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  • In what scenario would you guys consider drafting Tevin Coleman? Perhaps third round?

    I wouldn't mind if our first four picks looked like:

    1-12. DT - Danny Shelton

    1-19. OT - TJ Clemmings (or La'el Collins)

    2. WR - Dorial Green-Beckham

    3. RB - Tevin Coleman

    I don't believe he'll fall past the third round. I actually think he'll end up being a better runningback than Melvin Gordon and on the same level as a healthy Todd Gurley.

    @secondwave said:

    In what scenario would you guys consider drafting Tevin Coleman? Perhaps third round?

    I wouldn't mind if our first four picks looked like:

    1-12. DT - Danny Shelton

    1-19. OT - TJ Clemmings (or La'el Collins)

    2. WR - Dorial Green-Beckham

    3. RB - Tevin Coleman

    I don't believe he'll fall past the third round. I actually think he'll end up being a better runningback than Melvin Gordon and on the same level as a healthy Todd Gu

    I like this a lot but would rather have the wide reciver from Georgia Chris Conley less of a risk off field and same physically atributes as Beckum

  • The only running back that interests me this draft that has the ability to bring something to the table Crow & West don't have is Abdullah.

    The kid is a monster in space, great hands, can run a small handful of routes if need be yet has the strength and vision to run between the tackles.

    Flip wants our backs to catch more passes in this offense - Abdullah with the ball in his hands coming out of the backfield has a chance to be special.

  • Take Shaun Draughn off that list, Browns taking care of business

  • What we do not have on our roster is an elusive back with speed to burn. I like Ameer, but he's not that guy either.

  • Take Shaun Draughn off that list, Browns taking care of business

    @baconhound said:

    Take Shaun Draughn off that list, Browns taking care of business

    Yes, I was only reporting on the top 200....Draughn was not there....but yes take him off the list.

  • What we do not have on our roster is an elusive back with speed to burn. I like Ameer, but he's not that guy either.

    @tour2ma said:

    What we do not have on our roster is an elusive back with speed to burn. I like Ameer, but he's not that guy either.

    Abdullah had the fasted 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill and highest vertical at the combine of all RB's.

    Plus there is this.... I think we disagree on how explosive this kid is. The top end speed isn't elite. That initial burst? Absolutely.

  • @tiamat63 said:

    Just watched a fair bit on Jordan Philips. I thought I was watching Big Phil when be was at Baylor. He doesn't dominate the center one on one because he doesn't have the burst or arm length. At the 0 tech he's a non existent pass rusher and gets stood up, quite a bit. At a 1tech he's a little more disruptive, flows pretty well laterally and looks serviceable.

    He was worn down very, very quickly though. Probably the least stamina from any potential nose I've seen so far. Doesn't shed blocks very well because of his arm length, soft hands and lack of lateral quickness.

    Maybe with a year or two in an NFL strength and conditioning program I could see a worthy higher investment. As it stands, I'm not putting anything more than a 2nd round pick down for this kid.

    He had back surgery in 2013. That's a big concern especially if he's going to be asked to command double teams and keep blockers off the ILBers. Then there's the issues with his stamina and reports of taking plays off. I can't help but think of Gerrard Warren here.

    @flugel said:

    He had back surgery in 2013. That's a big concern especially if he's going to be asked to command double teams and keep blockers off the ILBers. Then there's the issues with his stamina and reports of taking plays off. I can't help but think of Gerrard Warren here.

    The surgery is a secondary red flag in my mind. Obviously its something to take in account and can effect his performance. However I can't imagine Philips ceiling being much higher even at full health.

  • My wish list is:

    Julius Thomas

    Terrance Knighton

    Mike Iupati

    Torrey Smith

    Brian Bulaga

    Jerome Felton

    But all of those guys are going to conmand large contracts and that doesn't seem to fit with Farmer's mentality. So, I think we could see something more like this:

    Jerry Hughes

    Andre Holmes

    Trent Cole

    Clint Boling

    Ed Dickson

    Dan Williams

    Landing at least three of those guys would be a major step in the right direction and would allow us room to move around in the draft if we see fit. All of these guys are talented players who won't command monstrous contracts, yet would likely immediately start for us.

  • @tour2ma said:

    What we do not have on our roster is an elusive back with speed to burn. I like Ameer, but he's not that guy either.

    Abdullah had the fasted 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill and highest vertical at the combine of all RB's.

    Plus there is this.... I think we disagree on how explosive this kid is. The top end speed isn't elite. That initial burst? Absolutely.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Abdullah had the fasted 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill and highest vertical at the combine of all RB's.

    Plus there is this.... I think we disagree on how explosive this kid is. The top end speed isn't elite. That initial burst? Absolutely.

    also has the highest fumble rate per carry.

  • Talk about losing all credibility. How about this mock draft by Ian Wharton of bleacherreport. He has Brown to us @12 and has Shelton totally disappear from the first round. He also has a most likely 2nd round CB in his top 10.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388187-2015-nfl-mock-draft-logical-solutions-for-every-first-round-team

  • Talk about losing all credibility. How about this mock draft by Ian Wharton of bleacherreport. He has Brown to us @12 and has Shelton totally disappear from the first round. He also has a most likely 2nd round CB in his top 10.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388187-2015-nfl-mock-draft-logical-solutions-for-every-first-round-team

    @texasag1969 said:

    Talk about losing all credibility. How about this mock draft by Ian Wharton of bleacherreport. He has Brown to us @12 and has Shelton totally disappear from the first round. He also has a most likely 2nd round CB in his top 10.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388187-2015-nfl-mock-draft-logical-solutions-for-every-first-round-team

    Just look at who he has going to the Ravens at #26...

  • Talk about losing all credibility. How about this mock draft by Ian Wharton of bleacherreport. He has Brown to us @12 and has Shelton totally disappear from the first round. He also has a most likely 2nd round CB in his top 10.

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388187-2015-nfl-mock-draft-logical-solutions-for-every-first-round-team

    @texasag1969 said:

    Talk about losing all credibility. How about this mock draft by Ian Wharton of bleacherreport. He has Brown to us @12 and has Shelton totally disappear from the first round. He also has a most likely 2nd round CB in his top 10.

    Did he have any credibility to begin with???......I would agree that Shelton isn't one who's gonna drop that far....But.....no one is projecting CB's for the first round....and I see about 4 going before round 2.....(and waynes may NOT be the first, second or third)

    @andeftw said:

    Just look at who he has going to the Ravens at #26...

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round....

    My favorite, that no one talks about, is Quinten Rollins from Miami Ohio.....another one that could(should) pop in the 1st round...

  • Browns can make prep talks, but not sign anyone until Tuesday when FA opens up.

    Matt Lombardo @MattLombardo975 ยท 4h 4 hours ago Hearing Ray Farmer, the #Browns will make a strong push today for Maclin. They have about $50 million in cap space, huge need at WR. #Eagles

    Vikes, 49er's, Texans, and Jets looking at Hoyer.

  • Skrine has 8 teams talking to him?? That has to up the Brown's value of him.

    I like Skrine. He the guy that gives u hope for Gilbert. Skrines first year was an absolute disaster. If he was as tall as Gilbert he'd be top 5 cb.

  • The only running back that interests me this draft that has the ability to bring something to the table Crow & West don't have is Abdullah.

    The kid is a monster in space, great hands, can run a small handful of routes if need be yet has the strength and vision to run between the tackles.

    Flip wants our backs to catch more passes in this offense - Abdullah with the ball in his hands coming out of the backfield has a chance to be special.

    @tiamat63 said:

    The only running back that interests me this draft that has the ability to bring something to the table Crow & West don't have is Abdullah.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Abdullah had the fasted 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill and highest vertical at the combine of all RB's.

    Plus there is this.... I think we disagree on how explosive this kid is. The top end speed isn't elite. That initial burst? Absolutely.

    Sorry, but a swing pass out of the backfield that should have gone for no more than 11 yards, but went the distance vs. McNeese St. doesn't impress me. What also doesn't impress is his pass protection...

    Ameer brings agility to be sure, but lacks top end speed. Just feels like he'd be a dancer behind the ZBS. Based upon 10-yd split, Crow, with his decisive, one-cut style actually accelerates harder. And West shows more patience wide.

    The kid may well develop, and excepting his 40 time, I love his measureables, but all that adds up to IMO is a "like".

    @mudfly said:

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round...

    Better not go to Utah anytime soon... ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Many think Rowe is considered an even better FS candidate than he is a CB.

  • @tiamat63 said:

    The only running back that interests me this draft that has the ability to bring something to the table Crow & West don't have is Abdullah.

    @tiamat63 said:

    Abdullah had the fasted 20 yard shuttle, 3 cone drill and highest vertical at the combine of all RB's.

    Plus there is this.... I think we disagree on how explosive this kid is. The top end speed isn't elite. That initial burst? Absolutely.

    Sorry, but a swing pass out of the backfield that should have gone for no more than 11 yards, but went the distance vs. McNeese St. doesn't impress me. What also doesn't impress is his pass protection...

    Ameer brings agility to be sure, but lacks top end speed. Just feels like he'd be a dancer behind the ZBS. Based upon 10-yd split, Crow, with his decisive, one-cut style actually accelerates harder. And West shows more patience wide.

    The kid may well develop, and excepting his 40 time, I love his measureables, but all that adds up to IMO is a "like".

    @mudfly said:

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round...

    Better not go to Utah anytime soon... ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Many think Rowe is considered an even better FS candidate than he is a CB.

    @tour2ma said:

    Better not go to Utah anytime soon... ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Many think Rowe is considered an even better FS candidate than he is a CB.

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round..

    Whoops........................ ...............................^^^^^Fixed ^^^^.

  • @tour2ma said:

    Better not go to Utah anytime soon... ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Many think Rowe is considered an even better FS candidate than he is a CB.

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round..

    Whoops........................ ...............................^^^^^Fixed ^^^^.

    @mudfly said:

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round..

    Whoops........................ ...............................^^^^^Fixed ^^^^.

    He is a solid player and had a good combine but I haven't read anywhere that he's being considered as a 1st round pick. I'm not particularly fond of most B/R writers other than Bowen and Miller, but I was trying to make the point that this guy is even worse than the norm.

  • @mudfly said:

    Eric Rowe killed it at the combine and was a small school player no ones ever heard of......now he's on a rapid rise and a good possibility to reach the first round..

    Whoops........................ ...............................^^^^^Fixed ^^^^.

    He is a solid player and had a good combine but I haven't read anywhere that he's being considered as a 1st round pick. I'm not particularly fond of most B/R writers other than Bowen and Miller, but I was trying to make the point that this guy is even worse than the norm.

    @andeftw said:

    He is a solid player and had a good combine but I haven't read anywhere that he's being considered as a 1st round pick. I'm not particularly fond of most B/R writers other than Bowen and Miller, but I was trying to make the point that this guy is even worse than the norm.

    Well ....now you've read it here...๐Ÿ™‚

    Ima guess he actually goes second round, but do know that the Ravens have interest in him and are picking a bit late....so, it's not really an outrageous thought....

    I will agree 100%, that B/R is not loaded with quality writers....I rarely pay any attention to their articles lists.....their tactics kind of remind me of the USA Today color pie chart and graph type of reporting....lots of pictures, but very little substance..

  • @andeftw said:

    He is a solid player and had a good combine but I haven't read anywhere that he's being considered as a 1st round pick. I'm not particularly fond of most B/R writers other than Bowen and Miller, but I was trying to make the point that this guy is even worse than the norm.

    Well ....now you've read it here...๐Ÿ™‚

    Ima guess he actually goes second round, but do know that the Ravens have interest in him and are picking a bit late....so, it's not really an outrageous thought....

    I will agree 100%, that B/R is not loaded with quality writers....I rarely pay any attention to their articles lists.....their tactics kind of remind me of the USA Today color pie chart and graph type of reporting....lots of pictures, but very little substance..

    @mudfly said:

    Well ....now you've read it here... ๐Ÿ™‚

    Ima guess he actually goes second round, but do know that the Ravens have interest in him and are picking a bit late....so, it's not really an outrageous thought....

    I will agree 100%, that B/R is not loaded with quality writers....I rarely pay any attention to their articles lists.....their tactics kind of remind me of the USA Today color pie chart and graph type of reporting....lots of pictures, but very little substance..

    drafttek currently has him far down the list of CBs at 19th best and #139 overall which puts him in the 5th round. They have him as recently rising 49 spots after the combine.

    http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Cornerbacks-2015-Draft.asp

  • @mudfly said:

    Well ....now you've read it here... ๐Ÿ™‚

    Ima guess he actually goes second round, but do know that the Ravens have interest in him and are picking a bit late....so, it's not really an outrageous thought....

    I will agree 100%, that B/R is not loaded with quality writers....I rarely pay any attention to their articles lists.....their tactics kind of remind me of the USA Today color pie chart and graph type of reporting....lots of pictures, but very little substance..

    drafttek currently has him far down the list of CBs at 19th best and #139 overall which puts him in the 5th round. They have him as recently rising 49 spots after the combine.

    http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Cornerbacks-2015-Draft.asp

    @texasag1969 said:

    drafttek currently has him far down the list of CBs at 19th best and #139 overall which puts him in the 5th round. They have him as recently rising 49 spots after the combine.

    http://www.drafttek.com/2015-NFL-Draft-Prospect-Rankings/Top-College-Cornerbacks-2015-Draft.asp

    Ha...they need to call me then....Ill set em straight....๐Ÿ™‚

    Really....even on their board(and Im not crazy about their CB rankings) he's rising pretty fast....but, yes, most boards have him at 3rd round or later right now....

    CB's are getting specialized(just like WR's and everything else) and a lot of teams are looking for a certain type now....and he's one of just a few that have that desirable combination of athleticism with length & speed .....and after hitting all the marks at the combine, Im just betting someone will fall in love with his upside and take a swing....