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  • B Browns57 wrote on last edited by
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    Jets coach Rex Ryan implies that twin brother Rob of Cleveland Browns wanted CB Kyle Wilson

    By Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer

    May 01, 2010, 6:37PM

    Associated PressJets coach Rex Ryan hinted that his brother Rob wanted cornerback Kyle Wilson with the No,. 7 pick. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jets coach Rex Ryan strongly suggested during his press conference today that his twin brother Rob, the defensive coordinator for the Browns, wanted Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson at No. 7. The Browns selected Florida cornerback Joe Haden and Wilson fell to the Jets at No. 29.

    Ryan didn't use Rob's name, but said, "There is somebody that I really know well for a long time that basically said that he was their guy and they picked a lot earlier than us. You can probably figure it out. That's who he wanted and then after practice, I'm like 'Yep. I guarantee you were right because this guy is the real deal.'"

    While the Browns were on the clock, ESPN's Michael Smith, who was reporting from Cleveland, said that the Browns were debating between Wilson and Haden. Later, Browns General Manager Tom Heckert said that wasn't true.

    Ryan's remarks came after saying that Wilson would be the Jets starting nickelback and that "he's a tremendous player.'' Other experts on draft day predicted the Browns would select Wilson, including NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. The Browns said they had Haden targeted all along.

    A request for a response from Rob Ryan was declined by the Browns because Rex didn't use his name.

  • S steel88 wrote on last edited by
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    this was originally off of PFT, so I wouldnt put much creedence into it.

    http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/categ...eveland-browns/

  • jrb12711J jrb12711 wrote on last edited by
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    IMO, Haden will be a stud. People got turned off based on his combine numbers and seemed to forget how good a player he was at Florida. Don't get me wrong, I think Kyle Wilson has potential too, but I think we made the right pick.

  • next2nothingN next2nothing wrote on last edited by
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    It was found out that he had hurt his back but decided to run at the combine anyway. Hence the slower time then when he ran at Florida's Pro Day.

  • HowieDawgH HowieDawg wrote on last edited by
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    We will see soon enough. Rex Ryan will get it when they come to Cleveland and Haden covers them like a blanket.

  • Jets coach Rex Ryan implies that twin brother Rob of Cleveland Browns wanted CB Kyle Wilson

    By Mary Kay Cabot, The Plain Dealer

    May 01, 2010, 6:37PM

    Associated PressJets coach Rex Ryan hinted that his brother Rob wanted cornerback Kyle Wilson with the No,. 7 pick. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jets coach Rex Ryan strongly suggested during his press conference today that his twin brother Rob, the defensive coordinator for the Browns, wanted Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson at No. 7. The Browns selected Florida cornerback Joe Haden and Wilson fell to the Jets at No. 29.

    Ryan didn't use Rob's name, but said, "There is somebody that I really know well for a long time that basically said that he was their guy and they picked a lot earlier than us. You can probably figure it out. That's who he wanted and then after practice, I'm like 'Yep. I guarantee you were right because this guy is the real deal.'"

    While the Browns were on the clock, ESPN's Michael Smith, who was reporting from Cleveland, said that the Browns were debating between Wilson and Haden. Later, Browns General Manager Tom Heckert said that wasn't true.

    Ryan's remarks came after saying that Wilson would be the Jets starting nickelback and that "he's a tremendous player.'' Other experts on draft day predicted the Browns would select Wilson, including NFL Network's Michael Lombardi. The Browns said they had Haden targeted all along.

    A request for a response from Rob Ryan was declined by the Browns because Rex didn't use his name.

    R roach wrote on last edited by
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    @browns57 said:

    Associated PressJets coach Rex Ryan hinted that his brother Rob wanted cornerback Kyle Wilson with the No,. 7 pick. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Jets coach Rex Ryan strongly suggested during his press conference today that his twin brother Rob, the defensive coordinator for the Browns, wanted Boise State cornerback Kyle Wilson at No. 7. The Browns selected Florida cornerback Joe Haden and Wilson fell to the Jets at No. 29.

    Who cares which player Rob Ryan wanted? This story is nothing more than NY media gobbleygook.

  • H Hoss wrote on last edited by
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    Head games. That's all. Rex wishes he had Haden, and throwing your bro under the bus is just head games. But hey, I hope the agent uses these comments against Rex in negotiations. Nice going bro.