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Browns Draft Strategy beginning in 2016

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  • Next year use the Magic 8 Ball. 😁

  • Not really man.


    They tried building the team by drafting Brown, Warren, Edwards, Winslow, Faine, Greene, Wimbley, etc. Walter


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    "Number of offensive linemen drafted by the Browns since 1999: 10 — seven tackles (including Bitonio, who played tackle in college), eight guards and four centers.


    Number of first-round offensive linemen since 1999: Three: One tackle (Thomas) and two centers (Mack and Jeff Faine)."




    In recent history, they have only drafted two offensive linemen in the first round, not including

    last year, with Irving, who was a great pick.


    Sure, Jeff Faine was a great pick - but he was drafted in 2003, and freakin traded to the Saints

    in 2006. And the Browns signed Lecharles Bentley, who walked away from the Saints, and wouldn't

    play for them anymore. We know how that went. Faine was great for the Saints.


    And Joe Thomas was from 2007. Alex Mack - 2009


    And Schwartz at right tackle, 2012, 2nd round. It took a long time to build this terrific offensive line.

  • @baconhound said:

    Easier to get WRs than QBs

    I won't disagree, my point is why have a Ferrari when you can only drive during rush hour?

    Having elite receivers but a QB that can't distribute the ball as effectively is a minimal return on investment at best.

    @tiamat63 said:

    I won't disagree, my point is why have a Ferrari when you can only drive during rush hour?

    Having elite receivers but a QB that can't distribute the ball as effectively is a minimal return on investment at best.

    I also agree but we keep drafting bums, Sammy Watkins or Justin Gilbert? Barkeivous Mingo?

    I won't comment about Shelton but if he turns out to be a solid defensive lineman and not a real difference maker we'll chalk that up to another miss,

  • BaconHound and whoever, the thing is our receivers are actually pretty good. And I'm gonna say this on every thread bashing them until they get their due credit.

    I've been wanting to start a 2016 draft needs thread but i don't think anyone wants to discuss yet.

    @wargograw said:

    BaconHound and whoever, the thing is our receivers are actually pretty good. And I'm gonna say this on every thread bashing them until they get their due credit.

    I've been wanting to start a 2016 draft needs thread but i don't think anyone wants to discuss yet.

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

  • @wargograw said:

    BaconHound and whoever, the thing is our receivers are actually pretty good. And I'm gonna say this on every thread bashing them until they get their due credit.

    I've been wanting to start a 2016 draft needs thread but i don't think anyone wants to discuss yet.

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

    @baconhound said:

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

    Dwayne Bowe would likely be a #1 for Jacksonville. Maybe New England, they like old former #1 WRs.

    Pryor would be a #1 for any team. Wait and see.

  • @baconhound said:

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

    Dwayne Bowe would likely be a #1 for Jacksonville. Maybe New England, they like old former #1 WRs.

    Pryor would be a #1 for any team. Wait and see.

    @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    Dwayne Bowe would likely be a #1 for Jacksonville. Maybe New England, they like old former #1 WRs.

    Pryor would be a #1 for any team. Wait and see.

    Puff Puff pass dude!

  • Farmer blew it in the first round last year passing on Khalil Mack, Mike Evans and could have had Garapollo, Carr or Bridgewater

    But it's passed. I do like Shelton, Erving, Cooper, and Gaines and believe next year will be the year of Cardale Jones and a wide receiver.

    So far, Kevin White and Davanta Parker would have done us no good. So someone light a fire under Dwane Bowe because he looked bad against Tampa.

    Memo to Pettine: Let Crowell carry the rock! Stop rotating with West and let Crowell get into a rhythm! And then use Duke Johnson like Sproles and Vereen. If Duke ever gets on the field.

  • @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    Dwayne Bowe would likely be a #1 for Jacksonville. Maybe New England, they like old former #1 WRs.

    Pryor would be a #1 for any team. Wait and see.

    Puff Puff pass dude!

    @baconhound said:

    Puff Puff pass dude!

    There's a reason they haven't cut him even though he's played 0 snaps so far.

  • @baconhound said:

    Puff Puff pass dude!

    There's a reason they haven't cut him even though he's played 0 snaps so far.

    @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    There's a reason they haven't cut him even though he's played 0 snaps so far.

    Cause the team stinks.

  • There are a lot of teams that wanted Pryor if he would agree to convert to a TE or WR. He is an elite athlete with tremendous upside at WR AND can serve as the best emergency QB a team could have. Hell there is a chance he is the best QB we have. He is going to make this team for sure.

  • @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    There's a reason they haven't cut him even though he's played 0 snaps so far.

    Cause the team stinks.

    @baconhound said:

    Cause the team stinks.

    If only we had you calling the shots.

  • Farmer blew it in the first round last year passing on Khalil Mack, Mike Evans and could have had Garapollo, Carr or Bridgewater

    But it's passed. I do like Shelton, Erving, Cooper, and Gaines and believe next year will be the year of Cardale Jones and a wide receiver.

    So far, Kevin White and Davanta Parker would have done us no good. So someone light a fire under Dwane Bowe because he looked bad against Tampa.

    Memo to Pettine: Let Crowell carry the rock! Stop rotating with West and let Crowell get into a rhythm! And then use Duke Johnson like Sproles and Vereen. If Duke ever gets on the field.

    @opal312 said:

    Memo to Pettine: Let Crowell carry the rock! Stop rotating with West and let Crowell get into a rhythm! And then use Duke Johnson like Sproles and Vereen. If Duke ever gets on the field.

    Totally agree. Pettine's handling of the RBs is my one and only complaint about him.

  • @wargograw said:

    BaconHound and whoever, the thing is our receivers are actually pretty good. And I'm gonna say this on every thread bashing them until they get their due credit.

    I've been wanting to start a 2016 draft needs thread but i don't think anyone wants to discuss yet.

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

    @baconhound said:

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1 on any other team except for possibly the Panthers because Benjamin got hurt. And on many teams Detroit, Indy, Giants, Broncos, etc wouldn't be their #2.

    Well since Hawkins, as a slot guy, isn't eligible to be a #1, you can't compare. He is easily a top 10 slit guy in the league. And our guys aren't good because we have a great 1, they're good because we've got three guys who would be 2s, despite your disbelief. I posted it before, Gabriel was a top 20 receiver last year. You would rather loathe in misery than look at it.

  • Farmer blew it in the first round last year passing on Khalil Mack, Mike Evans and could have had Garapollo, Carr or Bridgewater

    But it's passed. I do like Shelton, Erving, Cooper, and Gaines and believe next year will be the year of Cardale Jones and a wide receiver.

    So far, Kevin White and Davanta Parker would have done us no good. So someone light a fire under Dwane Bowe because he looked bad against Tampa.

    Memo to Pettine: Let Crowell carry the rock! Stop rotating with West and let Crowell get into a rhythm! And then use Duke Johnson like Sproles and Vereen. If Duke ever gets on the field.

    Slit guy? I think you're thinking of West...

    @opal312 said:

    Farmer blew it in the first round last year passing on Khalil Mack, Mike Evans and could have had Garapollo, Carr or Bridgewater

    Memo to Pettine: Let Crowell carry the rock! Stop rotating with West and let Crowell get into a rhythm!

    Focus on the road ahead, not the rearview mirror... I know Mack makes it difficult, but concentrate...

    Pre-season is made for rotations so you can see backs behind the same line and against the same D. Regular season will feature one or the other, but unless one really takes control, expect to see the lead back change week-to-week as it did last year.

    The Practice rule will still be in effect.

  • same people crying the same shoulda woulda coulda song.

    yeah you shoulda went to school. if so, you woulda become somebody, even famous. coulda you please pass the courvoisier?

    now STFU please.

  • Farmer refuses to draft WR's in a league that "WANTS" passing.

    @browns149 said:

    Farmer refuses to draft WR's in a league that "WANTS" passing.

    @walterwhite said:

    They tried building the team by drafting Brown, Warren, Edwards, Winslow, Faine, Greene, Wimbley, etc.

    @baconhound said:

    I also agree but we keep drafting bums

    @baconhound said:

    We don't have a receiver on our roster that would be a number 1

    @opal312 said:

    Farmer blew it in the first round last year

    @baconhound said:

    the team stinks.

  • MUD NAILED IT !!! LOL.

    For further information about how to handle

    the whiners on the board:

  • 2016 will be the first year that I'm all in on a top QB in the draft. The WR's will be just fine next year - we need a QB. 2017 we can draft a round1 WR and a round2 OL.

  • 2016 will be the first year that I'm all in on a top QB in the draft. The WR's will be just fine next year - we need a QB. 2017 we can draft a round1 WR and a round2 OL.

    @unsympathetic said:

    2016 will be the first year that I'm all in on a top QB in the draft. The WR's will be just fine next year - we need a QB. 2017 we can draft a round1 WR and a round2 OL.

    why wouldn't we be able to draft all 3 next year?

  • Evaluating right now Bitonio looks solid and I still don't want to give up on West but other than that nothing stellar. Kirksey has been ok. Gilbert and Manziel are horrible and Desir really hasn't played. The 2015 class hasn't played a down in the real NFL yet so not fair to evaluate them.

    @baconhound said:

    Evaluating right now Bitonio looks solid and I still don't want to give up on West but other than that nothing stellar. Kirksey has been ok. Gilbert and Manziel are horrible and Desir really hasn't played. The 2015 class hasn't played a down in the real NFL yet so not fair to evaluate them.

    I have Desir at close to 100 snaps last year with a positive grade. He can play.