@jrb12711 said:

Change "RB" to "running game" in that first sentence and I am there with you...

@diehardbrownsfan said:

We need right side OL first pick, then QB.

... and I agree that OL is the route to the running game.

@wrrebel said:

This draft we need the best player available for the positions at need.

Actually that's the definition of drafting for need and leads to reaching if you do not also possess the confidence to trade down and still get your needed player.

A BPA draft means you take the BPA on your board regardless of need. Surprisingly, I actually think we are close to being in that circumstance.

@gftchris said:

I almost agree about BPA, regardless of position. There's nobody on this team, save Thomas, Haden and the DL that you couldn't upgrade if you tried. Maybe Gordon too, but you could get a cleaner version.

I think Big Phil belongs on that list. I have been so impressed with his acceptance of and performance in the NT position. However, I think there are DEs in the draft that could upgrade our play there.

where you benn WRRebel?

It is painfully obvious our last GM and fatboy reached for players. We are the 2nd youngest team in the league. Keep on adding talent. Do not reach.

Sign some FE but don't break the bank on them. We can use depth and if we can add a starter who isn't asking for millions than do it. I haven't been this upbeat about the Browns in a long time.

If we beat the Bengals on Sunday we will make the play offs.

Oh yeah, please cut Weeden. I think even having him on the sideline encourages losing.. We can sign anyone to replace him, He is old and ulgy

@the-gipper said:

We need a running back. Getting one in the 2d/3rd round would be good, especially if we are clearly going QB, then maybe OL or LB. I believe the Browns might like to get an upgrade at the MLB spot.

Late 2nd or early 3rd...I think we really need a Full back to go with Dion Lewis. I think Oline and WR become our greatest need next draft..

@miktoxic said:

Though it is possible that he may prove to be too much of a "tweener" to be capable at either position. 6' 200 is way too small at LB.

OK for safety, but does he have the speed and coverage skills...though maybe he has the "pop".

@gftchris said:

sounds good to me. let's just hope that talent and versatility translates outside of south bend and into NE ohio.

i'm know there is a lot of football still to be played this year but i can't wait to see how this FO does next year in the draft and FA. it will be the start of something grand or the beginning of the same song and dance.

@the-gipper said:

I've been thinking that as well, they can't be happy with the way they've been abused in coverage. One thing that did occur to me is that Jamoris Slaughter - our 6th round draft pick, Safety - played a lot as a linebacker in college, maybe he's someone they'll look to work in to the defense in that way?

Per NFL.com:

There isn’t anywhere that Slaughter hasn’t lined up over the past three years in South Bend. Even at six feet, 200 pounds, he has played a safety/linebacker hybrid position in addition to lining up as a nickel back and either safety spot. This versatility will endear him to NFL defensive coordinators always on the lookout for players able to stay on the field no matter the offensive personnel.

@diehardbrownsfan said:

We need a running back. Getting one in the 2d/3rd round would be good, especially if we are clearly going QB, then maybe OL or LB. I believe the Browns might like to get an upgrade at the MLB spot.

I'm probably out on a limb here, but I think Luck is overrated. I know numbers don't tell everything but he wasn't in RG3 or Wilson's class at all last year and his numbers this year are so-so. He definitely comes up big when it matters most... but you'd like to see the guy do better in just about every other measure (completion %, ratio, etc.). Can he carry a team struggling to run the ball, like a Rodgers, Manning, Stafford, Brady, etc.? Sure didn't look like it yesterday. He throws a lot of picks, too. Even post-injury, I think I'd still take RG3.

Chances of the Eagles letting Foles go pretty much got extinguished yesterday. More likely he signs an extension for starter money. He's ripping it up.

Translation: Yes, Steeler fans are major fair weather fans.

@jafbf said:

We got the 4th from Indy. The 3rd is from the Steelers. Man, that could be useful.

Bengals lost = +1 in Division

Jaguars won = WC positioning improvement (Titan loss)

Charger loss = WC position improvement

Indy loss potentially gives us better positioning on the 1st and 3rd/4th (don't remember which round the other pick is) Draft picks we got from them.

If the Bucs can upset the Dolphins tonight we can gain some more headway in the WC positioning.

We're currently the #9 seed, so we moved up a spot or two this weekend after the dust has settled.

@tour2ma said:

So should the beat down put on them by the Rams!

Big news of day (besides BLT beating Cinci for us us) was TY Hilton leaving Indy game with a groin pull. Should improve our other 1st round pick...

good luck finding one cohesive OL like that of alabama in the NFL.

i heard miami's is pretty good though.

This FO did one hell of a job on that one.

Mike