@the-gipper said:

One?  We need like 3.   In addition to that  LT...and those few LBs we need. 

Do you expect a 5th/6th/7th rounder to start? 

@jrb12711 said:

I am worried about safety depth, admittedly. Redwine looked awful last year and Randall was on and off the field with injury. Our biggest need clearly is LB help, but safety has to be high on the list now too.

I had a buzz but it's gone.

Thing that caught my eye in the article was Bruce Irvin's decision to rejoin Seattle.... seems some of the recent D-side drain there is reversing.

Winfield's "fast 40" was 4.45... while he is DraftScout's top FS, I like their #3 ranked FS...

Cal's Aston Davis who has posted a 4.28... albeit being a handtime. Plus with Davis I get a 6'1 FS instead of a 5'09. Winfield's body type screams SS to me.

tia? Any thoughts here?

@jrb12711 said:

Yeah, given the recent signings I wouldn't put that as "1st round need" over LB but I'd be fine looking at 2nd round if it makes sense.

Bring this guy home maybe....or at least bring him to his Dad's home,   (Akron Garfield product his dad was)

1.  Antoine Winfield, S, Minnesota 
   Height: 5-9. Weight: 203. Arm: 30.13. Hand: 9.5. 
   40 Time: 4.45. 
   Projected Round (2020): 2-4. 
   3/14/20: Winfield was a ballhawk for the Gophers in 2019, totaling seven interceptions while also contributing 85 tackles, three sacks and a pass broken up. He showed some solid instincts with a knack for big plays, but he has some size and length limitations for the NFL. Winfield helped himself with a fast 40 at the combine.

@gumby73 said:

Juston Burris played his college ball at NC State...good to see him go home..i can now get Burris local tv updates from the screams of my panther fan wife ?..and Eric Reid is the biggest Kaperslick fan most won't want in their room... he can play though

Who gives a shit about that BS.  The only quetion is can he play?

@tour2ma said:

It's a pretty good draft for Safeties.

Yeah, given the recent signings I wouldn't put that as "1st round need" over LB but I'd be fine looking at 2nd round if it makes sense.

@texasag1969 said:

Interesting that they picked up our released S Juston Burris.

Juston Burris played his college ball at NC State...good to see him go home..i can now get Burris local tv updates from the screams of my panther fan wife ?..and Eric Reid is the biggest Kaperslick fan most won't want in their room... he can play though

@the-gipper said:

Eric Reid now apparently is on the market as a Safety, cut loose by  Charlotte.  Just still 28 years old. 

https://sports.yahoo.com/panthers-release-eric-reid-1-contract-extension-191514012--nfl.html

Takers? 

Interesting that they picked up our released S Juston Burris.

https://sports.yahoo.com/panthers-release-eric-reid-1-contract-extension-191514012--nfl.html

Takers? 

Link coming.. Browns sign former Raider S Karl Joseph to a 1 year deal...177 snaps in box//53 snaps in slot///315 snaps at FS..

(per CBS, considered the #96 best FA this year...overall

Joseph only 26 years old,  coming off foot surgery. 

@one-post said:

No but we need to address the situation before it even comes. Browns seem like they don't like to draft a safety. Perfect opportunity this year though. That safety out of Alabama seems legit. Time for a boring draft.

Well...to be fair,  Andrew Berry is a new GM,  and while he was here before, he was an underling.  So we don't know if the Browns "don't like to draft a safety".   I think they will try to draft the best players they can get....and yes, clearly Berry is making moves for need.    Conklin,  Keenum, Hooper. 

I would expect him to address the situation.   Though he can't really address it before it comes, as that engine rolled into the station last week or so.   Its here. 

@the-gipper said:

One?  We need like 3.   In addition to that  LT...and those few LBs we need. 

Do you expect a 5th/6th/7th rounder to start? 

No but we need to address the situation before it even comes. Browns seem like they don't like to draft a safety. Perfect opportunity this year though. That safety out of Alabama seems legit. Time for a boring draft.

@jrb12711 said:

I am worried about safety depth, admittedly. Redwine looked awful last year and Randall was on and off the field with injury. Our biggest need clearly is LB help, but safety has to be high on the list now too.

It's a pretty good draft for Safeties.

@tour2ma said:

Gettin' weirder, Gip...

Time for your Meds?

You earned weirder by being a weirdo.  

Time for your Meds?

@tour2ma said:

lol... Oh, you name-calling-legend-in-your-own-mind you...

It works on you....just like the Laffer Curve does.  Mr. Voodoo Economics. 

@tour2ma said:

lol... says the guy typing over the post he quoted...

No way... I'm having too much fun at your expense.

And you make it so easy...

Not at my expense. 

I am the one having fun....coming up with creative ways to  light you on fire.  Namaste, Umbassday.  Preening Prima Donna.  Tympanic Cavity. 

Your replies are as scintilating  as Ben Stein in Ferris Beuhler.   Gipper, Gipper, Gipper. 

No way... I'm having too much fun at your expense.

And you make it so easy...

@tour2ma said:

I’m losing it?  you’re the one that’s worried about every damn word I say.  Why don’t you put me back on ignore for your own mental health

@tour2ma said:

LMAO.... Funniest post of the YTD...

... but I had no reactions left for the day so I owe you one... at least one...

Remind me tomorrow?

Hahaha thanks. I appreciate someone getting it (and understanding my annoyance here haha)

And what part of "except Gipper" was unclear? I knew you'd have nothing to add.

You're losing it.

@tour2ma said:

Again.... I accept your surrender.

Just like the Greeks surrendered to the Trojans.  If you were a civilization, you would be Troy or Carthage.

Now onto something more productive... so for everyone except Gipper...

You still never answered the question:   were those two  Cinci signings a big splash in your mind...or not. 

Looking through the FAs left I noticed Ravens' once great CB, Jimmy Smith is still out there. At 31 he's lost a step, but at 6'2, 210 he has SS size to play in the box.

OTC puts his 2020 contract potential in the $2mm - 3mm area.... so maybe $2 + incentives. Only downside is his injury history in recent years. SportsInjuryPredictor.com puts his 2020 chances of injury that requires he miss at least 2 quarters at 44%.

Thoughts?

With his lost step...could he play safety?