Sam Darnold
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And let's be honest. We need a little luck, and that's putting it mildly. We can't lose Tyrod in the 1st game like we did RG III in 2016. Garrett and Ogbah have to not only remain healthy, they each need to take "the step". Gordon needs to stay on track, Coleman has to keep his freaking hand from breaking, and so on. Every team gets injuries, but often the teams with the best records are the ones with the fewest impact, catastrophic accidents that sideline the best players for the year. The truly interesting aspect of our team (to me anyway) is that we appear to have a decent squad. We're not going to be depending on rookies for the most part, and that's a dramatic change in philosophy. Do we hope our draft picks make an early impact? Heck yes. But let's face it, there aren't too many open jobs on our roster, and when is the last time we could say THAT? Are we going to draft a RB in the first 3 rounds? I'd say yes, but he's likely NOT to start because rookie RBs generally aren't great at pass protection, whereas Hyde definitely is.
Likewise, we're probably drafting a CB high, but he's not guaranteed to start either. He'll have to compete with Jamar Taylor, EJ Gaines, Boddy-Calhoun, Howard Wilson (I think that's his name?), and whoever else. Our rookie, even if drafted in the first round, will have to earn his way onto the field. I don't want to make excuses for our veteran corners, but we didn't exactly do a bunch to give them help. A nonexistent pass rush, a ridiculous "Angel Safety" who was manned by a rookie strong safety/linebacker, and our DC's tendency to consistently blitz WAY too much that left our secondary completely exposed time and time again. It was like clockwork....big 3rd down arrives, we send the house, and our DBs either gave a giant cushion or were exposed by screens and simple crossing routes. Yuck.
What's this mean? It means we need defensive studs who can impact the other team's passing game! Bradley Chubb at #4, or Minkah Fitzpatrick, or possibly Denzel Ward. That's what I want. We need to hit the QB, do it without blitzing, and we need to force turnovers and actually MAKE the freaking play when it comes our way. How many times did we not recover the fumble? Drop the pick-6? Not strip the QB? Turnovers win games, and conversely, they will COST you the game, too. Kizer threw about 15 more interceptions than Tyrod. That's reeeee-diculous. We now have offensive weapons, REAL weapons that can make the plays. Corey Coleman will draw the #3 CB, and he can win that match up. Josh is Josh (assuming he's on the field), and I'm totally excited to see Jarvis play. Tyrod is the king of the dump off, short pass, and nobody catches more of those than Jarvis. I'm excited for the first time in years.
We're not going to be depending on rookies for the most part, and that's a dramatic change in philosophy.
Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
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We're not going to be depending on rookies for the most part, and that's a dramatic change in philosophy.
Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
Unless there is an onslaught of late free agent additions, I agree, this is still going to be an extremely young team. A good portion of the roster will be made up of guys entering their rookie, 2nd or 3rd season.
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We're not going to be depending on rookies for the most part, and that's a dramatic change in philosophy.
Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
Kicker? DL? QB? FS? We had youth all over the place, even if they didn't start, we still depended heavily on them. I feel like there will be a change from that.
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Is it? Or is it the natural progression of rookies becoming second year players?
How many rooks started in 2017? 4? Kizer, Njoku (eventually), Garrett and Peppers.
Not hard to see 3 starters this season... a DL, DB and WR... possibly 4 with a RB.
Unless there is an onslaught of late free agent additions, I agree, this is still going to be an extremely young team. A good portion of the roster will be made up of guys entering their rookie, 2nd or 3rd season.
Unless there is an onslaught of late free agent additions, I agree, this is still going to be an extremely young team. A good portion of the roster will be made up of guys entering their rookie, 2nd or 3rd season.
Which is a good thing long term but that's understandably a tiring excuse in Cle.
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Unless there is an onslaught of late free agent additions, I agree, this is still going to be an extremely young team. A good portion of the roster will be made up of guys entering their rookie, 2nd or 3rd season.
Which is a good thing long term but that's understandably a tiring excuse in Cle.
Which is a good thing long term but that's understandably a tiring excuse in Cle.
If they have been among the right young players to roster, then that's a relatively new approach for us.
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Which is a good thing long term but that's understandably a tiring excuse in Cle.
If they have been among the right young players to roster, then that's a relatively new approach for us.
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Big lol at this one... wish I'd thought of it.
“Darnold, he’s like a cow on ice,’’ Shonka said. “His footwork is all over the place. His feet in the pocket are embarrassing. When you turn the ball over [35 times] in 26 games, you’re intellectually dishonest when you’re talking about bringing in Sam Darnold as your next savior. This guy opens his hands over the ball, it just drops out when he’s in the pocket. If you look at his film, they talk about his accuracy. Actually it’s his receivers making great catches for him, laying out for the ball or going high. I’m not saying he’s never going to be a quarterback, but right now he’s a long way away.’’
https://nypost.com/2018/04/17/one-draft-qb-spared-in-scouts-scathing-draft-take-cow-on-ice/
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In my opinion every single one of these quarterbacks is a long long way away really.
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Even Mason Rudolph?
I've heard if we draft Rudolph he'll fly us to the SB championship in record time.
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I've heard if we draft Rudolph he'll fly us to the SB championship in record time.
His college coach has had good things to say about him
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I've heard if we draft Rudolph he'll fly us to the SB championship in record time.
He wont look out of place with all the other of Hue's misfit toys in Berea
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I've heard if we draft Rudolph he'll fly us to the SB championship in record time.
He would have as good a shot at doing so is any of the others
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Allbright has been right.....and wrong before.
Allbright has been right.....and wrong before.
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Doing it nat'rally
But if it's too easy
They're gonna disagreeIt's your life
And isn't it a mystery
If it's nobody's bus'ness
It's everybody's gameGotta catch you later
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(Dip dip dip dip dip dip dip dip)I'm Allbright
Nobody worry 'bout me
Why you got to gimme a fight?
Can't you just let it be?I'm Allbright
Don't nobody worry 'bout me
You got to gimme a fight
Why don't you just let me beWho do you want?
Who you be today?
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LOL ....... watch for the tie colors guys if Chubbs is blue he is going to the giants,
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