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  • Even assuming the resurrection of Bill Callahan as coach, is top-10 pick Evan Neal [NYG] worth a 7th round this year as an attempted reclamation OT?

    @unsympathetic said:

    Even assuming the resurrection of Bill Callahan as coach, is top-10 pick Evan Neal [NYG] worth a 7th round this year as an attempted reclamation OT?

     I've charted almost every snap of the Gmen's offense this year. 

     They have one of the worst right sides to an OL in the entire NFL and Evan is a functional turnstile.   

     That said, 7th rounder can't hurt. 

  • Even assuming the resurrection of Bill Callahan as coach, is top-10 pick Evan Neal [NYG] worth a 7th round this year as an attempted reclamation OT?

    @unsympathetic said:

    Even assuming the resurrection of Bill Callahan as coach, is top-10 pick Evan Neal [NYG] worth a 7th round this year as an attempted reclamation OT?

    yes and maybe one more. 

    We need to use some of our draft capital to add experience on the line.  I know some of you want to see us draft three lineman in the first couple days of the draft and more later but you can’t roll into 26 with four rookies on your offensive line 

  • @orion said:

    ...in which case I would enjoy rooting for him.  (skinny kid...needs a few lbs.)   -  A lot of college and pro season to go...and a lot can change in as little as a month.  

    It's sad that a little corner of my brain wants to dismiss midget Gabriel as a future backup and go straight to Sanders to see if the taller kid can be the future so we can know if we'll be drafting a QB somewhere in round 1.  It's a bias I have against short QB's that I can't turn completely off.  

    It’s understandable about DG, he’s limited because of his height. I think he can be a good backup, but we’ll see. I do want to see Sanders too, if and when he’s ready to start.

    @dutch-oven said:

    It’s understandable about DG, he’s limited because of his height. I think he can be a good backup, but we’ll see. I do want to see Sanders too, if and when he’s ready to start.

    DG had quite the growth spurt last week - do you think he's 6'1" yet?

  • as  of now all the qb's kinda fucking suck and as of now i believe we will have a top 5 pick and the other in the top 15, I would like to see us trade back off the top 5 pick where i believe you could still get a quality ot  (Fano Utah ?) and use the other pick on a Buckeye in Tate, cause face it you fucking dimwits this qb class Blows (sure it could change) but we are so  far behind the8 ball because of haslim and the trade for #4 it is gonna take at least 2 more years of hopefully good drafts to get on track,Build the team up then find a qb

  • This exchange between McShay and Meunch is fantastic. I admit, I'm pretty intrigued about Alabama's Ty Simpson. I went from not knowing who he was back in September to "Man, this kid sounds fantastic" now, but there's that ENORMOUS caveat: He's got virtually NO starting experience. 

  • Arch Manning got hurt late in their big game vs Mississippi State.

    https://www.foxnews.com/sports/arch-manning-hurt-during-texas-dramatic-comeback-win-over-mississippi-state

    "Prior to the injury, Manning led the Longhorns (6-2, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) back from a 17-point, fourth-quarter deficit, completing 29 of 46 passes for 346 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for a touchdown.

    Manning previously faced criticism for a subpar performance against Kentucky last week, in what has been a polarizing season for the prized quarterback.

    ***********************

        Pretty Surprising - Mississippi State isn't much of a competition, per their record.

    Mississippi State Bulldogs
    Record

    4-4

    #61 in College Football

     

    Mississippi State Bulldogs

     

    Win Streak

    # Date Opponent Result 4 10/25/25 Texas Longhorns

    L

    3 10/18/25 Florida Gators

    L

    2 10/04/25 Texas A&M Aggies

    L

    1 9/27/25 Tennessee Volunteers

    L

    4 game losing streak

    #116 ranked active streak in College Footbal

  • sydS syd

    as  of now all the qb's kinda fucking suck and as of now i believe we will have a top 5 pick and the other in the top 15, I would like to see us trade back off the top 5 pick where i believe you could still get a quality ot  (Fano Utah ?) and use the other pick on a Buckeye in Tate, cause face it you fucking dimwits this qb class Blows (sure it could change) but we are so  far behind the8 ball because of haslim and the trade for #4 it is gonna take at least 2 more years of hopefully good drafts to get on track,Build the team up then find a qb

    @syd said:

    as  of now all the qb's kinda fucking suck and as of now i believe we will have a top 5 pick and the other in the top 15, I would like to see us trade back off the top 5 pick where i believe you could still get a quality ot  (Fano Utah ?) and use the other pick on a Buckeye in Tate, cause face it you fucking dimwits this qb class Blows (sure it could change) but we are so  far behind the8 ball because of haslim and the trade for #4 it is gonna take at least 2 more years of hopefully good drafts to get on track,Build the team up then find a qb

    You might not be wrong. 

    I kind of feel like taking a QB in this draft (with the possible exception of Mendoza) in the first round would either be a stretch (with guys like Klubnick, Nessemeier, etc) or a huge leap of faith with talented but insanely inexperienced guys (with guys like Moore, Sellers and Simpson). 

  • @syd said:

    as  of now all the qb's kinda fucking suck and as of now i believe we will have a top 5 pick and the other in the top 15, I would like to see us trade back off the top 5 pick where i believe you could still get a quality ot  (Fano Utah ?) and use the other pick on a Buckeye in Tate, cause face it you fucking dimwits this qb class Blows (sure it could change) but we are so  far behind the8 ball because of haslim and the trade for #4 it is gonna take at least 2 more years of hopefully good drafts to get on track,Build the team up then find a qb

    You might not be wrong. 

    I kind of feel like taking a QB in this draft (with the possible exception of Mendoza) in the first round would either be a stretch (with guys like Klubnick, Nessemeier, etc) or a huge leap of faith with talented but insanely inexperienced guys (with guys like Moore, Sellers and Simpson). 

    @dutch-oven said:

    You might not be wrong. 

    I kind of feel like taking a QB in this draft (with the possible exception of Mendoza) in the first round would either be a stretch (with guys like Klubnick, Nessemeier, etc) or a huge leap of faith with talented but insanely inexperienced guys (with guys like Moore, Sellers and Simpson). 

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

  • sydS syd

    @dutch-oven said:

    You might not be wrong. 

    I kind of feel like taking a QB in this draft (with the possible exception of Mendoza) in the first round would either be a stretch (with guys like Klubnick, Nessemeier, etc) or a huge leap of faith with talented but insanely inexperienced guys (with guys like Moore, Sellers and Simpson). 

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

    @syd said:

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

    I think you can do both at the same time, but only if a QB is available that fits what you want out of a QB and is worth the pick you'd take him at. I don't want to take a QB just because you need one, which is why I was so adamant about the Browns not taking Shedeur Sanders at the top of the first round last draft. 

    Drafting QBs has always been a very difficult endeavor, and I think it might be the hardest it ever has been because of the offenses QBs run now in high school and college. 

    If the Browns top three picks (the two first rounders and the second rounder that should be a top 40 pick) end up being a OTackle, Wide Receiver and another non QB offensive player (hell, maybe even another tackle or WR) so be it. I won't complain. 

  • sydS syd

    @dutch-oven said:

    You might not be wrong. 

    I kind of feel like taking a QB in this draft (with the possible exception of Mendoza) in the first round would either be a stretch (with guys like Klubnick, Nessemeier, etc) or a huge leap of faith with talented but insanely inexperienced guys (with guys like Moore, Sellers and Simpson). 

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

    @syd said:

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

    There is no fort holding with Gabriel. Today He had time and stunk.  He can’t push the ball downfield. We are the easiest team that I’ve seen in a long time in the NFL to defend.

    We have the worst WR unit in the league and Flacco doing what he is doing in Cincy proves that. Our best WR is a rookie TE. 
     

    If the second coming of Joe Thomas is there in the top 5 I’d probably pull the trigger.  I don’t believe that is Fano.  
     

    QB and then Carnell Tate, Tackle in the second and I’d find the other tackle in the offseason with that 3rd round pick (Trade). That addresses the major wounds we have on offense.  You may actually see Judkins perform really well with this setup too. 
     

    we will get it right eventually on this side and the defense will be on its last legs and old. 
     

    Go Buckeyes 

  • @syd said:

    I mean I get you and others and i understand that we fucking suck on offense, But i have always been in the mind set that you build up your team then get a QB, someone like a Gabrial can hold down the fort until that time comes

    There is no fort holding with Gabriel. Today He had time and stunk.  He can’t push the ball downfield. We are the easiest team that I’ve seen in a long time in the NFL to defend.

    We have the worst WR unit in the league and Flacco doing what he is doing in Cincy proves that. Our best WR is a rookie TE. 
     

    If the second coming of Joe Thomas is there in the top 5 I’d probably pull the trigger.  I don’t believe that is Fano.  
     

    QB and then Carnell Tate, Tackle in the second and I’d find the other tackle in the offseason with that 3rd round pick (Trade). That addresses the major wounds we have on offense.  You may actually see Judkins perform really well with this setup too. 
     

    we will get it right eventually on this side and the defense will be on its last legs and old. 
     

    Go Buckeyes 

    @sdbacker80 said:

    QB and then Carnell Tate, Tackle in the second and I’d find the other tackle in the offseason with that 3rd round pick (Trade). That addresses the major wounds we have on offense.  You may actually see Judkins perform really well with this setup too. 
     

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

  • @sdbacker80 said:

    QB and then Carnell Tate, Tackle in the second and I’d find the other tackle in the offseason with that 3rd round pick (Trade). That addresses the major wounds we have on offense.  You may actually see Judkins perform really well with this setup too. 
     

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

    @dutch-oven said:

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

    I'll give you a Dollar $tore answer.....draft offensive linemen and another stud LB.

    PS- how did Shedeur hurt his back? Today would have been a perfect opportunity for him to play. The Gabriel thing isn't working IMHO, I realize it's only been a few games.

  • @dutch-oven said:

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

    I'll give you a Dollar $tore answer.....draft offensive linemen and another stud LB.

    PS- how did Shedeur hurt his back? Today would have been a perfect opportunity for him to play. The Gabriel thing isn't working IMHO, I realize it's only been a few games.

    @bob806 said:

    I'll give you a Dollar $tore answer.....draft offensive linemen and another stud LB.

    PS- how did Shedeur hurt his back? Today would have been a perfect opportunity for him to play. The Gabriel thing isn't working IMHO, I realize it's only been a few games.

    There better be at least two OLinemen in the upcoming draft, and I'd love to get another stud LB to complement Carson Krautbacker. 

    Not sure about Sanders, it seemed to happen on Thursday(?). I'm ready for him to play when he's ready to play. I want to see him play this year, but I don't want to rush him. I want to see him when he has a chance to actually play well. 

  • @bob806 said:

    I'll give you a Dollar $tore answer.....draft offensive linemen and another stud LB.

    PS- how did Shedeur hurt his back? Today would have been a perfect opportunity for him to play. The Gabriel thing isn't working IMHO, I realize it's only been a few games.

    There better be at least two OLinemen in the upcoming draft, and I'd love to get another stud LB to complement Carson Krautbacker. 

    Not sure about Sanders, it seemed to happen on Thursday(?). I'm ready for him to play when he's ready to play. I want to see him play this year, but I don't want to rush him. I want to see him when he has a chance to actually play well. 

    @dutch-oven said:

    There better be at least two OLinemen in the upcoming draft, and I'd love to get another stud LB to complement Carson Krautbacker. 

    Not sure about Sanders, it seemed to happen on Thursday(?). I'm ready for him to play when he's ready to play. I want to see him play this year, but I don't want to rush him. I want to see him when he has a chance to actually play well. 

    For him to play well.  He needs way better players and coaches around him.  

  • @dutch-oven said:

    There better be at least two OLinemen in the upcoming draft, and I'd love to get another stud LB to complement Carson Krautbacker. 

    Not sure about Sanders, it seemed to happen on Thursday(?). I'm ready for him to play when he's ready to play. I want to see him play this year, but I don't want to rush him. I want to see him when he has a chance to actually play well. 

    For him to play well.  He needs way better players and coaches around him.  

    @browns149 said:

    For him to play well.  He needs way better players and coaches around him.  

    You know what I mean.

    For him to be comfortable enough that he actually has some concept of the play design, etc. I don't want him going out there and being completely overwhelmed because he's nowhere ready to play in the NFL.

  • @sdbacker80 said:

    QB and then Carnell Tate, Tackle in the second and I’d find the other tackle in the offseason with that 3rd round pick (Trade). That addresses the major wounds we have on offense.  You may actually see Judkins perform really well with this setup too. 
     

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

    @dutch-oven said:

    So here's the million dollar question if you consider what this QB class probably looks like:

    Who is this QB you'd take with the Browns first pick in the first round? There's possibly Mendoza, then? And I don't think the Browns are going to be drafting #1 or even #2 this coming draft. 

    I am not assuming it is just Mendoza.  I think there is some football left to evaluate what is available - thankfully with this playoff you see more of the prospects play good competition.  
     

    Example: Mendoza against Patricia and against talent better than his own.  Maybe Simpson in the same spot.

    Maivia against Iowa

    Nussmeier against Bama.

    Dante Moore Oregon playoff run. 
     

    and then meeting with these guys and putting their mental ability to the test l. 
     

    Id have a hard time taking Fano because we need a tackle if we find someone suitable at QB.  

    I said it last year don’t pick a QB because you need one at #2.  We were also staring at Shedur and Dart.  If it’s just Mendoza and we can’t get him - I’m more inclined to stay away from the position again. 
     

    But I tend to think this group is little better.  If I’m being homer shoot me but if we want to wait Julian Sayin looks the part accuracy release and movement in the pocket.  

  • What I'd like to see is hitting the oline early then finding a decent QB in round 2 or 3.

    However, whenever the draft rolls up so does the QB hype and we do need one.

  • JaxJ Jax

    What I'd like to see is hitting the oline early then finding a decent QB in round 2 or 3.

    However, whenever the draft rolls up so does the QB hype and we do need one.

    @jax said:

    What I'd like to see is hitting the oline early then finding a decent QB in round 2 or 3.

    However, whenever the draft rolls up so does the QB hype and we do need one.

    In a perfect world the Browns first three draft picks would be a QB, OTackle and Wide Receiver in no certain order. 

    You are right about the QB hype train, but IMO beyond Mendoza the only guys that could get pushed up to the top of the first rounds are guys like Dante Moore of Oregon, Ty Simpson of Alabama and LaNorris Sellers of South Carolina.

    Those three guys combined will have about 60 college starts at the end of the season, with Sellers having the most with somewhere in the mid 20s. I know Todd McShay has said that 35 starts seems to be what you want at a minimum. 

    There isn't any way Cade Klubnik (Clemson) or Garrett Nessmeier (LSU) are getting up that high into the first round. They are most likely Day 2 (Rounds 2/3) guys. Drew Allar from Penn State might fall into Day 3 at this point. 

  • If the only 2 sure QB's in this draft [mendoza, simpson] are off the board before the Browns pick, I have a hard time passing up Arvell Reese in the top5.  Sometimes you have to pick the most talented player.. he is going to be a many-time all-pro, and just like Micah Parsons he can start today at both LB and edge rusher.  Clips of him fucking up 300# OL are not safe for work.