<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Free Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>According to the Plain Dealer:</p>


<p>CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Browns will pursue two of the biggest-name pass-rushers in free agency in Baltimore's Paul Kruger and Detroit's Cliff Avril, league sources told The Plain Dealer.</p>

<p>They're also likely to go after Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant and Cardinals linebacker Quentin Groves, sources said.</p>

<p>Kruger, who helped the Ravens defeat San Francisco in the Super Bowl last month, will be one of the most sought-after pass-rushers on the market if the Ravens don't re-sign him by Tuesday. A second-round pick of the Ravens in 2009 out of Utah, Kruger (6-4, 270) had nine sacks in five starts at outside linebacker last season, and added 4.5 in the playoffs. Kruger could command as much as $9 million a year on the open market.</p>

<p>Avril, a defensive end, will also be a hot ticket come Tuesday. But the Browns might have the inside track, because their new defensive line coach Joe Cullen helped draft Avril, 26, in Detroit in 2008 and developed him as a rookie. That season, Avril led all rookies with six sacks and four forced fumbles.</p>

<p>Franchised by the Lions last season for almost $11 million a year, Avril, the former third-round pick out of Purdue, has averaged nearly 10 sacks a year over the past three seasons, including 9.5 in 2012 and 11 in 2011. Avril (6-3, 252) could play outside linebacker in Ray Horton's 3-4, multi-front scheme.</p>

<p>Groves, 28, played last season in Arizona for Horton, where he had four sacks in seven starts at left outside linebacker. A second-round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2008 out of Auburn, Groves (6-3, 265) has also played for the Raiders (2010 and 2011).</p>

<p>Bryant, who was arrested Feb. 24th in Miami on a misdemeanor charge of criminal mischief, had four sacks in eight starts last season. He was originally signed by the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of Harvard.</p>

<p>Teams can begin negotiating with other teams' free agents at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, and can begin signing them Tuesday.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/topic/25613/free-agents</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:49:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://brownsboard.com/topic/25613.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:32:01 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:59:25 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>A couple more rumors out there about the Browns looking for a defensive end and a couple candidates. </p>

<p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/3/11/4090056/browns-rumors-jason-jones-ricky-jean-francois-interesthttp://" rel="external nofollow">My link</a></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328518</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328518</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Browns57]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:59:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:10:34 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Id rather have Toler, Cason, Lewis, and Smith. Hopefully we get 2 guys.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328510</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328510</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flyin J]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:10:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:15:10 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jared Cook is a freak athletically, but his production hasn't matched his potential.</p>


<p>On a side note, both Munnerlyn and Cook were teammates at S.Carolina.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328498</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328498</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Couch Pulls Out]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:15:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>News today: They're going after Munnerlyn and Cook.</p>

<p>Also, Gamble retired, he's no longer an option at CB.</p>

<p>Munnerlyn.. meh. He didn't start this past year until Gamble got injured.  You could do worse as a #2 CB.  If we're going to avoid the top-ranked FA CB's, I'd like to see them go after Houston or Cox.</p>

<p>I've had Jared Cook for 2 weeks in fantasy for the past 2 seasons - until I realized Locker wouldn't start for the Browns.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328497</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328497</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unsympathetic]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:03:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/the-gipper" aria-label="Profile: the-gipper">@<bdi>the-gipper</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328483">said</a>:</p>
<p><strong>KC's defensive talent was pretty good. They had 5 pro bowlers on that D. It was their offense, particularly QB that sucked swamp water.</strong></p>

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<p>I am taking bets, they will be a playoff team next year.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328486</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328486</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kosar_For_President]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:03:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:54:40 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/nickers" aria-label="Profile: nickers">@<bdi>nickers</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328402">said</a>:</p>
<p>Im gonna laugh when Farmer starts bringing garbage from KC here to play...this franchise is a joke anymore</p>

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<p><strong>KC's defensive talent was pretty good. They had 5 pro bowlers on that D. It was their offense, particularly QB that sucked swamp water.</strong></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328483</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328483</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gipper]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:54:40 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:53:06 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/shep" aria-label="Profile: shep">@<bdi>shep</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328347">said</a>:</p>
<p>I'd like to say I came up with this on my own... but rumor has it the Browns are calling agents for every CB on the market (well, all the good ones under 27). And they like Avril over Kruger. And they like Julian Edelman.</p>

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<p><strong>They should be calling the agents of every CB on the market. The FA market is probably where they are going to get a starter opposite Haden, rather than the draft. I don't think they want to take the chance that Milliner will be there with the #6 pick. He is the only prime CB  choice in the first round, where they will have options at DE or OLB.  So, to have a sure thing, the will likely go FA with the CB position.  Browns have Skine and Trevin Wade, but I think they see them as nickel and backups.</strong></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328481</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328481</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[The Gipper]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:53:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:14:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I say instead of overpaying for Kruger or Avril we instead shorebup safety, cb, g, wr, and te via free agency then we could use our 1st and 3rd on pass rushers.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328457</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328457</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Flyin J]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:14:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:14:42 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Captain Munnerlyn and Dannell Ellerbe now in the mix.  It's official, I have a chub.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328456</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328456</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Kosar_For_President]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:14:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:05:38 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm stunned about the Chargers and Danario. He played the last 10 games and put up like 670 and 7 TDs. For the first time since he was 5 (exaggerating) he won't have any surgery in the offseason, says he feels great. Alo compares him to Josh Gordon, similar guys. Norv certainly knows him well.</p>

<p>I'd snap that kid up in a New York minute. Get him, Vasquez, and Brandon Myers and the offense looks fantastic.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328424</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328424</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shep]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:05:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:01:52 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/tim-couch-pulls-out" aria-label="Profile: tim-couch-pulls-out">@<bdi>tim-couch-pulls-out</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328420">said</a>:</p>
<p>It's because he was undrafted. The low round tender corresponds with whatever round they were drafted in.</p>

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<p>Yes - and that's only a concern with the lowest tier of the tender. I can't believe SD tendered their best WR from last season only a 1.26M contract.  The tender tier corresponds to the pick the next team would have to pay them to sign the RFA.. first, second, or original draft round.. as well as the salary of the next year.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328422</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328422</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unsympathetic]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 19:01:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:48:46 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/unsympathetic" aria-label="Profile: unsympathetic">@<bdi>unsympathetic</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328399">said</a>:</p>
<p>I can't believe the Chargers' "restriction" on Danario won't require anyone to give them draft pick compensation.  I'd snap up Alexander in a heartbeat.. all we have to do is outbid the Chargers for his signature.</p>

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<p>It's because he was undrafted. The low round tender corresponds with whatever round they were drafted in.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328420</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328420</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tim Couch Pulls Out]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 17:48:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:16:22 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Also reported this morning that the Browns are in contact with both Kruger and Ellerbe's agents.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328414</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328414</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry Buffalo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:16:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:08:53 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Im gonna laugh when Farmer starts bringing garbage from KC here to play...this franchise is a joke anymore</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328402</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328402</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[nickers]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:08:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:01:21 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I can't believe the Chargers' "restriction" on Danario won't require anyone to give them draft pick compensation.  I'd snap up Alexander in a heartbeat.. all we have to do is outbid the Chargers for his signature.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328399</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328399</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Unsympathetic]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 13:01:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:54:14 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/3/9/4085038/free-agency-list-of-players-the-cleveland-browns-are-reaching-out-to" rel="external nofollow">My link</a>A few more names here that the Browns are interested in.]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328397</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328397</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Browns57]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:54:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:02:47 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/shep" aria-label="Profile: shep">@<bdi>shep</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328347">said</a>:</p>
<p>I'd like to say I came up with this on my own... but rumor has it the Browns are calling agents for every CB on the market (well, all the good ones under 27). And they like Avril over Kruger. And they like Julian Edelman.</p>

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<p>I would ay you are right. Cabot just came out with a list of names that the Browns are in contact with.</p>

<p>Per <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/laneadkins" aria-label="Profile: LaneAdkins">@<bdi>LaneAdkins</bdi></a> #Browns have talked to reps for Julian Edelman, Cliff Avril, Brandon Myers, Keenan Lewis, Antoine Cason, Sean Smith and DR-C</p>

<p>Last for on that list are CB, DR-C being Cromartie. I like how we are looking at Myers. I think he would pair well with a more athletic TE such as Cameron.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328358</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328358</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry Buffalo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 20:02:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:17:07 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'd like to say I came up with this on my own... but rumor has it the Browns are calling agents for every CB on the market (well, all the good ones under 27). And they like Avril over Kruger. And they like Julian Edelman.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328347</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328347</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shep]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:17:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:55:23 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>James Harrison was just released.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328346</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328346</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harry Buffalo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:55:23 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:29:16 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/shep" aria-label="Profile: shep">@<bdi>shep</bdi></a> <a href="/post/328341">said</a>:</p>
<p>That's a joke about Colt at QB, right? The guy we couldn't trade to Green Bay for a sixth round pick? The guy who can't accurately throw a 10 yard pass to a crossing receiver? </p>

<p>I swear, he literally has negative value at this point. You'd have to trade him and a fourth round pick for someone to assume his salary. Not even good by backup standards. Couldn't fit Chud/Norv worse. Chances of being on the team three months from now are roughly zero. </p>

<p>If we wanna give Weeds another year, I could see Chase Daniel and Dysert in 4. If not, I could see Geno Smith at #6. Won't surprise me a bit.</p>

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<p>Its not a joke...PoeticG and the McCoy family are the only ones who see the guy as a starter in the NFL.  His time in Cleveland is done.  I think its Weeden and I actually think we bring back Anderson, especially now that Moore resigned in Miami.</p>

<p>MoMass is also gone...dude just can't stay healthy.  I'd bring back Watson if the price is right.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328342</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328342</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mark O]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:29:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:21:30 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>That's a joke about Colt at QB, right? The guy we couldn't trade to Green Bay for a sixth round pick? The guy who can't accurately throw a 10 yard pass to a crossing receiver? </p>

<p>I swear, he literally has negative value at this point. You'd have to trade him and a fourth round pick for someone to assume his salary. Not even good by backup standards. Couldn't fit Chud/Norv worse. Chances of being on the team three months from now are roughly zero. </p>

<p>If we wanna give Weeds another year, I could see Chase Daniel and Dysert in 4. If not, I could see Geno Smith at #6. Won't surprise me a bit.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328341</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328341</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shep]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:21:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:59:11 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>I think it's Colt at QB, picking up a new TE and FB. </p>

<p>On D we're taking an OLB or a cornerback at 6. Then we need the other position adressed. We need to find a FS worth his weight in salt. </p>

<p>We need to resign Cribbs and Dawson. Momass and Watson. We also need a FB that can do the things we need him to do, like catch and block. I'd resign Kaluka, he's a great depth player and won't commmand a very large contract. Vickers would be a beast blocking for Trent Richardson, did I mention we need a FB?</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328316</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328316</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[PoeticG]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:59:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:36:03 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>What up, Browns Board?!!!!</p>

<p>Browns are going big, I think, adding to a pretty strong base of strong talent: CB and pass rusher are the priorities. After that, 5-tech DE, RG, TE, maybe WR. </p>

<p>It's all coming down to whether or not the team is ready to commit to Weeds for another year... or go with Geno Smith at #6. I think it's Weeds and a trade down... but that's always subject to change.</p>

<p>What's up, Zombo?</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328311</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328311</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shep]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:36:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Free Agents on Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:36:48 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Another older FA released that has ties to our D Coordinator. Maybe a 1-2 year rental to mentor Ward.<a href="http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9031463/adrian-wilson-released-arizona-cardinals" rel="external nofollow">Adrian Wilson</a></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/328280</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/328280</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Browns57]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:36:48 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>