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  • https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2020/03/trent-williams-still-an-option-for-the-browns-odell-beckham-not-on-the-block-anthony-harris-not-in-the-cards-more.html

    1. Redskins left tackle Trent Williams is still a possibility for the Browns

    The Browns explored trading for Williams after the Redskins gave him permission to seek a deal two weeks ago. He is still a possibility if the Redskins lower their asking price and/or if Williams is willing to accept less in an extension. If the Browns surrender a higher pick, they’d likely want a longer-term deal, which would effectively take them out of the strong left tackle market in the draft.

    There are other things to consider with Williams, including the fact that he’ll be 32 on July 19. But his former Redskins offensive line coach Bill Callahan is now with the Browns in that capacity, and thinks highly of Williams.

    A seven-time Pro Bowler, Williams would give the Browns a player the caliber of Joe Thomas, and Baker Mayfield’s blind side would be set for years to come. Williams is currently under contract for $10.85 million in 2020 and $12.5 million in 2021, and his market value, according to spotrac.com, is three years, $45.77 million, or about $15.25 million a year.

    I’m also told that the cancerous growth removed from his head is not a concern.

    2. Odell Beckham Jr. not on the trading block

    Former Jets and Ravens linebacker Bart Scott grabbed a few headlines last week when he proclaimed on his ESPN radio show “Bart and Hahn” that Odell Beckham Jr. is on the trading block.

    But it’s currently not the case and hasn’t been.

    “Just know you heard it here first,” Scott said. “I’m telling you right now, Odell Beckham is on the trading block and it’s real right now.”

    Berry and coach Kevin Stefanski made it clear at the NFL combine that Beckham is a key part of their future, and owner Jimmy Haslam stated that he anticipates that Beckham will be a “big, big producer” for the Browns in 2020. Berry did say he’d listen to offers for Beckham, but he’s not actively trying to trade him.

    3. Anthony Harris not in the cards right now

    The Browns explored a trade last week for Vikings franchised safety Anthony Harris, but he’s not in the cards at this point.

    The Browns made that clear when they signed safeties Karl Joseph and Andrew Sendejo to one-year deals last week. In addition to a source telling cleveland.com that the Vikings would want at least a third-round pick for Harris and probably a second, he’d also likely want double-digit millions on an extension. Both things are too rich for the Browns right now.

    With Harris tagged, there’s also no sense of urgency to force the issue right now. They could always revisit it down the road depending on what they do in the draft.

    4. Olivier Vernon and Chris Hubbard still kicking

    The first week of free agency came and went with Vernon still on the roster at $15.5 million for 2020 and right tackle Chris Hubbard still on the books for $6.15 million for this season despite the fact he lost his starting job to Jack Conklin.

    Vernon’s salary is the highest on the team, but if he can stay healthy in 2020, he provides a good complement to Myles Garrett, and the Browns would probably rather pay him that than give potentially more to free agent Jadeveon Clowney, who originally wanted $20 million a year despite notching only 3.0 sacks in 2019.

    As for Hubbard, he has a good chance to stick around as the Browns’ swing tackle and can fill in at guard if necessary.

  • And thus ends Bart Scott's latest 15-minutes...

    Hubbard looks like fairly expensive OT depth until you consider that 1/3rd of his 2020 price tag is dead money.

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196
  • Tour2maT Tour2ma

    And thus ends Bart Scott's latest 15-minutes...

    Hubbard looks like fairly expensive OT depth until you consider that 1/3rd of his 2020 price tag is dead money.

    @tour2ma said:

    And thus ends Bart Scott's latest 15-minutes...

    Hubbard looks like fairly expensive OT depth until you consider that 1/3rd of his 2020 price tag is dead money.

    What happened with Bart Scott?

  • The GipperT The Gipper

    @tour2ma said:

    And thus ends Bart Scott's latest 15-minutes...

    Hubbard looks like fairly expensive OT depth until you consider that 1/3rd of his 2020 price tag is dead money.

    What happened with Bart Scott?

    @the-gipper said:

    What happened with Bart Scott?

    @the-gipper said:

    BS.....Bart Scott.   I get it.    And I agree. 

    ... or not...

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196

  • Browns bring back TE Pharaoh Brown as exclusive rights free agent

    https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2020/04/20/browns-bring-back-te-pharaoh-brown-as-exclusive-rights-free-agent/

    It was more of a paperwork formality than any great question, but the Cleveland Browns have officially brought back tight end Pharaoh Brown for the 2020 NFL season.

    Brown signed his exclusive rights free agent offer extended by the team. As an ERFA, Brown could not negotiate with other teams unless the Browns refused to give him a qualifying offer to remain in Cleveland. The Browns did that, and now the tight end is locked up for another season.

    Brown, who turns 26 in May, caught two passes for 27 yards in 2019. He was acquired off the Raiders practice squad in 2018 but never made it to the Browns active roster until last fall. He is a Cleveland native.

  • ... and there was great rejoicing?

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196

  • Eli Apple still a FA ?  What’s his status, is he a viable option after the draft?

  • 7 7moses7

    Eli Apple still a FA ?  What’s his status, is he a viable option after the draft?

    @7moses7 said:

    Eli Apple still a FA ?  What’s his status, is he a viable option after the draft?

    Anything is possible. 

  • Do we sign Clowney now that we won't be adding an impact one in the draft?

  • cambridgehoC cambridgeho

    Do we sign Clowney now that we won't be adding an impact one in the draft?

    @cambridgeho said:

    Do we sign Clowney now that we won't be adding an impact one in the draft?

    I'm thinking we do.

    Mike

    IN DORSEY I TRUST

  • wots the deal with Mathews jr

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  • ATOMA ATOM

    wots the deal with Mathews jr

    There was more than one "impact Edge" in this draft?

    @atom said:

    wots Watts the deal with Mathews jr

    FIFY... 😉

    "When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196

  • Quick Andrew Berry ...... POUNCE

     

    The #Raiders cut QB DeShone Kizer, source said.

  • Zombo said:

    Kizer is only QB in history with more than 10 starts never to win a game (he is 0-15).

    Hope he gets another start someday.

    Z

    When you come right down to it he was thrown into an impossible situation.  Not enough college experience and put in a questionable starting NFL lineup and he got killed.

    I just hope for his sake he saved a few bucks from his BROWNS $2.4M guaranteed salary.

    DeShone Kizer signed a 4 year, $4,948,416 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including a $1,738,848 signing bonus, $2,428,776 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,237,104. In 2020, Kizer will earn a base salary of $1,139,784, while carrying a cap hit of $1,139,784.

    GO BUCKEYES, BROWNS, INDIANS, CAVS, YSU, NAVY and yes I like ND!

  • Browns waive DE/LB Travon Young with Injury Designation... Rams did the same in 2019..

    Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends Team Brotherhood-"It's not about You,Me or I. It's about building We"..Hue Jackson

  • Browns cut four players, reducing their roster to 80

    https://www.beaconjournal.com/sports/20200731/browns-cut-four-players-reducing-their-roster-to-80

    Linebacker Jermaine Grace and defensive tackle Justin Zimmer were waived by the Browns on Friday along with two undrafted rookies — wide receiver Tony Brown and defensive end George Obinna.

    The moves announced by the team reduced the roster to 80 players.

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  • Browns add former Tarheel and 2nd round pick..  CB M.J. Steward.. fresh off waivers from TB. https://rotoworld.com/football/nfl/player/12124/mj-stewart 

    From what i can remember of Stewart at Carolina? This kid will not shy away from tackling. Has 4.50 40 speed, but shifty with 6.90 3-cone..  

    Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends Team Brotherhood-"It's not about You,Me or I. It's about building We"..Hue Jackson

  • Browns Sign Guard Micheal Dunn  https://cleveland.com/browns/2020/08/browns-sign-guard-michael-dunn.html   

    feeling of a camp body here? but the former Terp, has not given up on himself..He finds work & enjoys playing the game clearly..line'em up!  

    TE-Nate Wieting was cut to make room at 80

    Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends Team Brotherhood-"It's not about You,Me or I. It's about building We"..Hue Jackson

  • Am perplexed about a couple of Browns' moves recently. First, with the most cap space in the league and in losing several players this year from the OL, which received, deservedly, a lot of attention this off-season, why are they signing undrafted players instead of going after some players with NFL experience to back-up? With the anticipation that this year you will be using back-up players more due to Covid-19, doesn't it make sense to protect Baker with not only starters with good experience but back-ups?

    To make room for the latest OL guy (Fair) they waived Jameson Houston (Cb), whom they signed as an undrafted player this spring and even gave him a $60,000 bonus.  That money isn't going to break the bank but it's rather strange that they thought enough of him in the spring to give him 60K and then after a week or so of having him in Berea they cut him. what's going on with their talent evaluation that a new guy is thought of highly enough to put out a few dollars cash for him and then in just several days of seeing him, not even in a full practice,  they cut him?

    No indictments here. Just a couple of data points that popped into my head, and was wondering what others thought.

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  • BarryB Barry

    Am perplexed about a couple of Browns' moves recently. First, with the most cap space in the league and in losing several players this year from the OL, which received, deservedly, a lot of attention this off-season, why are they signing undrafted players instead of going after some players with NFL experience to back-up? With the anticipation that this year you will be using back-up players more due to Covid-19, doesn't it make sense to protect Baker with not only starters with good experience but back-ups?

    To make room for the latest OL guy (Fair) they waived Jameson Houston (Cb), whom they signed as an undrafted player this spring and even gave him a $60,000 bonus.  That money isn't going to break the bank but it's rather strange that they thought enough of him in the spring to give him 60K and then after a week or so of having him in Berea they cut him. what's going on with their talent evaluation that a new guy is thought of highly enough to put out a few dollars cash for him and then in just several days of seeing him, not even in a full practice,  they cut him?

    No indictments here. Just a couple of data points that popped into my head, and was wondering what others thought.

    @barry said:

    Am perplexed about a couple of Browns' moves recently. First, with the most cap space in the league and in losing several players this year from the OL, which received, deservedly, a lot of attention this off-season, why are they signing undrafted players instead of going after some players with NFL experience to back-up? With the anticipation that this year you will be using back-up players more due to Covid-19, doesn't it make sense to protect Baker with not only starters with good experience but back-ups?

    To make room for the latest OL guy (Fair) they waived Jameson Houston (Cb), whom they signed as an undrafted player this spring and even gave him a $60,000 bonus.  That money isn't going to break the bank but it's rather strange that they thought enough of him in the spring to give him 60K and then after a week or so of having him in Berea they cut him. what's going on with their talent evaluation that a new guy is thought of highly enough to put out a few dollars cash for him and then in just several days of seeing him, not even in a full practice,  they cut him?

    No indictments here. Just a couple of data points that popped into my head, and was wondering what others thought.

    Maybe in their evaluation process they learned that the CB wasn't going to make the grade. You know, that does happen.  They even often have to cut players they actually have drafted.  That probably takes longer, but it does happen.

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