Browns cuts to 53

[Canton Dawg]

@neo said:

In all fairness Rosen had a better pre-season than Brissett. And Dobbs had the best one out of the three and yet they still have Brissett penciled in as the starter. Still trying to figure this one out.

I agree, if I was setting the roster I would have Dobbs as starter backed up by Rosen.

[TexasAg1969]

I'm a bit surprised they dropped both Stanton and Kelly. I thought they'd keep one of them. And also dropped another first round QB. Maybe he asked to be dropped now knowing he might get a chance somewhere else rather than dropped when QB1 returns after game 11. Harder to get on somewhere that late in the season.

[Orion]

@texasag1969 said:

And also dropped another first round QB.

I was just telling my son that Dobbs played well enough and that he's more like Watson than Rosen is.  I knew it was gonna happen.  

We've got 5 RB's.  (Felton is listed at RB...but even 4 is a lot)

And only 2 TE's on the roster?   That's going to change.

And I wouldn't be surprised to see WR go from the current 5 to 6.

...and lest we forget our current Center position having just one guy that we're none too sure of.

[hoorta]

@neo said:

In all fairness Rosen had a better pre-season than Brissett. And Dobbs had the best one out of the three and yet they still have Brissett penciled in as the starter. Still trying to figure this one out.

I have a feeling Brisette is going to be on a very short leash if he starts single handedly losing games by throwing ill advised interceptions. His career record speaks for itself.  

[LBC mike]

I except a heavy run game to come for 11 weak to squeeze out 6  wins up to week 12

[blitzz2]

May the Schwartz be with us? Over Harley? You fell for the oldest trick in the book...keeping a player just because you drafted him...saving face. 

[tiamat63]

@neo said:

In all fairness Rosen had a better pre-season than Brissett. And Dobbs had the best one out of the three and yet they still have Brissett penciled in as the starter. Still trying to figure this one out.

NFL starting experience.  And that's pretty much the gist of it.  

[TexasAg1969]

Well at least they kept Isaiah Thomas. He gets after QBs when he's in there. Schwartz is a trainwreck who will cost us games. I think I will keep track of crucial drops per game. You know he will have them because he's a choker. There is a guy I play doubles racquetball against from time to time. When it comes time for a crucial game winning or losing shot, I find a way to send it his direction because he's a choker under that kind of pressure. That is what Schwartz does.

[gumby73]

The full order for waiver wire claims is here:

1. Jacksonville Jaguars
2. Detroit Lions
3. Houston Texans
4. New York Jets
5. New York Giants
6. Carolina Panthers
7. Chicago Bears
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Denver Broncos
10. Seattle Seahawks
11. Washington Commanders
12. Minnesota Vikings
13. * Cleveland Browns *
14. Baltimore Ravens
15. Miami Dolphins
16. Indianapolis Colts
17. Los Angeles Chargers
18. New Orleans Saints
19. Philadelphia Eagles
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
21. New England Patriots
22. Las Vegas Raiders
23. Arizona Cardinals
24. Dallas Cowboys
25. Buffalo Bills
26. Tennessee Titans
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
28. Green Bay Packers
29. San Francisco 49ers
30. Kansas City Chiefs
31. Cincinnati Bengals
32. Los Angeles Rams
33. PFF's full cut down tracker.. https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-2022-roster-cuts-tracker

[Vambo]

Cleveland Browns claim Kellen Mond off waivers to be third QB

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34494751/cleveland-browns-claim-kellen-mond-waivers-third-qb-source-says

The Cleveland Browns claimed quarterback Kellen Mond off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings on Wednesday.

Mond gives the Browns a third quarterback on their active roster behind starter Jacoby Brissett and backup Joshua Dobbs while Deshaun Watson serves his 11-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy...

[Canton Dawg]

The Browns also signed LB Dakota Allen, WR Daylen Baldwin, TE Miller Forristall, WR Mike Harley, C Brock Hoffman, CB Shaun Jolly, RB John Kelly, CB Herb Miller, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT David Moore, DT Roderick Perry and T Alex Taylor to their practice squad. All 12 practice squad players were with the Browns this training camp.

[Neo]

@tiamat63 said:

NFL starting experience.  And that's pretty much the gist of it.  

If you're referring to Brissett, experienced or not, he did not play well. Rosen did and I think his potential can be unlocked in the right system (ours). Now I read somewhere that the Browns signed some one named Kellen Mond (QB). If Rosen could play better than the guy you have penciled in at starter, you would think that would be enough for a roster spot.

[Orion]

@vambo said:

Cleveland Browns claim Kellen Mond off waivers to be third QB

6'3  ,  holds the ball nice and high,  decent arm, decent senior year.        ( Rosen wasn't better? )

[Ibleedbrown]

Probably the most curious thing is the departure of a full back and only 2 TEs, which makes me think Stefanski is tweaking some of his play calling philosophy. I figure we will add a TE before the season starts, but it will be interesting to track how many 2 and 3 TE sets get used compared to the last couple years.

I never really thought Stef was crazy about having a full time FB on the roster either, he just wanted a guy who could adequately do full backy things. 

[hoorta]

@canton-dawg said:

The Browns also signed LB Dakota Allen, WR Daylen Baldwin, TE Miller Forristall, WR Mike Harley, C Brock Hoffman, CB Shaun Jolly, RB John Kelly, CB Herb Miller, TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden, DT David Moore, DT Roderick Perry and T Alex Taylor to their practice squad. All 12 practice squad players were with the Browns this training camp.

As I hoped, Kelly clears waivers, headed to PS...  

And if someone knows out there.... What's the difference between "contract terminated" and "Waived" ?

[SdBacker80]

@hoorta said:

As I hoped, Kelly clears waivers, headed to PS...  

And if someone knows out there.... What's the difference between "contract terminated" and "Waived" ?

Waived player has less than four years in the league…they go through the waiver wire new team picks them up under their current contract.  But If they clear waivers their contract is terminated and they become a free agent where any team can pick them up.

Released or contract terminated….players with four or more years in the league…are free to sign with any team on a new contract.

im glad we got Mike Harley back…he may see action soon. 

[Orion]

Glad we all like John Kelly.  Glad he's gainfully employed with us.  But he needs a lot of bad stuff to happen to our RB room if he's gonna wear a uniform on Sundays.

[TexasAg1969]

Mond took my Aggies to #4 overall final rating for 2020 losing early in the season to the eventual national champs Alabama. He was QB #2 behind Cousins last year. Smart kid and will play within the system. I think he's better than Brisset has shown thus far. Glad we are giving him a chance on the 53. Not sure he has a better arm than Rosen, but he is a quiet kind of leader who tries to follow the team concept without thinking he has to be in the spotlight. Maybe tia could take a peek, but if Minn. retained a lot of what Stef does here, then he's had a year in that system already backing up Cousins. If so then it will be a short learning curve.

[gumby73]

A few Hot Takes ?

1) Kellen Mond.. The Browns used a higher claim so the Eagles had to settle for QB Ian Book.. frankly our dear Mond..You'll need to process your reads quicker, and get the football out/tuck it/throw it away.. Hopefully ya become the next Teddy Twatwater/ because I'm already out of Doug Williams hopes/ with Jacoby Brisette on staff.. I hope the coaching staff is happy with the Baker-less ego QB room..     I'm gladly, taking a much needed vacation away from talking our QB room until Week 13 ?.. the past 8 months was plenty

2) A Man named Blake Hance was claimed by the 49'ers ?..  Good Luck Blake ! 

3) DE Isaac Rochell was waived to make room on the 53 for K.Mond... (are we keeping Mond inactive weekly?)

4.) 12 spots are filled on the PS. 4 slots remain open..  a) still no FB/HB (Stanton).. b.) The Browns missed out on claiming a TE in Trevon Wesco off the Jets.. c.) and coaches have decided that a former guard in David Moore is a better fit playing DT ?‍️..

With 4 slots left? Are we still in the WR3 business? If not? WE better Join in the WR3 David Bell train now? DT? TE3? FB?

stay tuned, 

   Have yourself a, Happy Thirsty Thursday ? (damm, I'm late 4 work again ?‍️)  

[tiamat63]

@texasag1969 said:

 Maybe tia could take a peek, but if Minn. retained a lot of what Stef does here, then he's had a year in that system already backing up Cousins.

I'll take a look at some point this afternoon.  

You're lucky I caught this though. Future reference, if anybody wants me to watch someone in particular, and I have time... please quote or tag me.  Otherwise I might miss it.