Browns agressively pursuing LT Nate Solder
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Report: Browns making run at Solder with Thomas' future undecided
Michael McClymontMar 13 2018, 9:07 AM
The Cleveland Browns are making preparations in the event they won't have Joe Thomas at left tackle.
The Browns are said to be making a big run at soon-to-be free-agent left tackle Nate Solder, the Boston Globe's Ben Volin reports, citing a source.
In his 11 seasons in Cleveland, Thomas never missed a game until he tore his triceps halfway through the 2017 season. He's regarded as the best left tackle in football, but the 33-year-old is mulling retirement.
Solder is considered the best left tackle on the market. The two-time Super Bowl champ has spent seven seasons in New England and the Patriots are also reportedly working to keep him. But the Browns are armed with the second-most cap space and are embarking on a substantial rebuild after a winless 2017 season.
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Could JT retire and then immediately sign for the Patriots....?
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No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely.
Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12
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No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely.
Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12
No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely.
Thanks
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Sign Solder play him right tackle and switch him to left when Joe retires....if Joe is coming back that is
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Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have been in years
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Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have been in years
Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have been in years
I wish Mary Kay was right for once.
Zombo
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Zombo said:
I wish Mary Kay was right for once.
Zombo
That's why I typed Journalists AND Mary Kay
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No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely.
Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12
No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely.
Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12
Or....after all that, Joe decides to unretire and to come back and play?
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Zombo said:
I wish Mary Kay was right for once.
Zombo
That's why I typed Journalists AND Mary Kay
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Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.
Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.
Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney -
Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.
Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.
Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.
Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.
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I'd like Soldier and JT. When JT retires, he can coach our O-Line, or do his podcast and make it the best Browns podcast ever.
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Looks like he's headed to the Giants. Big contract.
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Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint
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Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint
Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.
Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.
Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney -
Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint
Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.
Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.
Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.
Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.
The good news being that it seems that a guy can come back from that injury 100%.
I think Joe comes back.
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