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RG3 Signs with the Browns

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  • The perception of Griffin is much worse then the actual production....but perception is reality anymore.

    Good pick up, expecially if they build offense around him. But really the best thing that can happy for everyone is Josh Gordon to reinstated.

    Tour2maT 1 Reply
  • S sdballis

    Zombo said:

    Duh.

    Zombo

    Well until McCown is cut/traded, I think he beats RG3 out personally. Also, Hue might have set up a competition between the rook and RG3, but this makes it seems like the rook will sit and learn regardless.

    @sdballis said:

    Well until McCown is cut/traded, I think he beats RG3 out personally. Also, Hue might have set up a competition between the rook and RG3, but this makes it seems like the rook will sit and learn regardless.

    McCown is history. I'm sure they expect RG to start the season.

    I think it's a good move, and I would stii draft Wentz.

    If RG fails/gets injured then we see Wentz earlier. If shines ... then ae are in the catbird seat.

    Z

  • RGIII and out isn't the answer.. He's kind of a stop gap imo.. A younger stop gap than McClown.... Older and less humorous than Johnny Bar Stool..You don't win in this league w/o a QB..

    I like Wentz..

    Take him and build behind him.. 2016 will hurt no matter what, too many holes... Build for the future and if RGIII is viewed as the future then the wrong coaching staff was hired...

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  • I'm glad rg3 is on the team because "Robert Griffin the turd" is my favorite moniker in the NFL

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  • B BaconHound

    @miktoxic said:

    and what if RG3 just still sucks and you don't pick the QB at #2?

    shame. shame . shame on you FO. it would be unforgivable at this point of 23 QBs since '99 not to secure your future at that position.

    You pick a QB in 2017 or 2018 with your top 3 pick. I think we all can agree that the most consistent way to build a better team is to build a solid defense. I think that was the Farmer/Pettine plan but don't think they fully committed to it.

    If securing top QBs was easy Blaine Gabbert/Josh Mccown/Brian Hoyer wouldn't be starters

    @baconhound said:

    You pick a QB in 2017 or 2018 with your top 3 pick. I think we all can agree that the most consistent way to build a better team is to build a solid defense. I think that was the Farmer/Pettine plan but don't think they fully committed to it.

    If securing top QBs was easy Blaine Gabbert/Josh Mccown/Brian Hoyer wouldn't be starters

    If securing a top defense was easy, the Browns wouldn't be picking guys like Gilbert and Mingo.

    The Browns are in position to draft a top quarterback. This is not the time to chicken out.

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  • Hue Jackson fell in love with Robert Griffin III at private workout


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  • miktoxicM miktoxic

    are we really going to go down the shoulda coulda road?

    nothing stands out to me more since '99 than this (add like 3 more names to the back btw). and you think RG3 is the answer? HA!!!!!!!!

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    @miktoxic said:

    are we really going to go down the shoulda coulda road?

    nothing stands out to me more since '99 than this (add like 3 more names to the back btw). and you think RG3 is the answer? HA!!!!!!!!

    To save space I'm not going to repost the Jersey of Sadness. I'll just note they probably should start another row, or the names are going to start hitting the floor.

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    Hue Jackson fell in love with Robert Griffin III at private workout


    @d-bone said:

    Well Hue, we all know RG III can look great in a t-shirt throwing passes to guys who have no one covering them. I'm more than a little concerned about all the reports he can't read defenses worth a damn. Of course, should we get Josh back it may not matter, because Flash will usually be open by 10 yards.

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  • Dream scenario. RG3 to Gordon becomes the next Brady to Moss. Except they don't shit the bed and actually win the Super Bowl. No way that happens we're doomed for eternity. I think this board is so defeated you expect misery. Even the optimistic ones are jaded as fuck.

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    @d-bone said:

    Well Hue, we all know RG III can look great in a t-shirt throwing passes to guys who have no one covering them. I'm more than a little concerned about all the reports he can't read defenses worth a damn. Of course, should we get Josh back it may not matter, because Flash will usually be open by 10 yards.

    @hoorta said:

    Well Hue, we all know RG III can look great in a t-shirt throwing passes to guys who have no one covering them. I'm more than a little concerned about all the reports he can't read defenses worth a damn. Of course, should we get Josh back it may not matter, because Flash will usually be open by 10 yards.

    When you sign a QB with 2 busted knees and cant beat out Colt Fucking McCoy... Your really reaching,...

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  • "You planning on having a long relationship with that glass or are you going to drink it? Drink up, man. Maybe we can get another.” - Janis Joplin, 1970.
    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • So for the moment it's going to be RG3 then Goff/Wentz then Pryor? on the depth chart

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    So for the moment it's going to be RG3 then Goff/Wentz then Pryor? on the depth chart

    @flyingfooldoug said:

    So for the moment it's going to be RG3 then Goff/Wentz then Pryor? on the depth chart

    right? who knows with this team. i'm thinking shaw is the 3rd but that'd mean that RG3 is the only vet QB on the roster which is kinda disturbing as well. maybe they'll keep shaw on the PS and keep the 'other' guy that started a game for us last year. forget his name but he reminds me of a not-gay quinn.

  • miktoxicM miktoxic

    @flyingfooldoug said:

    So for the moment it's going to be RG3 then Goff/Wentz then Pryor? on the depth chart

    right? who knows with this team. i'm thinking shaw is the 3rd but that'd mean that RG3 is the only vet QB on the roster which is kinda disturbing as well. maybe they'll keep shaw on the PS and keep the 'other' guy that started a game for us last year. forget his name but he reminds me of a not-gay quinn.

    @miktoxic said:

    right? who knows with this team. i'm thinking shaw is the 3rd but that'd mean that RG3 is the only vet QB on the roster which is kinda disturbing as well. maybe they'll keep shaw on the PS and keep the 'other' guy that started a game for us last year. forget his name but he reminds me of a not-gay quinn.

    Shaw and Davis, could be but with them being farmer picks, they're goners.

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    I'm glad rg3 is on the team because "Robert Griffin the turd" is my favorite moniker in the NFL

    @roycerolls said:

    I'm glad rg3 is on the team because "Robert Griffin the turd" is my favorite moniker in the NFL

    Imo, Romo's homos is better. I'm hoping Kap inks with the dallas team... Colon Cowboy.

    The GipperT 1 Reply
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    I want to know details of the contract. If it's $2M per, good. If it's $12M per, that's terrible.

    BUT

    If the actual plan is to deal McCown [someone we signed as a street FA] for a 2 or 3 to the Jets, then that's a great art of dealing by Sashi.

    I still don't understand what RG3 has to do with any of this. We're already quite competent at losing games with the backups - shaw, davis. What role does RG3 play in all of this other than "unnecessarily petulant locker room cancer" ?

    @unsympathetic said:

    I want to know details of the contract. If it's $2M per, good. If it's $12M per, that's terrible.

    BUT

    If the actual plan is to deal McCown [someone we signed as a street FA] for a 2 or 3 to the Jets, then that's a great art of dealing by Sashi.

    I still don't understand what RG3 has to do with any of this. We're already quite competent at losing games with the backups - shaw, davis. What role does RG3 play in all of this other than "unnecessarily petulant locker room cancer" ?

    don't understand either....if we draft a qb at number 2...then we expect that guy to be our franchise qb, no?....why would rg3 go to a team to be a bridge qb?..because that is exactly what he is...I just have yet another bad feeling about yet another bad move....and he is injury prone...why spend the money on an injury prone bridge qb....

  • IMO what does RG3 have to lose he has a chance to be a starter for at least this year. The only way for him to make it is if he plays well, if not then on to whoever we drafted. A smart decision for our front office I believe we sign a veteran QB who has to prove he can still play or be out of the league.

  • Apparently Hue Jackson "fell in love with RG III" at the personal workout, and he displayed "freakish" accuracy and incredible speed. After the workout, Hue told our management team and owners that he wanted him, and Haslam said, "Go and get him."

    I'm not saying that this guy is going to reinvent the wheel, but it's worth noting that Hue Jackson has a knack for working with QB's, and getting the most out of them. To me, playing QB in the NFL is about 90% between the ears...ESPECIALLY in Hue Jackson's system. Jackson wants the ball out in about 2.5 seconds, so the QB must know pre-snap reads, and have excellent knowledge of the offensive system. RG III was never considered "dumb", and he appears bright. Can he really take advantage of a fresh start? Is he truly healthy? How will he handle adversity?

    Lots of questions, but I don't see how this is a bad signing. Again, I'm not exactly getting my hopes up, but I'm glad we made this signing. The more darts you throw at the wall, the more chances you have for success.

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  • I will support him for one reason ....that he is a Brown .....he deserves a chance to impress

    GO RG3 🙂

    The GipperT 1 Reply

  • Good signing imo. I had a feeling Hue might end up in Cleveland, and even suggested it would be a good move during the season. I don't think anyone accurately predicted RGIII signing though lol.

    Still, I think he can be coached up and built around like the Bengals did with Dalton. He's certainly more athletic.

    I've seen some jabs taken at the Browns for this offseason, but personally I think it's been a good one for you guys. I do expect some sort of rebuilding phase next year, but you didn't overpay for guys that seemingly didn't want to be there. Also, you got a good offensive mind leading the team in Hue Jackson.

    Hopefully for the Brown's sake, he gets some input on the draft. I honestly think the Browns should just roll with BPA on offense (maybe a WR?) and forgo the QB pick this year. None of them are really impressive to me, and if RG3 doesn't pan out, you probably have a high pick next year to address the position. If Hue really likes one of the young QBs this year, that's a different story of course, but I would never reach for a QB just to take one. Especially if you have good talent on the board that can help your QB succeed now.

    Good luck, and I hope to see some exciting games in the future between the Bengals and Browns.

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