Browns 2024 Unrestricted Free Agents
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Signed to Browns reserve/future contracts
WR Jaelon Darden
CB Vincent Gray
RB John Kelly Jr.
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden
T Justin Murray
DE Lonnie Phelps
LB Charlie Thomas III
DE Isaiah Thomas
DT *Chris Williams
LB *Caleb Johnson
DT *Jayden Peevy
K *Lucas Havrisik
* new additionsSigned Elsewhere- WR Austin Watkins - Signed with the Eagles. Watkins had the choice to return to Cleveland but chose a different direction
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CB AJ Green III- Signed with the Vikings. Played four seasons and 34 games with the team:
Aaron Wilson@AaronWilson_NFL#Vikings signed A.J. Green to reserve-future deal -
S Tanner McCalister- Signed with the Broncos. Was elevated for three games this season. The safety played 19 snaps on defense and 37 on special teams.
Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends -
Za'Darius Smith, Maurice Hurst, Anthony Walker.
There are other guys that played ok for us, like Harrison Bryant, Takitaki, Jacob Philips, etc....but, that's up to the team to either improve upon or keep as the depth you're going to need to get through a 17+ game schedule.
We need LB'er, and more speed in the secondary. We've got to figure out how to block for running & passing.
Za'Darius Smith, Maurice Hurst, Anthony Walker.
There are other guys that played ok for us, like Harrison Bryant, Takitaki, Jacob Philips, etc....but, that's up to the team to either improve upon or keep as the depth you're going to need to get through a 17+ game schedule.
We need LB'er, and more speed in the secondary. We've got to figure out how to block for running & passing.
I like all 3 guys when they're close to being healthy. That said, it feels like Walker is never healthy enough to rely on for any length of time. It's too bad because he's a good leader for this defense when he CAN play. Hurst made a lot of BIG plays in the rotation and I hope we can get him back. Smith looked like he was tired (and maybe even playing through injuries down the stretch). I think we drafted McGuire and signed Okoronkwo to develop into that role beyond last season. I'm not sure the Alex Wright pick from the year before still has many confident he can step up. That said, many of us didn't feel like DT Jordan Elliott was ready to step up to show us he belonged in his 4th year. He exceeded my expectations for the first time at a position we needed that from.
A lot of interesting decisions ahead.
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Peevy has potential at DT (figure out why tia).??
Peevy has potential at DT (figure out why tia).??
I'm going to take a wild guess...
He plays at a school located in a rather large state in the southwest with a farming background?
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Signed to Browns reserve/future contracts
WR Jaelon Darden
CB Vincent Gray
RB John Kelly Jr.
TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden
T Justin Murray
DE Lonnie Phelps
LB Charlie Thomas III
DE Isaiah Thomas
DT *Chris Williams
LB *Caleb Johnson
DT *Jayden Peevy
K *Lucas Havrisik
* new additionsSigned Elsewhere- WR Austin Watkins - Signed with the Eagles. Watkins had the choice to return to Cleveland but chose a different direction
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CB AJ Green III- Signed with the Vikings. Played four seasons and 34 games with the team:Aaron Wilson@AaronWilson_NFL#Vikings signed A.J. Green to reserve-future deal
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S Tanner McCalister- Signed with the Broncos. Was elevated for three games this season. The safety played 19 snaps on defense and 37 on special teams.
Signed Elsewhere- WR Austin Watkins - Signed with the Eagles. Watkins had the choice to return to Cleveland but chose a different direction
- CB AJ Green III - Signed with the Vikings. Played four seasons and 34 games with the team:
Sorry to see AJ Green go. He was someone that you could pull off the shelf and put out there on the field and play your normal defenses. Sorry to see Watkins go too...but obviously he wasn't going to play here. Our WR situation got pretty bad at season's end and he still couldn't get on the field. I hear that we offered him a futures contract but he decided to go elsewhere. I can't say that I blame him.
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Signed Elsewhere
- WR Austin Watkins - Signed with the Eagles. Watkins had the choice to return to Cleveland but chose a different direction
- CB AJ Green III - Signed with the Vikings. Played four seasons and 34 games with the team:
Sorry to see AJ Green go. He was someone that you could pull off the shelf and put out there on the field and play your normal defenses. Sorry to see Watkins go too...but obviously he wasn't going to play here. Our WR situation got pretty bad at season's end and he still couldn't get on the field. I hear that we offered him a futures contract but he decided to go elsewhere. I can't say that I blame him.
Sorry to see AJ Green go. He was someone that you could pull off the shelf and put out there on the field and play your normal defenses. Sorry to see Watkins go too...but obviously he wasn't going to play here. Our WR situation got pretty bad at season's end and he still couldn't get on the field. I hear that we offered him a futures contract but he decided to go elsewhere. I can't say that I blame him.
Hard to believe WR Austin Watkins only saw 1 activation up from PS, after what we saw in preseason.
Berry/Haslam paid UDFA AJ Green the highest bonus of 145k to sign in 2020. 100k to Watkins to stay
AJ Green playing in 34 games in 4 years in this NFL CB pricey market? Career Earnings: $3,177,615 https://overthecap.com/player/a-j-green/9255 (click history)
- Contract Ranking: 271/289 at CB pay in 2023
Good luck, AJ Green.... Job well done as a Brown !
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I do not agree with any of this, Except maybe Akins it all depends on what we do with Harrison
Contracts Browns Must Consider Cutting
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Morning,
Welcome to 13M over the cap without signing any FA on above list.. https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/cleveland-browns
Browns 2024 FA's.. https://overthecap.com/free-agency/cleveland-browns
Not certain we can obtain D. Smith at 11M, when Obo was playing healthy
AB needs to get his stubborn head on the Inside Mike Linebacker market. Paying punters off the street more $$ than Walker to retain Tickie Taki for more? Fold your tent & move on Berry.. JOK needs a new ball hawking partner
Match offer sheets to retain K. Hunt & Mo Hurst
*M. Dunn vs Wypler
S. Harris vs J. Elliott
Again Berry's guardrails, don't like to pay backup depth FA $$
so no silver bullet answers from this post
Morning,
Welcome to 13M over the cap without signing any FA on above list.. https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/cleveland-browns
Browns 2024 FA's.. https://overthecap.com/free-agency/cleveland-browns
Not certain we can obtain D. Smith at 11M, when Obo was playing healthy
AB needs to get his stubborn head on the Inside Mike Linebacker market. Paying punters off the street more $$ than Walker to retain Tickie Taki for more? Fold your tent & move on Berry.. JOK needs a new ball hawking partner
Match offer sheets to retain K. Hunt & Mo Hurst
*M. Dunn vs Wypler
S. Harris vs J. Elliott
Again Berry's guardrails, don't like to pay backup depth FA $$
so no silver bullet answers from this post
These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
I welcome the only Defensive Coordinator to earn a Superbowl Ring in New Orleans while understanding Revenge of the Nerds is a sequel. "Come get some!" -
Morning,
Welcome to 13M over the cap without signing any FA on above list.. https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/cleveland-browns
Browns 2024 FA's.. https://overthecap.com/free-agency/cleveland-browns
Not certain we can obtain D. Smith at 11M, when Obo was playing healthy
AB needs to get his stubborn head on the Inside Mike Linebacker market. Paying punters off the street more $$ than Walker to retain Tickie Taki for more? Fold your tent & move on Berry.. JOK needs a new ball hawking partner
Match offer sheets to retain K. Hunt & Mo Hurst
*M. Dunn vs Wypler
S. Harris vs J. Elliott
Again Berry's guardrails, don't like to pay backup depth FA $$
so no silver bullet answers from this post
These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
Add Deshaun Watson to that list
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These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
Add Deshaun Watson to that list
Add Deshaun Watson to that list
He was only injured this season after winning 5 of 6 starts. I'm talking about injuries (plural). In Houston he was durable. It's up to the Browns to perpetuate that, losing BOTH starting Tackles and the backup RT has a way of making a team need to use 5 different QBs (Watson, DTR, Walker, Flacco, Driskel). If he could stay healthy in Houston - it shouldn't be impossible in Cleveland if the FO gave up what they gave up to bring him here.
In saying all that, I'm not gonna sit here and debate Watson with you. Trust me, I've already been well informed by you that you hate him and hope he fails. If he gets hurt again next year, I'll add him to the list. Back to the discussion, let me know if you think there's any other guys that won't play enough football to justify their big cap hit next year.
I welcome the only Defensive Coordinator to earn a Superbowl Ring in New Orleans while understanding Revenge of the Nerds is a sequel. "Come get some!" -
Morning,
Welcome to 13M over the cap without signing any FA on above list.. https://overthecap.com/salary-cap/cleveland-browns
Browns 2024 FA's.. https://overthecap.com/free-agency/cleveland-browns
Not certain we can obtain D. Smith at 11M, when Obo was playing healthy
AB needs to get his stubborn head on the Inside Mike Linebacker market. Paying punters off the street more $$ than Walker to retain Tickie Taki for more? Fold your tent & move on Berry.. JOK needs a new ball hawking partner
Match offer sheets to retain K. Hunt & Mo Hurst
*M. Dunn vs Wypler
S. Harris vs J. Elliott
Again Berry's guardrails, don't like to pay backup depth FA $$
so no silver bullet answers from this post
These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
I'd have to put more time into this list than feasting on Senior Bowl practices at this time..
3) We're not replacing Ward nor Newsome without any 1st round picks. Replace Ward with paying Jed Will's 5th year option, for the time being
Trade Will's 5th, to the needed Panthers or Jets for higher pick
2) Maybe wrong? But Conkin fit's #1 & believe his contract has 1 year left?
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends -
Add Deshaun Watson to that list
He was only injured this season after winning 5 of 6 starts. I'm talking about injuries (plural). In Houston he was durable. It's up to the Browns to perpetuate that, losing BOTH starting Tackles and the backup RT has a way of making a team need to use 5 different QBs (Watson, DTR, Walker, Flacco, Driskel). If he could stay healthy in Houston - it shouldn't be impossible in Cleveland if the FO gave up what they gave up to bring him here.
In saying all that, I'm not gonna sit here and debate Watson with you. Trust me, I've already been well informed by you that you hate him and hope he fails. If he gets hurt again next year, I'll add him to the list. Back to the discussion, let me know if you think there's any other guys that won't play enough football to justify their big cap hit next year.
He was only injured this season after winning 5 of 6 starts. I'm talking about injuries (plural). In Houston he was durable. It's up to the Browns to perpetuate that, losing BOTH starting Tackles and the backup RT has a way of making a team need to use 5 different QBs (Watson, DTR, Walker, Flacco, Driskel). If he could stay healthy in Houston - it shouldn't be impossible in Cleveland if the FO gave up what they gave up to bring him here.
In saying all that, I'm not gonna sit here and debate Watson with you. Trust me, I've already been well informed by you that you hate him and hope he fails. If he gets hurt again next year, I'll add him to the list. Back to the discussion, let me know if you think there's any other guys that won't play enough football to justify their big cap hit next year.
Well Im not just talking injury time... I'm talking total missed time.. You know that thing about availibility is all I'm saying
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These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
I'd have to put more time into this list than feasting on Senior Bowl practices at this time..
3) We're not replacing Ward nor Newsome without any 1st round picks. Replace Ward with paying Jed Will's 5th year option, for the time being
Trade Will's 5th, to the needed Panthers or Jets for higher pick
2) Maybe wrong? But Conkin fit's #1 & believe his contract has 1 year left?
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
This is a concern for me, actually for a long time. I have no beef with Anthony Walker, or frankly any of the LBs.
BUT- in this pass-happy, spread-type era of offense, it's pretty obvious the Browns value DBs over LBs. Makes sense, however I still think the Browns need a difference maker at LB to add to JOK. Takitaki & Walker seem to get lost at times, under Woods & Schwartz.....is it instincts or scheme? I honestly don't know.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
Karlis Missed -
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
This is a concern for me, actually for a long time. I have no beef with Anthony Walker, or frankly any of the LBs.
BUT- in this pass-happy, spread-type era of offense, it's pretty obvious the Browns value DBs over LBs. Makes sense, however I still think the Browns need a difference maker at LB to add to JOK. Takitaki & Walker seem to get lost at times, under Woods & Schwartz.....is it instincts or scheme? I honestly don't know.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
This ^^ Look at the final 4 teams that got in..?
Schwartz needs to get Berry to rethink it at the position
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1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
This is a concern for me, actually for a long time. I have no beef with Anthony Walker, or frankly any of the LBs.
BUT- in this pass-happy, spread-type era of offense, it's pretty obvious the Browns value DBs over LBs. Makes sense, however I still think the Browns need a difference maker at LB to add to JOK. Takitaki & Walker seem to get lost at times, under Woods & Schwartz.....is it instincts or scheme? I honestly don't know.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
This is a concern for me, actually for a long time. I have no beef with Anthony Walker, or frankly any of the LBs.
BUT- in this pass-happy, spread-type era of offense, it's pretty obvious the Browns value DBs over LBs. Makes sense, however I still think the Browns need a difference maker at LB to add to JOK. Takitaki & Walker seem to get lost at times, under Woods & Schwartz.....is it instincts or scheme? I honestly don't know.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
Yet the Browns still keep getting smoked over the middle at times... Or on the outside intermediate hitch routes...
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This is a concern for me, actually for a long time. I have no beef with Anthony Walker, or frankly any of the LBs.
BUT- in this pass-happy, spread-type era of offense, it's pretty obvious the Browns value DBs over LBs. Makes sense, however I still think the Browns need a difference maker at LB to add to JOK. Takitaki & Walker seem to get lost at times, under Woods & Schwartz.....is it instincts or scheme? I honestly don't know.
The Ratbirds have Roquan Smith & Patrick Queen. Pretty good combo right there.
My opinion is the Browns have been weak at LB since 1994. You can't rely on DBs to make all the tackles.
Yet the Browns still keep getting smoked over the middle at times... Or on the outside intermediate hitch routes...
Yet the Browns still keep getting smoked over the middle at times... Or on the outside intermediate hitch routes...
True, but remember the offense has an advantage at all times. Good QBs can/will audible.
I thought the Browns did a much better job on 3rd downs this season, but there's always room for improvement.
I'd prioritize the LB position this off season.
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Yet the Browns still keep getting smoked over the middle at times... Or on the outside intermediate hitch routes...
True, but remember the offense has an advantage at all times. Good QBs can/will audible.
I thought the Browns did a much better job on 3rd downs this season, but there's always room for improvement.
I'd prioritize the LB position this off season.
True, but remember the offense has an advantage at all times. Good QBs can/will audible.
I thought the Browns did a much better job on 3rd downs this season, but there's always room for improvement.
I'd prioritize the LB position this off season.
Agree and Agree!
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These are some random thoughts. The Browns BIGGEST challenge seems be what they are paying to guys that are rarely healthy. Here's a few examples:
1.) Anthony Walker - love the leadership, experience and consistency when he does play. However, he only had 3 starts in 2022 - and it sure felt like he missed more games than he started in 2023. Seems like I'm more attracted to the IDEA of him than the REALITY of paying him to watch someone else play his position.
2.) Jack Conklin - When healthy - there isn't a better run blocking RT and he's a reliable pass protector as well. Key word in that sentence is WHEN. WHEN we can't ever get/keep him on the field - I'm only attracted to the IDEA of him. The Browns gave him a generous raise/extension going into last season.
3.) Denzel Ward - Luckily, he only misses a few games a year so far so he doesn't totally fit the same concern as the 2 guys above. That said, he's an elite corner so he's not cheap. When he doesn't play, think back to the Denver game with Ward inactive - promoting Newsome to #1 corner covering Sutton. I had bulimia watching that. I'm not ready to hope we give up on Ward - I'm just worrying out loud about age/wear and tear increasing the missed games each year moving forward. If you have a Revis Island out there - you don't want post the sign "Sorry Revis Island is closed again - check back with us in a couple weeks."
I'd have to put more time into this list than feasting on Senior Bowl practices at this time..
3) We're not replacing Ward nor Newsome without any 1st round picks. Replace Ward with paying Jed Will's 5th year option, for the time being
Trade Will's 5th, to the needed Panthers or Jets for higher pick
2) Maybe wrong? But Conkin fit's #1 & believe his contract has 1 year left?
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
I'd have to put more time into this list than feasting on Senior Bowl practices at this time..
3) We're not replacing Ward nor Newsome without any 1st round picks. Replace Ward with paying Jed Will's 5th year option, for the time being
Trade Will's 5th, to the needed Panthers or Jets for higher pick
2) Maybe wrong? But Conkin fit's #1 & believe his contract has 1 year left?
1) Paying Anthony Walker's mini contracts don't really bother me.. I just think his knee's aren't worth the risk anymore
- I may find 3 at combine tampering period to cut loose ?
I didn't say I wanted to replace Ward. I thought I carefully worded that but I was in a hurry so maybe it was sloppy. I was thinking outloud and when he misses games to injury - the dynamics change significantly. That's why I brought up the Denver passing game charcoal broiling Newsome with Sutton.
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