Canton Dawg Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 I don't see how someone like Jamie Meder doesn't make the team. OFFENSEWR: Dwayne Bowe, Taylor Gabriel, Travis BenjaminLT: Joe ThomasLG: Joel Bitonio, Vinston PainterC: Alex MackRG: John Greco, Cameron ErvingRT: Mitchell SchwartzTE: Gary Barnidge, Jim Dray, E.J. BibbsWR: Brian Hartline, Andrew Hawkins, Marlon Moore, Terrelle PryorQB: Josh McCown, Johnny Manziel, Thaddeus Lewis*RB: Terrance West, Isaiah Crowell, Duke Johnson, Shaun DraughnFB: Malcolm Johnson DEFENSERE: Randy Starks, John HughesNT: Phil Taylor, Danny SheltonLE: Desmond Bryant, Armonty Bryant, Xavier CooperOLB: Paul Kruger, Nate OrchardMIKE: Karlos Dansby, Tank CarderWILL: Craig Robertson, Chris KirkseyOLB: Scott Solomon, Barkevious Mingo,FS: Tashaun Gipson, Jordan PoyerSS: Donte Whitner, Ibraheim CampbellRCB: Tramon Williams, K’Wuan Williams, Pierre DesirLCB: Joe Haden, Justin Gilbert, Johnson Bademosi SPECIALISTSLS: Charley HughlettP/H: Andy LeeK: Carey Spear *CB Charles Gaines makes the 53 if the Browns do not have to keep Thaddeus Lewis http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2015/08/30/projecting-the-browns-initial-53-man-roster-through-3-preseason-games/#.VeMtSHKjtP4.twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 The OL seems thin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb12711 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Not bad, I think that's pretty close to right with the big question mark being Pryor, Marlon Moore and which kicker makes it. Btw is there any mumbling on if Spear is winning right now? They've both looked pretty solid this preseason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cambridgeho Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 The good thing is Irving can Play center guard and tackle. If Pryor makes it, I would be surprised. I would also be surprosed if Mayle makes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beare Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 gaines should be a keeper imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dawg2fan Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 The good thing is Irving can Play center guard and tackle. If Pryor makes it, I would be surprised. I would also be surprosed if Mayle makes it. Yes, but that only takes care of one position if we lose Joe Thomas, Alex Mack, or Mitchell Schwartz. What if we lose more than one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 I don't see how someone like Jamie Meder doesn't make the team. OFFENSE WR: Dwayne Bowe, Taylor Gabriel, Travis Benjamin LT: Joe Thomas LG: Joel Bitonio, Vinston Painter C: Alex Mack RG: John Greco, Cameron Erving RT: Mitchell Schwartz TE: Gary Barnidge, Jim Dray, E.J. Bibbs WR: Brian Hartline, Andrew Hawkins, Marlon Moore, Terrelle Pryor QB: Josh McCown, Johnny Manziel, Thaddeus Lewis* RB: Terrance West, Isaiah Crowell, Duke Johnson, Shaun Draughn FB: Malcolm Johnson DEFENSE RE: Randy Starks, John Hughes NT: Phil Taylor, Danny Shelton LE: Desmond Bryant, Armonty Bryant, Xavier Cooper OLB: Paul Kruger, Nate Orchard MIKE: Karlos Dansby, Tank Carder WILL: Craig Robertson, Chris Kirksey OLB: Scott Solomon, Barkevious Mingo, FS: Tashaun Gipson, Jordan Poyer SS: Donte Whitner, Ibraheim Campbell RCB: Tramon Williams, K’Wuan Williams, Pierre Desir LCB: Joe Haden, Justin Gilbert, Johnson Bademosi SPECIALISTS LS: Charley Hughlett P/H: Andy Lee K: Carey Spear *CB Charles Gaines makes the 53 if the Browns do not have to keep Thaddeus Lewis http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2015/08/30/projecting-the-browns-initial-53-man-roster-through-3-preseason-games/#.VeMtSHKjtP4.twitter This is pretty level-headed. I don't remember ever going with just 7 O-linemen, but I guess it wouldn't shock me if we tried it due to the versatility of Erving. I don't think the plan was for Thad Lewis to make the team, but Johnny's sore elbow is probably going to cost a valuable roster spot to someone who has earned it (Gaines/Meder). If the guy can't practice how do we make him the sole backup at QB? I agree that Bibbs has taken Housler's job, I don't feel that Jim Dray is an exciting selection, but you gotta have two good blocking tight ends (Barny and Dray) and these guys will also be called on to block for extra points and FGs if we are light on backup OL. I think this roster overall shows that special teams is the key to making the roster as depth players (Moore, Carder, Poyer, Bademosi), we may have the best special teams in the league this year if the placekicker is good. Not crazy about keeping the 4th RB (Draughn), again, would rather see Gaines and Meder over Thad and Draughn, but if Johnson misses more time with a concussion, then we have no choice but to keep another RB as well. This may sound crazy, but I would almost be willing to put Manziel on that flex IR position where you can bring the guy back midway through the season and just go with McCown and Thad at QB and get another one of the hard-working young guys on the roster. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 This may sound crazy, but I would almost be willing to put Manziel on that flex IR position where you can bring the guy back midway through the season and just go with McCown and Thad at QB and get another one of the hard-working young guys on the roster. Crossed my mind as well... About the only disagreements I have are in the persons of Moore and Bade. Jennings and Gaines seem better position choices and ST replacements can be developed. Of course if we move Hawk and Gilbert we can keep all four of the above... Yes, but that only takes care of one position if we lose Joe Thomas, Alex Mack, or Mitchell Schwartz. What if we lose more than one? As of now... plug Painter in at RG and move the RG to the opening. Then activate a PS or sign a FA. The fall off from our #6 to our #7 O-line is significant no mater the #7 we keep off the current roster. I have a feeling that we'll have a waiver wire guy, or a someone plucked off another PS, before the Regular season kicks off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Manziel to flex IR is risky given how many hard shots I saw McCown take last pre-season game. It would depend very much on what the MD's are saying about JM's injury and prognosis in terms of time of recovery expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Manziel to flex IR is risky given how many hard shots I saw McCown take last pre-season game. It would depend very much on what the MD's are saying about JM's injury and prognosis in terms of time of recovery expected. I don't know how "risky" it is, Thad has a rating of 81.4 in 6 NFL starts, I don't think we would expect much more from Manziel over the first half of the season. McCown is completely healthy, I don't like keeping three QBs. I think if Manziel was healthy, we would have released Thad and hoped he stayed available if someone went down. Two healthy QBs is enough to keep on any roster IMO. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffer X Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 This is pretty level-headed. I don't remember ever going with just 7 O-linemen, but I guess it wouldn't shock me if we tried it due to the versatility of Erving. I don't think the plan was for Thad Lewis to make the team, but Johnny's sore elbow is probably going to cost a valuable roster spot to someone who has earned it (Gaines/Meder). If the guy can't practice how do we make him the sole backup at QB? I agree that Bibbs has taken Housler's job, I don't feel that Jim Dray is an exciting selection, but you gotta have two good blocking tight ends (Barny and Dray) and these guys will also be called on to block for extra points and FGs if we are light on backup OL. I think this roster overall shows that special teams is the key to making the roster as depth players (Moore, Carder, Poyer, Bademosi), we may have the best special teams in the league this year if the placekicker is good. Not crazy about keeping the 4th RB (Draughn), again, would rather see Gaines and Meder over Thad and Draughn, but if Johnson misses more time with a concussion, then we have no choice but to keep another RB as well. This may sound crazy, but I would almost be willing to put Manziel on that flex IR position where you can bring the guy back midway through the season and just go with McCown and Thad at QB and get another one of the hard-working young guys on the roster. Zombo Don't think they keep Draughn. I also think they keep more than 10 DBs. They will stash the most ready to go OL on the PS but I wouldn't be surprised if Bowie makes the active roster. Doogie looks like the odd man out at TE. They like Malcolm Johnson at FB but Bibbs kind of plays that role too. Might only keep one of them and try stashing the other. The DL is missing Meder and Billy Winn and I don't see them leaving themselves thin there, either. We are going to be cutting some pretty damn good players no matter what. Don't remember cuts ever being this competetive. I think for sure Pryor has to play Thursday night. I don't think they can justify cutting a really good player for him. Also still wouldn't be surprised if Marlon Moore gets cut. I know they love the guy, but if you are keeping Bademosi, Poyer and Carder for mostly specials, Moore might be the odd guy out. Pullard may beat out Carder too. I would like to see them pick up Fred Jackson and eventually go with Duke, Crow and FJ. Piss on West (depending how the injuries go the rest of camp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Dawg Posted August 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 We are going to be cutting some pretty damn good players no matter what. Don't remember cuts ever being this competetive. How long has it been since we could say that? The quality of the players on this team is slowly getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 So, what would the practice squad look like? Just my best dumb guesses.... Charles Gaines CB Would rather have him on the active roster, kid can PLAY Dylan Wynn DL Jamie Meder DL Travis Coons K Hayes Pullard ILB Mike Reilly OLB Darius Jennings WR Would rather have him on the active roster, kid can PLAY Darrian Miller OL Landon Feichter DB/S Josh Lenz WR But Shane Wynn gets a spot... replace Koons? I don't know how to figure it, just guessin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 A kicker to the PS seems a little weird, but otherwise looks good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 What "big" names get cut here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Billy Winn may be biggest, but two draftees, Mayle and Pullard fail to make the 53 as does FA Housler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Billy Winn may be biggest, but two draftees, Mayle and Pullard fail to make the 53 as does FA Housler. Pullard has looked good when he was in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Pullard has looked good when he was in there. Yeah, if he beats out Carder I would not be too surprised. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenew23 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Right now, I have 43 players that have already made this team, based on their experience, performance, flashes, and potential.... They are: QBs - McCown / Manziel RBs - Crowell / West / Draughn / D.Johnson / M.Johnson (FB) WRs - Bowe / Hartline / Gabriel / Benjamin / Hawkins TE - Barnidge OT - Thomas / Schwartz OG - Bitonio / Greco / Erving C -Mack DE - D.Bryant / Starks / Cooper / Hughes DT - Shelton / Taylor OLB - Kruger / Solomon / Mingo / Orchard / A.Bryant ILB - Dansby / Robertson / Kirksey CB - Haden / T.Williams / K.Williams / Desir / Gilbert S - Whitner / Gipson / Poyer LS - Hughlett P - Lee One spot goes to the winner of the K competetion. That makes 44... That leaves 9 roster spots for IMHO these 19 players: (I've bolded my picks) QB Lewis WR Lenz WR Mayle WR Moore WR Pryor TE Dray TE Bibbs TE Housler OT McDonald OG Painter DE Winn DE Meder ILB Carder ILB Pullard CB Gaines CB James CB Bademosi CB Nelson S Campbell I think Rankin, McDaniel, and the loser of the K battle will be cut by the end of the day today... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby73 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Dylan Winn or Billy Winn or stick with Meder is a toughie?? ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudfly Posted September 1, 2015 Report Share Posted September 1, 2015 Dylan Winn or Billy Winn or stick with Meder is a toughie?? ^^^^ Gotta think that Meder is in, as they cut Kitchen today....and with Taylors untested knee, Id say they'd be foolish to just keep him and Shelton.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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