<![CDATA[Top Tier FAs]]>According to NFL.com the following are who (at least one of) their writers decree to be the Top Tier Free Agents soon to be available:

1. Jarius Byrd S Bills

2. Eugene Monroe OT Ravens

3. Michael Johnson DE Bengals

4. Lamar Houston DE Raiders

5. Jared Veldheer OT Raiders

6. Branden Albert OT Chiefs

7. Alteraunn Verner CB Titans

8. Michael Bennett DE Seahawks

9. Aqib Talib CB Patriots

10. TJ Ward S Browns

11. Vontae Davis CB Colts

12. Eric Decker WR Broncos

13. Jason Hatcher DT Cowboys

14. Henry Melton DT Bears

15. B.J. Raji DT Packers

16. Everson Griffin DE Vikings

17. Sam Shields CB Packers

18. Randy Starks DT Dolphins

19. Hakeem Nicks WR Giants

20. Jermichael Finley TE Packers

21. Joseph Linval DT Giants.

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]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391211https://brownsboard.com/post/391211Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:15:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:04:40 GMT]]>Champ!?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391208https://brownsboard.com/post/391208Thu, 06 Mar 2014 05:04:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 20:47:39 GMT]]>Chris Johnson is supposed to hit the market.

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XxDaBuckeyexX said:

How about Brandon Browner? I think hes 29 or so, and has a bit of a ganja problem, but theres no questioning his man coverage and bump abilities.

On the source I saw he was not listed....perhaps because of his suspension issue. But if he is back and available....and smoke free, he would clearly be worth a look.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391106https://brownsboard.com/post/391106Wed, 05 Mar 2014 19:05:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:26:18 GMT]]>How about Brandon Browner? I think hes 29 or so, and has a bit of a ganja problem, but theres no questioning his man coverage and bump abilities.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391059https://brownsboard.com/post/391059Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:26:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:17:55 GMT]]>Other Free Agent comings and goings:

Off the Market:

Greg Hardy DE Carolina

Keyunta Dawson DE Saints

Jermaine Cunningham DE Jets

Corey Peters DT ATL

Chris Baker DT Wash

Brian Orakpo OLB Wash

Jason Worilds OLB Pitt.

DeAngelo hall CB Wash

Kelvin Hayden CB Chic.

Bernard Pollard S Tenn.

Will Allen S Pitt.

Jackie Battle RB Tenn

Jeremy Maclin WR Phil

Anquan Boldin WR SF

Riley Cooper WR Phil

Dennis Pitta TE Balt

Jimmy Graham TE NO

Gabe Carimi OG ATL

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391055https://brownsboard.com/post/391055Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:17:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:07:53 GMT]]>If Byrd could not be signed, or TJ not re-signed.....what would you think about Donte Whitner coming home to Cleveland? (he is rated the #3 best FA safety behing Byrd/Ward)

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391053https://brownsboard.com/post/391053Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:07:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:06:40 GMT]]>FYI, the Browns also need a kicker. Billy Cundiff is a FA

and guess who else is availbable as a FA kicker: Phil Dawson

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391052https://brownsboard.com/post/391052Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:06:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:03:57 GMT]]>Take Donald Butler ILB off the Board for ILB for the Browns. He resigned with the Chargers.

Same with Brent Grimes CB who resigned with the Dolphins.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/391051https://brownsboard.com/post/391051Wed, 05 Mar 2014 16:03:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 15:59:38 GMT]]>According to Roto World here are the top FA OGs:

Offensive Guards

1. Geoff Schwartz

2. Travelle Wharton
3. Chad Rinehart

4. Willie Colon
5. Jon Asamoah
6. Zane Beadles
7. Brian Waters
8. Uche Nwaneri
9. Richie Incognito
10. Mike Johnson
11. Shawn Lauvao

So, per them if we could do the Double Schwartz it would be a decent upgrade over Lauvao.

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@the-gipper said:

Is he a FA?

Yessir.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/03/04/nfl-reinstates-brandon-browner/

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@clevelandbigdawg said:

Brandon Browner was reinstated by the NFL... There's your BIG CB - 6'4"...

Is he a FA?

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@miktoxic said:

what did he do to get suspended?

Not sure if it was PEDs, Pot or what exactly. All that I really read was substance-abuse policy.

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@clevelandbigdawg said:

Brandon Browner was reinstated by the NFL... There's your BIG CB - 6'4"...

what did he do to get suspended?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/390916https://brownsboard.com/post/390916Wed, 05 Mar 2014 01:03:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:56:57 GMT]]>Brandon Browner was reinstated by the NFL... There's your BIG CB - 6'4"...

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/390914https://brownsboard.com/post/390914Wed, 05 Mar 2014 00:56:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:32:31 GMT]]>yes ward doesn't play CB but we do need one of both (S and CB).

from what pettine has said don't expect the browns to be first out of the gate spending tons of money in FA.

sounds like they want to build through the draft. wouldn't mind taking a look at one of the tackles though.

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Zombo said:

I need a starting quality corner and a starting quality safety to be mollified.

Or Molly Sims would do the job.

MollySims.jpg

Yes, indeedy doody. She can mollycoddle me.

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@the-gipper said:

Question: If the Browns did not resign TJ Ward, but did get one of the CBs on the above list, Like Shields or Davis, would that mollify you?

I need a starting quality corner and a starting quality safety to be mollified.

Or Molly Sims would do the job.

MollySims.jpg

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/390876https://brownsboard.com/post/390876Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:17:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Top Tier FAs on Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:07:43 GMT]]>Question: If the Browns did not resign TJ Ward, but did get one of the CBs on the above list, Like Shields or Davis, would that mollify you?

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