@vambo said:

Story by Ryan Brooks

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With the offseason having arrived for most teams, though, one former Bengals quarterback could land a new job amid the player movement chaos.

Andy Dalton, who spent his first nine seasons in the NFL and 133 starts with Cincinnati, is entering free agency this offseason after spending the season with the Carolina Panthers in a backup role.

 

Andy Dalton of the Carolina Panthers © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns Pitched To Sign Former Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback, They Need The Help (msn.com)

If the 37-year-old quarterback is looking for a potential role where he could see more starts -- like he did in favor of Bryce Young this season -- he could end up with the Cleveland Browns, as analyst Adam Gerstenhaber recently pitched on "The Bullpen" podcast.

“Andy Dalton has been a clear backup, and he’s worked with a lot of young quarterbacks, and from all accounts, he’s been a great mentor," Gerstenhaber explained. "We saw Bryce Young with Andy Dalton this year really take off when he got his second chance. I think Andy Dalton, I know people know him from the Bengals, of course, but I think he could be a great influence on a young quarterback."

The Browns need to turn the page in terms of the signal-caller leading the team, and bringing in a young quarterback as well as Dalton could be exactly what they need.

No.  Just no to Dalton.

@canton-dawg said:

This guy gets it. . .

I think absolutely this could be true, and part of the assurances the Browns are trying to win Myles says he needs. I think Browns players could see last training camp that Watson was a shell of what he used to be, and he doesn't want to be part of chasing a Deshaun that no longer exists. 

It was also rumored that Myles was not a fan of Baker at the end of his run too. I think his opinion matters to this front office. 

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@orion said:

...but we need a QB.  Without one we are further away then people think we are.

Story by Ryan Brooks

 • 5h • 2 min read

 

 

With the offseason having arrived for most teams, though, one former Bengals quarterback could land a new job amid the player movement chaos.

Andy Dalton, who spent his first nine seasons in the NFL and 133 starts with Cincinnati, is entering free agency this offseason after spending the season with the Carolina Panthers in a backup role.

 

Andy Dalton of the Carolina Panthers © Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Cleveland Browns Pitched To Sign Former Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback, They Need The Help (msn.com)

If the 37-year-old quarterback is looking for a potential role where he could see more starts -- like he did in favor of Bryce Young this season -- he could end up with the Cleveland Browns, as analyst Adam Gerstenhaber recently pitched on "The Bullpen" podcast.

“Andy Dalton has been a clear backup, and he’s worked with a lot of young quarterbacks, and from all accounts, he’s been a great mentor," Gerstenhaber explained. "We saw Bryce Young with Andy Dalton this year really take off when he got his second chance. I think Andy Dalton, I know people know him from the Bengals, of course, but I think he could be a great influence on a young quarterback."

The Browns need to turn the page in terms of the signal-caller leading the team, and bringing in a young quarterback as well as Dalton could be exactly what they need.

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Roberto Shenanigans@Rob_Shenanigans"I talked to AB... We're closer than some may say they think we are." Berry told Myles about his super top secret plan for the Browns to contend in 2025 and now Myles is back in. Must be some plan. I said it before, this sounds like it's really about a new contract.

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all along it seems Myles just wanted a new contract, I said it seems

@orion said:

...but we need a QB.  Without one we are further away then people think we are.

Right... I tend to think the starting 2025 quarterback for the Browns isn't on the team. We also need a Left Tackle, and Conklin is injury prone. Who knows if JOK will be able to play? 

Closer than one would think? Sure, we lost a couple close games, but if you want to count a blowout- losing by 10 or more, chalk up nine games where we weren't competitive. Especially towards the end of the season. Legitimate concern Stefanski had lost the locker room.  

2025 screams rebuild- you don't go from 3-14 to the Super Bowl, or even the playoffs in one season. 

PS- Just saw a report that (not surprisingly) the Browns are 100% fed up with Watson. They brought in Dorsey (big mistake IMHO) to run an offense more suitable for him- and DW refused to use it. But can't be cut- or traded. Berry may be able to do some cap magic adding more voidable years to that contract and spread the $92 million hit Watson is owed over more years.  

@vambo said:

"I've talked to [general manager Andrew Berry]," Garrett said in Tuesday's episode of Hard Knocks: In Season With the AFC North. "How we gonna make the most of all the talent that is here? We're closer than some may think we are."

...but we need a QB.  Without one we are further away then people think we are.

@tiamat63 said:

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Would suck to lose this guy, him and Joe Thomas deserved better. 

That was a really cool moment. Myles is a cool guy. 

Would suck to lose this guy, him and Joe Thomas deserved better. 

@ap1 said:

I appreciate everything Myles has done for the Franchise.

There's no way the Browns are getting out of this without a "rebuild." To what degree is anyone's best guess.

The Team needs so much and Myles is too valuable.

I'd give him his opportunity to not be part of a rebuild. 

I hear ya but this team won 11 games as recently as 1 year ago despite using 5 different QBs and losing the following starters to injury:  Nick Chubb, Jack Conklin, Dawand Jones, Jed Wills, and more...  There's guys here that CAN win but there's lingering questions on whether the GM can draft to the level he needs to. Right now there's 3 AFC North teams in the playoffs so he better giddy-up and get after it.

My guess is Myles doesn't want to see a lot of trading for future picks in 2026/2027/2028 or this trading for 7th round picks.  Then again, those of us entering our 50s, 60s or 70s don't either I would guess.  Pretending now isn't urgent excuses, perpetuates and reinforces losing.  Next year's draft volume should be fine if we have the right GM doing the drafting.

As far as Watson goes, he didn't bring himself here.  In fact, when he narrowed his search down to his 2 finalists near the end - he excluded Cleveland.  The hatred is justified; but all those behind that decision to give him an offer he can't refuse are still here with endless and unchallenged tenure. 

@bob806 said:

Correct. The draft is supposed to help you build. 

Instead, DePodesta, Berry, Sashi, etc use it to trade earned assets & end up right back where they started.

1-15

0-16

7-8-1

6-10

11-5

8-9

7-10

11-6

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Absolutely insane. 

What's even more insane? We support it ???

There's no way the Browns are getting out of this without a "rebuild." To what degree is anyone's best guess.

The Team needs so much and Myles is too valuable.

I'd give him his opportunity to not be part of a rebuild. 

@bob806 said:

DePodesta, Berry, Sashi

One thing these men all have in common is that they were hired by Jimmy Haslam.

So to Cal's point, we know the true problem.

@bob806 said:

What's even more insane? We support it ???

I think the proper word is endure it.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endure

@usfbrown said:

 It's a statistical anomaly to be this bad for this long the way the NFL and drafting is structured. 

Correct. The draft is supposed to help you build. 

Instead, DePodesta, Berry, Sashi, etc use it to trade earned assets & end up right back where they started.

1-15

0-16

7-8-1

6-10

11-5

8-9

7-10

11-6

*3-11

Absolutely insane. 

What's even more insane? We support it ???

I do feel bad for the players, especially talented long term ones. This team is and has been since 99 a dumpster fire due to FO. It's a statistical anomaly to be this bad for this long the way the NFL and drafting is structured. 

I'd put Denzel Ward on the trading block too. 

Browns are the second oldest team in the NFL, and need to stop kicking the proverbial can down the road regarding Watson's contract. Eat it the next two years, move on. This unfortunately screams rebuild. 

Aim for being a playoff contender in 2027, just before the Mattress Factory Of Sadness Dome in Brookpark opens. 

But it starts from the top - and Haslam is worse than the others. Everyone knows I had

Josh Allen as my star qb first round in my stupid mock draft. But did the Browns draft him?

no-o-o-o-o.

They went with Baker, who took them to the playoffs.... and the Browns dumped him.

Stupanski is a wimpy, mumbly-should-be-only-an-assistant coach. They brought in a woman in a man's crew cut

big splash in dei, now you don't hear about her anymore. Wills made a "business decision" to NOT play in a game.

and one of the WORST trades for a "qb" in NFL history.....

Garrett is a true star - but I don't blame him. Amari Cooper loves it in Buffalo -= said " he

waited all his career to play for team like this"...

and Haslam wants a new stadium. Yeah, that is bs.

"STFU, Josh Allen is garbage" and "Baker is a loser" baloney.

"We want a superbowl, and watson will...."

Imagine if Garrett gives up and plays for ....KC ? Buffalo?

One step forward, two steps back = the Browns. Too bad.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1266624717722250

and......

https://sportsnaut.com/nfl/lists/worst-nfl-treades-of-all-time/

and......

https://www.ktbs.com/sports/national/cowboys-target-baker-mayfield-bucs-clamoring-to-clinch/article_52e52bb8-1700-5821-a746-dec7da2dd93b.html

"The Buccaneers lead the NFL with eight games of 400-plus total yards and four games with both 300-plus yards passing and more than 100 rushing. The Los Angeles Chargers were the NFL's best scoring defense before the Bucs arrived last week and delivered a 40-17 thrashing."

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Mayfield was named the Offensive Player of the Week in the NFC for his exploits in the road win over the Chargers.

He completed 22 of 27 pass attempts for 288 yards and four touchdowns with a pair to wide receiver Mike Evans. The quarterback posted a 135.3 passer rating, helping the Bucs to the largest margin of victory in Week 15. Tampa Bay scored on nine of 12 possessions and didn't punt.

Mayfield ranks third in the league in passing touchdowns (32) and completion percentage (70.8), fourth in total touchdowns (35) and passing yards (3,617), and sixth in passer rating (104.1)."

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So, no, I don't blame Garrett or others for getting tired of the Browns losses and ...clusterfookness.