<?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[Where was LaRon Byrd?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is he still on the roster? Didn't see him on the field at all</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/topic/30208/where-was-laron-byrd</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 01:03:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://brownsboard.com/topic/30208.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:08:54 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:24:17 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Zombo <a href="/post/438302">said</a>:</p><p><span style="color:rgb(139,69,19)"><strong>Rodney Smith lost hos roster job to Charles Johnson, formerly of the Browns, who lost his roster spot to LaRona Byrd, who just lost his roster spot to Rodney Smith.</strong></span></p></blockquote>
<p>
Cue Judy Collins' cover of Joni Mitchell's "The Circle Game"...</p>

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"And the seasons they go round and round</p>
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And the painted ponies go up and down</p>
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We're captive on the carousel of time</p>
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We can't return we can only look</p>
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Behind from where we came</p>
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And go round and round and round</p>
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In the circle game"</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438362</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438362</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tour2ma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2014 14:24:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Sat, 04 Oct 2014 01:37:56 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/topdawg31" aria-label="Profile: topdawg31">@<bdi>topdawg31</bdi></a> <a href="/post/438316">said</a>:</p><div><p>and cant catch a cold</p></div></blockquote>

<p>That I don't know, but according to NFL.com's rating (65.8) that puts him at :</p>

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<p><span><strong>6.50-6.99</strong></span> Chance to become Pro Bowl-caliber player</p>
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<p>Edit (reading a bit more) :</p>


<p>Same page, but at one spot they list him 6' 4", and here they list him 6' 6"</p>
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<p>So 6'5? </p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438313</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438313</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Taco918]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:19:04 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:33:27 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/jafbf" aria-label="Profile: jafbf">@<bdi>jafbf</bdi></a> <a href="/post/438303">said</a>:</p><div>
<p>6' 4"</p>
<p>225 Lbs</p>
<p>4.51 40yd</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674" rel="external nofollow">http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674</a></p>
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<p>Edit (reading a bit more) :</p>

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<span><strong>Strengths</strong></span> <strong>Tall vertical threat who is a surprisingly smooth runner in his routes.</strong> Displays excellent agility for his size. Can challenges defenses vertically from the slot or down the sideline. Good concentration to use his height and vertical on jump balls, also to track passes over his shoulder down the sideline. Uses his length, quickness, and attitude to attack blocking targets in the run game and clear the way for fellow receivers downfield.</blockquote>
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<span><strong>Weaknesses</strong></span> Relatively lean, and must prove he can fight veteran pro corners during the route and in jump ball situations. Height gives corners a big target to hit in press situations. Must show he can sink his hips to run tight routes and separate downfield. Does not get many opportunities to catch passes in Florida State’s offense, will need to show strong hands when regularly targeted. Adjusting to low throws might be an issue at his height.  </blockquote>
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<span><strong>NFL Comparison</strong></span> Michael Jenkins  </blockquote>
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<span><strong>Bottom Line</strong></span> If you’re looking for height in your receiver,<strong> 6-foot-6</strong> Smith has plenty. But he’s also a smooth athlete for his height, who tracks the football well deep. He's also a good blocker in the running game. However, he doesn't always play up to his size and can lose the physicality battle at the catch point.</blockquote>

<p>Same page, but at one spot they list him 6' 4", and here they list him 6' 6"</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438304</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438304</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[JAFBF]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:33:27 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:10:13 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>6' 4"</p>
<p>225 Lbs</p>
<p>4.51 40yd</p>

<p><a href="http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674" rel="external nofollow">http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/rodney-smith?id=2539674</a></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438303</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438303</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[JAFBF]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:10:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:27:25 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>Zombo <a href="/post/438298">said</a>:</p><div>
<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>And ... he's gone:</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54)">The Browns announced they were awarded receiver Rodney Smith off waivers from the Vikings. He has no catches in five games over two seasons. To make room for Smith, the club waived receiver LaRon Byrd</span></p>

<p><a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html</a></p>
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<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>Rodney Smith lost hos roster job to Charles Johnson, formerly of the Browns, who lost his roster spot to LaRona Byrd, who just lost his roster spot to Rodney Smith.</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>OK.</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>Let's just keep the top 4 guys healthy until Gordo returns.</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>Zombo</strong></span></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438302</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438302</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zombo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 22:27:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:46:21 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color:#8b4513"><strong>And ... he's gone:</strong></span></p>

<p><span style="color:rgb(54,54,54)">The Browns announced they were awarded receiver Rodney Smith off waivers from the Vikings. He has no catches in five games over two seasons. To make room for Smith, the club waived receiver LaRon Byrd</span></p>

<p><a data-ipb="nomediaparse" href="http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html" rel="external nofollow">http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/10/running_back_ben_tate_is_somew.html</a></p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/438298</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/438298</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Zombo]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 21:46:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to Where was LaRon Byrd? on Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:22:06 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Still on roster. I'm guessing he still did not know enough of the offense to get on the field.</p>]]></description><link>https://brownsboard.com/post/431746</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://brownsboard.com/post/431746</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Tour2ma]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 15:22:06 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>