Browns FA signings

[Dutch Oven]

@tiamat63 said:

 That doesn't make any sense. 

You do see who was attached to it, right? 

[Orion]

@tiamat63 said:

 That doesn't make any sense. 

It's kind of a play off of his last name.  And that he's just a kicker.  ( that was my take originally anyway )

[syd]

@ibleedbrown said:

That’s the zip code of Pasadena, CA.

My favorite show is 90210.

[Orion]

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah pursues master's degree at Harvard with Browns' support as football future remains unclear

What do you mean unclear?!   It's clear as a bell.  He wants to be the GM.    

[syd]

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[syd]

So I am ASsuming picking up any new F.A'S will be on the back burner untill after the draft ? maybe get someone like Decker on a cheaper deal ?

[Dutch Oven]

@syd said:

So I am ASsuming picking up any new F.A'S will be on the back burner untill after the draft ? maybe get someone like Decker on a cheaper deal ?

That's probably correct.

They'll see what they do during the Draft and possibly add someone If needed I would guess

[syd]

@dutch-oven said:

That's probably correct.

They'll see what they do during the Draft and possibly add someone If needed I would guess

I will hope just for depth 

[gumby73]

@syd said:

So I am ASsuming picking up any new F.A'S will be on the back burner untill after the draft ? maybe get someone like Decker on a cheaper deal ?

these are the agent deals,we'd wish to hear the before draft number$ teams offered... compared to the after draft signing number..

Lions told Decker to take a pay cut from 18.9 M .. Decker's agent told the Lions to release him..

Taylor Decker's still a FA. Top FA LT from GB Rasheed Walker signed 1 year deal Carolina 10M 

[Orion]

@syd said:

So I am ASsuming picking up any new F.A'S will be on the back burner untill after the draft ?

The current FA's will be in competition with players that did not get picked in the draft.  

[ballpeen]

@syd said:

So I am ASsuming picking up any new F.A'S will be on the back burner untill after the draft ? maybe get someone like Decker on a cheaper deal ?

Probably so, maybe even until they see who might pop up after June 1 cuts.  For now it is 100% eyes on the draft.  If Berry is working the phones, it is probably more lined with possible trades during the draft, and finally nailing down the final draft board if that isn't already in place. 

At this point everybody has been going non-stop.  They might even work in some shorter days and or a few days off to let people recharge the minds over the next week or so.

[Orion]

@ballpeen said:

nailing down the final draft board if that isn't already in place. 

I'm certain that their board is nailed down.  Probably has been for some time.  The only thing that can happen to draftees right now is negative.  They could screw themselves by doing something stupid.

[ballpeen]

@orion said:

I'm certain that their board is nailed down.  Probably has been for some time.  The only thing that can happen to draftees right now is negative.  They could screw themselves by doing something stupid.

Probably so, as I indicated but I would not be certain.  Either way, it is for all intents and purposes complete unless we discover we have a Jeremiah Pharms type guy on the board.

[gumby73]

The Cleveland Browns have added a fullback, reportedly, with 10 year vet Michael Burton coming to town. In 10 seasons, Burton has played in 147 games with six different teams. With over 1,300 snaps on offense, Burton has just 42 carries and 31 receptions on his resume. The Rutgers product has also played over 1,800 snaps on special teams.

      

https://www.dawgsbynature.com/cleveland-browns-news/123943/browns-free-agency-michael-burton-fullback-todd-monken?utm_source=bleacherreport&utm_medium=referral

[Orion]

The last interview I saw with Monken he wasn't sure if they would add a full time FB.  Could be brought in for special teams....and part time FB.  We'll see if he's on the roster in September.  

[ballpeen]

@orion said:

The last interview I saw with Monken he wasn't sure if they would add a full time FB.  Could be brought in for special teams....and part time FB.  We'll see if he's on the roster in September.  

I don't see any reason for a full time FB.  At least one with 42 carries and 31 receptions over 10 years. 

If we are looking for that, just find one of the back-up guards and play him there.  Any clod can catch 3 balls a year and carry it 4 times a year.

[TexasAg1969]

@ballpeen said:

I don't see any reason for a full time FB.  At least one with 42 carries and 31 receptions over 10 years. 

If we are looking for that, just find one of the back-up guards and play him there.  Any clod can catch 3 balls a year and carry it 4 times a year.

One or more of those TEs will make it on the team as ST player(s) and are more than capable of being short yardage FBs. And I say more than one because Concepcion is going to do away with an ST player at least there to return punts if not also KOs. That creates more room on the roster.

[gumby73]

@orion said:

Could be brought in for special teams....and part time FB. 

DT Adin Huntington was used as a lead blocker but, not sure if Adin ever got a goal line or FB carry last season. Adin did ok as a punt & KO defender too.

My thinking was, They'd try FA signing Jack Stoll at FB, when we got Jack from Saints? Now it looks like Stoll's camp comp is rookie Joe Royer

BYU drafted rookie Carsen Ryan fits a look at FB too  

I was surprised Denver released Michael Burton in a Sean Payton offense   

Interested to see how this plays out

[tiamat63]

@ballpeen said:

I don't see any reason for a full time FB. 

If we are looking for that, just find one of the back-up guards and play him there.  

Kyle Juszczyk is proof that a proper 1 back with the ability to block and catch passes can be an invaluable weapon.  In a league that's reducing it's nickel usage and offenses trying to 'bluff' bigger personnel, actually having that personnel committed to running the rock can only help offensive efficacy.   

[Orion]

@gumby73 said:

DT Adin Huntington was used as a lead blocker

In that same interview I saw with Monken he said that when he first came across Adin Huntington he said to him, So you're the FB.  And Adin said, Well actually I'm a DT.    Monken also went on to praise his ST work.  This was before he stated that he wasn't sure if they'd carry a full time FB.