Someone Must Be Giving Haslam/Depodesta Bad Advice/Juju!
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I hate the idea that the Browns might trade Nick Chubb. My two Browns jerseys are both #24.
I also think a good portion of NFL fans couldn't pick out a RB on the Chiefs or the Eagles roster in a police lineup.
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Well said, but if someone offered a 1st, I would take it.
Chubb wasn't even our 1st choice in round 2. Believe it or not, it was Austin Corbett before we got Chubb a few slots later. While Corbett never justified the 33rd overall pick, he ended up starting at RG for the Super Bowl Champion LA Rams.
The last 2 first picks of this FO were Wills and Newsome. Last season, Emerson actually outplayed Newsome to the extent that Newsome ended up covering the slot receiver. I think the reason for that is Emerson has better press coverage assets/frame/skills; so they preferred him up on the LOS rather than whoever lines up as a slot/flanker off the LOS. If that's truly the case, we have a 3rd round pick outplaying a 1st round pick unless it's just another disappointing result/coincidence of being under the influence of Joe Woods. Either is possible I suppose.
With the track record of this FO, I don't want to kick Nick Chubb (our top scoring weapon and valuable leader by example) outta here for a guy that might pan out. I will confess if we could land the one of the best DTs in this draft or get a shot at a special certain WR out of Ohio State- I would at least be tempted. This franchise needs a bright spot; and Chubb been that and a lot more. Let's reward this guy with a good draft that puts more keepers on the roster and betters the team around him. It's okay to demand more from those doing the drafting if people want us competing with the teams in our division that go to the playoffs or Super Bowl far more frequently.
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Risky risky risky.
As Browns fans we all know a 1st round pick is no guarantee, no sure thing.
That is another issue, but even Nick isn't a sure thing, meaning that age, usage, and injury could all impact that.
For the record, I am not advocating that we trade the guy. I am just at a point(have been) that I don't like or root for players more than the team. I like some players more than others, and Nick would be one of those, but not so much that I would keep him or anyone else over what might make the team better.
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Risky risky risky.
As Browns fans we all know a 1st round pick is no guarantee, no sure thing.
That is another issue, but even Nick isn't a sure thing, meaning that age, usage, and injury could all impact that.
For the record, I am not advocating that we trade the guy. I am just at a point(have been) that I don't like or root for players more than the team. I like some players more than others, and Nick would be one of those, but not so much that I would keep him or anyone else over what might make the team better.
That is another issue, but even Nick isn't a sure thing, meaning that age, usage, and injury could all impact that.
For the record, I am not advocating that we trade the guy. I am just at a point(have been) that I don't like or root for players more than the team. I like some players more than others, and Nick would be one of those, but not so much that I would keep him or anyone else over what might make the team better.
True, but it seems to me he has more mileage left in the tank. He's the main man, but the Browns don't run him to death like say a Derrick Henry.
75 career games, 1210 carries (roughly 16/game), see the link below. I'm hoping we get to enjoy Chubb for a few more seasons.
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He’s not a 1000 yard rusher he’s 1500 yard rusher with a moronic play caller that doesn’t feature him enough.
He averages 5 yards a carry over multiple seasons- a quick look around the league- that is “unique” I’d call him “special” definitely not someone/something you replace easily.
And he’s just a consummate professional in a day and age with spoiled talent
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I might be wrong, but I don't think you guys account for how the O is going to change. it's not going to be what it has been the last several years.
It was too late in the season to make any real changes once Watson entered the picture, but next year is a whole new deal.
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He’s not a 1000 yard rusher he’s 1500 yard rusher with a moronic play caller that doesn’t feature him enough.
He averages 5 yards a carry over multiple seasons- a quick look around the league- that is “unique” I’d call him “special” definitely not someone/something you replace easily.
And he’s just a consummate professional in a day and age with spoiled talent
He’s not a 1000 yard rusher he’s 1500 yard rusher with a moronic play caller that doesn’t feature him enough.
He averages 5 yards a carry over multiple seasons- a quick look around the league- that is “unique” I’d call him “special” definitely not someone/something you replace easily.
And he’s just a consummate professional in a day and age with spoiled talent
Think what you want, but Stefanski is going to get more 'moronic" in your view because we didn't pay Watson what we paid to have him hand the ball off to Nick Chubb 25-30 times a game.
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I might be wrong, but I don't think you guys account for how the O is going to change. it's not going to be what it has been the last several years.
It was too late in the season to make any real changes once Watson entered the picture, but next year is a whole new deal.
I might be wrong, but I don't think you guys account for how the O is going to change. it's not going to be what it has been the last several years.
It was too late in the season to make any real changes once Watson entered the picture, but next year is a whole new deal.
Hence, why I mentioned that most people have no idea who Philly or KC's RBs are.
That could very well be the template for the Browns future on offense.
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I might be wrong, but I don't think you guys account for how the O is going to change. it's not going to be what it has been the last several years.
It was too late in the season to make any real changes once Watson entered the picture, but next year is a whole new deal.
Hence, why I mentioned that most people have no idea who Philly or KC's RBs are.
That could very well be the template for the Browns future on offense.
Hence, why I mentioned that most people have no idea who Philly or KC's RBs are.
That could very well be the template for the Browns future on offense.
Just thinking out loud here. Even scarier - I'm owning it. Right now, KC's 7th round RB Isiah Pacheco looks like he's better than their former 1st round RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire.
In an entirely different offense, Cleveland's offense really counts on it's running game to set up everything else. Consequently, they've paid very generous contracts to Chubb and Hunt. Unfortunately, it looked like Hunt had about 30 lbs of cement in each cleat last year. That might have been why he was looking down at the ground instead of what was in front of him. IMO, he just didn't look like the same player.
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I might be wrong, but I don't think you guys account for how the O is going to change. it's not going to be what it has been the last several years.
It was too late in the season to make any real changes once Watson entered the picture, but next year is a whole new deal.
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We know that Depo wants 13 yard passes and has no use for 4 yard runs. So don't be surprised if they don't use FA to set up a WR pick at 43.
I don't know about having no use, but I agree, and it isn't just Depo. It's spreading league wide. Dutch brought up KC's backs. Philly too. Gainwell is one of the lead backs, and he is just a guy.
If you go back and look at the last several SB winners, none had what one would consider a lead back who carried the team. You might have to go back 10 years with the Bus in Seattle. Shoot, look at the Patriots. They have never had a back who simply stands out.
We need to get over this hand the ball off to a guy 25 times a game. It's just not a winning formula if winning 10-12 games a year and making deep playoff runs is the goal. Scoring fast and often is the ticket, and you don't do that by running the ball.
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Oh, I agree that we might look to sign a DT in free agency and draft a WR. To me it makes some sense.
First, I think it is easier to find a DT who is good enough in FA over a WR who is good enough. Especially when considering price point for such players.
Next, I think it is more likely to find a rookie receiver in the 2nd round who can make an immediate impact over finding a DT in the 2nd who makes impact.
I also think everybody in Berea knows their jobs are on the line and aren't going to be willing to make their stand with a rookie DT and will rather go with some vet who is proven to some degree. We don't need a top 10% DT, we just need a solid player to see big improvements.
Now that I have said all of that, we might do the opposite. LOL
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We know that Depo wants 13 yard passes and has no use for 4 yard runs. So don't be surprised if they don't use FA to set up a WR pick at 43.
I don't know about having no use, but I agree, and it isn't just Depo. It's spreading league wide. Dutch brought up KC's backs. Philly too. Gainwell is one of the lead backs, and he is just a guy.
If you go back and look at the last several SB winners, none had what one would consider a lead back who carried the team. You might have to go back 10 years with the Bus in Seattle. Shoot, look at the Patriots. They have never had a back who simply stands out.
We need to get over this hand the ball off to a guy 25 times a game. It's just not a winning formula if winning 10-12 games a year and making deep playoff runs is the goal. Scoring fast and often is the ticket, and you don't do that by running the ball.
We need to get over this hand the ball off to a guy 25 times a game. It's just not a winning formula if winning 10-12 games a year and making deep playoff runs is the goal. Scoring fast and often is the ticket, and you don't do that by running the ball.
I agree with every word you said in your back to back posts...but I'm singling this out because there are staunch old school posters who if not openly, then privately, want us to go back to two backs in the backfield and be a power running team. But even when we had the great Jim Brown in our backfield the '64 championship was won by Frank Ryan Gary, Collins and a good defensive effort. I think some of Cleveland's best ever offense came from Bernie Kosar, Webster Slaughter, Reggie Langhorne, Brian Brennan and Ozzie Newsome. (along with Mack & Byner) We have a good enough running attack to mimic those glory days...We just need more fire power at receiver.
I still agree with Joe Banner...Pass and rush the passer!
If the #1 running attack is playing the #1 passing attack....and all else is even....who would you make the favorite?
BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE -
I’m Not asking for a carry quota…I would like to see when we are in one score/tied games in the second half (often times last year we were just a score down) we don’t completely abandon the run game. Our play caller panics way too much in this situations.
And If we are getting 5/6 yards a carry I’d like to stick with that formula more often than not. If the other team isn’t going to take something away- make them pay the price…don’t try to get cute
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I’m Not asking for a carry quota…I would like to see when we are in one score/tied games in the second half (often times last year we were just a score down) we don’t completely abandon the run game. Our play caller panics way too much in this situations.
And If we are getting 5/6 yards a carry I’d like to stick with that formula more often than not. If the other team isn’t going to take something away- make them pay the price…don’t try to get cute
I’m Not asking for a carry quota…I would like to see when we are in one score/tied games in the second half (often times last year we were just a score down) we don’t completely abandon the run game. Our play caller panics way too much in this situations.
And If we are getting 5/6 yards a carry I’d like to stick with that formula more often than not. If the other team isn’t going to take something away- make them pay the price…don’t try to get cute
Basically saying... There's a time to be aggressive/conservative... But in the meantime.. Let's control the game with whats working...
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When we get up by 28, I am all for running the ball and killing clock.
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What I'm concerned about is that the Browns front office is going to be in desperation mode this offseason in an attempt to make sure their jobs are secure, and will make short-term decisions that could hurt the Browns long-term.
Kind of like Butch Davis drafting Winslow and signing Jeff Garcia in a "win-now!" short-term move, instead of ever considering drafting Roethlisberger, who would have settled the QB position for nearly two decades.
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What I'm concerned about is that the Browns front office is going to be in desperation mode this offseason in an attempt to make sure their jobs are secure, and will make short-term decisions that could hurt the Browns long-term.
Kind of like Butch Davis drafting Winslow and signing Jeff Garcia in a "win-now!" short-term move, instead of ever considering drafting Roethlisberger, who would have settled the QB position for nearly two decades.
What I'm concerned about is that the Browns front office is going to be in desperation mode this offseason in an attempt to make sure their jobs are secure, and will make short-term decisions that could hurt the Browns long-term.
Kind of like Butch Davis drafting Winslow and signing Jeff Garcia in a "win-now!" short-term move, instead of ever considering drafting Roethlisberger, who would have settled the QB position for nearly two decades.
Draft-wise I have to agree. That said, they've given new contracts to both veteran Guards in the last year or 2. They also just very generously extended Conklin's contract so that he'll finish his career in Cleveland. When healthy, he's an awesome run blocker at that RT spot. On the other hand, he's been pretty banged up the last 2 years where he missed starts and played through pain/injury when he returned. That was kind of risky. The weakest guy on the Oline is the one this FO drafted. On the defensive line, every body they drafted weren't keepers except maybe Winfrey. To get a healthy cap, this FO is going to have to start getting more picks right rather than leaning so much on FA vets all the time.
Every time we talk draft now, people are "yeah, we can just fill the DT spot with a FA or 2." Seems to me they tried to with Tavon Bryan - how'd that work? He was a 1st round draft pick that disappointed Jax so we didn't have to compete too hard to land him. Nobody wanted him except this Cleveland team that didn't value the DT position. Even worse, he costs a lot more against the salary cap than a rookie does.
I'm seeing a lot of fast twitch knee jerk from this FO. I don't get the feeling they have a plan in place. And if it's to trade the biggest scoring threat we have built the entire offense around - Welcome to another Poseiden Adventure!
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seen nothing that points to Chubb & Ford can't handle the running game duties..
here's the bigger problem/ juju/De-pu'... https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/Cleveland-Browns-Lead-The-League-In-Expensive-Talent-204883692/
Pocic vs. Nick Harris// Teller vs Froholdt// (I've seen a 3rd for Teller). Both equal= Bill Callahan.
Can't pay Hunt/Haeg nor JJ3 is not a 11M safety/ Can't pay LB Deion Jones 15M/ but, I'd consider keeping Ragland
Restruct whatever, but Berry needs to balance some game checks
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