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Why we must Draft a DB in Round 1

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  • S Silverback

    One would think a team with the worst QB play in the NFL over the past decade+ would consider drafting a QB. But that is just me.

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    BrownIndianB BrownIndian wrote on last edited by
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    @silverback said:

    One would think a team with the worst QB play in the NFL over the past decade+ would consider drafting a QB. But that is just me.

    When a decade of trying to get a franchise QB did not help- how can one expect to hope that this time will be the charm ? We would rather spend top dollar on a sure shot guarantee that helps fix some glaring needs, but that's just us.

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      N NW Ohio Brownie wrote on last edited by
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      Fortunately, we have two stud safeties sitting there in the top ten. Not just one. So we should have a choice of Mays or Berry depending on which one's left.

      If they're both there, then I would go with Berry. This guy is an absolute playmaker. Having a presence in the middle of the field is invaluable to a defense.

      If we can get a stud safety and then another ILB to help D'Qwell, our defense will suddenly become competitive. Now we may have that ILB already (Veikune), but I doubt it.

      At the QB position, we just have to tolerate it for now. I have no faith in anybody who would be in the draft next year. Clausen is probably the guy with the highest potential in the NFL, but he really should stay one more year at ND. Bradford, Tebow, and McCoy all work exclusively out of the shotgun. You would have to spend so much time on their dropback timing, reads, etc. Forget about it.

      ...searching for Nev Chandler..."5,4,3,2,1, Touchdown Browns!!
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        hammertimeH hammertime wrote on last edited by
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        If Berry is gone, trade down.

        guns don't kill kids-pitt bulls do.
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        • S Silverback

          One would think a team with the worst QB play in the NFL over the past decade+ would consider drafting a QB. But that is just me.

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          O Orange__Brown_Town wrote on last edited by
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          @silverback said:

          One would think a team with the worst QB play in the NFL over the past decade+ would consider drafting a QB. But that is just me.

          true BUT not every draft has a true franchise caliber qb. Finding that unique talent is a costly gamble, but realizing Berry, Mays, or Haden (Fla. CB) will be studs is obvious.

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          • ClevelandFanForLifeC ClevelandFanForLife

            eric berry or taylor mays. i think that both will be total forces in this league. they both have size, speed and hit like trucks. sure they're not cover-first guys, but they will make receivers afraid to jump to make a catch.

            i don't know much about berry character wise, but i saw an interview with mays the other day and he has a very good head on his shoulders. he speaks very well, has a lot of respect for refs, coaches, teammates and opposing team members. basically: HE HAS CLASS. he fits the mangini mold better than anyone out there right now. i think a brown jersey would fit his mold well.

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            @clevelandfanforlife said:

            eric berry or taylor mays. i think that both will be total forces in this league. they both have size, speed and hit like trucks. sure they're not cover-first guys, but they will make receivers afraid to jump to make a catch.

            What stands out about Berry is his coverage ability, not his hitting. Monte Kiffin has him lining up at CB at times because he's so good in that area.

            Mays, on the other hand, is more of a hitter. But he doesn't have Berry's instincts and - as the Notre Dame game showed - he's not going to intimidate every receiver out there.

            Taylor Mays scares some receivers; Eric Berry gives QB's nightmares.

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              Next YearN Next Year wrote on last edited by
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              I think we need to go after a stud running back for are first pick..

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                @clevelandfanforlife said:

                eric berry or taylor mays. i think that both will be total forces in this league. they both have size, speed and hit like trucks. sure they're not cover-first guys, but they will make receivers afraid to jump to make a catch.

                What stands out about Berry is his coverage ability, not his hitting. Monte Kiffin has him lining up at CB at times because he's so good in that area.

                Mays, on the other hand, is more of a hitter. But he doesn't have Berry's instincts and - as the Notre Dame game showed - he's not going to intimidate every receiver out there.

                Taylor Mays scares some receivers; Eric Berry gives QB's nightmares.

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                Mr. TM Mr. T wrote on last edited by
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                @alo said:

                What stands out about Berry is his coverage ability, not his hitting. Monte Kiffin has him lining up at CB at times because he's so good in that area.

                Mays, on the other hand, is more of a hitter. But he doesn't have Berry's instincts and - as the Notre Dame game showed - he's not going to intimidate every receiver out there.

                Taylor Mays scares some receivers; Eric Berry gives QB's nightmares.

                Its a whole new ball game in the Pro's technique is essential, a guy can scare some young college age WR but its a different story when you are going up against seasoned Pro-veterans.

                Head or Gut?
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                  N NW Ohio Brownie wrote on last edited by
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                  I am firmly in the Eric Berry camp. As in like Waco-cult-crazy, not coming out of it.

                  I want someone who'll do what Eric Turner did or what Don Rogers would have done for our defense. Create turnovers, cover people, smack people in the mouth, play at the LOS, etc.

                  It'll make everyone's job that much easier.

                  ...searching for Nev Chandler..."5,4,3,2,1, Touchdown Browns!!
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                    Mr. TM Mr. T wrote on last edited by
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                    I would like to see a big time safety also, it would help the defense. I loved watching Turner play. does anyone remember Felic Wright on Monday Nite?

                    Head or Gut?
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                      DestinFunkD DestinFunk wrote on last edited by
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                      I am so damn torn on this whole thing..one day im hot on berry...very hot on suh...but know we need a STUD real deal game changing RB and QB.

                      where do you start?..we have struck out a few times on QB.... but i do know a 2nd or 3rd should be spent on OL.

                      Im sticking with SUH though...but im always wrong going back to camp couch...the first major division on our board..when we playfully picked camps and held our ground...

                      ~Silence is boring!
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                        B bandwagon wrote on last edited by
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                        Build from inside out:

                        DE

                        OT

                        OLB

                        DB

                        ILB

                        RB

                        QB

                        Most people would turn this order on its head... but consider the number of busts at QB and the relative ease of getting a RB. Plus, no one's finding their franchize QB in this draft, except maybe as a sleeper by accident in a late round.

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                        • ClevelandFanForLifeC ClevelandFanForLife

                          @silverback said:

                          One would think a team with the worst QB play in the NFL over the past decade+ would consider drafting a QB. But that is just me.

                          the problem is there aren't any qb's in this draft in my opinion. however, seeing how many qb busts there are around i am hesitant to take any qb in the first round.

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                          S Silverback wrote on last edited by
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                          @clevelandfanforlife said:

                          the problem is there aren't any qb's in this draft in my opinion. however, seeing how many qb busts there are around i am hesitant to take any qb in the first round.

                          Are you one of the Browns fans who still stands by the decision to draft Kellen Winslow over Ben Roethlisbergr?

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