Reciever Situation is on GM Ray Farmer
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1 - I'm 99.100% sure Burleson was a starter last year in Detroit. He had 461 yards in the 8 games he played in. When healthy, he is more than capable of being a solid WR2, and a definite upgrade over Little.
2 - Austin in the last 5 years had 1,320/1,041/579/943/244, that's 3 years over-or-close-to 1,000 yds in the past 5. The two low years, he was hurt. He's only 29, and is taking his time with the Browns trainers getting healthy. He is capable of being a solid WR1, but if healthy is certainly a great WR2. A definite upgrade over Little.
3 - Hawkins... I'm not too sold on, but he seems to have great potential. Hell, if he can catch the ball he's a definite upgrade over Little.
Other than adding these 3 to upgrade over Little (who sucked) and Bess (who is crazy)... how exactly did the FO mess up this WR situation?
If anybody is responsible for our WR position being weaker than desirable it's JOSH GORDON. If he's on the field, and we have Gordon/Austin/Burleson/Hawkins and they are all healthy... that is a more-than-solid WR corp
1 - I'm 99.100% sure Burleson was a starter last year in Detroit.
Nate started 8 of the 9 games in which he appeared.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurlNa00.htm
Overall I agree with you analysis. But our WR corps is still very "iffy"... as in:
- If Josh's suspension is not a full season...
- If Austin stays healthy...
- If Hawkins lives up to his early showing...
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http://collegespun.com/features/2014-nfl-draft-grades/3
Gave Browns a draft grade of A-. The same grade as the squeelers.
When the cap cuts hit, I bet that Farmer and Pettine will find another
veteran wr to step into the mix.
I loved the Browns draft. Like was said before, the Seahaws
went to the Superbowl with veteran receivers...
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Burleson > Little
Hawkins > Bess
Benjamin> no Benjamin
Austin & Armstrong ... We'll see
Udfa and johnson ... We'll see
I guess everyone wanted us to replace Josh Gordon instantly ... Because there are gobs of 1600 yard receivers out there running around.
Gordon isn't dead. He isn't even injured. He'll be back by 2015 at the latest, with two years on his contract.
The front office would have been foolish to abandon it's game plan to replace a star player for one year.
I wonder what the Manziel fans can tell us about the WRs that Seattle won a SB with?
Z
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I think this team has made it clear they expect to build from the basics up. Defense first, O-line second and a QB to act like more of a point guard than a needle threading play call changer. Get the ball. Hold with great D and keep it with a great O-line blocking for power runners who know how to catch screens as well. Don;t be surprised if they go for a RT first pick next year to bookend with Thomas.
If you are talking "point guard as a game manager, then I agree. But regardless I am not sure how you got to the underlined bit.
Changing the play, be it to a different run or a pass, is an important part of a running game when the D is stacked to stop the run whether to one side or altogether.
And if the audible is to a quick slant, which it often is, there are few routes that call for more of a needle threading.
If you are talking "point guard as a game manager, then I agree. But regardless I am not sure how you got to the underlined bit.
Changing the play, be it to a different run or a pass, is an important part of a running game when the D is stacked to stop the run whether to one side or altogether.
And if the audible is to a quick slant, which it often is, there are few routes that call for more of a needle threading.
Actually I was thinking more in line as game manager rather than a Payton Manning who constantly calls needle threading play calls at the LOS. Yes, I do expect him to have certain play changing abilities when it is obvious what is called will be stuffed. But it could be as simple as a change to a screen opposite of expected side of pressure. Or even an understanding with key receivers on hand signaled change of route on a passing play call, something he excels at already.
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Burleson > Little
Hawkins > Bess
Benjamin> no Benjamin
Austin & Armstrong ... We'll see
Udfa and johnson ... We'll see
I guess everyone wanted us to replace Josh Gordon instantly ... Because there are gobs of 1600 yard receivers out there running around.
Gordon isn't dead. He isn't even injured. He'll be back by 2015 at the latest, with two years on his contract.
The front office would have been foolish to abandon it's game plan to replace a star player for one year.
I wonder what the Manziel fans can tell us about the WRs that Seattle won a SB with?
Z
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Burleson > Little
Hawkins > Bess
Benjamin> no Benjamin
Austin & Armstrong ... We'll see
Udfa and johnson ... We'll see
I guess everyone wanted us to replace Josh Gordon instantly ... Because there are gobs of 1600 yard receivers out there running around.
Gordon isn't dead. He isn't even injured. He'll be back by 2015 at the latest, with two years on his contract.
The front office would have been foolish to abandon it's game plan to replace a star player for one year.
I wonder what the Manziel fans can tell us about the WRs that Seattle won a SB with?
Z
Zombo said:
Benjamin> no Benjamin
Very astute observation!!
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Tell ya what. ....
I'll bitch about it when it fucks up. ...
WSS
www.westsidesteve.com www.myspace.com/westsidestevemusic www.cdbaby.com/artist/westsidestevesimmons -
I would have liked Mike Evans, but am happy with Gilbert. CB was a big need too.
We just missed Brandon Cooks.
Marquis Lee injury red flags.
We needed CB and coverage linebacker. I like who we got, GIbert, Kirksey, Desir.
Bitonio big need on right side of line
Love West, have high hopes for Manziel.
Hopefully we can get WRs in trade or cuts
Pound the rock
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I don't know how these receivers will pan out, but you can't say Farmer isn't going for the speed. Here's the 40 yd times of all the new guys, plus Benjamin for comparison.
Jones- 4.34Hawkins- 4.34Benjamin- 4.36Armstrong- 4.38Johnson- 4.38Shaw- 4.56Snead- 4.6You realize that Benjamin is only .03 seconds away from being the FIFTH fastest in this group?! -
How about we let the season play out before bitching about draft picks with absolutely no sample size to work with. Hell I could understand bitching in preseason, but now? C'mon now. I hope you started this thread in the hopes of drumming up conversation. Else wise, you probably need to look into a hobby.
God forbid we discuss the team on a message board. That would be stupid.
Every year people bring up legitimate concerns about certain aspects of the team and every year the homers belittle those concerns.
How about the Browns actually win some games before we start believing that every fucking move they make is golden?
Our WR corps is questionable at best and putrid if you look at it realistically. It doesn't help that we are going to have an inexperienced QB throwing them the ball.
I don't agree w/much of what the original poster said, as I would not have drafted a WR in round 1, but quit acting like the WR unit is not a concern. It is a concern and more than likely---it's a problem area.
God forbid we discuss the team on a message board. That would be stupid.
Every year people bring up legitimate concerns about certain aspects of the team and every year the homers belittle those concerns.
How about the Browns actually win some games before we start believing that every fucking move they make is golden?
Our WR corps is questionable at best and putrid if you look at it realistically. It doesn't help that we are going to have an inexperienced QB throwing them the ball.
I don't agree w/much of what the original poster said, as I would not have drafted a WR in round 1, but quit acting like the WR unit is not a concern. It is a concern and more than likely---it's a problem area.
Where to start.
First off I never said this is the best group of WR the NFL has ever known. I said we don't know what we have and to preemptively freak out about is waste of time and effort, much like criticizing draft picks before they've played a down.
Secondly, please point out where I said every move made is golden. Saying there is no factual evidence or logical reasoning behind preemptively bitching doesn't equate to every move being golden. It means there is no factual evidence or logical reasoning behind preemptively bitching.
Thirdly, I said I hoped the OP created the thread for the sole reason of discussion which I contributed to by giving my opinion in that we should wait to actually see the team play before placing blame for a so far unknown problem. For all we know the leaking of Gordon's suspension before it had become official, along with the circumstances surrounding the violation (potentially Gordon missing the test due to a team organized event,) will result in no suspension. Will the WR's still be the biggest problem since AIDs then?
Relax, it's June for God's sake. Nothing is set in stone.
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4 of our draft picks in the HOF? Wow - what a prediction. You should go to Vegas on that one as the odds would be astronomical. I sure hope you are right!
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Taco, you are right, I need to relax as it's only June. And yes, I created the thread to be controversial, as I have already stated that Farmer has generally done a fantastic job. But I want the Browns to embarrass the Steelers in the opener so badly that I can scream. When was the last/only time we were 1-0?
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Tell ya what. ....
I'll bitch about it when it fucks up. ...
WSS
Tell ya what. ....
I'll bitch about it when it fucks up. ...
Damn pragmatist...
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4 of our draft picks in the HOF? Wow - what a prediction. You should go to Vegas on that one as the odds would be astronomical. I sure hope you are right!
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a dollar and a dream.
(it's happened before!
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Taco, you are right, I need to relax as it's only June. And yes, I created the thread to be controversial, as I have already stated that Farmer has generally done a fantastic job. But I want the Browns to embarrass the Steelers in the opener so badly that I can scream. When was the last/only time we were 1-0?
Taco, you are right, I need to relax as it's only June. And yes, I created the thread to be controversial, as I have already stated that Farmer has generally done a fantastic job. But I want the Browns to embarrass the Steelers in the opener so badly that I can scream. When was the last/only time we were 1-0?
I think it came at the expense of the Steelers 51-0
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