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With the WR Position Set, We Need to Draft a RB

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  • bonedawg B
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    B bonedawg wrote on last edited by bonedawg
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    mikeyP72 said:

    Thomas Jones a FA soon? He will be a Brown, mark it down lol.

    Beat me to it! I can totally see that happening because we sure as hell aren't getting Leon Washington. Maybe there is a RB on the Jets practice squad with potential that Mangini will dig up.

    Honestly though, running back is pretty far down on my list of needs for the Browns

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    • W WebsterSlaughter

      Mangini has completely filled the WR position with his guys now. Stuckey, MoMass, Furrey and Robo. I don't expect any more moves to made at that position. This brings up the next key position on our team. Running back. Jerome Harrison will never be more than a change of pace back. He is not a feature back. I believe the Browns need to use a high pick next year to grab a feature back. People tend to focus on our lack of a consistent QB, but we have also never had consistent play from the RB position. Don't get me wrong. Harrison is not a bad player. Actually, he's one of the better 3rd down backs in the league. But what we need now is a big time play-making feature back.

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      @websterslaughter said:

      Mangini has completely filled the WR position with his guys now. Stuckey, MoMass, Furrey and Robo. I don't expect any more moves to made at that position. This brings up the next key position on our team. Running back. Jerome Harrison will never be more than a change of pace back. He is not a feature back. I believe the Browns need to use a high pick next year to grab a feature back. People tend to focus on our lack of a consistent QB, but we have also never had consistent play from the RB position. Don't get me wrong. Harrison is not a bad player. Actually, he's one of the better 3rd down backs in the league. But what we need now is a big time play-making feature back.

      Yep we do not need a frachise QB. Franshise QB's are dime a dozen. Lets go RB where the average life span of a RB is like 6 years. Makes ALOT of sense.

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        How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

        Quantity doesn't mean quality, people.

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          razor1414R razor1414 wrote on last edited by
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          @jadbf said:

          Agreed the only position SET on this team is LT.

          You missed a few we are set long snapper, kicker and punter. But thats really it

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            How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

            Quantity doesn't mean quality, people.

            Alo A
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            @.mz said:

            How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

            Mike Furrey's proven himself to be a fairly reliable receiver, but Mike "Cheaters Prosper" Williams makes him look like Greg Paulus.

            Wes Bunting said:

            Mike Williams, Syracuse (6-2, 204)

            The play of Syracuse WR Mike Williams has been absolutely brilliant throughout the first five games of the year, and his performance Saturday vs. a talented South Florida defense has me wondering, is this guy the best wideout in college football? Williams not only has the size and speed to make plays vertically down the field, but his overall polish as a route runner has improved significantly under new head coach Doug Marrone. Plus, Williams has that X-factor to his game as he goes up and attacks the football as well as any receiver I’ve seen since Larry Fitzgerald. Williams had 13 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend and was consistently able to create substantial separation against highly rated senior corner Jerome Murphy. Williams will definitely be crashing the NFP Super 30 on Wednesday, and I can now see him potentially making a run at Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant as the nation’s top wideout.

            via here.

            I've heard Anquan Boldin brought up as a comparison for Williams. Sounds about right to me.

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              A Alendor wrote on last edited by
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              we need good LBs to anchor our defense. that should be priority 1 in the offseason

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                . .mz wrote on last edited by
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                Analogy time.

                Alo is to Aaron Curry as mz the pussy is to Mike Williams.

                True.

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                  W WebsterSlaughter wrote on last edited by
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                  You don't win in the NFL without a solid running game. You also ruin a lot of potential franchise QB's by not having one. Manning, Rothlisberger, Aikman, Brady ect. all had solid running games to take the pressure off them. If we don't get a solid running game any QB we draft will be toast. It no coincidence that DA's only good season came when we had a good running game. And just for reference putrid QB's live Tavaris Jackson can make the playoffs when paired with a good running game and solid defense. Run offense + Run defense=Being competitive on a yearly basis.

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                  • . .mz

                    How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

                    Quantity doesn't mean quality, people.

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                    @.mz said:

                    How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

                    Quantity doesn't mean quality, people.

                    No one is claiming that we have Pro Bowl WR's on our roster. We do need to see if these guys can play though. It would be a waste to draft or sign new WR's with other pressing concern. We need to give other players more than the chance we gave Quinn.

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                    • Gips GipsG
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                      GipsG Gips wrote on last edited by
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                      Ummm dude we are not set at WR by a longshot...

                      We have been rebuilding since 1964, Why stop now? GO BROWNS!
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                        @.mz said:

                        How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

                        Quantity doesn't mean quality, people.

                        No one is claiming that we have Pro Bowl WR's on our roster. We do need to see if these guys can play though. It would be a waste to draft or sign new WR's with other pressing concern. We need to give other players more than the chance we gave Quinn.

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                        . .mz wrote on last edited by
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                        @websterslaughter said:

                        No one is claiming that we have Pro Bowl WR's on our roster. We do need to see if these guys can play though. It would be a waste to draft or sign new WR's with other pressing concern. We need to give other players more than the chance we gave Quinn.

                        So then we're not set at WR.

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                          Analogy time.

                          Alo is to Aaron Curry as mz the pussy is to Mike Williams.

                          True.

                          Alo A
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                          A Alo wrote on last edited by
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                          @.mz said:

                          Analogy time.

                          Alo is to Aaron Curry as mz the pussy is to Mike Williams.

                          True.

                          And if the character issues prove to be less than disconcerting, I'll be right there with you on Williams.

                          Seems like a fairly intelligent kid, albeit with questionable fashion tastes.

                          The folks at nfldraftscout have bumped him up to a 1st round projection. They have him rated higher than Arrelious Benn and, perhaps more surprisingly, Damian Williams.

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                            PlaygroundLegendP PlaygroundLegend wrote on last edited by
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                            I would cry if we had Dez on the board when we draft and we select another wideout.

                            Dez is NUTS

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                              @.mz said:

                              How any of you can say the WR position is "set" is beyond me. Name one proven commodity?

                              Mike Furrey's proven himself to be a fairly reliable receiver, but Mike "Cheaters Prosper" Williams makes him look like Greg Paulus.

                              Wes Bunting said:

                              Mike Williams, Syracuse (6-2, 204)

                              The play of Syracuse WR Mike Williams has been absolutely brilliant throughout the first five games of the year, and his performance Saturday vs. a talented South Florida defense has me wondering, is this guy the best wideout in college football? Williams not only has the size and speed to make plays vertically down the field, but his overall polish as a route runner has improved significantly under new head coach Doug Marrone. Plus, Williams has that X-factor to his game as he goes up and attacks the football as well as any receiver I’ve seen since Larry Fitzgerald. Williams had 13 catches for 186 yards and two touchdowns this past weekend and was consistently able to create substantial separation against highly rated senior corner Jerome Murphy. Williams will definitely be crashing the NFP Super 30 on Wednesday, and I can now see him potentially making a run at Oklahoma State’s Dez Bryant as the nation’s top wideout.

                              via here.

                              I've heard Anquan Boldin brought up as a comparison for Williams. Sounds about right to me.

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                              . .mz wrote on last edited by .mz
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                              @alo said:

                              Mike Furrey's proven himself to be a fairly reliable receiver, but Mike "Cheaters Prosper" Williams makes him look like Greg Paulus.

                              Bad news, Alo. We may have to wait another year. Not that he's always telling the truth. 🙂

                              Syracuse Post-Standard said:

                              WR Mike Williams said again today he's coming back in 2010. "I’m really looking forward to coming back," he said. More in PS on Thursday.

                              I would take Williams over Benn and Damian Williams ANY DAY.

                              Hey PG - Not for nothing, but name a highly-touted OK State WR who has panned out.

                              Hart Lee Dykes?

                              Rashaun Woods??

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                                . .mz wrote on last edited by .mz
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                                Breaking news: Dez Bryant (PGL's boy) declared ineligible at OK State.

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                                  Breaking news: Dez Bryant (PGL's boy) declared ineligible at OK State.

                                  Kosar_For_President Kosar_For_PresidentK
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                                  Kosar_For_PresidentK Kosar_For_President wrote on last edited by
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                                  @.mz said:

                                  Breaking news: Dez Bryant (PGL's boy) declared ineligible at OK State.

                                  What's the deal?

                                  Luck is Tim Couch. Big, Dumb Goofy, slow thinking QB - Ghoolie, 2-28-12
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                                    . .mz wrote on last edited by
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                                    Don't know yet, they just tossed in in there on ESPN w/out explanation. I'm guessing we'll learn more soon.

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                                      . .mz wrote on last edited by .mz
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                                      Here ya go.

                                      OSU's Dez Bryant ruled ineligible

                                      By Brandon Chatmon Staff Writer [email protected]

                                      Published: October 7, 2009

                                      STILLWATER — Oklahoma State receiver Dez Bryant has been ruled ineligible for a violation of NCAA bylaw 10.1, which is pertains to unethical conduct.

                                      Rice safety Travis Bradshaw, right, watches as Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant, left, runs downfield during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. Oklahoma State defeated Rice 41-24.

                                      According to an OSU press release, Bryant failed to openly disclose the full details of his interaction with a former NFL player.

                                      “I made a mistake by not being entirely truthful when meeting with the NCAA,” Bryant said in a statement. “I sincerely regret my mistake and apologized to my teammates, coaches, OSU fans and the NCAA.”

                                      A returning All-American, Bryant is the Cowboys leading receiver with 17 catches for 323 yards and four touchdowns.

                                      “We are certainly disappointed,” OSU coach Mike Gundy said in a statement. “But we are moving forward as we would with any challenge during the season.”

                                      OSU has begun the process of applying to the NCAA on his behalf for reinstatement. The incident in question does not involve anyone associated with OSU including the football program, athletic department and donors.

                                      via here.

                                      That player is rumored to be Deion Sanders (?)

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                                        PlaygroundLegendP PlaygroundLegend wrote on last edited by
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                                        College players arent allowed to interact with NFL players? Thats weird

                                        THIS SUCKS

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                                        • Mr. T Mr. TM
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                                          Mr. TM Mr. T wrote on last edited by
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                                          Furrey makes a better safety than a WR

                                          also on RB what about Chester Taylor? When does his contract expire?

                                          Head or Gut?
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