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  • KvoetheK Kvoethe wrote on
    #1

    Report: Browns making run at Solder with Thomas' future undecided

    Michael McClymontMar 13 2018, 9:07 AM

    The Cleveland Browns are making preparations in the event they won't have Joe Thomas at left tackle.

    The Browns are said to be making a big run at soon-to-be free-agent left tackle Nate Solder, the Boston Globe's Ben Volin reports, citing a source.

    Ben Volin@BenVolin
    Source says Browns are making a big run at Nate Solder to replace Joe Thomas at left tackle. Patriots are going to have some stiff competition. Browns have a ton of money to play with
    Mar 13, 2018 688 65View on X

    In his 11 seasons in Cleveland, Thomas never missed a game until he tore his triceps halfway through the 2017 season. He's regarded as the best left tackle in football, but the 33-year-old is mulling retirement.

    Solder is considered the best left tackle on the market. The two-time Super Bowl champ has spent seven seasons in New England and the Patriots are also reportedly working to keep him. But the Browns are armed with the second-most cap space and are embarking on a substantial rebuild after a winless 2017 season.

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  • L LondonBrown wrote on
    #2

    Could JT retire and then immediately sign for the Patriots....?

  • B Bigalow80 wrote on
    #3

    No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely. 

    Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12 

    L The GipperT 2 Replies
  • B Bigalow80

    No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely. 

    Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12 

    L LondonBrown wrote on
    #4

    @bigalow80 said:

    No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely. 

    Thanks

  • darren15D darren15 wrote on
    #5

    Sign Solder play him right tackle and switch him to left when Joe retires....if Joe is coming back that is 

  • darren15D darren15 wrote on
    #6

    Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have  been in years

  • darren15D darren15

    Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have  been in years

    Z Zombo wrote on
    #7

    @darren15 said:

    Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have  been in years

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

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  • Z Zombo

    @darren15 said:

    Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have  been in years

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

    darren15D darren15 wrote on
    #8

    Zombo said:

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

    That's why I typed Journalists AND Mary Kay 🙂

    The GipperT 1 Reply
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  • Z Zombo

    @darren15 said:

    Journalists and Mary Kay were tweeting yesterday the Browns want to sign Breeland, Trumaine Johnson, Pryor and Solder ....and then enter the draft more loaded than we have  been in years

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

    A Alkid3 wrote on
    #9

    Zombo said:

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

    For real. 

  • B Bigalow80

    No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely. 

    Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12 

    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on
    #10

    @bigalow80 said:

    No. If a player retires, the team he retires from holds his rights indefinitely. 

    Here's another consideration: what happens if Joe Thomas decides to retire? If the draft goes as I expect it too in the top 3 picks, 1.)Cle- QB 2.) NYG- Barkley 3.) Qb with trade-up from someone; would the browns draft Nelson from ND? He's considered the best prospect outside of Barkley in the draft and even though he is a guard, some believe he can play tackle. The other option would be to put him at guard and kick Bitonio out at left tackle. The other option could be to trade down to with the Bills and potentially grab a guy like Conor Williams at 12 

    Or....after all that,   Joe decides to unretire and to come back and play?

  • darren15D darren15

    Zombo said:

    I wish Mary Kay was right for once.

    Zombo

    That's why I typed Journalists AND Mary Kay 🙂

    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on
    #11

    @darren15 said:

    That's why I typed Journalists AND Mary Kay 🙂

    Mary Kay still rubs one off every night at the thought of Jimmy G in her boudoir.

  • Canton DawgC Canton Dawg wrote on
    #12

    Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.

    Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.

    Two things that will define you: Your determination when you have nothing. Your attitude when you have everything. - Mike McCartney
    The GipperT 1 Reply
  • sydS syd wrote on
    #13

    Rumor has it that J.T  could be in line to be in the MNF booth

  • Canton DawgC Canton Dawg

    Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.

    Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.

    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on
    #14

    @canton-dawg said:

    Joe Thomas said that he will announce his future plans before FA begins.

    Well guess what...free agency starts tomorrow.

  • stillmotionS stillmotion wrote on
    #15

    I'd like Soldier and JT. When JT retires, he can coach our O-Line, or do his podcast and make it the best Browns podcast ever.

  • Mr. Make-BelieveM Mr. Make-Believe wrote on
    #16

    Looks like he's headed to the Giants.  Big contract.

  • KvoetheK Kvoethe wrote on
    #17

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Tour2maT Canton DawgC 2 Replies
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  • KvoetheK Kvoethe

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on
    #18

    @kvoethe said:

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Amen.... he's not that good.

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  • KvoetheK Kvoethe

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Canton DawgC Canton Dawg wrote on
    #19

    @kvoethe said:

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.

    Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.

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  • Canton DawgC Canton Dawg

    @kvoethe said:

    Glad to see we didnt get sucked in to a bidding war and showed some restraint

    Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.

    Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.

    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on
    #20

    @canton-dawg said:

    Yep, I'm glad the Browns didn't overpay for a guy who may have been the best LT in FA. . .but he's not worth 60 million.

    Also of note, Nate Solder suffered a torn bicep injury in 2015, which is the same injury that sidelined Joe Thomas.

    The good news being that it seems that a guy can come back from that injury 100%.

    I think Joe comes back.

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