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  • W WPB Dawg Fan

    We actually signed another guy back on December 31st...

    Devale Ellis, WR

    5'11" 170

    24yrs old

    Hofstra

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    @wpb-dawg-fan said:

    We actually signed another guy back on December 31st...

    Devale Ellis, WR

    5'11" 170

    24yrs old

    Hofstra

    Thanks WPB this one slipped by me somehow does he have decent hands cant find much on him..😉

    We have been rebuilding since 1964, Why stop now? GO BROWNS!
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      S Skinny wrote on last edited by
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      Adams Resigned!!!!!

      link

      Like Granny always said- "If you can't be good...Be good at It."
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        F Fooleeze wrote on last edited by
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        That's excellent news. I liked some of the stuff I saw out of Adams last year. And the depth is much needed (Especially of Holly leaves).

        2009 prediction: 8-8, with a much more respectible looking team, and hopefully 3-3 in the division with at least 1 win over each team.
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        • F Fooleeze

          That's excellent news. I liked some of the stuff I saw out of Adams last year. And the depth is much needed (Especially of Holly leaves).

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          @fooleeze said:

          That's excellent news. I liked some of the stuff I saw out of Adams last year. And the depth is much needed (Especially of Holly leaves).

          I like Adams too.

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            T Tobalaz wrote on last edited by
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            Adams did a solid job when he was on the field.

            Nothing special, but solid depth when needed.

            3 seasons until our new head coach, let's hope they get it right this time.
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              B blazekad wrote on last edited by
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              Per Sporting News Browns just signed C.J. Mosley.

              Browns Sign Mosley

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                Per Sporting News Browns just signed C.J. Mosley.

                Browns Sign Mosley

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                @blazekad said:

                Per Sporting News Browns just signed C.J. Mosley.

                I never heard of her, but her name sounds like a pornstar's.

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                  rich4eagleR rich4eagle wrote on last edited by
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                  We made a film together.............after she screamed for more................she said I was too old for her and that offense sucked ................losing was more fun

                  Offense Wins.......Franchise QB's are the key.............Defense keeps you in the game.........Go Buckeyes
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                    Dammit, Richard. You're such a buzzkill that you even ruin marginally-funny jokes by chiming in.

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                      DL - Mosley, C.J. - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/6: LINK

                      Anyone got the low down on this guy? I can't recall ever hearing about him.

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                        S Skinny wrote on last edited by
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                        Browns Sign Poteat. The team website has it up its for sure.

                        Like Granny always said- "If you can't be good...Be good at It."
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                          Browns Sign Poteat. The team website has it up its for sure.

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                          HowieDawgH HowieDawg wrote on last edited by
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                          @skinny said:

                          Browns Sign Poteat. The team website has it up its for sure.

                          Here is the link: Browns sign Poteat from Jets

                          9 year Vet. 4 INTS in total career, all coming in last two seasons, Hmmm, BMac has beaten that record in two seasons. I can't really comment on this guy as I have not seen him play and perhaps he has a 1,000 PBUs or something. Would be interested in views from those who know more about this guy.

                          Tailgate loving, Steelers hating, Trans-Atlantic Browns fan. Annually disappointed since '88. Annually optimistic since '88. GO BROWNS!
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                            Zombo said:

                            He sucks.

                            Zombo

                            If he starts I'm done.

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                              HowieDawgH HowieDawg wrote on last edited by
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                              Zombo said:

                              He sucks.

                              Zombo

                              So my hunch was correct, why did we make this signing? I'm beginning to think the silent Berea treatment is because there is no one home.

                              Tailgate loving, Steelers hating, Trans-Atlantic Browns fan. Annually disappointed since '88. Annually optimistic since '88. GO BROWNS!
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                                F Fooleeze wrote on last edited by
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                                I don't see a problem adding a veteran for depth. He won't start, but adding veteran depth is a fine plan.

                                2009 prediction: 8-8, with a much more respectible looking team, and hopefully 3-3 in the division with at least 1 win over each team.
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                                • HowieDawgH HowieDawg

                                  Zombo said:

                                  He sucks.

                                  Zombo

                                  So my hunch was correct, why did we make this signing? I'm beginning to think the silent Berea treatment is because there is no one home.

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                                  chocoC choco wrote on last edited by choco
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                                  @howiedawg said:

                                  So my hunch was correct, why did we make this signing? I'm beginning to think the silent Berea treatment is because there is no one home.

                                  you're just withdrawling because their isn't anyone leaking shit to the press every time ya turm around.

                                  just because one isn't privy to the info does not mean nothings going on. its how it should be....quiet.

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                                    UPDATES:

                                    8/11 - Changed number to reflect Jersey Numbers, updated for all recent changes.

                                    8/12 - Added signing of Edward Williams, and release of Syndric Steptoe

                                    8/20 - Added signing of Paul Raymond, Chris Jennings, and release of Bo Ruud and Phillip Hunt - Roster now at 81 + 1 on IR (Marlon Davis)

                                    8/21 - Added signing of Pat Murray & Robert McDune, release of Edward Williams & Branndon Braxton - Roster still at 81 + 1 on IR (Marlon Davis)

                                    8/26 - Added transactions from 8/24 - 8/25. - Roster still at 81 + 1 on IR (Marlon Davis)

                                    9/1 - Added the transactions from the past few days. Roster is at 77 +2 on IR (Marlon Davis and Ryan Tucker)

                                    9/8 - Updated all cuts / practice squad / waiver acquisitions / etc. - down to the 53 man roster.

                                    3: QB - Anderson, Derek

                                    10: QB - Quinn, Brady

                                    5: QB - Ratliff, Brett - Received from NYJ in Draft-Day trade for #5 pick: LINK

                                    28: RB - Davis, James - 2009 6th Rnd Draft Pick (#195): LINK

                                    35: RB - Harrison, Jerome

                                    31: RB - Lewis, Jamal

                                    38: RB - Peerman, Cedric - Waiver Wire acquisition, 9/6: LINK

                                    47: FB - Vickers, Lawrence

                                    16: WR - Cribbs, Joshua

                                    17: WR - Edwards, Braylon

                                    88: WR - Furrey, Mike - FA Signing from Detroit, 5/5: LINK

                                    11: WR - Massaquoi, Mohamed - 2009 2st Rnd Draft Pick (#50): LINK

                                    80: WR - Robiskie, Brian - 2009 2st Rnd Draft Pick (#36): LINK

                                    82: TE - Heiden, Steve

                                    84: TE - Royal, Robert - FA Signing from Buffalo, 3/4: LINK

                                    86: TE - Rucker, Martin

                                    66: OL - Fraley, Hank

                                    70: OL - Hadnot, Rex

                                    55: OL - Mack, Alex - 2009 1st Rnd Draft Pick (#21): LINK

                                    78: OL - St. Clair, John - FA Signing from Chicago, 3/18: LINK

                                    65: OL - Steinbach, Eric

                                    73: OL - Thomas, Joe

                                    74: OL - Trautwein, Phil - Waiver Wire acquisition, 9/6: LINK

                                    77: OL - Womack, Floyd - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/13: LINK

                                    90: DL - Coleman, Kenyon - Received from NYJ in Draft-Day trade for #5 pick: LINK

                                    69: DL - Mosley, C.J. - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/6: LINK

                                    92: DL - Rogers, Shaun

                                    71: DL - Rubin, Ahtyba

                                    98: DL - Smith, Robaire

                                    99: DL - Williams, Corey

                                    50: LB - Barton, Eric - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/13: LINK

                                    96: LB - Bowens, David - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                    44: LB - Costanzo, Blake - Waiver Wire acquisition from Buffalo, 6/16: LINK

                                    51: LB - Hall, Alex

                                    52: LB - Jackson, D'Qwell

                                    56: LB - Maiava, Kaluka - 2009 4th Rnd Draft Pick (#104): LINK

                                    57: LB - Veikune, David - 2009 2st Rnd Draft Pick (#52): LINK

                                    94: LB - Williams, Leon

                                    95: LB - Wimbley, Kamerion

                                    20: DB - Adams, Mike - Re-Signed, 3/6: LINK

                                    26: DB - Elam, Abram - Received from NYJ in Draft-Day trade for #5 pick: LINK

                                    29: DB - Floyd, Marquis - Waiver Wire acquisition, 9/6: LINK

                                    25: DB - Francies, Coye - 2009 6th Rnd Draft Pick (#191): LINK

                                    30: DB - Lawson, Gerard

                                    22: DB - McDonald, Brandon

                                    21: DB - Pool, Brodney

                                    23: DB - Poteat, Hank - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                    33: DB - Smith, DeAngelo - Waiver Wire acquisition, 9/6: LINK

                                    27: DB - Sorensen, Nick

                                    24: DB - Wright, Eric

                                    64: LS - Pontbriand, Ryan

                                    15: P - Zastudil, Dave

                                    4: K - Dawson, Phil

                                    PRACTICE SQUAD (also includes FAs that have not been signed anywhere)

                                    36: DB - Anderson, Brandon - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    59: LB - Brown, Titus - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    34: RB - Jennings, Chris - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    9: WR - Leggett, Lance - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    75: OL - Murray, Pat - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    91: DL - Schaefering, Brian - Cut, Signed to Practice Squad: LINK

                                    OTHERS (also includes FAs that have not been signed anywhere)

                                    18: WR - Stallworth, Donte - Suspended fro 2009 Season

                                    72: OL - Tucker, Ryan - Waived / Placed on IR 8/31: LINK

                                    DEPARTURES (also includes FAs that have not been signed anywhere)

                                    QB - Bartel, Richard - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    QB - Dorsey, Ken - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    QB - Gradkowski, Bruce - Released, Signed by Oakland

                                    RB - Herron, Noah - Terminated Contract (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    RB - Patrick, Allen - Released, Signed by NYG

                                    RB - Thomas, Marcus - Released, Signed by Denver

                                    RB - Wright, Jason - Signed with Arizona, 3/16: LINK

                                    FB - Ali, Charles - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    WR - Casteel, Brent - Released, 5/4: LINK

                                    WR - Ellis, Devale - Waived, 7/26: LINK

                                    WR - Hubbard, Paul - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    WR - Jurevicius, Joe - Released 3/11: LINK

                                    WR - Norwood, Jordan - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    WR - Patten, David - Terminated Contract (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    WR - Raymond, Paul - Waived 8/25: LINK

                                    WR - Steptoe, Syndric - Released / Injured, 8/11: LINK

                                    WR - Williams, Edward - Released 8/20: LINK

                                    TE - Cieslak, Brad - Released 3/12: LINK

                                    TE - Dinkins, Darnell - Signed with New Orleans, 3/18: LINK

                                    TE - Jackson, Nate - FA Signing 8/24, Cut 8/31

                                    TE - Madsen, John - Waived 8/24: LINK

                                    TE - Massey, Mike - Released, 5/4: LINK

                                    TE - Walker, Aaron - Terminated Contract (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    TE - Winslow, Kellen - Traded to Tampa, 2/27: LINK

                                    OL - Braxton, Branndon - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Davis, Marlon - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Foster, George - Waived 8/24: LINK

                                    OL - Friedman, Lennie - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    OL - Fry, Dustin - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Hilliard, Corey - Waived, 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - McKinney, Seth - Free Agent (UFA), Signed with Buffalo, 4/10: LINK

                                    OL - Quarterman, Kurt - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Shaffer, Kevin - Released 3/12: LINK - Signed with Chicago 3/25: LINK

                                    OL - Sowells, Isaac - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Weary, Fred - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    OL - Young, Eric - Released 2/9, signed by St. Louis

                                    OL - Young, Scott - Signed with Denver, 3/2: LINK

                                    DL - Hoppel, Adam - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    DL - Leonard, Louis - Traded to Carolina Panthers for Undisclosed Draft Pick: LINK

                                    DL - Pittman, Chase - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    DL - Purcell, Melila - Waived/Injured 8/24: LINK

                                    DL - Smith, Shaun - Released 8/8, signed by Detroit

                                    DL - Thomas, Santonio - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    LB - Bell, Beau - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    LB - Benard, Marcus - Waived, 9/6: LINK

                                    LB - Davis, Andra - Signed with Denver, 3/2: LINK

                                    LB - Foster, Jonathan - UDFA from Central State, , Released, 7/15: LINK

                                    LB - Griffin, Kris - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    LB - Holloway, David - Waived

                                    LB - Hunt, Phillip - Waived 8/18: LINK

                                    LB - McCune, Robert - FA Signing 8/20, Cut 8/31

                                    LB - McGinest, Willie - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    LB - Orr, Shantee - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    LB - Peek, Antwaan - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    LB - Ruud, Bo - Released 8/17: LINK

                                    DB - Abdullah, Hamza - Terminated Contract (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    DB - Battle, Tra - Waived (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    DB - Boudreaux, Corey - Released, 5/4: LINK

                                    DB - Carey, Don - 2009 6th Rnd Draft Pick (#177), Released/Injured, 8/6, signed by Jacksonville

                                    DB - Cargile, Steve - Signed with Giants: LINK

                                    DB - Cousin, Terry - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    DB - Daniels, Travis - Signed with Kansas City, 3/10: LINK

                                    DB - Holly, Daven - Free Agent (UFA)

                                    DB - Hood, Roderick - FA Signing from Arizona, 5/26, Cut 8/31: LINK

                                    DB - Ivy, Corey - Terminated Contract (to get to 53-Man Roster), 9/6: LINK

                                    DB - Jones, Sean - Signed with Eagles, 3/6: LINK

                                    DB - Lockett, Bret - Waived, 9/6: LINK

                                    DB - Ness, Nathrain - UDFA from Arizona, Released, 7/15, signed by NYJ

                                    DB - Smith, Antonio - Released, 5/4, signed by SD

                                    DB - Venson, Jason - UDFA from Centra Florida, Released 6/5: LINK

                                    DB - Williams, Bryan - Waived 6/15/09: LINK UDFA from Akron

                                    P - Dragosavich, Mike - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    K - Douglass, Parker - FA Signing, 5/15, Released, Signed by NYJ

                                    K - Reda, Jason - Released 2/9: LINK

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                                    W WPB Dawg Fan wrote on last edited by WPB Dawg Fan
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                                    @fooleeze said:

                                    QB - Dorsey, Ken - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    QB - Gradkowski, Bruce - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    WR - Jurevicius, Joe - Released 3/11: LINK

                                    TE - Royal, Robert - FA Signing from Buffalo, 3/4: LINK

                                    TE - Winslow, Kellen - Traded to Tampa, 2/27: LINK

                                    OL - Young, Eric - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    DL - Mosley, C.J. - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/6: LINK

                                    LB - Bowens, David - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                    LB - Davis, Andra - Signed with Denver, 3/2: LINK

                                    LB - Peek, Antwaan - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    DB - Adams, Mike - Re-Signed, 3/6: LINK

                                    DB - Cargile, Steve - Signed with Giants: LINK

                                    DB - Cousin, Terry - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    DB - Daniels, Travis - Signed with Kansas City, 3/10: LINK

                                    DB - Elam, Abram - RFA from NY Jets signed to an Offer Sheet (7 days to match), 3/11: LINK

                                    DB - Jones, Sean - Signed with Eagles, 3/6: LINK

                                    DB - Poteat, Hank - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                    P - Dragosavich, Mike - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    K - Reda, Jason - Released 2/9: LINK

                                    Looking over these moves...you may question one or two..but when looked as a whole it makes good sense.

                                    My personal line by line analysis would be something like this:

                                    Dorsey and Gradkowski - Neither showed the ability to move the team in their stints last year. While we know that the offense was struggling last year...their TOTAL inability to move the club guaranteed the both would be gone.

                                    Joe Jurevicious - I liked the guy...but face it...he was slow 2 years ago...is coming off of an injury...and this team needs to evaluate the young guys at the WR position (something we failed to do last year). So JJ was going to be doing nothing but taking up reps for the young guys.

                                    Winslow/Royal - We saw the team move well w/o Winslow last year...and we have heard rumors of this being a run first/WCO hybrid. Winslow didn't fit...he wasn't happy here...and he garnered good picks in return. Royal has always been solid...and may be a perfect fit here if Rucker or Heiden can't fill in. Good depth at the least.

                                    Eric Young - We got him off an injury for nothing...so ending the experiment was no big surprise

                                    Mosley/Bowens/Poteat/Elam - this is vintage Parcells/BB stuff. Go out and get a bunch of guys you know to provide depth and inspiration at positions of need. At the very least it gives the team depth and drafting freedom/options. At best we may get 1 or 2 starters out of the bunch.

                                    Davis/Peek - LB was our worst position...and we have been complaining about these two for the past 2 years. Davis just didn't get it done and Peek rarely saw the field. These were OBVIOUS moves.

                                    Mike Adams - He is a classic BB guy...somebody who is inexpensive and versatile enough to fill in multiple positions. I was worried when he visited NE.

                                    Terry Cousins - what is there to say...he got burned more than a blind kid trying to read braille on the stove.

                                    Cargile/Daniels - Neither saw the field much....and when they did were nothing but Cousins look-a-likes.

                                    Sean Jones - We all discussed this. He was going to ask too much. The deal he signed surprised me by being a 1 yr deal...but I think HE may have pushed for it after not finding the numbers he thought would be out there. He may believe he can make tons in 2010 with a good season this year. It did leave a hole, but rumors of Cribbs moving to S may make this a more logical move...and Adams didn't exactly shrink from the position last year.

                                    Kevin Shaffer - He was cut before a $1.45M bonus...and is overpaid. He may be resigned at a more cap friendly salary...but if not, keep in mind he is responsible for 3 QB's getting hurt over the past few years.

                                    Dragosavich/Reda - Kickers. So what. That was probably the one area we DIDN'T suck last year.

                                    Like I said. If you look at these moves as a hole...we are doing well.

                                    We have gained a 2nd round draft pick...picked up needed depth at DL/LB/DB/TE with core type players who know Mangini...cleared cap space...and kept the one FA that we felt showed real promise.

                                    We have also made this team younger (sorry JJ). And as for the Shaffer thing...Tucker can take it for one more year...then we go out and get a RT road grader so we can run the damn ball.

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                                      @fooleeze said:

                                      QB - Dorsey, Ken - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      QB - Gradkowski, Bruce - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      WR - Jurevicius, Joe - Released 3/11: LINK

                                      TE - Royal, Robert - FA Signing from Buffalo, 3/4: LINK

                                      TE - Winslow, Kellen - Traded to Tampa, 2/27: LINK

                                      OL - Young, Eric - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      DL - Mosley, C.J. - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/6: LINK

                                      LB - Bowens, David - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                      LB - Davis, Andra - Signed with Denver, 3/2: LINK

                                      LB - Peek, Antwaan - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      DB - Adams, Mike - Re-Signed, 3/6: LINK

                                      DB - Cargile, Steve - Signed with Giants: LINK

                                      DB - Cousin, Terry - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      DB - Daniels, Travis - Signed with Kansas City, 3/10: LINK

                                      DB - Elam, Abram - RFA from NY Jets signed to an Offer Sheet (7 days to match), 3/11: LINK

                                      DB - Jones, Sean - Signed with Eagles, 3/6: LINK

                                      DB - Poteat, Hank - FA Signing from NY Jets, 3/10: LINK

                                      P - Dragosavich, Mike - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      K - Reda, Jason - Released 2/9: LINK

                                      Looking over these moves...you may question one or two..but when looked as a whole it makes good sense.

                                      My personal line by line analysis would be something like this:

                                      Dorsey and Gradkowski - Neither showed the ability to move the team in their stints last year. While we know that the offense was struggling last year...their TOTAL inability to move the club guaranteed the both would be gone.

                                      Joe Jurevicious - I liked the guy...but face it...he was slow 2 years ago...is coming off of an injury...and this team needs to evaluate the young guys at the WR position (something we failed to do last year). So JJ was going to be doing nothing but taking up reps for the young guys.

                                      Winslow/Royal - We saw the team move well w/o Winslow last year...and we have heard rumors of this being a run first/WCO hybrid. Winslow didn't fit...he wasn't happy here...and he garnered good picks in return. Royal has always been solid...and may be a perfect fit here if Rucker or Heiden can't fill in. Good depth at the least.

                                      Eric Young - We got him off an injury for nothing...so ending the experiment was no big surprise

                                      Mosley/Bowens/Poteat/Elam - this is vintage Parcells/BB stuff. Go out and get a bunch of guys you know to provide depth and inspiration at positions of need. At the very least it gives the team depth and drafting freedom/options. At best we may get 1 or 2 starters out of the bunch.

                                      Davis/Peek - LB was our worst position...and we have been complaining about these two for the past 2 years. Davis just didn't get it done and Peek rarely saw the field. These were OBVIOUS moves.

                                      Mike Adams - He is a classic BB guy...somebody who is inexpensive and versatile enough to fill in multiple positions. I was worried when he visited NE.

                                      Terry Cousins - what is there to say...he got burned more than a blind kid trying to read braille on the stove.

                                      Cargile/Daniels - Neither saw the field much....and when they did were nothing but Cousins look-a-likes.

                                      Sean Jones - We all discussed this. He was going to ask too much. The deal he signed surprised me by being a 1 yr deal...but I think HE may have pushed for it after not finding the numbers he thought would be out there. He may believe he can make tons in 2010 with a good season this year. It did leave a hole, but rumors of Cribbs moving to S may make this a more logical move...and Adams didn't exactly shrink from the position last year.

                                      Kevin Shaffer - He was cut before a $1.45M bonus...and is overpaid. He may be resigned at a more cap friendly salary...but if not, keep in mind he is responsible for 3 QB's getting hurt over the past few years.

                                      Dragosavich/Reda - Kickers. So what. That was probably the one area we DIDN'T suck last year.

                                      Like I said. If you look at these moves as a hole...we are doing well.

                                      We have gained a 2nd round draft pick...picked up needed depth at DL/LB/DB/TE with core type players who know Mangini...cleared cap space...and kept the one FA that we felt showed real promise.

                                      We have also made this team younger (sorry JJ). And as for the Shaffer thing...Tucker can take it for one more year...then we go out and get a RT road grader so we can run the damn ball.

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                                      @wpb-dawg-fan said:

                                      Looking over these moves...you may question one or two..but when looked as a whole it makes good sense.

                                      I completely agree. Nothing too flashy yet, but it seems like we're clearing dead & underproducing money, and bringing in some good depth and good youth & growth potential. We certainly still need a few more players signed to make this complete. And I hope there are a few more moves to get a few draft picks. . . otherwise all of this cap-clearing work only serves to save Lerner some cash (which won't be popular with the fans).

                                      2009 prediction: 8-8, with a much more respectible looking team, and hopefully 3-3 in the division with at least 1 win over each team.
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                                          @howiedawg said:

                                          So my hunch was correct, why did we make this signing? I'm beginning to think the silent Berea treatment is because there is no one home.

                                          you're just withdrawling because their isn't anyone leaking shit to the press every time ya turm around.

                                          just because one isn't privy to the info does not mean nothings going on. its how it should be....quiet.

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                                          @choco said:

                                          you're just withdrawling because their isn't anyone leaking shit to the press every time ya turm around.

                                          just because one isn't privy to the info does not mean nothings going on. its how it should be....quiet.

                                          I hope you're right. I'm keeping my mouth shut until the end of April now I think! 🙂

                                          As long as we don't turn into the Cleveland Jets.

                                          Tailgate loving, Steelers hating, Trans-Atlantic Browns fan. Annually disappointed since '88. Annually optimistic since '88. GO BROWNS!
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