Todd Monken is the new Browns HC
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Planting a fan camp flag for one FA lineman Todd Monken coached down at Georgia ?
Hoping AB at least gets a FA player interview if not resigned..
G/T LA Chargers Jamaree Salyer 6th round pick #195 (draft experts missed imo)
Salyer's been asked to play well over his ski's, at every line position but Center since Georgia's 2021 Championship. Same reasons, Jamaree don't care what PFF (s)thinks..
in 2025 LT-250 snaps RT- 42 snaps RG- 157 snaps
Salyer is well down the PFF's FA ranking list ... GOOD ! Go get a Dawg Todd !
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Planting a fan camp flag for one FA lineman Todd Monken coached down at Georgia ?
Hoping AB at least gets a FA player interview if not resigned..
G/T LA Chargers Jamaree Salyer 6th round pick #195 (draft experts missed imo)
Salyer's been asked to play well over his ski's, at every line position but Center since Georgia's 2021 Championship. Same reasons, Jamaree don't care what PFF (s)thinks..
in 2025 LT-250 snaps RT- 42 snaps RG- 157 snaps
Salyer is well down the PFF's FA ranking list ... GOOD ! Go get a Dawg Todd !
Planting a fan camp flag for one FA lineman Todd Monken coached down at Georgia ?
Hoping AB at least gets a FA player interview if not resigned..
G/T LA Chargers Jamaree Salyer 6th round pick #195 (draft experts missed imo)
Salyer's been asked to play well over his ski's, at every line position but Center since Georgia's 2021 Championship. Same reasons, Jamaree don't care what PFF (s)thinks..
in 2025 LT-250 snaps RT- 42 snaps RG- 157 snaps
Salyer is well down the PFF's FA ranking list ... GOOD ! Go get a Dawg Todd !
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
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!" -
Planting a fan camp flag for one FA lineman Todd Monken coached down at Georgia ?
Hoping AB at least gets a FA player interview if not resigned..
G/T LA Chargers Jamaree Salyer 6th round pick #195 (draft experts missed imo)
Salyer's been asked to play well over his ski's, at every line position but Center since Georgia's 2021 Championship. Same reasons, Jamaree don't care what PFF (s)thinks..
in 2025 LT-250 snaps RT- 42 snaps RG- 157 snaps
Salyer is well down the PFF's FA ranking list ... GOOD ! Go get a Dawg Todd !
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
I’ve read good things about Goolsby from Texas too
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Planting a fan camp flag for one FA lineman Todd Monken coached down at Georgia ?
Hoping AB at least gets a FA player interview if not resigned..
G/T LA Chargers Jamaree Salyer 6th round pick #195 (draft experts missed imo)
Salyer's been asked to play well over his ski's, at every line position but Center since Georgia's 2021 Championship. Same reasons, Jamaree don't care what PFF (s)thinks..
in 2025 LT-250 snaps RT- 42 snaps RG- 157 snaps
Salyer is well down the PFF's FA ranking list ... GOOD ! Go get a Dawg Todd !
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
Really like this OL class Flugel. Hopefully we still get Joe Thomas opinions from the floor at the combine ?
Like the move of Defense moved to Thurs & Fri.... All Offense now goes Saturday. & Sunday ?
- Thursday, Feb. 26 -- Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 -- Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 -- Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 -- Offensive linemen
Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends -
I’ve read good things about Goolsby from Texas too
Yeah, I mentioned somewhere in here 3-4 weeks ago that he decided to return to Texas for the 2026 season in lieu of entering the draft - making an already thin LT class even skinnier. When I suddenly couldn't find his name in the draft simulator any more I decided to check out what happened...
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I’ve read good things about Goolsby from Texas too
Yeah, back when he was in the mocks I ended up with him in one of mine that I shared in your draft simulator thread.
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!" -
Nice! Gumbs, it's also conceivable if the Browns traded back slightly there's another Dawg that played some really good LT at UGA - Monroe Freeling that could land on our draft slot. That wouldn't suck!
Really like this OL class Flugel. Hopefully we still get Joe Thomas opinions from the floor at the combine ?
Like the move of Defense moved to Thurs & Fri.... All Offense now goes Saturday. & Sunday ?
- Thursday, Feb. 26 -- Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 -- Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 -- Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 -- Offensive linemen
Really like this OL class Flugel. Hopefully we still get Joe Thomas opinions from the floor at the combine ?
Like the move of Defense moved to Thurs & Fri.... All Offense now goes Saturday. & Sunday ?
- Thursday, Feb. 26 -- Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 -- Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 -- Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 -- Offensive linemen
Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
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Really like this OL class Flugel. Hopefully we still get Joe Thomas opinions from the floor at the combine ?
Like the move of Defense moved to Thurs & Fri.... All Offense now goes Saturday. & Sunday ?
- Thursday, Feb. 26 -- Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 -- Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 -- Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 -- Offensive linemen
Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
Are we starting two rookies on the offensive line or three?
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I’ve read good things about Goolsby from Texas too
Yeah, back when he was in the mocks I ended up with him in one of mine that I shared in your draft simulator thread.
Yeah, back when he was in the mocks I ended up with him in one of mine that I shared in your draft simulator thread.
Wow, tells you how much I've been paying attention to this draft lately. ?
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Are we starting two rookies on the offensive line or three?
As many as necessary. We drafted and started 2 rookie QBs last year and 1 of them needed a step stool to see over the line of scrimmage. Just think if we drafted an Olineman in round 3 instead of the QB. AB drafted ZERO OL in 2025. The current OL lost 14 games in 2024 and 12 games in 2025 - so I'm all for upgrading whatever is needed upfront. Aside from that, have you looked at how many of our 2025 starting OL are FAs in 2026? It also looks like Conklin is gone and Dawand Jones comes off his 3rd consecutive season landing on IR followed by surgery (but 390 lbs on a pogo-stick would at least be an alternative to a rookie. Warm fuzzies?)
I HAVE mentioned we could add a FA like RT Braden Smith from Indy (a former 2nd round pick from Auburn). There's probably FAs at OG we can sign to minimize the number of rookie starters or continue to use Teven Jenkins inside as needed.
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!" -
Really like this OL class Flugel. Hopefully we still get Joe Thomas opinions from the floor at the combine ?
Like the move of Defense moved to Thurs & Fri.... All Offense now goes Saturday. & Sunday ?
- Thursday, Feb. 26 -- Defensive linemen, linebackers
- Friday, Feb. 27 -- Defensive backs, tight ends
- Saturday, Feb. 28 -- Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
- Sunday, March 1 -- Offensive linemen
Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
My concern isn't who is available. It's that the Browns lack the tact to sift through who is available to find the best talent.
Berry, with all of his Ivy League ability, has a proven track record of not being able to find the best football player to fill the need.
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Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
My concern isn't who is available. It's that the Browns lack the tact to sift through who is available to find the best talent.
Berry, with all of his Ivy League ability, has a proven track record of not being able to find the best football player to fill the need.
Berry, with all of his Ivy League ability, has a proven track record of not being able to find the best football player to fill the need.
That's certainly true of his ability to draft good offensive linemen.
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Yeah, I think we can 2 very good Tackles by the time we're done with our 2nd pick. There's a lot of good OGs in this draft as well as college OTs that will play OG in the NFL. Can't wait!
My concern isn't who is available. It's that the Browns lack the tact to sift through who is available to find the best talent.
Berry, with all of his Ivy League ability, has a proven track record of not being able to find the best football player to fill the need.
My concern isn't who is available. It's that the Browns lack the tact to sift through who is available to find the best talent.
Berry, with all of his Ivy League ability, has a proven track record of not being able to find the best football player to fill the need.
The # of great drafts have eluded him after the tremendous opportunity to learn from Howie Roseman in Philly.
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First & hopefully last coffee fetcher post of the off season
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GM Andrew Berry staffing
1) Coffee fetcher
Paul Depodesta moved back to baseball career.. Colorado Rockies (for those concerned)
2.) After Berry's best draft of 6... Longtime (2009) Browns Director of player personal (pulls together all scouted/coaches draftee info to GM) Doughnut fetcher ?.. Dan Saganey..
Takes a job with the Tennessee Titans, a few days after day 3 of Berry's best draft on April 26th 2025
3.) ? roll please..June 26th 2025.. Andrew Berry promotions of new
.. ?.. chasers ?
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Browns have promoted Adam Al-Khayyal to director of player personnel after stints as director of pro scouting and assistant director of pro personnel during his 11 years with the organization.
Shaun Herock has returned to the Browns as a senior college personnel advisor. He was previously a scout with the team and has also worked for the Packers, Raiders and Falcons.
Happy Presidents Day ! ??
(don't shoot the messenger of dream jobs of NFL coffee fetchers
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sadly.... we could have had John Harbaugh, who I preferred greatly.
except, he had standards. Other head coaches have told the Browns "not interested".
behind the scenes, the Browns control in the gm and haslam - true leaders won't go with it.
"As first reported by ESPN Cleveland senior analyst Tony Grossi, Harbaugh’s "prerequisites" for taking any job are significant.
A $20 million salary, a $10 million staff budget, and--the ultimate dealbreaker--final say over the 53-man roster."
in short, Harbaugh wanted to pick the gm, etc. But no, the browns owner/front office clusterfook will prevail.
I don't know if Monken will be a winning head coach for the Browns, but it seems that any head coach they hire will have to be a follower instead of a leader. and Monken won't be an innovator, I think. We'll see. Monken's offense failed his last year with the ratbirds, not a great look to become a head coach.
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Are we starting two rookies on the offensive line or three?
As many as necessary. We drafted and started 2 rookie QBs last year and 1 of them needed a step stool to see over the line of scrimmage. Just think if we drafted an Olineman in round 3 instead of the QB. AB drafted ZERO OL in 2025. The current OL lost 14 games in 2024 and 12 games in 2025 - so I'm all for upgrading whatever is needed upfront. Aside from that, have you looked at how many of our 2025 starting OL are FAs in 2026? It also looks like Conklin is gone and Dawand Jones comes off his 3rd consecutive season landing on IR followed by surgery (but 390 lbs on a pogo-stick would at least be an alternative to a rookie. Warm fuzzies?)
I HAVE mentioned we could add a FA like RT Braden Smith from Indy (a former 2nd round pick from Auburn). There's probably FAs at OG we can sign to minimize the number of rookie starters or continue to use Teven Jenkins inside as needed.
As many as necessary. We drafted and started 2 rookie QBs last year and 1 of them needed a step stool to see over the line of scrimmage. Just think if we drafted an Olineman in round 3 instead of the QB. AB drafted ZERO OL in 2025. The current OL lost 14 games in 2024 and 12 games in 2025 - so I'm all for upgrading whatever is needed upfront. Aside from that, have you looked at how many of our 2025 starting OL are FAs in 2026? It also looks like Conklin is gone and Dawand Jones comes off his 3rd consecutive season landing on IR followed by surgery (but 390 lbs on a pogo-stick would at least be an alternative to a rookie. Warm fuzzies?)
I HAVE mentioned we could add a FA like RT Braden Smith from Indy (a former 2nd round pick from Auburn). There's probably FAs at OG we can sign to minimize the number of rookie starters or continue to use Teven Jenkins inside as needed.
how does this sound?Day 1 pick on a tackle.
bring back teller.
Day 2 pick trade for a competent tackle. Berrys strength seems to trades. Saw an article about Walker Little this morning. Well documented that he doesn’t draft lineman well but you bring in someone that can play at this level. So less guesswork.
Spend Day 3 on two interior lineman.
You’ve added four lineman here.
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As many as necessary. We drafted and started 2 rookie QBs last year and 1 of them needed a step stool to see over the line of scrimmage. Just think if we drafted an Olineman in round 3 instead of the QB. AB drafted ZERO OL in 2025. The current OL lost 14 games in 2024 and 12 games in 2025 - so I'm all for upgrading whatever is needed upfront. Aside from that, have you looked at how many of our 2025 starting OL are FAs in 2026? It also looks like Conklin is gone and Dawand Jones comes off his 3rd consecutive season landing on IR followed by surgery (but 390 lbs on a pogo-stick would at least be an alternative to a rookie. Warm fuzzies?)
I HAVE mentioned we could add a FA like RT Braden Smith from Indy (a former 2nd round pick from Auburn). There's probably FAs at OG we can sign to minimize the number of rookie starters or continue to use Teven Jenkins inside as needed.
how does this sound?Day 1 pick on a tackle.
bring back teller.
Day 2 pick trade for a competent tackle. Berrys strength seems to trades. Saw an article about Walker Little this morning. Well documented that he doesn’t draft lineman well but you bring in someone that can play at this level. So less guesswork.
Spend Day 3 on two interior lineman.
You’ve added four lineman here.
how does this sound?Day 1 pick on a tackle.
bring back teller.
Day 2 pick trade for a competent tackle. Berrys strength seems to trades. Saw an article about Walker Little this morning. Well documented that he doesn’t draft lineman well but you bring in someone that can play at this level. So less guesswork.
Spend Day 3 on two interior lineman.
You’ve added four lineman here.
Thanks! Looks very good overall! If we draft a Tackle day 1 and bring back Teller - that's a GREAT stat!
This part we can negotiate some but I like your point about less guess work - Day 2 pick trade isn't a bad thought IF Berry is careful because this is what I learned about Walker Little (below) and it doesn't look like he'd solve our LT problem. However, I think we can go after Indy RT Braden Smith in FA without giving up anything via trade if we used our day 1 pick on a LT.
Great idea with interior OL on day 3. Here's the draft simulator results I shared previously and I got 2 OGs I like a lot on day 3 Miami's Anez Cooper (he's the house in the #73 jersey that lines up next to Mauigoa) and Texas' DJ Campbell. That said, how did ND's Malachi Fields last until #248 if me or anyone I was drafting against knew what we were doing?
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I’m worried that someone new comes in and say Mason Graham is now a bad fit.
Yeah, multiple D positions can be affected by a new DC and a new scheme. High draft picks can end up as bad fits.
High draft picks can end up as bad fits
One classic example is the "turnaround" from 2018 to 2019 of Ohio State's defense..
2018 was the 52-51 win over Maryland and giving up 49 to Purdue among other travesties. Schiano was DC [with Alex Grinch as co-DC]. That defense couldn't stop a nosebleed even with Chase Young, Jonathon Cooper, Jordan Fuller, Okudah, and Nick Bosa, among others.
2019, with the same players and Hafley coming in as DC, was one of OSU's best defenses ever, with a lot of D guys still in the NFL on their 3rd contract.
Hafley is now HC of the Fins.
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