2024 Free Agent Frenzy
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Browns agree to terms with LB Jordan Hicks
Hicks spent three seasons in Philadelphia with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz
LB Jordan Hicks signs with the Browns (clevelandbrowns.com)
The Browns agreed to terms LB Jordan Hicks on a deal to bring veteran experience to their linebacker room.
Hicks is entering his 10th NFL season, and has played in 122 total games with 119 starts, and compiled 873 tackles, 47 tackles for loss, 33 quarterback hits, 13 interceptions, 49 passes defended, six forced fumbles, 11 fumble recoveries and 14.5 career sacks. He's also recorded over 100 tackles over the last five consecutive seasons.
Hicks spent the previous two seasons with the Vikings, where he recorded 236 tackles, six tackles for loss, four sacks and six quarterback hits. He also played three seasons with Arizona from 2019-21.
Hicks began his career with the Eagles as he was selected in the third round of the 2015 draft by the Philadelphia. He played four seasons with the Eagles, three with defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, and started all 35 games he played in over those three seasons with Schwartz. Hicks now returns to an attack-oriented defense under Schwartz, and a Browns' defense that led the league in total defense (270.2 yards per game), passing defense (164.7 yards per game) and third down percentage at 29.1 percent.
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The Cleveland Browns have signed K Lucas Havrisik to a reserve/futures contract.
Havrisik (6-2, 188) enters his second NFL season out of Arizona. Originally signed to the Colts' practice squad in 2022, Havrisik spent time on the Browns' practice squad in 2023 before signing to Rams' active roster. In his nine games for the Rams, he connected on 15 of 20 field goal attempts and 19 of 22 PATs.
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Seriously though, has the Steelers ever drafted, traded or signed a player you thought was no good, and on the flippy flip, has a player ever left the Steelers that you thought was still a very good player?
I mean, Kenny Pickett my man. You tried so hard to convince, well, maybe yourself that he was a viable NFL starting QB.
Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
And remember during his rookie season when I said that there was nothing I've seen from Najee Harris that scared me, and you said I'd eat those words?
3.9 career yards per carry after three seasons. Not a bad player, mind you, but pretty much what I said he'd be - a JAG.
And I'd take Pickett over Watson too, he'd be a lot easier to release.
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I don't remember the guy, but apparently Devin Bush's dad (also Devin Bush) played for the Browns back in 2001-02.
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Seriously though, has the Steelers ever drafted, traded or signed a player you thought was no good, and on the flippy flip, has a player ever left the Steelers that you thought was still a very good player?
I mean, Kenny Pickett my man. You tried so hard to convince, well, maybe yourself that he was a viable NFL starting QB.
Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last 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!" -
Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
And remember during his rookie season when I said that there was nothing I've seen from Najee Harris that scared me, and you said I'd eat those words?
3.9 career yards per carry after three seasons. Not a bad player, mind you, but pretty much what I said he'd be - a JAG.
And I'd take Pickett over Watson too, he'd be a lot easier to release.
And remember during his rookie season when I said that there was nothing I've seen from Najee Harris that scared me, and you said I'd eat those words?
3.9 career yards per carry after three seasons. Not a bad player, mind you, but pretty much what I said he'd be - a JAG.
And I'd take Pickett over Watson too, he'd be a lot easier to release.
Dutch you gotta do better when coming at me big dawg. I do my research and only follow the guys that dig into tape when covering the Steelers. Harris had Canada his entire career too and year one our line was horrendous. Harris after Canada was fired averaged 4.38 yards per carry over that six game stretch. It matters. Harris can finally be Harris now that, that dipshit is gone.
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Kenny pickett had Matt Canada his entire career outside of one game. The jury isn't out there. Mason rudolph wasn't and isn't some offensive savant and the o was moving pretty good once Canada got fired.
Beyond that absolutely on guys that got away. Hargrave is a good example, Steven Nelson, Holmes was still good, Emmanuel Sanders, James Connor but he kept getting hurt on the steelers probably would have kept him around. The team doesn't really let defensive players go that are still tip top and Ben for a while had us losing guys because of his contract. Rod Woodson was still good.
I would 100% take Pickett over deshaun watson. ?
I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last year.
I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last year.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
AKA SNATCH98 or Rorbotron. The boards glorious admins decided to get cute and change my name to "homotron" Classy group of people. (Lost a bet with Columbus king and got banned for a month) -
I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last year.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
Annnnnd the Steelers just traded Pickett to the fucking eagles. Lol
whelp there goes that.
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I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
Annnnnd the Steelers just traded Pickett to the fucking eagles. Lol
whelp there goes that.
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As much as I hate the Steelers, I give them credit. Either you fit the player that they need or you are gone, they don't mess around.
Apparently Kenny was pissed off they brought in Wilson. There was that dust up with Rudolph last season where Pickett apparently refused to be second string so he didn’t dress. I believe he asked to be traded here and tomlin abides by the “volunteers not hostages” mentality which I believe is also why Johnson was possibly traded. Although Johnson isn’t a willing blocker and that’s kind of a requirement in an Arthur smith offense.
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I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last year.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
Apparently your front office thought otherwise.
You can say I was right about him now, buddy.... ?
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Aaron Donald announces his retirement.
His Hall of Fame bust is being made as we speak.
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Aaron Donald announces his retirement.
His Hall of Fame bust is being made as we speak.
Aaron Donald announces his retirement.
His Hall of Fame bust is being made as we speak.
Yeah I could believe that. 9 great years. Being a stats and contracts guy here's a few.
SEASONSTEAMTOTAL CASH2 seasons
$7,058,2608 2 seasons
LA RAMS - $150,055,978. 7 Seasons. Numbers like that mean one thing the best.
Only 13 suspensions and fines for $210,000, not bad for the DL.
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I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
Apparently your front office thought otherwise.
You can say I was right about him now, buddy.... ?
Apparently your front office thought otherwise.
You can say I was right about him now, buddy.... ?
He was angry about the Wilson signing. He was a baby last season when Rudolph was given the start. People with good sources confirmed it even tho he himself denied it which is why the one game he didn’t dress despite being okay to be 3rd string due to injury recovery. Apparently he was on board with competing for the job but when the team brought in Wilson he changed his tune. Frankly that was enough for me because if he’s not willing to grind for the job I don’t want him anyway.
AKA SNATCH98 or Rorbotron. The boards glorious admins decided to get cute and change my name to "homotron" Classy group of people. (Lost a bet with Columbus king and got banned for a month) -
I thought Pickett was going to be really good too for whatever that's worth. Having said that, your FO isn't ready to give up on him yet. He had a pretty good finish his rookie year IMO. Like you said, Matt Canada was a train wreck so they'll let better coaching de-program his teachings to see what they really have.
I don't think Russell Wilson will be the solution to your passing game; but he's still Dange-Russ with escaping the pocket. That could be enough if their defense plays well. The reason I say that about him is because he hasn't been the same game since that brutal injury to the middle finger on his passing hand. He used to have a great zip and tight spirals coming out of his release. Since then, he's had a lot of wobbly releases which don't get to the target nearly as fast (and they change the accuracy some). All that said, he still clobbered the Browns last year.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
I don’t know what the Steelers are going to do. I still think Kenny will challenge for that job and reports have indicated that Russ knows he’s coming in to compete for the job not be handed it. I’m ok with the Russ signing because he’s so cheap and he’s better than Rudolph and Mitch, both who are gone now. Paying him 1.2m is a no brainer. I believe Pickett is good. Canada was that bad.
As soon as I posted we agreed on this - it became "Welcome to Philly Pickett!" ? Do I dare say I still think Pickett can become a good QB in this league without Canada sacking his chances to do so? Yes.
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Apparently your front office thought otherwise.
You can say I was right about him now, buddy.... ?
He was angry about the Wilson signing. He was a baby last season when Rudolph was given the start. People with good sources confirmed it even tho he himself denied it which is why the one game he didn’t dress despite being okay to be 3rd string due to injury recovery. Apparently he was on board with competing for the job but when the team brought in Wilson he changed his tune. Frankly that was enough for me because if he’s not willing to grind for the job I don’t want him anyway.
He was angry about the Wilson signing. He was a baby last season when Rudolph was given the start. People with good sources confirmed it even tho he himself denied it which is why the one game he didn’t dress despite being okay to be 3rd string due to injury recovery. Apparently he was on board with competing for the job but when the team brought in Wilson he changed his tune. Frankly that was enough for me because if he’s not willing to grind for the job I don’t want him anyway.
You're a Steelers fan, I can understand you having rose-colored glasses for your first round QB.
What's funny is the "Browns" fans on here like Ghoolie and his butt-sniffer extraordinaire Gorka who kept going on and on about how "that Kenny Pickett just seems to have it." ?
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Bummer!
Wilson Pickett won't be the greatest hit since Mustang Sally
(now just smoke from a distance ?)
Pickett (Sally), like Trubisky, prefer holding backup QB clipboards, instead of competing to start.. pussies
edit-- Browns FA's-- Jerry Jeudy's re-done contract, pays out prior FA moves w/5-6M left in cap room
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He was angry about the Wilson signing. He was a baby last season when Rudolph was given the start. People with good sources confirmed it even tho he himself denied it which is why the one game he didn’t dress despite being okay to be 3rd string due to injury recovery. Apparently he was on board with competing for the job but when the team brought in Wilson he changed his tune. Frankly that was enough for me because if he’s not willing to grind for the job I don’t want him anyway.
You're a Steelers fan, I can understand you having rose-colored glasses for your first round QB.
What's funny is the "Browns" fans on here like Ghoolie and his butt-sniffer extraordinaire Gorka who kept going on and on about how "that Kenny Pickett just seems to have it." ?
You're a Steelers fan, I can understand you having rose-colored glasses for your first round QB.
What's funny is the "Browns" fans on here like Ghoolie and his butt-sniffer extraordinaire Gorka who kept going on and on about how "that Kenny Pickett just seems to have it." ?
That’s what happened tho, he would still be a Steeler otherwise. I still think the dude will find success. Guess we shall see.
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Bears are trading Justin Fields to Steelers for a 2025* 6th-round pick that goes to a 4th-round pick based on playing 51% of snaps, per sources.Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends -
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