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  • TheClevelandSoundT TheClevelandSound

    I hate to say this but we need to pull a Rex Ryan and bring in all the top name talent we can afford.

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    b86bB b86b wrote on last edited by b86b
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    @theclevelandsound said:

    I hate to say this but we need to pull a Rex Ryan and bring in all the top name talent we can afford.

    The Jets aren't much better than they were last year, even with all the FA.. Plus it never worked too well for the skins.. Build thru the draft and add a final piece of the puzzle or two thru FA..

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      B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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      question here: do we plan on re-signing Seneca Wallace?

      I hope so, he is my go-to fake field goal man on Madden 😉

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        B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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        I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

        Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

        The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

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          Kosar_For_PresidentK Kosar_For_President wrote on last edited by
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          What about Mike Sims-Walker?

          Luck is Tim Couch. Big, Dumb Goofy, slow thinking QB - Ghoolie, 2-28-12
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            What about Mike Sims-Walker?

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            B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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            @kosar_for_president said:

            What about Mike Sims-Walker?

            Is he a free agent? If so, he would be a good addition. He is fast and has moderate size.

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              D DawgTracker wrote on last edited by
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              brownandorange, nice list. If we could somehow manage to get half of that we would be well set up for the draft. Even getting one of those receivers would help a lot but williams would also be a starter from day one. This front office normally goes after the 2nd tier players who are more affordable but the weaknesses at those two positions is very obvious.

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                brownandorange, nice list. If we could somehow manage to get half of that we would be well set up for the draft. Even getting one of those receivers would help a lot but williams would also be a starter from day one. This front office normally goes after the 2nd tier players who are more affordable but the weaknesses at those two positions is very obvious.

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                B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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                @dawgtracker said:

                brownandorange, nice list. If we could somehow manage to get half of that we would be well set up for the draft. Even getting one of those receivers would help a lot but williams would also be a starter from day one. This front office normally goes after the 2nd tier players who are more affordable but the weaknesses at those two positions is very obvious.

                Yeah, I definitely understand what you're saying about the 2nd tier players, but in this league, you've got to spend some money if you want to be successful. We have possibly the most mediocre receiving core in the entire league, and one good signing in free agency and one good draft pick could turn that around, but it won't be cheap. I'm not saying we go out and sign Randy Moss (He is a free agent), but sign a guy like Davone Bess, or as Kosar suggested, Mike Sims-Walker.

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                  PlaygroundLegendP PlaygroundLegend wrote on last edited by
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                  Breaston is a GREAT slot guy, but not consistent enough for that #2 role, he is also a very good deep threat. I'd take Chad over any other free agent at this point due to the fact that at this point in his career, he is the perfect #2 guy, because he draws #1 coverage.

                  Plus, this is a VERY deep WR draft, with names like AJ Green, Julio Jones, Jonathan Baldwin, Titus Young, Justin Blackmon, Ryan Broyles, Matt Szczur, Deandre Brown

                  If we can pick up 2 of these guys we'd be sitting pretty.... just gotta get rid of Momass

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                    I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                    Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                    The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

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                    slowburnS slowburn wrote on last edited by
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                    @brownandorange said:

                    I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                    Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                    The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

                    I like austin a lot myself. But,, i suspect he will remain in Dallas for a long time.

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                      @brownandorange said:

                      I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                      Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                      The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

                      I like austin a lot myself. But,, i suspect he will remain in Dallas for a long time.

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                      B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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                      @slowburn said:

                      I like austin a lot myself. But,, i suspect he will remain in Dallas for a long time.

                      Agreed. I don't think Dallas is going to let him get away.

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                        @theclevelandsound said:

                        I hate to say this but we need to pull a Rex Ryan and bring in all the top name talent we can afford.

                        The Jets aren't much better than they were last year, even with all the FA.. Plus it never worked too well for the skins.. Build thru the draft and add a final piece of the puzzle or two thru FA..

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                        F Frenchie wrote on last edited by
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                        @b86b said:

                        The Jets aren't much better than they were last year, even with all the FA.. Plus it never worked too well for the skins.. Build thru the draft and add a final piece of the puzzle or two thru FA..

                        While I agree with building through the draft, the best way to do that is by having a solid team in all positions so that you can draft the best available and have them develop in the first year or two. So with regards to our recievers, I belive we need FA here in addition to the draft. A solid FA (or two) with a high drafdt choice and Mass + Rob gives us a decent group to work with.

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                          M MudratDetector wrote on last edited by
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                          building through FA doesn't work well for the skins because they overpay for overhyped players.

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                            I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                            Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                            The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

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                            J jnuh wrote on last edited by
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                            @brownandorange said:

                            I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                            Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                            The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

                            I am almost postive Bess signed an extension during the season. I agree though that he would be a score on our team. He is a very good young WR.

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                              @brownandorange said:

                              I would love to sign a free-agent RB like Ronnie Brown to complement Peyton Hillis. As we all know, we mix in some trick plays with Cribbs taking the direct snaps, and Brown will contribute to that as he has in Miami.

                              Two FA receivers that I wouldn't mind signing are Miles Austin and Davone Bess. Bess is not a big name receiver, but he is the league leader in 3rd down receptions resulting in 1st downs, a key stat. We have all seen Miles Austin. Austin displays speed and great hands.

                              The need for receivers and more offensive threats is clear, but IMO, we need a couple of dynamic defensive players. One defensive tackle that I'd like to sign is Pat Williams. He is an experienced DT and an excellent run-stopper. It would also be nice to sign a good DB like Quintin Mikell or Jonathan Joseph to complement Joe Haden and our young set of DBs.

                              I am almost postive Bess signed an extension during the season. I agree though that he would be a score on our team. He is a very good young WR.

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                              B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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                              @jnuh said:

                              I am almost postive Bess signed an extension during the season. I agree though that he would be a score on our team. He is a very good young WR.

                              really? damn. you're a devils fan? you have got a long season ahead of you my friend 🙂

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                                building through FA doesn't work well for the skins because they overpay for overhyped players.

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                                B BROWNandORANGE wrote on last edited by
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                                @mudratdetector said:

                                building through FA doesn't work well for the skins because they overpay for overhyped players.

                                aka Donovan McNabb

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                                  S shepwrite wrote on last edited by shepwrite
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                                  I like Breaston a lot. I think he'd be a VERY high level #2. He's stepped up whenever given opportunities in Arizona. I could see A.J. Green and Breaston starting with Massoquoi in the slot next year. It's going to be a total rebuild at WR, I think.

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                                    building through FA doesn't work well for the skins because they overpay for overhyped players.

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                                    b86bB b86b wrote on last edited by
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                                    @mudratdetector said:

                                    building through FA doesn't work well for the skins because they overpay for overhyped players.

                                    Also when's the last time the Colts, Pats* or Stealers went and signed a lot of big name FA?

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