The tickets I am seeing on the resale site are listed cheaper than those released today, anyone know why that is?

The Browns have hired former UMiami OC and Steelers QB coach Mark Whipple to serve as QB coach. Schefter thinks this means there wont be a OC for now. We also hired Bill Davis to be LB coach. He has experience with the 3-4 and 4-3, and seems to have used both as a DC.

@atenears said:Ouch ... this kid must really look bad in practice. Actually Quinn looked horrible in practice. I went several times and watched everything. Every flaw Brady Abs had they the media and Grossi Cabot would say it was DA. Quinn entering the season as a starter was PR to sell tickets. We were goin to have blacked out games and he sold more tickets so that wouldnt have happened. Remember Eric Mangenius was the head scout when DA was being thought after in Balitmore. He knows His skills and what he can do. With Bernie now he will have a mentor of the game and u will see him as DA be the starter for atleast a couple more years

Whaaa, Whaaa If these guys think a 10 hour custom bus ride is hardship they had better be saving their money.

IAF was drafted too high, then became a personal project of head coach Rod Marinelli. Word is that Alama-Francis didn't appreciate being micro-managed by the former (and now with the Bears, current) d-line coach. In turn, he didn't play all that much. The new regime tried him out at both end and tackle, but he apparently wasn't good enough to stick. Not sure he's strong enough at the point to play end in a 3-4. As I recall, Phil Savage said that IAF was the better 4-3 end prospect, whereas Mel Purcell projected to be the better 3-4 end. A lot of people on this board also liked Manny Ramirez, an o-lineman from Texas Tech. Though initially not expected to make the team, Ramirez ended up competing for the starting LG job. Looks like he'll be their third guard, which is a good role for him. He's very similar to Rex Hadnot.

JosephSixpack said:Laughed at, the god of Cleveland? Oh this is terrible! Kind of reminds me of the glory days, when you had that "Bernie, Bernie" song mockery of "Louie Louie"... anybody remember? Kinda reminds me of that dumbass "Here we go, squeelers, here we go here we go, squeelers, here we go pissburghs goin to the toilet bowl". You lose in the first round every year you break this shit out.

@inspecta said:daddybull, that's the general consensus around here as well. The only thing I disagree with is your assessment on DA's troubles last year. If it was just the concussion that made him play like shit then how do you explain the last 7 games of 07 and then that putrid performance in the pro bowl? Pre concussion syndrome

Nah. Already got Royal, who is considered one of the best blocking TE in the league. We only have so many roster spots.

The Maryland Modells have signed Beck. He worked out so well for Cam the first time. I bet he's glad to have him again. Should Troy Smith be worried? http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9535224...-Beck-as-backup Ravens sign former Dolphins QB Beck as backup Associated Press Updated: May 4, 2009, 2:21 PM EST BALTIMORE (AP) - The Baltimore Ravens have signed quarterback John Beck, who will seek to revive his NFL career after being released by the Miami Dolphins. Beck, who signed a one-year contract Baltimore announced Monday, played five games in two seasons with Miami. Drafted in the second round of the 2007 draft, Beck went 0-4 as a rookie starter under Cam Cameron, now Baltimore's offensive coordinator. The quarterback did not play in 2008 under new coach Tony Sparano. Cut five days after the Dolphins drafted Pat White, Beck is expected to compete against Troy Smith to be the backup behind starter Joe Flacco.

Okay, Mr. Ballpeen smartguy - you're probably right. A boar can get 800 lbs or more. Wild pigs would be WAY smaller. I still think none of us wants to hit him head on on the Browns' defense.

Nevermind. He's a Bungle now.

With still picks 14, 15, 16 still left i say we should be able to get one of these three guys: Maclin, Wells, Malcom Jenkins

Essentially unless he's a perrenial pro-bowler, with that mad cash, he would be considered a bust. Sad.

Peter King speculates that the Pats could be aiming for Jackson

Aloysius said:I think the Raiders will take BJ Raji, which goes against the grain just as much as any of Rang or Reuter's predictions. Does that make me a moron? Or am I just spouting utter nonsense? I can think of far worse company than being rebuked alongside Rang and Reuter, who somehow got reduced into one person when you guys criticized the article. Maybe you should actually read the entire thing before mocking the guys who put it together. Hey, there are some very intellegent people out there with mocks way out of the norm and it's speculation because nobody really knows what's going on in these teams war rooms.

Aloysius said:Roy Williams was playing hurt last year. I'm not convinced he's a true #1 receiver, but I think teams realize that's why he didn't play well down the stretch. His nicks and bruises is why I would be concerned if I were the Cowboys. I don't think the guy has ever played a complete NFL season. This is why I think the Cowboys will go WR in the 3rd or 4th round. Maybe Barden or Massaquio.

Why cant the NFL force the top picks to accept less money cos of recession ?

mz. said:As much as Holt may or may not have left in the tank, this really wasn't the type of player (aging vet) we need in a rebuilding process. Moreover, Holt is in win-now mode, and well, you know.......... We never had a shot at him. The last place he'd go is a cold weather, rebuilding team unsettled on QB. We would have had to break the bank for him which would be completely Retarded given that we're still paying the price for FA busts like Stallworth and Dexter.

@we-need-tom-tupa said:The last report I saw was that he never even tested positive. Even if he did, I don't see any reason to think that he is the next Ricky Williams. There was a report that he failed multiple drug tests while at Boston College. Some have speculated that it played a role in him being suspended for the entire '07 season. I don't think Raji could play end, and I don't see the wisdom in moving a veteran Pro Bowler to a new position. I'd prefer to wait and see if Corey Williams can develop into a solid 3-4 DE; if not, Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska) and Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma) will be intriguing options at the top of Round 1 next year. And if Williams plays well, we could get a talented guy like Arthur Jones (Syracuse) to replace Robaire Smith in Round 2. Next year's draft is going to be stacked with d-line talent, so I wouldn't go for a risky character prospect like Raji or an overhyped prospect like Tyson Jackson at #5.

@inspecta said:Also Mel Kiper's only niche' as a sports guy is draft guru. So from january till April he has a lot of work, not so much May through Jan. So I think he writes up those draft grades cause for him Christmas is over and he's gotta write about something to stretch it out. But I agree with the premise of that article. It's stupid to grade drafts the day after it ends. I agree. Drafts can't be graded for two years.