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  • You're going to make the JFF fan club suicidal.

  • You are right. This means diddly.

    (but what does "diddly" mean)?

  • You are right. This means diddly.

    (but what does "diddly" mean)?

    @the-gipper said:

    You are right. This means diddly.

    (but what does "diddly" mean)?

    Squat.

  • Still to early. But count this JFF Fan Club member as one that wants him to start, but only when he is ready.

    But I think by the time pre season games roll around, he will be QB2 making a run at QB1.

  • Gotta think he'll beat out Thigpen for the QB2 job. But this thing about not having had a playbook before is concerning.

  • I don't think that's as big a deal as it was in the past. A&M's offense is a decedent from Mike Leach's and he just never had a playbook written down. But rather had DVDs of plays and various formations. A&M was similar as are a lot of schools now.

    Johnny is studying the playbook like crazy right now. He will get it and not miss a beat.

  • The NFL is all about preparation. Hopefully, he can learn from Hoyer, who learned about preparation from the best in his days in NE.

    Success in the NFL is all about pre-snap reads. That comes from film study. After Vinny Interceptaverde went to the Jets, they were

    shocked to learn that he didn't know how to break down game film--he watched game film like a typical fan watches a game.

    Johnny has a loooong way to go. It's not just about learning the playbook. He has to know/understand what each players responsibility

    is on each play. He has to know when to remind the tackle to pick up the guard because the guard has problems with a particular block.

    If JF approaches this the right way, he'll be mentally fried by the end of the season. I for one am not looking forward to him being thrown

    to the wolves early in the season just because he's a first round pick and we didn't draft a player in the first round to sit on the bench, etc.,

    etc., etc. Let the kid learn and realize exactly what it takes to be a successful QB in the NFL.

    I terribly want JF to be successful and lead the Browns to the promised land. But putting him on the field before he's ready is not the

    way to go about it. John Elway's first NFL start was against the Steelers on the concrete in Three Rivers Stadium. He didn't make it

    through the game.

  • And on a non-Johnny Football related subject...

    Of course Josh Gordon caught everything thrown to him... he's potentially the best damn WR in all of football... I'm waiting in anticipation of his pending suspension and, as always, hoping for the best news possible... Would love to see him win an appeal and be out there week 1, but I've conceded to the fact that he won't be there until the second half of the season at best. Gives JF a reason to not rush to the top of the depth chart when his best weapon might not be on the field...

  • Anyone else hoping we just have a dull offseason next spring?

  • So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

  • So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    @masterdog said:

    So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    In related news, it's May 21st.

    Chill the fuck out, bruthah.

  • So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    @masterdog said:

    So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    Your hate for him is well know, but he is a Brown now so STFU.

  • Okie Dokie

    Can't wait until 2015 draft..

    With the first overall pick...The Cleveland Brown selects...

    MARCUS MARIOTA

  • So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    @masterdog said:

    So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    Weeden outplayed McCoy and won the starting job for week 1. That went great.

  • @masterdog said:

    So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    Weeden outplayed McCoy and won the starting job for week 1. That went great.

    @gftchris said:

    Weeden outplayed McCoy and won the starting job for week 1. That went great.

    But it's McCoy we are talking about here...

  • Okie Dokie

    Can't wait until 2015 draft..

    With the first overall pick...The Cleveland Brown selects...

    MARCUS MARIOTA

    @masterdog said:

    Okie Dokie

    Can't wait until 2015 draft..

    With the first overall pick...The Cleveland Brown selects...

    MARCUS MARIOTA

    Why would he be any better than Masoli?

  • @masterdog said:

    So Manziel works with the 3rd stringers while the other guy..."Bridgewater" is taking snaps with the first team. I truly think we got the wrong guy..should had stuck with the original name on the card and what their studies said instead of over-reacting to a text crying for help.

    "Both Schefter and GM Rick Spielman said on ESPN Tuesday that Bridgewater has been the "first one in the building and last one to leave" every day since the Vikings drafted him. A known football junkie, we don't think it'll take long for Teddy to learn the system."

    "Vikings coach Mike Zimmer told NFL Network that Teddy Twatwater will take first-team reps during OTAs.

    "Teddy's been great," Zimmer said. "He's had good command of the offense. I like his leadership. Throwing the ball well. He's progressing at a good pace." The Vikings were impressed with Bridgewater during minicamp and he hasn't shown any issues picking up Norv Turner's offense to this point. If Bridgewater outplays Matt Cassel this preseason, he should be the Week 1 starter."

    Weeden outplayed McCoy and won the starting job for week 1. That went great.

    @gftchris said:

    Weeden outplayed McCoy and won the starting job for week 1. That went great.

    Weeden also looked great last year during OTA's, training camp, and preseason.

    It's when he saw his first blitz that the wheels started to fall off.

  • The blitz is when Johnny shines.

    But I agree he needs time and has to make lots of improvements.

    One thing not being reported is him staying until after midnight studying what they are asking him to study. And being there bright and early for workouts.

  • He is really banging all the Steelers wives and girlfriends. They love Johnny Football.

  • The blitz is when Johnny shines.

    But I agree he needs time and has to make lots of improvements.

    One thing not being reported is him staying until after midnight studying what they are asking him to study. And being there bright and early for workouts.

    @2006ee said:

    The blitz is when Johnny shines.

    But I agree he needs time and has to make lots of improvements.

    One thing not being reported is him staying until after midnight studying what they are asking him to study. And being there bright and early for workouts.

    Let's face it--the national media only wants to report controversy. They're dying for him to say something that they can

    spin as disrespect towards Hoyer and show that yes, there is a QB controversy in Cleveland. Whenever ESPN does a

    report on Cleveland, you can see the barely concealed smirk and the subtext that the Browns will find a way to fuck this up.

    It won't change until we start putting some ass-whippin's on other teams.