@the-gipper said:

That makes for depressing reading

Zombo said:

I have bolded those DBs who have at minimum been more productive for the Browns than Skrine.

He has already fared better than most on this list ... choose your toast.

@ithika said:

Skrine's a class act and a hard worker. He's always played great in the nickel as a 3rd DB. However, he is not a starter, but a very good 3rd DB. With as much passing thats done in the NFL these days you need a player like Buster and it doesn't hurt he can return kicks if someone goes down.

not to mention with Cribbs gone he's now the best gunner on the team.

currently, his greatest strength technically is his sure tackling. he has outstanding quickness, agility, and make up speed...which can erase a lot of mistakes in college but in the pros he still needs to tighten his game up some.

he needs to look for the ball more as he relies almost completely upon disruption once the ball arrives. he also needs to trust his speed more and has a tendency to give too much cushion before the snap.

his tenacity on ST coverages along w his current value at nickle alone will be enough to keep him on the 53, buying him time and the opportunity to potentially improve his coverage on the outside.

@thenew23 said:

Not sure how you define "great" but that is simply semantics my friend.

His technique was so poor last season, that a couple simple improvements could make him worthy of being a CB2. He does not have to be "perfect" as you say.

Also, what's with knocking WR2's.... here are some we'll be playing against this year: Brian Hartline, Jacoby Jones X2, Cordarelle Patterson, Mohamed Sanu X2, T.J. Graham, Nate Burleson, Randall Cobb, Jonathan Baldwin, Emmanuel Sanders X2, Cecil Shorts, Danny Amendola, Alshon Jeffrey, and Stephen Hill

Not All-Stars, but no slouches either.

And you... incorrect...

I can tell you that the words "Skrine" and "great" don't belong in the same paragraph, much less the same sentence.

The fact is that he'd have to be technically perfect to overcome his size and talent deficit.

@miktoxic said:

Leon McFadden will be the starter, he has the tools just lacks top end speed. but i agree this team needed to add a veteran corner maybe they still will at some point.

@thenew23 said:

Nice post. I agree with everything you say 100% percent except that he has potential to be a starter. He's been in the NFL for what 3 seasons and been good in the nickel since day one. Im sure he'll be playing nickel this season and doing it in lock down fashion.

i mean who else really do we have that's played one snap in the NFL?

Skrine's a class act and a hard worker. He's always played great in the nickel as a 3rd DB. However, he is not a starter, but a very good 3rd DB. With as much passing thats done in the NFL these days you need a player like Buster and it doesn't hurt he can return kicks if someone goes down.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

Not sure how you define "great" but that is simply semantics my friend.

His technique was so poor last season, that a couple simple improvements could make him worthy of being a CB2. He does not have to be "perfect" as you say.

Also, what's with knocking WR2's.... here are some we'll be playing against this year: Brian Hartline, Jacoby Jones X2, Cordarelle Patterson, Mohamed Sanu X2, T.J. Graham, Nate Burleson, Randall Cobb, Jonathan Baldwin, Emmanuel Sanders X2, Cecil Shorts, Danny Amendola, Alshon Jeffrey, and Stephen Hill

Not All-Stars, but no slouches either.

@tampadawgs said:

He sucks, cut him now. If we need him we can sign him in week 6 becauce knowbody wants his sorry ass

And you... incorrect...

If we get even one corner with size and only decent cover abilities, it's curtains for Skrine.

Speed isn't all. Ask the Raiders how drafting for speed has worked out.

@thenew23 said:

Technique can be taught- 4.3 speed can't. Hope the guy has a breakout year.

@jrb12711 said:

I disagree. I seen Skrine as having "great" talent, blazing speed, and he plays with heart and passion; however, he is hindered by his size and technique. We all know he is slightly undersized, but with regards to technique I mean that he has been able to play aggressive his entire life against HS and college kids, but the bigger WRs in the NFL give him a tough time b/c he cannot play that way against them. He needs to be coached up on footwork, positioning, and pressing the bigger WRs if he wants to be an effective CB2. Even with all the mistakes though, I already see him as a really talented nickel corner who should have a long career in the NFL at that position, but also a guy with potential to be a solid starter...

@nickers said:

Great...your drunk posting again

Yeah I was. I need to stop doing that.

But I still think he sucks. He plays extremely hard, which is nice, but it results in too many flags.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

Hate to say it but I agree. The guy plays hard but I just dont think he has enough talent to be consistently competitive in the NFL. He's got speed but that's all I really see. I hope I'm wrong but I in no way saw the ability some of you guys see. Hey if he makes me eat my words though I won't complain.

@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

Great...your drunk posting again

He'll be gone in a years time.

Mike

news travels, and it does seem like no matter where you go, you are never more than 7 degrees away.

its always refreshing to hear when players conduct themselves accordingly...and the alternative feels about like a kid catching a Disney mascot out of uniform with their head under an arm for the first time, when our on-field heroes either don't get it or don't care enough to conduct themselves like pros.

we all see Buster's talent...which is why when he got all those back to back penalties last year - while justifiably annoyed - nearly everyone just looked the other way.

the mulligans are spent though.

i have lofty expectations for him now and long term and feel confident that with some good coaching and a lot more reps, he can deliver huge.

especially for a 5th rounder. !