Browns FA signings

[Ibleedbrown]

The Scottish Hammer is back on the market.

Giants cut Gilland and Board

The Giants announced that they have officially cut P Jamie Gilland and LB Chris Board. Thought Board might have a shot of sticking around due to his history with Harbaugh, but cutting the vet who suffered a torn pec in Week 2 last season creates $2.1M in cap savings.

[Flugel]

@orion said:

Yeah...I know...but I just like my blocking TE's to be more of a weapon than that.

Here's an example of a VERY good blocking TE (Steve Heiden) that was an ideal duel threat after KWII went Evel Knieval on the motorcycle over speed bumps in the parking lot (to render his knees useless  for blocking).  Steve Heiden showed me all he might have lacked before Cleveland was the opportunity Cleveland felt he needed for dual benefit (him/team). 

[ballpeen]

@orion said:

Yeah...I know...but I just like my blocking TE's to be more of a weapon than that.

I know what you mean.

I guess we really don't know much.  Receptions are dependent on opportunities. If his role was to be a blocking TE, then his pass catching numbers are going to look bad.  Maybe that is because the team didn't trust his hands, or maybe they just brought him in on run plays or max protect plays.

I guess we will just have to wait and see.  At any rate, we needed a blocking TE.  I assume we saw him as one of the better ones available, so it is a good hire.  I also think we will draft a TE at some point in the draft.

[Orion]

@ballpeen said:

Maybe that is because the team didn't trust his hands,

Team(S)....he's played on 3 teams.

[TexasAg1969]

@orion said:

Team(S)....he's played on 3 teams.

Another Browns disaster once signed.

[Orion]

@texasag1969 said:

Another Browns disaster once signed.

Well, it's not a disaster if he was brought in mainly as a blocker.  Unless he can't block well...

[Orion]

Bye David.  Thank You!!!!!!!!!!    Your last reception as a Brown was a TD!

[Orion]

Not that signing a punter is a huge deal...but he's been quite good.  I'm happy we're keeping him.  Now, let's continue to bring in offensive talent so that we can keep him on the bench all game.    (except for being the holder on FG's & extra points)

[JJmac28]

@orion said:

Not that signing a punter is a huge deal...but he's been quite good.  I'm happy we're keeping him.  Now, let's continue to bring in offensive talent so that we can keep him on the bench all game.    (except for being the holder on FG's & extra points)

I am not a fan of this resigning can he kick the hell out of the ball yes,  IMO most of the long punt returns last year was him outkicking the coverage, long line drive kicks killed us on special teams, I was hoping of drafting a new punter in the 7th round this year

[Dutch Oven]

[gumby73]

Browns Special Teams ranked near bottom of NFL.. Yet, Berry keeps bringing these special JAG's back ?‍️

 

@DanielOyefusi

 

The Browns are re-signing cornerback Tre Avery, as

@mzenitz reported.

Avery appeared in 10 games last season, primarily on special teams.

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/article/cleveland-browns-free-agency-tre-avery-277460610/

[Orion]

@dutch-oven said:

I agree with the title.  From Bad to Pretty Good.  But we have to wait and see them play together with any draft additions.  All and all I'm quite pleased that they've attacked the OL so heavily in FA.  (obviously they had to because they didn't have anyone - except Jones...and he's only like having half a guy since he'll be out at least half the season)

[gumby73]

@dutch-oven said:

Berry just overpaid for 2 of 3 lineman just to cover up his own doings.. Berry gave them 2 & 3 year contracts.. This Lineman draft class (it's good!), AB needs to hit on 2 of 3 just to avoid the same mess in 2 years..

Find your future Tackle. And 2 scrappy kids to push Wyp & Zinter.

Build it (OL) & stop paying top dollar on it 

[TexasAg1969]

@orion said:

Well, it's not a disaster if he was brought in mainly as a blocker.  Unless he can't block well...

I was actually referring to Conklin since he has now been let go. Never seemed healthy enough to contribute when needed.

[Dutch Oven]

@gumby73 said:

Berry just overpaid for 2 of 3 lineman just to cover up his own doings.. Berry gave them 2 & 3 year contracts.. This Lineman draft class (it's good!), AB needs to hit on 2 of 3 just to avoid the same mess in 2 years..

Find your future Tackle. And 2 scrappy kids to push Wyp & Zinter.

Build it (OL) & stop paying top dollar on it 

He tried but whiffed on Zinter and Dawand Jones -while talented - can’t stay healthy.

Then he just ignored the OLine last draft, when the whole world knew the current line at that moment was about to hit their collective expiration date.

[Dutch Oven]

@orion said:

I agree with the title.  From Bad to Pretty Good.  But we have to wait and see them play together with any draft additions.  All and all I'm quite pleased that they've attacked the OL so heavily in FA.  (obviously they had to because they didn't have anyone - except Jones...and he's only like having half a guy since he'll be out at least half the season)

I’d like to move Elton Jenkins to Guard, where he is a two time Pro Bowler, have Kelvin Jenkins as our #6 guy, draft a center and LTackle. Dawand Jones would be our tackle sub.
 

I know, I know. “You want to start TWO rookies on the OLine Dutch. You sir are a silly goose!”

It’s true. I’m the silliest of gooses.

[SdBacker80]

@dutch-oven said:

I’d like to move Elton Jenkins to Guard, where he is a two time Pro Bowler, have Kelvin Jenkins as our #6 guy, draft a center and LTackle. Dawand Jones would be our tackle sub.
 

I know, I know. “You want to start TWO rookies on the OLine Dutch. You sir are a silly goose!”

It’s true. I’m the silliest of gooses.

This is where I’m at- Packers Jenkins is a far better guard than center.  And  Two rookies is the limit for me.

Tackle at 24, Center in round 3 and a day 3 development tackle and lets put a bow on it. 

[syd]

@gumby73 said:

Berry just overpaid for 2 of 3 lineman just to cover up his own doings.. Berry gave them 2 & 3 year contracts.. This Lineman draft class (it's good!), AB needs to hit on 2 of 3 just to avoid the same mess in 2 years..

Find your future Tackle. And 2 scrappy kids to push Wyp & Zinter.

Build it (OL) & stop paying top dollar on it 

well we improved the o-line and there is not a damn thing we can do about the past, as far as contracts go ? who freaking cares, what was their guaranteed money ? and did it really hurt our bottom line ? we are where, where we are, so let it be written so let it be done

[gumby73]

@dutch-oven said:

He tried but whiffed on Zinter and Dawand Jones -while talented - can’t stay healthy.

Then he just ignored the OLine last draft, when the whole world knew the current line at that moment was about to hit their collective expiration date.

Zinter & Jones still on rookie deals cost us a million/year ..

Tytus Howard & Zion Johnson are now being paid top 7th at RT & LG positions..18.6M & 16.5M 

 Haslam's never been a cheap owner.. Ya just hope a few more deals would go his way 

[Ibleedbrown]

@gumby73 said:

Browns Special Teams ranked near bottom of NFL.. Yet, Berry keeps bringing these special JAG's back ?‍️

 

@DanielOyefusi

 

The Browns are re-signing cornerback Tre Avery, as

@mzenitz reported.

Avery appeared in 10 games last season, primarily on special teams.

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/article/cleveland-browns-free-agency-tre-avery-277460610/

Meh, it’s just a contract, not a marriage proposal. They’ll draft guys and sign some udfas to compete with him. We’ll see what shakes out. 

I’m more concerned with getting a punt/kick return guy that can compete with the legend of Josh Cribbs. He was a gunner too.