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  • thenew23T thenew23

    FA has been pretty weak this year. Other than Suh and Revis switching teams, all the difference makers just re-signed with their teams. There really isn't much depth, and there really hasn't been too many good players available. Probably a good year for the Browns to have been patient and smart with their moves. I wish it would have been more exciting, but at the same time am glad we didn't overpay for players that wouldn't be worth it...

    @thenew23 said:

    FA has been pretty weak this year. Other than Suh and Revis switching teams, all the difference makers just re-signed with their teams. There really isn't much depth, and there really hasn't been too many good players available. Probably a good year for the Browns to have been patient and smart with their moves. I wish it would have been more exciting, but at the same time am glad we didn't overpay for players that wouldn't be worth it...

    Knighton was worth one year $4 million

  • B BaconHound

    @thenew23 said:

    FA has been pretty weak this year. Other than Suh and Revis switching teams, all the difference makers just re-signed with their teams. There really isn't much depth, and there really hasn't been too many good players available. Probably a good year for the Browns to have been patient and smart with their moves. I wish it would have been more exciting, but at the same time am glad we didn't overpay for players that wouldn't be worth it...

    Knighton was worth one year $4 million

    @baconhound said:

    Knighton was worth one year $4 million

    Not if we plan to use a 1st round pick on a NT, as I expect us to do...

    #Justsayin'
    B 1 Reply
  • thenew23T thenew23

    FA has been pretty weak this year. Other than Suh and Revis switching teams, all the difference makers just re-signed with their teams. There really isn't much depth, and there really hasn't been too many good players available. Probably a good year for the Browns to have been patient and smart with their moves. I wish it would have been more exciting, but at the same time am glad we didn't overpay for players that wouldn't be worth it...

    @thenew23 said:

    FA has been pretty weak this year. Other than Suh and Revis switching teams, all the difference makers just re-signed with their teams. There really isn't much depth, and there really hasn't been too many good players available. Probably a good year for the Browns to have been patient and smart with their moves. I wish it would have been more exciting, but at the same time am glad we didn't overpay for players that wouldn't be worth it...

    Wish we had a lead on the TE Jimmy Graham Deal. Along with Most Teams, which would have drove his price way up? ?? Agent? or Graham play for winner?

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  • thenew23T thenew23

    @baconhound said:

    Knighton was worth one year $4 million

    Not if we plan to use a 1st round pick on a NT, as I expect us to do...

    @thenew23 said:

    Not if we plan to use a 1st round pick on a NT, as I expect us to do...

    Knighton was a proven NFL commodity.

    tiamat63T 1 Reply

  • Kenny Britt resigning with Titans noted

  • B BaconHound

    @thenew23 said:

    Not if we plan to use a 1st round pick on a NT, as I expect us to do...

    Knighton was a proven NFL commodity.

    @baconhound said:

    Knighton was a proven NFL commodity.

    Again, with weight and commitment issues. The first thing I want from my players, regardless of talent level is effort and a love for the game.

  • Tramon Williams signing noted.

    Dwayne Bowe steps up into #10 best available slot.

  • Current 10 best:



    1. Denarious Moore WR Oakland


    2. Michael Crabtree WR San Fran


    3. John Kuhn FB Green Bay


    4. Rolando McClain LB Dallas


    5. Greg Hardy DE Carolina


    6. CJ Mosley DT Detroit


    7. Sam Acho LB Arizona


    8. Javier Arenas CB Atlanta


    9. Kroy Bierman LB Atlanta


    10. Dwayne Bowe WR Kansas City.


  • Dwayne Bowe is about the only one on that list I'd still be interested in. It's time to focus on the draft and UDFAs. Then we'll see it start to come together...

    #Justsayin'
    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • Outside of Bowe....the only other(s) I would recommend are...

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    S. Weisnewski OG/C...starter quality available for $3 m.....and...

    Chris Myers C...an old pro who plays ZBS, would come cheap, has great skills, could extend his career on our bench and can play both G and C....

    Either one of these guys solves our interior O line depth issues and frees us up to draft that OT to seal the deal on the OL.....

  • thenew23T thenew23

    Dwayne Bowe is about the only one on that list I'd still be interested in. It's time to focus on the draft and UDFAs. Then we'll see it start to come together...

    @thenew23 said:

    Dwayne Bowe is about the only one on that list I'd still be interested in. It's time to focus on the draft and UDFAs. Then we'll see it start to come together...

    If Moore and Crabtree are considered better than Bowe, why would you not also have interest in them?

    thenew23T 1 Reply

  • Greg Hardy over Bowe. Hardy fits our needs over any of them. Pass Rusher that can get there and Best run stopper available. Talk cost you nothing...

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  • The GipperT The Gipper

    @thenew23 said:

    Dwayne Bowe is about the only one on that list I'd still be interested in. It's time to focus on the draft and UDFAs. Then we'll see it start to come together...

    If Moore and Crabtree are considered better than Bowe, why would you not also have interest in them?

    @the-gipper said:

    If Moore and Crabtree are considered better than Bowe, why would you not also have interest in them?

    I don't think either are better, but that's just my opinion. Plus, Bowe was cut vs the other two who are UFAs which affects compensatory picks next year, which isn't worth it...

    #Justsayin'

  • And scratch Hardy...

    Why is McClain getting so little love?

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  • Tour2maT Tour2ma

    And scratch Hardy...

    Why is McClain getting so little love?

    @tour2ma said:

    And scratch Hardy...

    Why is McClain getting so little love?

    Isn't he facing suspension or something?

  • I feel like Brandon Spikes should be on this list. Could add a great deal of depth to our LB core and really made Buffalo a much better D last year. Seems like a guy Pett would love. Agree with other comments that McClain should get more love.

    MudflyM 1 Reply

  • Neither Spikes or McClain can cover Backs or TE's. One on One Tackling neither can wrap up. No upgrade here..

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  • gumby73G gumby73

    Neither Spikes or McClain can cover Backs or TE's. One on One Tackling neither can wrap up. No upgrade here..

    @gumby73 said:

    Neither Spikes or McClain can cover Backs or TE's. One on One Tackling neither can wrap up. No upgrade here..

    Upgrade over what? Thin air? Right now we lost an OLB.....and have not replaced him. Any warm body is an upgrade from nothing.

    (the question to be asked is if we can get somebody good as a FA...or wait for the draft)

  • Changing gears with 10 best available: switching from ESPN to NFL.com top FA choices:

    1. Michael Crabtree WR 49ers

    2. BJ Raji DE Green Bay

    3. Stefen Wisniewski OC

    4. Dwayne Bowe WR

    5. Brandon Spikes MLB

    6. Rolando McClain MLB

    7. Joe Barksdale OT

    8. Justin Blaylock OG

    9. Mason Foster MLB

    10. Dwight Freeney OLB

    10. Greg Jenning WR Vikings

    Signings of Greg Hardy to Dallas and Kroy Bierman resigned with Falcons noted.

  • i'd rather have crabtree over bowe any day.

    Tour2maT 1 Reply
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