The problem is I'd rather have several of the players we'd have to overlook to take Burfict. He's maybe a top30 talent, but we're picking at 22.

Hightower is a better player. So are Mike Brockers, Cordy Glenn, and especially Kendall Wright - who I hope we grab.

@cobra-kai said:

T.J. Ward is starting to look like a one hit wonder, (so to speak.)

He had that hit on tiny little Jordan Shipley in the endzone, and that's it. He still has a long way to prove he's anything but an occasional trucker, who's usually completely out of position to make any kind of play on the ball.

Ward had more highlights in his rookie season than some of our defensive players have had in their entire career.

He'll be a force.

I think Burfict is an ignorant thug and has no business on the field. But the same things were said about Ray Lewis, and I consider him to be one of the most stand-up guys in the league, as well as a lock for the HOF. It's funny how almost going to jail for murder will do that to you.

If Burfict can harness his aggression and become even half the player Ray Lewis is, I wouldn't mind it. But that's a big if, and I honestly don't think he's capable of it. At this point, I'd say no thanks.

@brownskidd said:

If he can get his act together than fine... bring him on.. but if he turns into a Pac-man Jones were in trouble. And don't forget, we have a hitter like TJ Ward.

T.J. Ward is starting to look like a one hit wonder, (so to speak.)

He had that hit on tiny little Jordan Shipley in the endzone, and that's it. He still has a long way to prove he's anything but an occasional trucker, who's usually completely out of position to make any kind of play on the ball.

@brownskidd said:

If he can get his act together than fine... bring him on.. but if he turns into a Pac-man Jones were in trouble. And don't forget, we have a hitter like TJ Ward.

Yes, TJ is in the secondary, but we need a hitter at LB...expecially OLB.

Is Burfict more of an inside LB...or an OLB?

@cobra-kai said:

While some of the Polly Prissy Pants are wringing their hands and pouting about things like, "Oh, gosh, gee! He gets too many flags!"

... I'm dreaming about Burfict bringing the hammer, like this...

If he can get his act together than fine... bring him on.. but if he turns into a Pac-man Jones were in trouble. And don't forget, we have a hitter like TJ Ward.

@cobra-kai said:

While some of the Polly Prissy Pants are wringing their hands and pouting about things like, "Oh, gosh, gee! He gets too many flags!"

... I'm dreaming about Burfict bringing the hammer, like this...

This is great. Makes me think....

... I'm dreaming about Burfict bringing the hammer, like this...

frankly, i'd love for them to draft this kid. just means they'll continue to get weaker at other positions.

@clevelandfanforlife said:

He's an absolute moron and a meat head. He has all the talent in the world but makes big mistakes in games. Maybe with 22 but might not be worth the risk.

Of course, Pittsburgh will draft him, and he will straighten his shit out. Then we will have to face him twice a year.

@brownskidd said:

I don't know enough to have an opinion, but I don't want a hot head like Suh coming in here and drawing 15 yarders all the time and giving up first downs. You can be a badass and still play smart... Clay Matthews anyone.

I will take a talent like Suh....or like this guy....if the meanness and attitude are there. It is always possible to coach the stupid out of them....but it is not always possible to coach the down and dirty that you sometimes need into them. (Though Dick LeBeau has seemed capable of it)

However with a hum drum deadbeat coach like shurmur i am pretty sure ray lewis like behavior or even less is absolutely prohibited and frowned upon as it may instigate players to actually have fun again playing in cleveland and could even lead to the return of rabid browns fans actually enjoying attending games again..

A physically motivational vocal leader on the field would be great even if the dude is narsty!

IMHO this team needs at least one of these guys on each side of the ball..

But we also need a brilliant harbaugh like head coach but we wont get that either, instead we got another knot on the log manic depressant head hanger..

@cobra-kai said:

You wouldn't want Suh on our line, huh?

M'kay. Thanks for chiming in, kid.

At this point, no I don't and I'm entitled to that opinion. Is he a great player yes, but he's hurting his team and himself with his tantrums on the field. He's been caught on camera many times doing dirty things. I don't like him and I don't think anyone wants that on their team.

great players are only great if they can actually get on the field.

burfict is an fucking child thats akin to harrison, only not as smart. browns fans whose opinions i trust have all said the opposite of what you claim....that this kid is constantly overpersuing and out of position cause he's going for the highlight reel hit. thats great and all....except for the 3-4 missed tackles along the way to get that big hit.

sorry....you just seem like a guy that very flavor of the month. whoever makes news on bspn is apparently your guy.

@brownskidd said:

I don't know enough to have an opinion, but I don't want a hot head like Suh coming in here and drawing 15 yarders all the time and giving up first downs. You can be a badass and still play smart... Clay Matthews anyone.

You wouldn't want Suh on our line, huh?

M'kay. Thanks for chiming in, kid.

No thanks.

And Little was hardly any kind of "character concern" that would make a coach blink.

Burfict needs counseling, perhaps more than Suh does.

@poeticg said:

Wasn't Little supposed to "have some character concerns" as well, if I remember correctly? I think that H&H said it themselves, they'll give them(the player) the talk and determine if the "concerns" will be an issue or not. But that "those concerns" will not stop them from checking out a guy nor does it rule out the possibility of working with the player to correct those "concerns"...something along those lines.

I agree with The Gipper here in that, be it Burfict or someone else, we need a monster at linebacker out there. I like Hightower, I think he could be another Willie McGinest... I went to compare stats at Wikipedia but it's blacked out for 24 hours to raise awareness of legislation congress is working on to limit the free and open internet, wow what a way to raise awareness on it. I was looking at Willie McGinest's Stats and opening up Donta Hightowers Stats when it turned to black. I know that I could look elsewhere on NFL Databases but that really opened my eyes to how good we have it on here right now. Free the Internet, and get the Browns a great linebacker to go with DQ, a CB to go with Haden and a DE to go with Sheard. Call it a day and phone some free agents and tell them not to miss the next bus to Cleveland..

By blacking out Wikipedia, they're hoping to show people how much more difficult it would be to access information for the average person with internet access.

Granted, there are still many ways to access information right now, but think of the inconvenience you've already experienced with just one website blacked out, and multiply that times 1,000.

This SOPA act is ridiculous.