2023 Off-Season Free Agent moves/signings
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Report: Kareem Hunt won’t return to Cleveland, Browns think he has lost speed
Posted by Michael David Smith on April 9, 2023, 12:10 PM EDTLast summer, Browns running back Kareem Hunt thought he deserved more money. Now that he’s a free agent, he’s finding that NFL teams don’t think he deserves much.
Hunt will not be back in Cleveland, where the Browns think his speed is slipping, according to Terry Pluto, cleveland.com.
Last year Hunt averaged a career-low 3.8 yards per carry and a career-low 6.0 yards per catch, so the numbers would seem to confirm the sense that Hunt doesn’t have the big-play speed he had earlier in his career.
Hunt is 27, which might not seem old, but running backs don’t age well. Hunt’s best days may be behind him.
It’s been a rough year to be a free agent running back, as NFL teams are increasingly concluding that they can get just as much production from young running backs on cheap contracts as they can from veteran free agents. Hunt joins Jerick McKinnon, Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette, J.D. McKissic, Mark Ingram and other well-known veteran running backs who aren’t generating much interest.
He'll wind up being a bungle I bet...
He'll wind up being a bungle I bet...
Commanders Reunite Chiefs Ex Kareem Hunt With Eric Bieniemy?
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy coached Kareem Hunt in 2017 and 2018 with the Kansas City Chiefs. -
I don't like that we call him slow. That freakin' guy coulda' ran like a deer, it wouldn't have mattered. Every time he got the ball there were guys all around him. It's like the D always knew he was getting the ball. As a Brown Kareem did everything we asked of him. Sit on the bench. Come in and spell Nick. Come in and make a catch for a first down then go sit down. That's a pill to swallow for a league leading rusher. And he did it all with a great team attitude. I'll never forget the block he threw along the sideline to give Baker room to get a super crucial first down in our playoff run.
I hope it comes out that we deny saying that he's lost a step. (even if he has) I judge guys by what they did while they were on our team. And when Nick was injured, Hunt carried the load without missing a beat. We had the best backfield tandem in the league while he was here.
Like Watson, I'm not going to talk about Hunt's off-field actions that lead to him becoming a Brown (I certainly don't approve). He was a good Brown. And hopefully Watson will be a good Brown.
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I don't like that we call him slow. That freakin' guy coulda' ran like a deer, it wouldn't have mattered. Every time he got the ball there were guys all around him. It's like the D always knew he was getting the ball. As a Brown Kareem did everything we asked of him. Sit on the bench. Come in and spell Nick. Come in and make a catch for a first down then go sit down. That's a pill to swallow for a league leading rusher. And he did it all with a great team attitude. I'll never forget the block he threw along the sideline to give Baker room to get a super crucial first down in our playoff run.
I hope it comes out that we deny saying that he's lost a step. (even if he has) I judge guys by what they did while they were on our team. And when Nick was injured, Hunt carried the load without missing a beat. We had the best backfield tandem in the league while he was here.
Like Watson, I'm not going to talk about Hunt's off-field actions that lead to him becoming a Brown (I certainly don't approve). He was a good Brown. And hopefully Watson will be a good Brown.
I don't like that we call him slow. That freakin' guy coulda' ran like a deer, it wouldn't have mattered. Every time he got the ball there were guys all around him. It's like the D always knew he was getting the ball. As a Brown Kareem did everything we asked of him. Sit on the bench. Come in and spell Nick. Come in and make a catch for a first down then go sit down. That's a pill to swallow for a league leading rusher. And he did it all with a great team attitude. I'll never forget the block he threw along the sideline to give Baker room to get a super crucial first down in our playoff run.
I hope it comes out that we deny saying that he's lost a step. (even if he has) I judge guys by what they did while they were on our team. And when Nick was injured, Hunt carried the load without missing a beat. We had the best backfield tandem in the league while he was here.
Like Watson, I'm not going to talk about Hunt's off-field actions that lead to him becoming a Brown (I certainly don't approve). He was a good Brown. And hopefully Watson will be a good Brown.
man i just loved how angry he ran
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I don't like that we call him slow. That freakin' guy coulda' ran like a deer, it wouldn't have mattered. Every time he got the ball there were guys all around him. It's like the D always knew he was getting the ball. As a Brown Kareem did everything we asked of him. Sit on the bench. Come in and spell Nick. Come in and make a catch for a first down then go sit down. That's a pill to swallow for a league leading rusher. And he did it all with a great team attitude. I'll never forget the block he threw along the sideline to give Baker room to get a super crucial first down in our playoff run.
I hope it comes out that we deny saying that he's lost a step. (even if he has) I judge guys by what they did while they were on our team. And when Nick was injured, Hunt carried the load without missing a beat. We had the best backfield tandem in the league while he was here.
Like Watson, I'm not going to talk about Hunt's off-field actions that lead to him becoming a Brown (I certainly don't approve). He was a good Brown. And hopefully Watson will be a good Brown.
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I don't like that we call him slow. That freakin' guy coulda' ran like a deer, it wouldn't have mattered. Every time he got the ball there were guys all around him. It's like the D always knew he was getting the ball. As a Brown Kareem did everything we asked of him. Sit on the bench. Come in and spell Nick. Come in and make a catch for a first down then go sit down. That's a pill to swallow for a league leading rusher. And he did it all with a great team attitude. I'll never forget the block he threw along the sideline to give Baker room to get a super crucial first down in our playoff run.
I hope it comes out that we deny saying that he's lost a step. (even if he has) I judge guys by what they did while they were on our team. And when Nick was injured, Hunt carried the load without missing a beat. We had the best backfield tandem in the league while he was here.
Like Watson, I'm not going to talk about Hunt's off-field actions that lead to him becoming a Brown (I certainly don't approve). He was a good Brown. And hopefully Watson will be a good Brown.
man i just loved how angry he ran
man i just loved how angry he ran
My line was, He runs like his hair is on fire!
I hope he lands a job in Washington.
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But what did having the best RB tandem in the league and top rated OL do for us, for at least a few years? We got one playoff win against the Steelers who turned it over to us 7 times. - It's about the passing attack. You want consistent playoffs? Be able to pass the ball well. You want consistent shots at the championship? Be able to pass the ball well and play really good defense.
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Basically, our problem is one of these people:
Management
Dee Haslam Managing and Principal Partner
Jimmy Haslam Managing and Principal Partner
Whitney Haslam Johnson Partner
JW Johnson Executive Vice President, Partner
Andrew Berry Executive Vice President, Football Operations & General Manager
Paul DePodesta Chief Strategy Officer
David A. Jenkins Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
Gregory Rush Chief Financial Officer
Eric Clouse Chief Commercial Officer
Mike Nikolaus Chief Human Resources Officer
Peter John-Baptiste Senior Vice President, Communications
Phil Dangerfield Vice President, Operations
Ted Tywang Vice President, General Counsel
Josh Glessing Vice President, Strategy
Katie Murphy Director, Managing Partner Operations
Will Black Manager, Managing Partner Operations
Allison Likar Executive Assistant
Monica Lince Manager, Business Operations
Jim Brown Special AdvisorFootball Operations
Catherine Raiche Assistant GM & Vice President of Football Operations
Bob Quinn Senior Personnel/ Coaching Executive
Jimmy Raye III Senior Executive Advisor to the GM
Tyler Hamblin Director of Football Operations
Joy Tapajcik Player Personnel & Football Operations Process Manager
Shane Normandeau Coordinator, Football Ops
Football Administration
Chris Cooper Vice President, Football Administration
Taylor Young Director, Football Administration
Callum Mahoney Salary Cap & Contract Analyst (this guy's gotta be ok...my grandson's name is Callum)
Check out the full list: https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/front-office-roster/
Basically, our problem
Phil Dangerfield Vice President, Operations
Poor guy. Just like his Dad, he gets no respect. Must be a family curse.
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Phil Dangerfield Vice President, Operations
Ever see so many vice presidents before? They have to have a separate Christmas party just for vice presidents.
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Ever see so many vice presidents before? They have to have a separate Christmas party just for vice presidents.
Seems like a lot, but in any business any lead in some segment of the business usually gets a VP title. I guess you could call them manager of operations, but what's the difference what you call them?
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Ever see so many vice presidents before? They have to have a separate Christmas party just for vice presidents.
Well when you bring in a lot of players with a lot of vices, you have to have the appropriate personnel to keep up with them all.??
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Ever see so many vice presidents before? They have to have a separate Christmas party just for vice presidents.
Seems like a lot, but in any business any lead in some segment of the business usually gets a VP title. I guess you could call them manager of operations, but what's the difference what you call them?
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Tendered this guy late last week. Exactly what you look for in your end-of-the roster ST guys. Signed early last year from Bears PS, somehow played in 7 games and I never heard of him.
Now do that again with DI..
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Browns re-sign G Michael Dunn, CB Thomas Graham and DT Ben Stille as offseason program gets underway
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Nickers...."There are no old running QB's in the NFL "~Sam Rutigliano~ -
Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
Not strange. As much as I am ready to give up on Jed too, given his utterly disappointing play, there is no value in letting him go.
Maybe he gets some reps at RT, or is included in a trade. At worst, you have a player on a rookie deal a little longer.
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Browns agree to 5th year option on T Jedrick Wills...
Report: Browns make decision on Jed Wills 5th-year option
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2023/5/1/23706360/browns-jedrick-wills-jed-wills-fifth-year-option
Strange... According to Socials.. Jed doesn't like it here...
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Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
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Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
Browns sign Colby Gossett
Posted by Josh Alper on May 3, 2023, 2:07 PM EDTThe Browns added a player to their offensive line on Wednesday.
The team announced the signing of guard Colby Gossett. No terms of the deal were disclosed.
It is Gossett’s second stint with the team, but he did not appear in any regular season games during the first one. He signed to the Cleveland practice squad in 2019 and opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID before being released at the end of training camp in 2021.Gossett moved on to Atlanta and he appeared in 31 games over the last two seasons. The 2018 Vikings sixth-round pick also played five games and made four starts for the Cardinals during his rookie season.
Browns give Kansas UDFA pass rusher a massive contract
https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2023/05/03/browns-2023-nfl-draft-lonnie-phelps-contract/
Under general manager Andrew Berry, the Cleveland Browns have shown they aren’t afraid to hand out large contracts for undrafted free agents they covet. This trend has continued this year as Aaron Wilson has reported that pass rusher Lonnie Phelps has secured a payday from the team. Wilson says the contract is for $250,000 guaranteed, including a $50,000 signing bonus.
Phelps is an intriguing player that should have a fair chance to battle for a roster spot as a pass rusher. This past season for the Jayhawks Phelps had an 18.9 pass rush win rate according to PFF. He is pretty strong in run support as well, with seven sacks this season and 8.5 sacks in 2021.
depth baby depth,we gonna rock this year
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Browns add safety Rodney McLeod to secondary
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 10:59 AM ET
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37406960/source-browns-add-safety-rodney-mcleod-secondary
BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
McLeod will likely step into a key backup role in the Cleveland secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, whom the Browns signed earlier in free agency.
McLeod enjoyed a rejuvenation in his 11th NFL season in 2022, emerging in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts as a key member of one of the league's underrated defenses. He registered career highs in pass deflections (8) and tackles for losses (8) and was the team's third-leading tackler with 96 stops.Having played both strong and free safety in his career, McLeod, 32, is equally comfortable playing either role. He embraced more of a strong safety role last season in the Colts' single-high-safety scheme, providing significant impact at or near the line of scrimmage.
Undrafted out of Virginia in 2012, McLeod is lauded by coaches for his leadership and has played 156 games for the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Colts over his career. That's more than all but 11 players selected in his draft class -- an impressive run for the veteran.
In those 11 seasons, McLeod has 688 tackles, 18 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and 9 recoveries, 60 pass deflections, 2 sacks and 3 touchdowns.
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Browns add safety Rodney McLeod to secondary
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Jake Trotter, ESPN Staff WriterMay 4, 2023, 10:59 AM ET
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37406960/source-browns-add-safety-rodney-mcleod-secondary
BEREA, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns have agreed to terms with veteran safety Rodney McLeod, a source told ESPN on Thursday.
McLeod will likely step into a key backup role in the Cleveland secondary behind starting safeties Grant Delpit and Juan Thornhill, whom the Browns signed earlier in free agency.
McLeod enjoyed a rejuvenation in his 11th NFL season in 2022, emerging in his first season with the Indianapolis Colts as a key member of one of the league's underrated defenses. He registered career highs in pass deflections (8) and tackles for losses (8) and was the team's third-leading tackler with 96 stops.Having played both strong and free safety in his career, McLeod, 32, is equally comfortable playing either role. He embraced more of a strong safety role last season in the Colts' single-high-safety scheme, providing significant impact at or near the line of scrimmage.
Undrafted out of Virginia in 2012, McLeod is lauded by coaches for his leadership and has played 156 games for the Rams, the Philadelphia Eagles and the Colts over his career. That's more than all but 11 players selected in his draft class -- an impressive run for the veteran.
In those 11 seasons, McLeod has 688 tackles, 18 interceptions, 12 forced fumbles and 9 recoveries, 60 pass deflections, 2 sacks and 3 touchdowns.
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