<![CDATA[Mike Pettine speaks...]]>He said a lot of interesting things today...

1) D-line - Plans to move Phil Taylor to NT, said we can pencil in Taylor & Kitchen there. Said Starks can play all 3 spots, but is mostly a 3-tech DE. Said Hughes will be a 3- and 5-tech DE. He likes Shelton but said he'll probably be long gone by the time we pick

2) OLBs - As I said, he mentioned he could use A.Bryant as an OLB at times, and seems really high on Scott Solomon. Said he still wants to add a pass-rusher and the draft is deep at that position.

3) O-line - Said we could move Bitonio to RT (down the line) and he could even play C, and is interested in a developmental C since Mack's contract is up after this season

4) QB - said JF is doing well in rehab and expects him at OTAs. Also, said no private workout for Mariota b/c O'Connell is so familiar with him. Said trading up for QB is one of the few reasons to trade up... We held private workouts with a few QBs but he wouldn't release which ones

5) CB - likes what he hears about Gilbert's offseason and still sees him as a starter even with T.Williams on board. Said he could see K.Williams or Gilbert inside if T.Williams starts outside.

6) K - said it's possible we draft a Kicker

7) Said the team turned down Hard Knocks, said Manziel getting out of rehab is a factor in that decision

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/32437/mike-pettine-speaks...RSS for NodeThu, 01 Oct 2026 07:06:34 GMTTue, 24 Mar 2015 16:48:47 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:43:38 GMT]]>Would like to see an ILB that can plug holes in the run D.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/488064https://brownsboard.com/post/488064Thu, 26 Mar 2015 00:43:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:54:15 GMT]]>Too scripted mik

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487823https://brownsboard.com/post/487823Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:54:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:36:47 GMT]]>and all along i thought you'd be a Mob Wives fan........

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@hoorta said:

You enjoy Real Housewives of Atlanta or Survivor too? If there's not a story- Create one.

Survivor yes, but RHoA has gone downhill, so I replaced it with Keeping Up with the Kardashians. 😎

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@thenew23 said:

With regard to the front 7, it looks like instead of re-stacking the deck, Pettine plans to shuffle the cards...

Starks Taylor D.Bryant

Winn Kitchen Hughes

Mingo Dansby Robertson Kruger

Solomon Carder Kirksey A.Bryant

Still looks like Kitchen and Solomon are the weak spots that could use upgraded, but I like moving Phil back to the NT. Horton used him there and Rubin as a DE, but when Pettine came in he switched them... I never understood that... Hopefully Phil can stay healthy and play well, especially on a contract year for him...

Reasonable......but I suspect that a high round drafted rookie will be slipped into the mix there somewhere.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487794https://brownsboard.com/post/487794Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:51:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:39:05 GMT]]>It's an interesting show. I saw some clips on youtube with Pettine when he was with the Jets. If Pettine wanted to do the show this year I would be for it but since he is not I hope they get someone else for this year anyway.

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@oldbrownsfan said:

As a Browns fan I want what is best for the team. Pettine has already said he does not want the distraction of doing this show with JM just coming out of rehab. Will HBO honor that or force the Browns to do the show if no other team volunteers? We'll see. I just don't see HBO having the best interest of the Browns here.

Again it isn't an HBO decision it's a National Football League decision, and they would most likely have the best interest of the league in mind.

WSS

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487786https://brownsboard.com/post/487786Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:18:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:15:35 GMT]]>As a Browns fan I want what is best for the team. Pettine has already said he does not want the distraction of doing this show with JM just coming out of rehab. Will HBO honor that or force the Browns to do the show if no other team volunteers? We'll see. I just don't see HBO having the best interest of the Browns here.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487785https://brownsboard.com/post/487785Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:15:35 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:58:08 GMT]]>NFL is entertainment. They make money off the show. Manziel seems to be the main attraction of the media. They want him to fuck up. I could see them making the Browns do it. Manziel is a commodity. If he falls off the wagon the media will eat it up. The NFL won't give a shit.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487773https://brownsboard.com/post/487773Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:58:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:01:00 GMT]]>so let's say the browns are forced to do it. manziel comes back to camp and it's the main plot line of the show. if manziel fizzles out under the pressure and even worse goes back to doing stupid stuff, would there be a basis for a lawsuit thrown at the browns, the nfl and HBO by a manziel camp stacked with high price lawyers, arguing some mental duress?

i know the players are the 'property' of the team they play for but when did individual rights go out the window? doesn't each player have to sign off on this? anywhere else in america to be filmed the co. needs a waiver from each individual. what if manziel says no, don't film me?

my concern isn't so much with the other players, it's with manziel. and for all those that want to give this guy another chance (hell, i'm on the bottom of that list) don't you think throwing hollywood back in front of this kid as soon as he steps out of rehab, a recipe for disaster?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487772https://brownsboard.com/post/487772Wed, 25 Mar 2015 14:01:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:43:29 GMT]]>I sincerely doubt that the NFL controlled film will paint any team in a bad light. I think we are being pussies. why leave the perception of the team up to assholes like Jason LaCanfora?

WSS

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@tim-couch-pulls-out said:

Don't think they can technically turn down Hard Knocks this year, though. Pretty sure that they can be forced to do it.

It will be a hard sell to Haslam & Pettine- if they tell Goodell they don't want the cameras on Johnny Rehab just yet.

@the-gipper said:

I'd bet they can turn them down. There are 31 other teams.....and only 9* have been on that show before. That means they have 22 other teams that have not done it. They can find one. Let the Steelers do it...or the Eagles or Redskins.....more intriguing story lines there.

*Ravens, Cowboys, Chiefs, Bengals, Jets, Dolphins, Bengals again, Falcons.

(so actually 23 other teams besides Browns and the above have not done it.)

Yeah- teams that make the playoffs should be eligible. Heck, the NFL could tell HBO- "not this year" They won't I'm sure HBO pays them a healthy chunk of change.

@d-bone said:

The Browns will be on HBO.... Embrace it. I for one can't wait to get a look behind the curtain.

You enjoy Real Housewives of Atlanta or Survivor too? If there's not a story- Create one.

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@tour2ma said:

Do people seriously not understand that the Commissioner only enforces rules set by a majority of the owners?

Blame Canada.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487712https://brownsboard.com/post/487712Wed, 25 Mar 2015 02:02:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:45:17 GMT]]>The Browns will be on HBO.... Embrace it. I for one can't wait to get a look behind the curtain.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487705https://brownsboard.com/post/487705Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:45:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:42:24 GMT]]>Will any team volunteer to do the HBO show this year? Seems like there are a lot of downside to doing the show with the distraction. More so this year for the Browns with JM coming out of rehab. The owners may have voted on this but I don't like this set up. The Browns may be stuck with no choice but to have the HBO cameras if no other team volunteers.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487702https://brownsboard.com/post/487702Wed, 25 Mar 2015 01:42:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:03:16 GMT]]>Do people seriously not understand that the Commissioner only enforces rules set by a majority of the owners?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487683https://brownsboard.com/post/487683Wed, 25 Mar 2015 00:03:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 23:00:03 GMT]]>Appreciate the update 23. Good stuff. Here's a link that captures a short press conference/interview with Pettine The Dawg today that hits on a few of the things you mentioned:

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/media-center/videos/Pettine-Im-optimistic-Manziel-will-be-back-in-April/1774be15-52fe-4b5c-8022-c20af3b90b2e

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@thenew23 said:

4) QB - said JF is doing well in rehab and expects him at OTAs. Also, said no private workout for Mariota b/c O'Connell is so familiar with him. Said trading up for QB is one of the few reasons to trade up... We held private workouts with a few QBs but he wouldn't release which ones

Also said Manziel should be given the chance to be "the guy" as long as he can get/stay on the field...

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@thenew23 said:

He said a lot of interesting things today...

1) D-line - Plans to move Phil Taylor to NT, said we can pencil in Taylor & Kitchen there. Said Starks can play all 3 spots, but is mostly a 3-tech DE. Said Hughes will be a 3- and 5-tech DE. He likes Shelton but said he'll probably be long gone by the time we pick

2) OLBs - As I said, he mentioned he could use A.Bryant as an OLB at times, and seems really high on Scott Solomon. Said he still wants to add a pass-rusher and the draft is deep at that position.

With regard to the front 7, it looks like instead of re-stacking the deck, Pettine plans to shuffle the cards...

Starks Taylor D.Bryant

Winn Kitchen Hughes

Mingo Dansby Robertson Kruger

Solomon Carder Kirksey A.Bryant

Still looks like Kitchen and Solomon are the weak spots that could use upgraded, but I like moving Phil back to the NT. Horton used him there and Rubin as a DE, but when Pettine came in he switched them... I never understood that... Hopefully Phil can stay healthy and play well, especially on a contract year for him...

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487663https://brownsboard.com/post/487663Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:14:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 21:07:10 GMT]]>6) K - said it's possible we draft a Kicker Pettine

************************

well...I wasn't completely goofy on my mock draft.

Nailed it.

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@opal312 said:

I've no idea what hard knocks is because I never watch television. Did Roger Goodell make it mandatory? I hate Roger Goodell.

Well, I guess if the league can dictate how high a player can wear his socks, they can dictate this to their owners. Still, the method of choosing who is "eligible" is assinine.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487656https://brownsboard.com/post/487656Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:44:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:27:23 GMT]]>I've no idea what hard knocks is because I never watch television. Did Roger Goodell make it mandatory? I hate Roger Goodell.

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@the-gipper said:

OK, having read the article I see that it says that any team that has made the playoffs the last two years, or that does not have a 1st year HC are exempt from appearing.

My only question....what the fuck? I understand the new HC thing.....but to exempt teams that have made the playoffs? Why?

What is the rationale. I see none other than it being arbitrary.

I'm sure partly because they'd want to avoid the minefield that would be "oh, we made the playoffs last year, then nothing changed and we missed the playoffs this year...it's Hard Knocks' fault!"

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/487644https://brownsboard.com/post/487644Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:56:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Mike Pettine speaks... on Tue, 24 Mar 2015 19:31:46 GMT]]>OK, having read the article I see that it says that any team that has made the playoffs the last two years, or that does not have a 1st year HC are exempt from appearing.

My only question....what the fuck? I understand the new HC thing.....but to exempt teams that have made the playoffs? Why?

What is the rationale. I see none other than it being arbitrary.

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