Browns sign Bitonio

DieHardBrownsFan

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Browns-agree-to-terms-with-Joel-Bitonio/b3f151e3-884d-4654-b073-f276e704a927

calfoxwc

another really great pick.

Like Kirksey and West, the Browns knew the

kind of players they wanted, and made certain

they would get them if at all possible.

In other words, they didn't just wait til another round, when

they probably would have been gone, like the ratbirds

were ready to draft West if the Browns passed on him to

wait til the later pick.

miktoxic

the dude is a keeper. he alone will vastly improve our offense.

yes you do draft offensive lineman in the first and second rounds, every year.

TopDawg31

so all that left it Gilbert, what is he waiting on everyone around him is signed.

miktoxic

just another comment on bitonio and OL in general.....

i think cleveland faqns have been satisified with the OL because we have a HOF left tackle and a great center. but can i point out that we've sucked running the ball for ages now. when is the last time a browns' telecaster ever shouted out: "and greco just planted that guy!!"

hasn't happened. but things are starting to look up.

Canton Mike

Gilbert will sign soon enough. I am also very pleased with Bitonio, who I think could be another stud on this OL.

Mike

Frenchie

The guards will be the key to the O-line's improvement for sure. I'm hoping Gilkey becomes a starter with Bitonio and Greco/Pinkston are back up. That would give us great toughness, attitude and depth.

Kvoethe

High ankle sprain. Says hell be ready by training camp.

Tour2ma

@mike-h said:

The Browns traded ahead of BALT to get West, but I agree. I love every pick they made. West, Desir, Manziel and Gilbert especially were some of my favorite players all off-season.

Didn't love or hate Bitonio or Kirksey, but and excited after looking into them more.

LOL... You liked so many players at one time or another it's easier to list who you did not like at any given time.

HowieDawg

What's the deal with Bitonio's robocop knee brace shit? Is it a concern that he needs to wear that contraption? Serious question, haven't studied his injury background.

utzie

@howiedawg said:
What's the deal with Bitonio's robocop knee brace shit? Is it a concern that he needs to wear that contraption? Serious question, haven't studied his injury background.

I'd say 99.9% of all offensive lineman wear some kind of brace on both knees nowadays. I wouldn't be too concerned about it. I've never heard of him having knee problems before.