RG3 Signs with the Browns

jrb12711

@hx214 said:
My BR team stream app listed the deal at 15m over 2 years with 6.75 guaranteed.

If this is true, the simple breakdown of that is 1 year, 6.75 million show me deal that can be worth more if he plays at a high level.

I'm fine with that.

The User from Cleveland

@hx214 said:
My BR team stream app listed the deal at 15m over 2 years with 6.75 guaranteed.

Seems high

Taco918

@the-user-from-cleveland said:
Seems high

That's pretty cheap for a QB. Plus, it's not like it's going to completely muck up our cap situation.

runyon27

I am not a fan of this signing. First, if we are searching for a franchise guy and building via the draft, then I want someone like McCown to teach him the right way to prepare etc. Somehow, I don't think RG3 is going to do that or even if he knows how to do that himself. Second, McCown was solid last year, QB play was further down on the list of issues during game day. Third, this is a bit of an overpay, its not horribly bad, but I think it signals that McCown is probably gonna be traded which I think is a bad idea. If RG3 can get things turned around this would be great but given past performances of Browns signings etc, I am not holding my breath. I would have rather spent that 15 million on keeping Benjamin or Schwartz.

flyingfooldoug

@hx214 said:

My BR team stream app listed the deal at 15m over 2 years with 6.75 guaranteed.

That is less than they paid for Bowe.

jbluhm86

Reporter: "So, RGIII, you signed with the Browns. With their o-line being gutted in free agency, and with no playmakers of which to speak of, what do you expect from this upcoming season"?

RGIII:

Opal312

I just watched Carson Wentz pro day. Wentz looked real good. A+ good. Hue Jackson was right there with Pep Hamilton. I believe their going to draft Wentz to bring along with RG3. A 2 year deal with RG3 tells me they'll be a competition, they can bring Wentz along slowly and develop him the right way, for once.

hoorta

@opal312 said:
I just watched Carson Wentz pro day. Wentz looked real good. A+ good. Hue Jackson was right there with Pep Hamilton. I believe their going to draft Wentz to bring along with RG3. A 2 year deal with RG3 tells me they'll be a competition, they can bring Wentz along slowly and develop him the right way, for once.

That would be until Griffin gets hurt. Which might be sooner rather than later. Griffin has a Sam Bradford body.

Zombo

@opal312 said:
I just watched Carson Wentz pro day. Wentz looked real good. A+ good. Hue Jackson was right there with Pep Hamilton. I believe their going to draft Wentz to bring along with RG3. A 2 year deal with RG3 tells me they'll be a competition, they can bring Wentz along slowly and develop him the right way, for once.

^

This.

Zombo

flyingfooldoug

3.25m guaranteed this year. 2 year 15m total.

Clevfan4life

Im not sure now they take a qb at 2. I think they wait till the 2nd or 3rd. Jackson at wentzs pro day is classic draft room smoke and mirrors to hide who we're really looking at. Its tunsil or bosa im callin it now. Whoever the titans pick first wevtake the other guy. If the browns were thinkin of trading down they'd already be talking about it. So they're staying at 2 and it aint for no qb

LogicIsForSquares

@hoorta said:

That would be until Griffin gets hurt. Which might be sooner rather than later. Griffin has a Sam Bradford body.

Even with McCown in there, the rookie was very luckily to get thrown in after injury. I expect the rookie to get 3-4 games before they are tossed into the fire.

Chicopee John

Zombo said:

Good signing.

Does not cost us a draft pick. Just money we are going to spend anyway.

He was talented enough to go #2 overall, if he has learned some things and has his head on straight, I think Hue can do some terrific things with him.

If not ... Oh well, we took a shot.

I am guessing they looked at him in the eye and saw fire.

He's from a strong military family. He may just be maturing.

As a Realtor, there are times where you want to be the "second Realtor" on a listing, because it takes time for the Seller to come to their senses. I think RG3 is a player where you want be the second team.

Zombo

I agree, Zombo. Contracts aren't guaranteed - not that I care what Haslam does with his money - so there is little to lose beyond some pocket change 'up front cash'

Lots of upside. No downside. Maybe will allow the team to still draft a QB at #2 or a few slots later in Round 1.

LogicIsForSquares

@clevfan4life said:
Im not sure now they take a qb at 2. I think they wait till the 2nd or 3rd. Jackson at wentzs pro day is classic draft room smoke and mirrors to hide who we're really looking at. Its tunsil or bosa im callin it now. Whoever the titans pick first wevtake the other guy. If the browns were thinkin of trading down they'd already be talking about it. So they're staying at 2 and it aint for no qb

Why would picking up a gimpy (hopefully former) malcontent on a 2 year deal exclude the Browns from taking a QB at 2? The mid round QBs are nothing to write home about and RG3 is likely going to do just well enough to keep the Browns out of contention for a top 5 pick. I am sure the staff knows this is their opportunity to get their guy.

gumby73

A fragile piece to a huge puzzle with missing pieces. But we upgraded over Manziel by far...Again, I love Guys just like McCown that our told they can't. It's a good Day..

The Cysko Kid

I'll give him a fair chance. It's not like we were one qb from success

darren15

@clevfan4life said:
Im not sure now they take a qb at 2. I think they wait till the 2nd or 3rd. Jackson at wentzs pro day is classic draft room smoke and mirrors to hide who we're really looking at. Its tunsil or bosa im callin it now. Whoever the titans pick first wevtake the other guy. If the browns were thinkin of trading down they'd already be talking about it. So they're staying at 2 and it aint for no qb

Think it might also be Ramsey ?

If no QB then deffo one of Tunsil, Bosa or Ramsey.....knowing Cleveland it will be someone completely unexpected

Bammer

What's McCown going to teach anyone? How to be a back up? I like the RGIII signing.

The Cysko Kid

@kvoethe said:
We have no idea what was spent...my guess is 12 mil a year

6 in guaranteed money. Seems like a pretty good deal.

Opal312

Let's say RG3 starts week one. Who are the receivers? We don't have any. So potentially he's throwing to rookies. This draft sure is going to be interesting to say the least!

Hypothetical: #2 Laremy Tunsil, #32 Wide Reciever?