Your Grade or Thoughts on our '26 Draft
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true- I do like though how a rookie QB could, in theory, be behind a pretty well molded offensive line in 2027 assuming these guys don't all suck. It seems like everyone, to include Dawand Jones, that would be starting is under contract through 2027. Most of the guys are also young enough where they could in theory stick around for a few more years.
I suppose we shall see.
I would like to see our starting five get a half each preseason game. Otherwise this group is going to struggle collectively the first month of the year and they probably will anyway. One or two pieces of the unit rebuild is very different yet a challenge than replacing the entire unit. We could benefit early if we stay away from Pittsburgh and Baltimore until October.
I would like to see our starting five get a half each preseason game. Otherwise this group is going to struggle
I don't know about a whole half ( hmm, does 'whole half' sound like it makes any sense
) but I wouldn't be opposed to it. It takes a lot of reps for an OL to become a cohesive unit. And the best reps are against another team.
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Warren is a BIG safety, and I love the pick.
Who’s to say he couldn’t play close to the line as a LB?
He could potentially be a replacement for JOK.
Warren is a BIG safety, and I love the pick.
Who’s to say he couldn’t play close to the line as a LB?
He could potentially be a replacement for JOK.
The JOK thing still sucks; but I was worried about losing LB Devin Bush against the pass so I like where you went with that CD.... McNeil-Warren was projected to go in round 1 by a lot of people so this was a steal...
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!" -
Warren is a BIG safety, and I love the pick.
Who’s to say he couldn’t play close to the line as a LB?
He could potentially be a replacement for JOK.
The JOK thing still sucks; but I was worried about losing LB Devin Bush against the pass so I like where you went with that CD.... McNeil-Warren was projected to go in round 1 by a lot of people so this was a steal...
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On paper it gets a feel good "A". It looks great.
The reality is every draft produces surprises, both good and bad a few years down the line. JOK is a good example. A great pick by all accounts that didn't work out as expected even if there is no real fault in that.
At minimum this class should pan out a solid B. We should end up with 3 starters with firmly solid starting NFL status. Anything more boosts the grade.
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I'm torn - between a "B+" and an "A+".
I kinda think if they had drafted all my mock draft picks, they would be a "C".
kidding, I'm a kidder.
I do believe this draft is a solid "A".
Seems they drafted football players with character - Green as qb is intriguing - he may very well grow into a dynamic qb in a year or two. and I do mean, they drafted guys who love the game, and have the ability to play at the NFL level as a floor, with the ability to grow into terrific players over the long haul.
Truth is, I'm excited to see the difference in the Browns this coming season, the initial reason being that I believe in the new head coach bigtime.
In time, I believe Fano was a brilliant pick - I thought he'd be gone even before the Browns at six.
Conseption - was also a great pick, I hope he stays healthy.
Denzel Boston - nobody? thought he would be there in the second round. That is amazing. Goin to try to cover both of them? with our TE's in the mix? good luck with that.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren - in the second round, after a move up? Here is how fantastic a pick he is - nfl.com gives him a grade of 6.39. Know what grade they gave Caleb Downs? 6.47. that's 8 tenths of a point difference. In the Browns defense - that is an exciting addition.
Austin Barber - Fano is extremely versatile, so is Barber. Monken, of course, knows the oline was a hideous weakness last year.
from NFL.com:
What we're hearing about Barber: "[We] see him as a tackle to start ... has the flexibility to move inside." -- Monken.
Parker Bradford - center, a big powerful ROCK at center. He may not start, but there is a lot to learn at center, Wypler will have to battle him for it later on. and Elgton Jenkins can move back to guard, where he was formerly an all pro.
Justin Jefferson - I believe we will hear his name on special teams, a lot. That isn't a bad floor for now.
Joe Royer - who? lol. Royer didn't drop a pass all last season. That is amazing - when you consider his highlights. Has very outstanding instincts, also able to be a good blocker.
last but not least -
Talen Green, qb. Not a surprise at this point - but is an amazing athlete, very smart, but will take some time before they can see just how soon he can start. I watched his highlights once, but he's 6'5", 227 lbs, 4.36 forty? wow. he doesn't have a Josh Allen arm, so we'll see.
Carson Ryan, TE. 6'3", 255 lbs, a blocking TE, who can also catch. Not a bad pick.
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I give the Browns draft an "A" - now if they can just cut you know who "qb" off the team, we're ready to roll.
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I'm torn - between a "B+" and an "A+".
I kinda think if they had drafted all my mock draft picks, they would be a "C".
kidding, I'm a kidder.
I do believe this draft is a solid "A".
Seems they drafted football players with character - Green as qb is intriguing - he may very well grow into a dynamic qb in a year or two. and I do mean, they drafted guys who love the game, and have the ability to play at the NFL level as a floor, with the ability to grow into terrific players over the long haul.
Truth is, I'm excited to see the difference in the Browns this coming season, the initial reason being that I believe in the new head coach bigtime.
In time, I believe Fano was a brilliant pick - I thought he'd be gone even before the Browns at six.
Conseption - was also a great pick, I hope he stays healthy.
Denzel Boston - nobody? thought he would be there in the second round. That is amazing. Goin to try to cover both of them? with our TE's in the mix? good luck with that.
Emmanuel McNeil-Warren - in the second round, after a move up? Here is how fantastic a pick he is - nfl.com gives him a grade of 6.39. Know what grade they gave Caleb Downs? 6.47. that's 8 tenths of a point difference. In the Browns defense - that is an exciting addition.
Austin Barber - Fano is extremely versatile, so is Barber. Monken, of course, knows the oline was a hideous weakness last year.
from NFL.com:
What we're hearing about Barber: "[We] see him as a tackle to start ... has the flexibility to move inside." -- Monken.
Parker Bradford - center, a big powerful ROCK at center. He may not start, but there is a lot to learn at center, Wypler will have to battle him for it later on. and Elgton Jenkins can move back to guard, where he was formerly an all pro.
Justin Jefferson - I believe we will hear his name on special teams, a lot. That isn't a bad floor for now.
Joe Royer - who? lol. Royer didn't drop a pass all last season. That is amazing - when you consider his highlights. Has very outstanding instincts, also able to be a good blocker.
last but not least -
Talen Green, qb. Not a surprise at this point - but is an amazing athlete, very smart, but will take some time before they can see just how soon he can start. I watched his highlights once, but he's 6'5", 227 lbs, 4.36 forty? wow. he doesn't have a Josh Allen arm, so we'll see.
Carson Ryan, TE. 6'3", 255 lbs, a blocking TE, who can also catch. Not a bad pick.
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I give the Browns draft an "A" - now if they can just cut you know who "qb" off the team, we're ready to roll.
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I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
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This is as little as I've probably ever cared about the Browns. On paper, the team addressed a bunch of needs. I expect another losing season and winning enough games to take ourselves out of the running for QB1.
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I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
I know that he played RB. Is he FB weight?
edit: He's on the Browns home page roster...listed at 255 lb. So he's big enough to be a FB.
BEING A BROWNS FAN IS A TEST TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU CAN TAKE -
I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
I know that he played RB. Is he FB weight?
edit: He's on the Browns home page roster...listed at 255 lb. So he's big enough to be a FB.
I know that he played RB. Is he FB weight?
edit: He's on the Browns home page roster...listed at 255 lb. So he's big enough to be a FB.
He's pretty stout.
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He's pretty stout.
I guess. I really didn't think he was 255 stout. But I think it's moot since we did sign an actual FB.
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He's pretty stout.
I guess. I really didn't think he was 255 stout. But I think it's moot since we did sign an actual FB.
I guess. I really didn't think he was 255 stout. But I think it's moot since we did sign an actual FB.
A moo point.
Useless, like a cow’s opinion
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A moo point.
Useless, like a cow’s opinion
Anything can happen....but as pick #248, with us picking another TE 78 picks earlier, and the TE's we already have...plus us signing a FB after the draft....he's got quite an uphill battle. Having said that, he was a draft pick. And GM's are reluctant to give up on a current year's draft pick.
Reminds me of many years ago. My friend and his brother had Patriots season tickets. Once in a while I would sit in for his brother. And there was a guy that sat nearby. He was the Moo The Chains guy. When they got a first down, that's what he would say.
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I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
I kind of wonder if Carson Ryan could be made into the FB/HBack guy Monken likes?
Certainly fits the billing. Things to consider...
- NFL teams are using more 12, 13 & 21 personnel.
- Nickel usage rates have gone *down* the last 2 seasons.
- Flexibility between that TE/H/FB now varies, defenses have to account.
- Coach Monk utilized Patrick Ricard quite a bit.
So the talk of seeing more FB/H use isn't just for fun. There's evidence to suggest offenses that deploy a 2 back or H back set more tend to hit those makers of better efficiency.
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going to be amazing to watch this guy
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Fano - can run for a big guy.
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