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The Browns have signed former Bengals offensive lineman Eric Ghiaciuc

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  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS wrote on last edited by
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    Zombo said:

    See, Skippy, this is the kind of veteran you sign .. one that adds value and depth.

    You don't go out and sign 34-year old washed-up former All-Pros because you think they'll look cool in our uniform. You get veterans that can backup our young guys and add versatility ... not take opportunities away from them.

    Zombo

    --Ordering a Guy Chuck jersey

    How many TD's did Gay Chuck score last season?

    This guy would shave the polamalu hair off his testicals in front of his mom, in exchange for Holts skills.

  • C ClevelandBigDawg wrote on last edited by
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    He isnt that good. Probably will have to fight for a roster spot if you ask me.

  • TheClevelandSoundT TheClevelandSound wrote on last edited by
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    http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/...s_sign_f_1.html

    CLEVELAND -- The Browns have confirmed the signing of former Bengals offensive lineman Eric Ghiaciuc.

    Ghiaciuc (pronounced guy-check) was a fourth-round draft choice of the Bengals in 2005. In four seasons in Cincinnati, he made 42 starts, mostly at center. He spent time with the Chiefs and Chargers in 2009.

    Ghiaciuc figures to be the veteran backup center and interior swingman on the Browns' offensive line. They were without a backup center after releasing Hank Fraley and allowing Rex Hadnot to leave in free agency. His signing lessens the pressure of drafting an interior lineman with center experience.

    • Tennessee safety Eric Berry is visiting the Browns today, according to multiple reports.

    Berry is a prime contender to be the Browns' first draft pick at No. 7 overall, if he is available.

    • Former Browns receiver Mike Furrey will pick up another off-field award when he is honored for community by the NFL Players Gala featuring the JB Awards on April 14.

    Furrey was one of three finalists this year for the prestigious Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. Furrey is an unrestricted free agent and has not been re-signed by the Browns.

  • This Browns org is making shrewd moves. gotta LOVE it.

    R ruban2 wrote on last edited by
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    @calfoxwc said:

    This Browns org is making shrewd moves. gotta LOVE it.

    What a shrewd move. Holmgrin is a genius. šŸ˜†

  • chocoC choco wrote on last edited by
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    struggles against the pass, but im glad we got someone who ca snap a ball

  • struggles against the pass, but im glad we got someone who ca snap a ball

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

    struggles against the pass, but im glad we got someone who ca snap a ball

    With the way Harrison runs the ball and the fact we dont have a WR who knows how to catch without velcro gloves, I would say we will be fine in run blocking.

    A pat on the back for the front office is in line.

  • mopajiM mopaji wrote on last edited by
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    They just saved themselves another draft pick in the first 4 rounds.

    This draft is going to be amazing. They are set up to continually take the best player on the board in the first 4 rounds. It sounds like a simple formula, but Gary Clark, Butch Davis, and Phil savage never really understood it.

  • B Bag O'Browns wrote on last edited by
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    A few Bengals fans stated this guy was partially the reason why Carson Palmer got the beegeesus knocked out of him a few years back. If Mack were to get injured, i'm not certain i'd want this guy to be the one coming in. You've got to imagine we are drafting an OL with one of the picks this year, which makes this signing less important if that is the case.

    (sort of like when we added Seth McKinney)

  • Mr. TM Mr. T wrote on last edited by
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    Remember we have St Clair.

    I think Moses was faster.

  • ATENEARSA ATENEARS wrote on last edited by
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    From Terry Pluto of the Cleveland Plain Dealer:

    7. The Browns don't have a good answer for why center Eric Ghiaciuc went from starting 42 games in his career -- including all 16 in 2008 -- to not playing a single game for two different teams last season. It's clear he has some problems. He was considered the weakest part of the Bengals offensive line in his last few seasons. The Browns view him as a backup at center and guard, the role played by Hank Fraley last season. If he can't play, the Browns have little invested in him and could cut him. Their real desire is to find a young right tackle.

    Ahhh ... not such a good signing afterall. Don't be buying Ghiaciuc's jersey any time soon.