New Browns Fans Introduce Yourselves
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Been an Aggie fan for a long time. It has been tough. As it has been with the Texans. And the Astros. And the Rockets.
Several Ohio based coworkers. We drink a lot. I am on my 4th remote and 3rd phone since the start of the 2013 football season. My dogs hide during games.
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Been an Aggie fan for a long time. It has been tough. As it has been with the Texans. And the Astros. And the Rockets.
Several Ohio based coworkers. We drink a lot. I am on my 4th remote and 3rd phone since the start of the 2013 football season. My dogs hide during games.
Been an Aggie fan for a long time. It has been tough. As it has been with the Texans. And the Astros. And the Rockets.
Several Ohio based coworkers. We drink a lot. I am on my 4th remote and 3rd phone since the start of the 2013 football season. My dogs hide during games.
Good, so you know what it's like to suck and what it's like to be filled with hope. It will prove beneficial in your new endeavor.
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Thanks for the info. Tough skin won't be an issue.
On Gordon, isn't a 1 year suspension the norm for this offense?
On JFF - I've followed him since high school. Didn't think he could do it in college. Hell I wanted Jameill Showers to start over him before his heisman season. First 3 games against patties I didn't think he could do it against SEC competition. Thought the first time he took a hit it would end him. Then I saw a linebacker get a full running start at Johnny and he just bounced off.
Bottom line -- don't doubt Manziel.
Shanahan will be a good OC for Manziel, whenever he gets the gig. Roll out passes away from pressure, using tight ends... I think it's ideal. Hell of geriatric pick 6 schaub can somewhat succeed in his offense anyone can.
Ben Tate? Solid. I honestly wished the Texans would have passed on Fosters huge contract and just signed Tate.
There's legalities in play that I haven't read up on because I know the media will update me eventually, but basically there are levels of offences and corresponding punishments. Word is he could face a 4-6 week suspension rather than a year. Only time will tell.Thanks for the info. Tough skin won't be an issue.
On Gordon, isn't a 1 year suspension the norm for this offense?
As for Manziel...he gets the check in the box in many areas:
-Confidence
-Mobility
-Sufficient arm strength
-Drive and competitiveness
There is justified concern as well:
-Size
-Pocket poise/presence
-Decision making
-Read progressions
I tried to put myself in Farmers shoes, and in doing so I came to this conclusion. They see Manziel as a winner. They took him at 22 because they knew he wasn't worth 4 or 9 at this point; he's not a day one starter. They believe they can make him a pocket passer and improve his read progressions, which both will lead to better decision making under pressure. Once that happens, I could see him getting the nod and the chance for that pick to fully pay off. He's high risk-high reward.
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I am obviously extremely biased, but I do not think the risk is as high as most do. The reward, however... whoa.
I wouldn't be surprised to see Cleveland sign Travis Lab hart after the draft to give JFF a familiar face on the field. He is a small receiver, and you can apply every single white receiver cliche to him. "Lunch pail guy," "coach on the field," "high motor," etc.
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Houston native and Texas Aggie here, and excited about my new favorite team. Manziel jersey and draft hat purchased and ready to go. I am familiar with Kyle Shanahan as a Texans season ticket holder, and (obviously) with JFF as an A&M season ticket holder, but other than that I'm a total noob. I have spent 4 days total in downtown Cleveland and had a great time -- I have told many folks that I think you have an underrated city. I hope to male the journey to watch the Browns beat the everliving s*** out of the Texans in November as well (shouldn't be too hard). Looking forward to rooting for a team making strides to actually win football games!
A few questions:
1) What websites/news outlets do I need to follow?
2) How do you feel about the new coach/GM?
3) What are the biggest obstacles facing this team in 2014 (besides the Gordon suspension)?
4) What are the top 5 Browns Twitter handles to follow?
5) What's gonna happen with the WR crew?
6) Other miscellaneous information I need to know?
Thanks in advance!
Houston native and Texas Aggie here, and excited about my new favorite team.
A few questions:
1) What websites/news outlets do I need to follow?
2) How do you feel about the new coach/GM?
3) What are the biggest obstacles facing this team in 2014 (besides the Gordon suspension)?
4) What are the top 5 Browns Twitter handles to follow?
5) What's gonna happen with the WR crew?
6) Other miscellaneous information I need to know?
First, thank you for at least showing an interest in the Browns. Many JM fan boys have arrived in the past 24 hours and I believe that you are the first to actually show an interest in the team. Most have solely offered their valuable insight in to the "phenom" that is Manziel. We, or at least I, have no use for that...
So welcome and howdy...
Yes, I know the official greeting of Aggieland. My daughter and my money spent 5 years there (with her in the Corps for 4) and I stood in the student section a few Saturdays, ate Chicken Fingers at Laynes, had a beer (or two) at The Bird and more...
1. If you frequent here you'll be steered to sites over time. Of course http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/index.html is worth visiting. They'll have some interview footage that you won't find elsewhere.
2. The feeling about our HC, Mike Pettine, is cautiously optimistic. He looks to be a tough-minded, well-spoken coach with a good mind and the respect of many past players. We pretty much hold the same sentiment for our GM, Ray Farmer, with perhaps even an extra helping of optimism due to the credit he has been given for building KC's team. His day 1 performance in this draft reinforced that added dose. Day 2 not so much, but he's still a keeper so far.
3. Obstacle #1 IMO is adapting to yet another staff and new schemes on both sides.... our third in three years. It's too early to assume the WR situation will be the biggest. It's not too early to see a QB controversy brewing.
4. I sent my first tweet today so I know only one and doubt it will interest you as it was to @bhoyer6.
5. The WR situation should begin clearing up in the next presser with Farmer.
6. Misc. info... Bummie's answer works... it can get rough in here, and plenty vulgar, especially around player discussions. But with few exceptions we all get along... after all we all love the Browns.
Gig 'em...
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Howdy and thanks for the welcome -- you happened to mention several of my favorite things in life in your first paragraph.
Yes we are all absolutely Manziel fan boys but I think you would be surprised at some of the legitimate Browns football discussion happening on the Texas A&M boards. I firmly believe that if Cleveland has success in the next few years with Johnny, they will end up with more fans in the state of Texas than the Texans themselves have. As you know, Ags are a passionate bunch. We mean well... mostly.
regardless, this will be a fun ride.
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Howdy and thanks for the welcome -- you happened to mention several of my favorite things in life in your first paragraph.
Yes we are all absolutely Manziel fan boys but I think you would be surprised at some of the legitimate Browns football discussion happening on the Texas A&M boards. I firmly believe that if Cleveland has success in the next few years with Johnny, they will end up with more fans in the state of Texas than the Texans themselves have. As you know, Ags are a passionate bunch. We mean well... mostly.
regardless, this will be a fun ride.
regardless, this will be a fun ride.
Agree... an A ticket if there ever was one...
And FYI, I lived in LaPorte for a long time before escaping Houston. Still visit some and watched a Browns game at a bar off of 290 just a mile or so outside the loop during a visit a couple years ago. I forget the name, but local Browns backers met there for games... good, friendly bunch.
Appears now that they meet at the Fox and Hound on Westheimer.
http://fans.clevelandbrowns.com/fans/backers/detail.php?chapter=117
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Awesome. I grew up in Baytown and work in Laporte currently. I'll have to give that bar a shot come gametime...
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H-Town I have a single question for you. Are you an Astro's fan?
If so, you'll have a taste of what it means to be a Brown's fan. I'm hoping your jumping on the upswing but I feel it necessary to prepare you for the worst.
As for A&M, I can't blame y'all for jumping the Big 12, due to UT's unbelievable selfishness but I still have to hate you and Mizzou for jumping ship (especially when OSU and OU's pussy ass should've made the jump before y'all had the chance.)
However A&M has always been my second favorite Big 12 team as the first college football game I ever watched was an A&M game and, with the help of the original 12th man, I became a college football fan.
If you can do one thing for me though, don't be a common Texas douche. I know I talked some shit previously but I'm a Goddamn Browns fan for God's sake. As long as you hate UT you're good in my book.
End drunken rant. Go Thunder.
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Yes I am an Astros fan, and yes fk tu.
We left the big 12 because we wanted to play real football.
And i don't know what a common Texas douche is, but I'm probably it. We good?
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Let me add that I was there for the 77-0 debacle. That changed sports for me.
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Yes I am an Astros fan, and yes fk tu.
We left the big 12 because we wanted to play real football.
And i don't know what a common Texas douche is, but I'm probably it. We good?
Yes I am an Astros fan, and yes fk tu.
We left the big 12 because we wanted to play real football.
And i don't know what a common Texas douche is, but I'm probably it. We good?
We good outside of the leaving the Big 12 nonsense but I'll agree to disagree on that one. Welcome.
And sorry for my Cards ruining all of those promising Astro's seasons. At least y'all are in the AL now.
Sorry again for being a dick. I'm drunk and don't get to talk shit much on here.
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Let me add that I was there for the 77-0 debacle. That changed sports for me.
Holy shit I remember watching that. I'm an OSU fan so I was terrified.Let me add that I was there for the 77-0 debacle. That changed sports for me.
Edit: After a Google I realized we got our ass beat 52-9 the previous week. I must've blocked it out. OU used to be really fucking good.
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Awesome. I grew up in Baytown and work in Laporte currently. I'll have to give that bar a shot come gametime...
Awesome. I grew up in Baytown and work in Laporte currently. I'll have to give that bar a shot come gametime...
Lemme guess... Lee High School?
Small world made even smaller by the internet...
If you can do one thing for me though, don't be a common Texas douche. I know I talked some shit previously but I'm a Goddamn Browns fan for God's sake. As long as you hate UT you're good in my book.
First, to any Ag it's TU not UT...
SAW BOSSY's HORNS OFF.... SHORT.... SHARP.... WHOOOOOP!
Second, all Ags are schooled in becoming uncommon Texas douches... it's a mandatory course...
Seriously, it's an amazing campus atmosphere.
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Taco -- the Pujols homer and Brad Lidge squat will be forever ingrained into my brain. He was never the same after that. Neither was I.
Tour -- actually I'm from the other Baytown HS. Lee, however, destroyed us in every sport. Are yall sure you want me as a fan?
Also, it's tu, not TU, and the horns that we are sawing off are "varsity's" --- they aren't worthy of capitalization.
New question: what's the post touchdown, in stadium celebration song?
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Houston native and Texas Aggie here, and excited about my new favorite team. Manziel jersey and draft hat purchased and ready to go. I am familiar with Kyle Shanahan as a Texans season ticket holder, and (obviously) with JFF as an A&M season ticket holder, but other than that I'm a total noob. I have spent 4 days total in downtown Cleveland and had a great time -- I have told many folks that I think you have an underrated city. I hope to male the journey to watch the Browns beat the everliving s*** out of the Texans in November as well (shouldn't be too hard). Looking forward to rooting for a team making strides to actually win football games!
A few questions:
1) What websites/news outlets do I need to follow?
2) How do you feel about the new coach/GM?
3) What are the biggest obstacles facing this team in 2014 (besides the Gordon suspension)?
4) What are the top 5 Browns Twitter handles to follow?
5) What's gonna happen with the WR crew?
6) Other miscellaneous information I need to know?
Thanks in advance!
Houston native and Texas Aggie here, and excited about my new favorite team. Manziel jersey and draft hat purchased and ready to go. I am familiar with Kyle Shanahan as a Texans season ticket holder, and (obviously) with JFF as an A&M season ticket holder, but other than that I'm a total noob. I have spent 4 days total in downtown Cleveland and had a great time -- I have told many folks that I think you have an underrated city. I hope to male the journey to watch the Browns beat the everliving s*** out of the Texans in November as well (shouldn't be too hard). Looking forward to rooting for a team making strides to actually win football games!
A few questions:
1) What websites/news outlets do I need to follow?
2) How do you feel about the new coach/GM?
3) What are the biggest obstacles facing this team in 2014 (besides the Gordon suspension)?
4) What are the top 5 Browns Twitter handles to follow?
5) What's gonna happen with the WR crew?
6) Other miscellaneous information I need to know?
Thanks in advance!
Welcome, hopefully great days ahead. Check out dawgsbynature.com the best browns blog on the 'net. Clevelandfrowns.com for a humorous and sobering take on the Browns and of course bleacherreport Browns team stream for your smart phone.
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@everlastingxxx said:
Disgruntled long time Cowboys fan here. I hate Jerry Jones and what he stands for. I love Manziel, i was crushed when the Boys passed on him. I am excited to follow the Browns and your road to the top.
another designer in the hizzle houz.
welcome.
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@everlastingxxx said:
Disgruntled long time Cowboys fan here. I hate Jerry Jones and what he stands for. I love Manziel, i was crushed when the Boys passed on him. I am excited to follow the Browns and your road to the top.
Did not think 'Boys fans were allowed in Katy... not since it became a Houston suburb anyway...
Welcome to the Board...
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I have spent a lot of my life rooting for the Texans and Aggies....
And then whoever plays tu and the cowboys.
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