Not sure if this thread has mentioned anything about Grier skipping WVU's bowl game, but add that to the list of reasons the "well what about the bowl games!!!??" argument against playoff expansion is a trash argument. The players don't even give a fuck about the meaningless bowl games.
Expand the playoffs.
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like_that replied to "2018 NFL Season Chatter" at 06:08 pm
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Death, taxes, and rapistberger being dramatic about an "injury."
On Dec 5, 2018:
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like_that replied to "2018 College Football Thread" at 07:11 pm
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Anyone see the irony of classy jerking off to the warriors, but crying about college playoffs?
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 11:03 am
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posted by BR1986FB
I pick & choose my spots with PFF. Still an advocate of the old "eye test."
As far as Arians goes, I thought he had some kind of heart issue? My biggest concern with him is that he sees all of this young talent and thinks it's going to be instant utopia. What if he were to come in and it wasn't instant success? Does he bow out again? If you would've asked me about him 6-8 years ago, when the dumbasses SHOULD have interviewed him because he wanted the job then, I'd say "I'm all in." Not now. This dude still has ties to the Cleveland area, apparently. He was only here from 2001-2003 but still has a cell phone with a 216 area code?
I posted a story about Arians and one of my former coworkers (Steeler fan) on here awhile ago when Arians was leaving Cleveland to join Pittsburgh. Actually a kind of funny story.
I remember that story and it was funny. There are a lot of coaches we missed out on. Zimmer is another hire I wanted the Browns to make, but haslam was butthurt, because Zimmer was very honest on why the Browns are a pile of shit.
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like_that replied to "Progressives, part 3..." at 10:59 am
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posted by Dr Winston O'Boogie
Part of the problem with the climate change debate is both sides simplify something that is not simple by its nature. I can't even begin to understand all of the factors that affect the climate. Obviously it changes over time - goes from hot to cold and vice versa. I have no idea if man made pollution has any contributing affect to what seems like a natural warming cycle that is underway.
My point is that this is a complicated scientific concept. The loud mouths on both sides are all talking about something they know nothing about.
For argument's sake, let's assume everyone is in favor of reducing polluting emissions. If not for the benefit of reduced climate change, for the simple fact that it's healthier for us to live with cleaner air and water. That's all good an fine. But have any of you visited China? I have multiple times and had the opportunity to travel extensively in country. At the time, I was in the steelmaking business. The pollution belching out of every manufacturing plant and steel mill I saw was overwhelming. It made me think of this analogy: If an airplane with the the most polite passengers with one exception is traviline on a three hour trip and that one exception emits gaseous hot farts the entire trip, on arrival, the plane will smell like a fart tube and everyone will have had to live in it even if they contributed nothing to the cause. China is the gaseous hot farter.
Not China, but I was just in Vietnam and the air quality in Saigon and Hanoi was terrible. Hanoi especially was pretty bad. Whenever my wife and I travel I go out for a run in the cities/town we travel. I couldn't do it in Hanoi.
Edit: Countries like China and Vietnam are what annoy me about the policies that affect us in the US. We are making it tougher for us to live and businesses excel, while China and CO are laughing at us and pretty much telling us to fuck themselves.
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like_that replied to "Death of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi" at 10:55 am
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posted by SportsAndLady
Anyone following this story? After a CIA briefing, seems like Graham and other senators are saying there’s no way Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not order (or at least knew it was happening) the death of the American journalist in turkey.
Will the Saudi’s finally be held accountable for something? Or will we continue on once again like nothing happened?
Probably not unfortunately. The saudis can go fuck themselves. It is also ridiculous that the briefing was limited to a small group of Senators.
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like_that replied to "Impressed by the Trump administration part II" at 10:20 am
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posted by geeblock
truly a free roll now for trump next two years with the dems winning the house. If the economy does well he can take credit, if it tanks he can blame the dems! Win win situation
I wouldn't call that a "free roll," but unless you have just started following politics in the last 18 months, you would know this has been done by every president in the history of US politics. Welcome to US Politics 101.
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like_that replied to "Browns BS Drama continued Part II..." at 10:17 am
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posted by Commander of Awesome
No, he's trash. Fat, slow, not a hard worker.
Sounds like Larry Ogunjoby is headed to IR with biceps injury.
This. Normally I say there is nothing to lose with kicking the tries on guys like this, but he has been in the league only 4 years and already 2 teams have told him to fuck off, because of his work ethic. One of them has a franchise MVP QB. He is a cancer and will most likely be out of the league for good soon. I foresee one more team will give him a shot in training camp next year and that is it.
posted by BR1986FB
Nice! Chubb on pace for historic rookie campaign....
https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-browns-nick-chubb-on-pace-for-historic-rookie-campaign
I am happy to see after years, you are coming around on PFF.
posted by BR1986FB
Not that I was ever on the "hire Bruce Arians" list but after hearing and interview with him on CBS Sports, it's now a VERY hard pass. Guy interviewing him said "I'm surprised with your passion for the game that you don't miss it more" to which Arians replied "it's easy not to miss it because of the long hours spent at the office and the missing of time with your family." This was after he doubled down, lobbying for the Browns HC gig again (on this radio show), saying it was the "only opportunity he was interested in." The interviewed said "would you be interested in GB, with Aaron Rodgers?" and Arians replied "no thanks, not at all."
The initial thought of Bruce Arians made it tempting, but shit like this is why I would have to pass as well. The dude retired, because the stress and time required to coach. It takes a toll on these guys and all of a sudden with one year off the toll on his physical and mental health won't be an issue again? I don't buy that shit. He is 66 years old.
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like_that replied to "Progressives, part 3..." at 10:04 am
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posted by Automatik
I know right?! All that sciency nonsense! Phooey!
You realize this post kinda proves gut's point, right?
To make it clear I am not going all in with gut's stance on climate change, but I do agree with his sentiment regarding the people he is referring to. I tend to lean that climate change is there, but not to the point that there shouldn't be any discussion. I think the policies that affect the daily livelihoods of US citizens are trash, especially when the rest of the world isn't doing shit about it. The paris climate agreement for example was/is trash. Why did we need to enter it? The US has lowered their emissions since dropping out, while the rest of the countries in that agreement have raised them. I am just merely pointing out the irony of the birth place of the agreement rioting against policy that is supposed to help curb climate change, because it affects their daily lives.
Once again good intention policy does not make good policy. US citizens have reacted in the same way on a lesser scale. Don't believe me? Just look at the states with the highest outbound rates. The beauty of this country is we have 50 states to move California especially have been the "pioneers" of climate/environmental policies and everyone in that state is either getting the fuck out or planning their escape plan. Luckily we still have some state rights over fed rights. If we didn't I wouldn't be shocked to see people rioting in our country.
I am not trying to be strawman here, but all I ask for is the same people who scream about science, data, facts, etc regarding climate change, please also apply the same logic to other topics (women's pay gap, min wage, gun debate, etc). If you can't do that, it is very hard to take you seriously.
On Dec 4, 2018:
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like_that replied to "2018 College Football Thread" at 09:33 pm
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posted by Classyposter58
What is sad are the amount of players skipping bowl games, expanding the playoffs would only continue to make the bowls lesser. The reason this is bad is because you're going to continue losing parity as essentially the only thing that matters is making the playoffs, so all of your top recruits are going to go to only a handful of schools. Just look at the landscape of college football since its inception, OSU-Alabama-Clemson-Oklahoma have dominated their conferences and are in the discussion on a regular basis. Everyone talks about how FCS has one, they also have North Dakota State and James Madison in the finals every single year
Yes, I am sure expanding the playoffs is what would keep schools like Bowling Green down.
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like_that replied to "Progressives, part 3..." at 07:27 pm
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posted by gut
Anyone following the WEEKS of riots in France over gas tax increases.....you know, because Climate Change. It just seems so odd to see people rioting with what might actually be a justifiable cause, for a change.
Good to see there is some real growing resistance to that hysteria (besides just those dumb 'ol anti-science hicks in the US).
Yes, and I have to LOL at the irony of the french rioting over taxes for climate change.
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like_that negged a post in "Request discount or nah?" at 03:46 pm
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posted by justincredible
My question is, is it unreasonable to request, or even demand that they lower the bill before we send payment?
yes. if anything you should send them more because it is money they were entitled to several months ago. money in which they could've earned interest on.
better send them $6000 to be safe.
