@hx214 said:

Well, they just released Landry. 

I’m hoping it’s so they can sign him for less money.

Unlikely, but I can hope.

@tiamat63 said:

Can't speak highly enough of what he has meant to this team. 

Yep. The business side of the NFL is ugly. 

I want to hear a LOT  of

COOOOOOPP and HOOOOOOPP!! at.  FIRST ENERGY! as for FA.... I really want Brandon Cooks, and to bring back Ogbah...and a DT! 

 Please resign Clowney and Jarvis(3 year deals for both)

Then we are set to draft BPA at 13!!! I would love Olave there but any of the top 3 DE,DT, or WR =BPA for all rounds after!!! Man MHO is AB is the best GM the Browns have had in....my lifetime! 

GO BROWNS!!! 

@dutch-oven said:

You think Amari Cooper is the "keep the opposing defenses honest and threaten to blow the roof off" type of guy we all hoped OBJ was going to be? 

Coop and Odell almost have the exact same career YPC at just a shade under 14YPA.   

So....  yeah.  That's likely how he'll be used in this offense.    Me, personally?....

@gumby73 said:

If Brandon Cooks is still a FA? we may need a Landry cheaper back-up plan? ?

....  This is where I would have gone.  I was a big proponent of the Cooks idea a season ago.  He's a vertical threat that could have been had for cheaper long term (I believe?) 

and would allow this team to fill role players instead of having to rely on the classic idea of a #1 and/or #2 receiver.

Now all we need is a QB who can throw and a HC who's game plan doesn't hate WRs and we should be good to go.

@tiamat63 said:

The likely scenario is that Coop takes over the role of ODB - vertical threat.  

The issue is this team needs a WR like Landry.  Nobody else reads and anticipates coverages along with blocking their ass off like him that is currently on this roster, barring some type of massive off-season improvement by Schwartz and DPJ.

dug into some Jahan Dotson (scared to hit no-one) & Skyy Moore/David Bell game films last night.. They all lack what Landry can do in tight spacing...Moore & Bell have nice blocking frames & traits on film..

but, They sure ain't 80's film coming out of LSU ... 

If Brandon Cooks is still a FA? we may need a Landry cheaper back-up plan? ?

@tiamat63 said:

The likely scenario is that Coop takes over the role of ODB - vertical threat.  

The issue is this team needs a WR like Landry.  Nobody else reads and anticipates coverages along with blocking their ass off like him that is currently on this roster, barring some type of massive off-season improvement by Schwartz and DPJ.

You think Amari Cooper is the "keep the opposing defenses honest and threaten to blow the roof off" type of guy we all hoped OBJ was going to be? 

Because I see more of a 6 catches for 72 yards, move the chains type of guy. 

Regardless, at this time last year the Browns were heading into the season with Landry and OBJ as the starters. OBJ is gone, and it looks like Landry will be moving on. Cooper replaces one of them, and someone like Wilson, London, Burks, Olave could very well replace the other. I'm not guaranteeing the Browns are using the #13 pick on a WR, but I don't think the trade for Cooper makes it unlikely they use the pick on one. 

It wouldn't shock me if they are pretty much in the "Alright Baker, we kept your tight ends, all your RBs, and traded for a legit starting WR and drafted a stud WR. It's put up or shut up time."

@dutch-oven said:

Totally agree. 

I think Cooper basically takes over for Landry, which means the Browns still need someone to be THE guy that OBJ was supposed to be. 

I'd take Wilson at that spot in a second. Wilson, Cooper, DPJ? Yes, please. 

The likely scenario is that Coop takes over the role of ODB - vertical threat.  

The issue is this team needs a WR like Landry.  Nobody else reads and anticipates coverages along with blocking their ass off like him that is currently on this roster, barring some type of massive off-season improvement by Schwartz and DPJ.

@dutch-oven said:

Browns still need someone to be THE guy that OBJ was supposed to be. 

I'd take Wilson at that spot in a second. Wilson, Cooper, DPJ? Yes, please. ?

As in "be a better Higgins? Run a route depth where it's designed to be?" Amari Cooper can do this..

@7moses7 said:

WR won’t be in play in the 1st round, pay attention to the depleted DL . 

Berry should have this draft class set up for best player at any position available... Only maybe 15-18 draftees, carry real 1st round grades.. Pick 13 is a good value spot

surprise team position cuts & FA's period starts Weds. 4pm... were a ways from pinpointing any real needs.. stay tuned & enjoy.. Prepare for a roller-coaster ride...

        Brownies! Here we Go!  

@sdbacker80 said:

Cooper DPJ Schwartz….I think WR is still in play in Round 1.

Can we count on Cooper being here after 2022?  And a Big question mark still on Schwartz.

I have this sneaky feeling we go Drake London.  He’s very Mike Evansesque.  If you want ZERO excuses analyzing  Mayfield he’s your guy.  I like Wilson too.  There are some good ones this year it would be darn shame to take the second tier 

Unfortunately it's 50/50 on whether London is still there for us. But there are several very excellent WRs this year, even down into the 2nd round if Landry stays.

@sdbacker80 said:

Cooper DPJ Schwartz….I think WR is still in play in Round 1.

Can we count on Cooper being here after 2022?  And a Big question mark still on Schwartz.

I have this sneaky feeling we go Drake London.  He’s very Mike Evansesque.  If you want ZERO excuses analyzing  Mayfield he’s your guy.  I like Wilson too.  There are some good ones this year it would be darn shame to take the second tier 

Totally agree. 

I think Cooper basically takes over for Landry, which means the Browns still need someone to be THE guy that OBJ was supposed to be. 

I'd take Wilson at that spot in a second. Wilson, Cooper, DPJ? Yes, please. 

Can we count on Cooper being here after 2022?  And a Big question mark still on Schwartz.

I have this sneaky feeling we go Drake London.  He’s very Mike Evansesque.  If you want ZERO excuses analyzing  Mayfield he’s your guy.  I like Wilson too.  There are some good ones this year it would be darn shame to take the second tier 

@flugel said:

My worry about Cooper is that neither of his 1st 2 teams felt he was a keeper.  Let's hope the 3rd time is a charm.  This is a year the NFL Draft looks like there could be some very talented WRs available in our draft slot at #13 overall; but this move may shift the WR priority to round 2.  Then they can go edge rush or DT or trade-back.  We shall see... 

Yeppers!

@sdbacker80 said:

Yeah I’m not crazy about this one.

Looks like we are taking on a lot of money…and losing Landry.

Is Amari even a clear upgrade over Landry? Considering his Play and intangibles.

If Landry restructures and we add another 2/3 type via free agency you get to the same cap number we have now with Cooper. 
 

Who cares really…just shuffling chairs on the deck of the titanic until we get a QB 

I loved what Landry meant to the turn-around from the 1-31 football we were sentenced to prior to his arrival.  Unfortunately, he's taken a beating the last couple years.  He had off season surgery to repair a Hip Fracture in Feb 2020. Landry sprained the hip in Sept 2020 but played through the injury. More bad luck added broken ribs in Oct 2020.  Then, he missed 4 games for a sprained MCL in 2021.  Then he strained his knee in Nov 2021 and missed intermittent series vrs the Lions.  A WR's hips and knees are very important to his change of direction as well as his stop and go (to an extent).

Here's some receiving stats to illustrate the impact of wear and tear on his production:

2018: 81 REC, 976 YDS, 12.0 AVG, 51 LNG,  4 TD

2019: 83 REC, 1174 YDS, 14.1 AVG, 65 LNG, 6 TD

2020: 72 REC, 840 YDS, 11.7 AVG, 32 LNG,  3 TD

2021: 52 REC, 570 YDS, 11.0 AVG, 38 LNG,  2 TD  

My worry about Cooper is that neither of his 1st 2 teams felt he was a keeper.  Let's hope the 3rd time is a charm.  This is a year the NFL Draft looks like there could be some very talented WRs available in our draft slot at #13 overall; but this move may shift the WR priority to round 2.  Then they can go edge rush or DT or trade-back.  We shall see... 

@sdbacker80 said:

Yeah I’m not crazy about this one.

Looks like we are taking on a lot of money…and losing Landry.

Is Amari even a clear upgrade over Landry? Considering his Play and intangibles.

If Landry restructures and we add another 2/3 type via free agency you get to the same cap number we have now with Cooper. 
 

Who cares really…just shuffling chairs on the deck of the titanic until we get a QB 

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Jarvis Landry and his camp are open to remaining with the #Browns, though it wouldn’t be at the $15 million he’s currently scheduled to earn. The sides are trying to figure out if staying is possible, though it’s likely he’s played his last down with Cleveland.

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@jrb12711 said:

Hard to see a spot for Landry now

In the slot  ...not what you meant but it's where I like him playing.  I hope he gets a deal done to stay here.  

A huge need has been addressed.  A solid veteran WR has been added to WR room.  The pressure to take a WR at pick 13 is now off.   Of course you can still pick one...but if your coveted guy(s) isn't there, you can snag one in rounds 2 or 3.

@tiamat63 said:

In certain respects.  As a vertical option where Amari shines? Absolutely.

Getting him the ball downfield is another matter entirely.

This was a move to help demonstrate whether Baker will be paid this time next year. 

That carries the pungent scent of another wasted year ?

@dutch-oven said:

I would still have zero problems with the Browns taking a WR in the first round. 

I don't see it, not now. Maybe in the 2nd or 3rd though.

@sdbacker80 said:

And I think you and I and some others know the answer to that question 

I'm willing to give him enough rope to find out.

@hoorta said:

Landry will get restructured, & wants to be here. He's on the last year of his contract. dead cap is only $1.5 million.  We're not spending $35 million at the WR position, and we've got $20+ million tied up in the TE position with Njoku franchised, and Hooper making $11 million.  

I've been reading that now Landry is requesting a trade