2023 Off-Season Free Agent moves/signings
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Ever see so many vice presidents before? They have to have a separate Christmas party just for vice presidents.
Seems like a lot, but in any business any lead in some segment of the business usually gets a VP title. I guess you could call them manager of operations, but what's the difference what you call them?
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Tendered this guy late last week. Exactly what you look for in your end-of-the roster ST guys. Signed early last year from Bears PS, somehow played in 7 games and I never heard of him.
Now do that again with DI..
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Browns re-sign G Michael Dunn, CB Thomas Graham and DT Ben Stille as offseason program gets underway
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Nickers...."There are no old running QB's in the NFL "~Sam Rutigliano~ -
Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Not strange. As much as I am ready to give up on Jed too, given his utterly disappointing play, there is no value in letting him go.
Maybe he gets some reps at RT, or is included in a trade. At worst, you have a player on a rookie deal a little longer.
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
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Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
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Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
depth baby depth,we gonna rock this year
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Browns add safety Rodney McLeod to secondary
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 10:59 AM ET
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37406960/source-browns-add-safety-rodney-mcleod-secondary
BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
McLeod will likely step into a key backup role in the Cleveland secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, whom the Browns signed earlier in free agency.
McLeod enjoyed a rejuvenation in his 11th NFL season in 2022, emerging in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts as a key member of one of the league's underrated defenses. He registered career highs in pass deflections (8) and tackles for losses (8) and was the team's third-leading tackler with 96 stops.Having played both strong and free safety in his career, McLeod, 32, is equally comfortable playing either role. He embraced more of a strong safety role last season in the Colts' single-high-safety scheme, providing significant impact at or near the line of scrimmage.
Undrafted out of Virginia in 2012, McLeod is lauded by coaches for his leadership and has played 156 games for the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Colts over his career. That's more than all but 11 players selected in his draft class -- an impressive run for the veteran.
In those 11 seasons, McLeod has 688 tackles, 18 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and 9 recoveries, 60 pass deflections, 2 sacks and 3 touchdowns.
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Browns add safety Rodney McLeod to secondary
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 10:59 AM ET
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37406960/source-browns-add-safety-rodney-mcleod-secondary
BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
McLeod will likely step into a key backup role in the Cleveland secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, whom the Browns signed earlier in free agency.
McLeod enjoyed a rejuvenation in his 11th NFL season in 2022, emerging in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts as a key member of one of the league's underrated defenses. He registered career highs in pass deflections (8) and tackles for losses (8) and was the team's third-leading tackler with 96 stops.Having played both strong and free safety in his career, McLeod, 32, is equally comfortable playing either role. He embraced more of a strong safety role last season in the Colts' single-high-safety scheme, providing significant impact at or near the line of scrimmage.
Undrafted out of Virginia in 2012, McLeod is lauded by coaches for his leadership and has played 156 games for the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Colts over his career. That's more than all but 11 players selected in his draft class -- an impressive run for the veteran.
In those 11 seasons, McLeod has 688 tackles, 18 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and 9 recoveries, 60 pass deflections, 2 sacks and 3 touchdowns.
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Mcloud is not only a vet, but one with a great deal of experience under Schwartz. I've spoken about Delpit's struggles in 2022 under his expanded role. Also talked about how it was clear he was having some language/communication issues with the other DBs.
This signing feels a lot like a targeted mentorship role with a large dose of insurance policy.
Off Browns topic - Bills signed Poona Ford. That hurts, would have loved to seen him here over either of Hurst or Hill signings.
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Browns add safety Rodney McLeod to secondary
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 10:59 AM ET
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37406960/source-browns-add-safety-rodney-mcleod-secondary
BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
McLeod will likely step into a key backup role in the Cleveland secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, whom the Browns signed earlier in free agency.
McLeod enjoyed a rejuvenation in his 11th NFL season in 2022, emerging in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts as a key member of one of the league's underrated defenses. He registered career highs in pass deflections (8) and tackles for losses (8) and was the team's third-leading tackler with 96 stops.Having played both strong and free safety in his career, McLeod, 32, is equally comfortable playing either role. He embraced more of a strong safety role last season in the Colts' single-high-safety scheme, providing significant impact at or near the line of scrimmage.
Undrafted out of Virginia in 2012, McLeod is lauded by coaches for his leadership and has played 156 games for the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Colts over his career. That's more than all but 11 players selected in his draft class -- an impressive run for the veteran.
In those 11 seasons, McLeod has 688 tackles, 18 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and 9 recoveries, 60 pass deflections, 2 sacks and 3 touchdowns.
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RE: Zadarius Smith
Interesting things I saw just week 1 alone.
ZS at the 4tech being used as an interior pass rusher.
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Back to a more "traditional" 5 tech. Also in this pic, is 315lb Dalvin Tomlinson also parked on the edge as a 5tech.
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ZS is able to use his quickness and strength to fire into and control the RG's outside shoulder.
Dalvin is actually out there doing his best Reggie White impression. That's a big man to be playing outside.
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This is really what I love to see and clearly what the Browns front office has (FINALLY) come around on. You need a complete pass rush. There's zero interior pocket integrity, and Dalvin Tomlinson has actually gotten around on the edge here. No room for Rodgers to step up, and no where to go laterally to buy time to throw.
This rep ended up with Aaron having to eat this potential throw and Smith getting the sack. You'll notice the red line, where previously its been bent out towards the Brownies defense the past year... That wasn't the case in Minny. They re-establish and control the LoS - something Schwartz will have nothing less than in 2023.
It really is impressive with the presence of Tomlinson, Smith, Ogbo, Mcguire, Isiah Thomas, Wright, and Myles just what combinations can be thrown at an Oline in passing downs/distances.
You want Myles to rush more on the interior? Not a problem, we have Ogbo and Smith on the edge. You want 6'7 Alex Wright getting his hands in the air up the middle? Easy, that's his best attribute. Do you want to bluff that double A-gap with Obgo and JOK and play a game called "who's it gonna be?"... All these tools and all of those looks are now available to our defensive coaches.
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RE: Zadarius Smith
Interesting things I saw just week 1 alone.
ZS at the 4tech being used as an interior pass rusher.
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Back to a more "traditional" 5 tech. Also in this pic, is 315lb Dalvin Tomlinson also parked on the edge as a 5tech.
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ZS is able to use his quickness and strength to fire into and control the RG's outside shoulder.
Dalvin is actually out there doing his best Reggie White impression. That's a big man to be playing outside.
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This is really what I love to see and clearly what the Browns front office has (FINALLY) come around on. You need a complete pass rush. There's zero interior pocket integrity, and Dalvin Tomlinson has actually gotten around on the edge here. No room for Rodgers to step up, and no where to go laterally to buy time to throw.
This rep ended up with Aaron having to eat this potential throw and Smith getting the sack. You'll notice the red line, where previously its been bent out towards the Brownies defense the past year... That wasn't the case in Minny. They re-establish and control the LoS - something Schwartz will have nothing less than in 2023.
It really is impressive with the presence of Tomlinson, Smith, Ogbo, Mcguire, Isiah Thomas, Wright, and Myles just what combinations can be thrown at an Oline in passing downs/distances.
You want Myles to rush more on the interior? Not a problem, we have Ogbo and Smith on the edge. You want 6'7 Alex Wright getting his hands in the air up the middle? Easy, that's his best attribute. Do you want to bluff that double A-gap with Obgo and JOK and play a game called "who's it gonna be?"... All these tools and all of those looks are now available to our defensive coaches.
6'7 Alex Wright getting his hands in the air up the middle? Easy, that's his best attribute
Aren't you happy we spent a second-round pick on a DE whose top pass-disruption skill is something normally mentioned as a skill of 300# plugger DT's? This is fine.
Follow-up question: Should Alex Wright be a professional football player in 2023? Looking like there's one roster spot for both him and Thomas.
"When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown -
Smith signing adds another rotational piece he’s 31 with not a lot of good tread left. I’m hoping we don’t expect 50-60 plus snaps a game. Wright and Ogbo need to play significant snaps as well.
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6'7 Alex Wright getting his hands in the air up the middle? Easy, that's his best attribute
Aren't you happy we spent a second-round pick on a DE whose top pass-disruption skill is something normally mentioned as a skill of 300# plugger DT's? This is fine.
Follow-up question: Should Alex Wright be a professional football player in 2023? Looking like there's one roster spot for both him and Thomas.
Aren't you happy we spent a second-round pick on a DE whose top pass-disruption skill is something normally mentioned as a skill of 300# plugger DT's? This is fine.
Follow-up question: Should Alex Wright be a professional football player in 2023? Looking like there's one roster spot for both him and Thomas.
3rd rounder - and no, I wasn't happy then, I'm not happy about it now.
As of typing this, Isiah Thomas was the more complete football player. However I.T. was a 7th rounder while Wright was a top 100 pick. Most GM's will show loyalty to "their guys" to a fault.
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Aren't you happy we spent a second-round pick on a DE whose top pass-disruption skill is something normally mentioned as a skill of 300# plugger DT's? This is fine.
Follow-up question: Should Alex Wright be a professional football player in 2023? Looking like there's one roster spot for both him and Thomas.
3rd rounder - and no, I wasn't happy then, I'm not happy about it now.
As of typing this, Isiah Thomas was the more complete football player. However I.T. was a 7th rounder while Wright was a top 100 pick. Most GM's will show loyalty to "their guys" to a fault.
Most GM's will show loyalty to "their guys" to a fault.
Spot On ! and hate it...
The roster bubble going to get real, on decisions made on keeping OL, DL, to DB's taking up 9 to____ spots at each position..
Large room of WR's (14).. The number we've kept is 6...
We may just stay roster slack at RB/TE? 4 has been the roster kept number at both positions. 3 looks it, at this time
MKC/// "Bill Musgrave's coaching history focuses on coaching quarterbacks, but apparently he will be in advisory role for the overall operation of the offense".
LB'ers ? Berry has maintained keeping 6 as the roster number (2/3 mainly play ST's).. count 9 going into camp.. injury history may say not to reduce the roster size?/ but surely, stay on the radar, looking for some upgraded depth
long way to go... stay tuned
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Browns sign CB Chris Westry
Cleveland adds some depth at cornerback with a player who has played for the Cowboys and Ravens.
he 6-foot-4 and 200-pound Westry was initially signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He landed on injured reserve for his rookie season and then spent the majority of the 2020 season on the practice squad in Dallas, although he did appear in two games that year, playing nine snaps on defense and 19 on special teams.
In 2021, Westry moved on to the Baltimore Ravens, appearing in six games and playing 184 snaps on defense and another 66 on special teams. He posted a nice tackling grade of 84.4 and a solid run defense grade of 79.7 from Pro Football Focus, but struggled in coverage with a grade of 50 and allowed a quarterback rating of 118.6 when targeted in coverage.
----- Some think we'll be utilizing man coverage more this year. As they'll be saying at Indy, "He's on the bubble."
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Moving on to game 2, and the picture starts to become more clear on the 'why?' behind Za'darius.
We know that Coach Schwartz loves his 1 gap fits.
We know that he is adverse to sending blitzes - as evidenced by being towards league bottom during his time in Philly hovering around the 20% mark.
His defenses consistently turn out top half pressure rates despite bottom 1/3rd blitz rates.
The biggest reason is a coaching philosophy that trends towards a 'less is more' approach that minimizes the focus on the brute force of numbers, but instead maximizes the idea of creating ideal pass rushing lanes. While there are multiple parts to creating lanes, one of the biggest is pre-snap alignment. Smith's ability to rush from the edge, the DI and as a 2pt backer over either A gap really stands out as the ability Schwartz had identified as priority #1 for his last free agent piece.
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Smith's ability to get skinny when shooting the L-A gap is pretty damn crazy.
While I expect ZS's snap count to be a bit limited in the early going, it's who will fill in the other snaps that has me also intrigued. Ogbo played a good deal of 2pt rusher in Houston, I'd suspect he takes not only the edge role, but the snaps when rushing over the Center. Meanwhile Mcguire and Thomas should fill out nicely playing on the edge in the more 'base' 4 man fronts.
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