Justin Gilbert is primary KR
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Gilbert definitely sparked the Kick return team. Obviously not what we spent a 1st Rnd for, but might just be the foothold he needs. Gotta be easier where you are contributing something.
While a couple DBs have doubled as WRs (Deion springs to mind), the only DB I can think of offhand to transition to a full-time WR is Devin Hester. It took him forever, but he was a total stud of a kick and punt return man while his teams, Chicago and Atlanta, were patient. He is actually a decent WR for ATL now when not hurt.
Side note: It will be interesting to see if Hester can make the HOF as a return specialist. Not sure anyone has ever made it just for that.
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Gilbert turns into a pro bowl receiver and Olomu turns into a pro bowl DB.... I can hope right?
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Gilbert definitely sparked the Kick return team. Obviously not what we spent a 1st Rnd for, but might just be the foothold he needs. Gotta be easier where you are contributing something.
While a couple DBs have doubled as WRs (Deion springs to mind), the only DB I can think of offhand to transition to a full-time WR is Devin Hester. It took him forever, but he was a total stud of a kick and punt return man while his teams, Chicago and Atlanta, were patient. He is actually a decent WR for ATL now when not hurt.
Side note: It will be interesting to see if Hester can make the HOF as a return specialist. Not sure anyone has ever made it just for that.
While a couple DBs have doubled as WRs (Deion springs to mind), the only DB I can think of offhand to transition to a full-time WR is Devin Hester. It took him forever, but he was a total stud of a kick and punt return man while his teams, Chicago and Atlanta, were patient. He is actually a decent WR for ATL now when not hurt.
There is one very successful example:
Roy Green started as a cornerback (and a kick returner) and switched to WR after a couple years. Ended up with 559 catches for 8,965 yards and 66 TDs.
Zombo
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How's that Khalil mack feller panning out for Oakland?
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Who SAYS Farmer doesn't draft WRs in the 1st round?
Mike
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Who SAYS Farmer doesn't draft WRs in the 1st round?
Mike
Who SAYS Farmer doesn't draft WRs in the 1st round?
Mike
LMAO!
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It's just another example of how we can't seem to get a first round pick right. IMO, the first round is really the only round that DOESN'T take skill to select. Any yahoo can check out mock drafts and select a player that is known around the world. It really isn't that difficult. Oh, we need a linebacker? Hmmm...how about Khalil Mack? What's that? We don't have a stud WR? Oh, and Julio Jones is available? Why gee, I'd love to have him. The first round, especially EARLY in the first round, is not rocket science. Sure, everyone swings and misses on picks. Nobody can be expected to be perfect, and many teams would LOVE the opportunity to trade back and acquire more picks. But SOMETIMES you just have to pick at the highest point you can. Statistically, the higher the pick, the better the chances of that player working out. We got a bunch of draft picks, including several years of TWO first round picks. But look where that got us. When you play against the Browns, you literally aren't scared of ANYBODY. Joe Haden? Nope. Josh McCown? Nope. Crow? Gabriel? ANYBODY? Seriously, when the opposition game plans against us, what do they say? "Well...the Browns really aren't good at anything. Just make sure we have over the top help as much as possible with Benji, and that's about it. Oh yeah, the Browns will try a bunch of stupid screen passes, especially by the goal line, but we should be fine." I want to love my team so much. I spend hundreds of dollars every year, watch every game at least twice, talk about them for hours...and every year it's awful.
Listen, I hate blowing the team up, and that's a sure fire way to stay terrible forever, but what is the alternative? We have a GM that has proven he can't select difference makers. A defensive coach that can't coach defense, and we're hoping that a 36 year-old journeyman QB can somehow play at a high level all year? What kind of logic is that? Listen, I'll be the first one to commend Josh for his efforts, but sooner than later he's going to have an off game. It has to happen. So when it does, what will the score be? We don't get pressure without blitzing, when we do blitz, it's terrible, and we don't force ANY turnovers. Heck, the ONE interception we had all year was fumbled right back to the offense. The Ravens are completely banged up and don't have ANY options on offense, yet who in their right mind would pick us to win at a place where we haven't defeated them in 8 years?
I was hoping that typing this would make me feel better, but instead it just made me angrier. SOMEBODY MAKE A DANG PLAY WHEN WE NEED IT.
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It's just another example of how we can't seem to get a first round pick right. IMO, the first round is really the only round that DOESN'T take skill to select. Any yahoo can check out mock drafts and select a player that is known around the world. It really isn't that difficult. Oh, we need a linebacker? Hmmm...how about Khalil Mack? What's that? We don't have a stud WR? Oh, and Julio Jones is available? Why gee, I'd love to have him. The first round, especially EARLY in the first round, is not rocket science. Sure, everyone swings and misses on picks. Nobody can be expected to be perfect, and many teams would LOVE the opportunity to trade back and acquire more picks. But SOMETIMES you just have to pick at the highest point you can. Statistically, the higher the pick, the better the chances of that player working out. We got a bunch of draft picks, including several years of TWO first round picks. But look where that got us. When you play against the Browns, you literally aren't scared of ANYBODY. Joe Haden? Nope. Josh McCown? Nope. Crow? Gabriel? ANYBODY? Seriously, when the opposition game plans against us, what do they say? "Well...the Browns really aren't good at anything. Just make sure we have over the top help as much as possible with Benji, and that's about it. Oh yeah, the Browns will try a bunch of stupid screen passes, especially by the goal line, but we should be fine." I want to love my team so much. I spend hundreds of dollars every year, watch every game at least twice, talk about them for hours...and every year it's awful.
Listen, I hate blowing the team up, and that's a sure fire way to stay terrible forever, but what is the alternative? We have a GM that has proven he can't select difference makers. A defensive coach that can't coach defense, and we're hoping that a 36 year-old journeyman QB can somehow play at a high level all year? What kind of logic is that? Listen, I'll be the first one to commend Josh for his efforts, but sooner than later he's going to have an off game. It has to happen. So when it does, what will the score be? We don't get pressure without blitzing, when we do blitz, it's terrible, and we don't force ANY turnovers. Heck, the ONE interception we had all year was fumbled right back to the offense. The Ravens are completely banged up and don't have ANY options on offense, yet who in their right mind would pick us to win at a place where we haven't defeated them in 8 years?
I was hoping that typing this would make me feel better, but instead it just made me angrier. SOMEBODY MAKE A DANG PLAY WHEN WE NEED IT.
It's just another example of how we can't seem to get a first round pick right. IMO, the first round is really the only round that DOESN'T take skill to select. Any yahoo can check out mock drafts and select a player that is known around the world. It really isn't that difficult. Oh, we need a linebacker? Hmmm...how about Khalil Mack? What's that? We don't have a stud WR? Oh, and Julio Jones is available? Why gee, I'd love to have him. The first round, especially EARLY in the first round, is not rocket science. Sure, everyone swings and misses on picks. Nobody can be expected to be perfect, and many teams would LOVE the opportunity to trade back and acquire more picks. But SOMETIMES you just have to pick at the highest point you can. Statistically, the higher the pick, the better the chances of that player working out. We got a bunch of draft picks, including several years of TWO first round picks. But look where that got us. When you play against the Browns, you literally aren't scared of ANYBODY. Joe Haden? Nope. Josh McCown? Nope. Crow? Gabriel? ANYBODY? Seriously, when the opposition game plans against us, what do they say? "Well...the Browns really aren't good at anything. Just make sure we have over the top help as much as possible with Benji, and that's about it. Oh yeah, the Browns will try a bunch of stupid screen passes, especially by the goal line, but we should be fine." I want to love my team so much. I spend hundreds of dollars every year, watch every game at least twice, talk about them for hours...and every year it's awful.
Listen, I hate blowing the team up, and that's a sure fire way to stay terrible forever, but what is the alternative? We have a GM that has proven he can't select difference makers. A defensive coach that can't coach defense, and we're hoping that a 36 year-old journeyman QB can somehow play at a high level all year? What kind of logic is that? Listen, I'll be the first one to commend Josh for his efforts, but sooner than later he's going to have an off game. It has to happen. So when it does, what will the score be? We don't get pressure without blitzing, when we do blitz, it's terrible, and we don't force ANY turnovers. Heck, the ONE interception we had all year was fumbled right back to the offense. The Ravens are completely banged up and don't have ANY options on offense, yet who in their right mind would pick us to win at a place where we haven't defeated them in 8 years?
I was hoping that typing this would make me feel better, but instead it just made me angrier. SOMEBODY MAKE A DANG PLAY WHEN WE NEED IT.
So...you want to blow everything up?
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Who SAYS Farmer doesn't draft WRs in the 1st round?
Mike
Who SAYS Farmer doesn't draft WRs in the 1st round?
Perfect post...
I was hoping that typing this would make me feel better, but instead it just made me angrier.
We've all been there...
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I am sure he will be serviceable in the CFL.
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Trent Richardson, Brandon Weeden, Mingo, Gilbert ........
The defensive geniuses that are the Browns Front Office passed on Khalil Mack. Then they let Skrine, Sheard, Rubin go because they won't pay anyone. The chemistry isn't there on defense and drafting unproven rookies to make up for free agent losses isn't working
And it seems that Pettine is losing the locker room a little bit each week.
Gilbert is a bust might as well admit it and move on.
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I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
"You planning on having a long relationship with that glass or are you going to drink it? Drink up, man. Maybe we can get another.” - Janis Joplin, 1970. -
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I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
And the ones who believe Manziel will develop into a servicable starter.I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
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I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
It's good that Gilbert has the mentality to want to contribute in any way shape and form.
Humbling one's self is a great first step to success.
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I have to laugh at all the fools who act like its good that Gilbert is trying out as a WR.
It's good that Gilbert has the mentality to want to contribute in any way shape and form.
Humbling one's self is a great first step to success.
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Good point Tia. I'm actually surprised they're giving up on him at DB so early.
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