Tour2ma Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 There's a "report" out... AKA, a tweet... that we are not "planning to tag" TP... https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/832303145292267520 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Dawg Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Vince Young has decided to make a comeback in the NFL. I'm not sure there's much demand for a washed up 34 year old QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 There's a "report" out... AKA, a tweet... that we are not "planning to tag" TP... https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/832303145292267520 Maybe not....not at over 15 mill per year. But....that does not mean they won't try to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Vince Young has decided to make a comeback in the NFL. I'm not sure there's much demand for a washed up 34 year old QB. Maybe he's converting to WR... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canton Dawg Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Maybe he's converting to WR... That would be worth watching...lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Maybe he's converting to WR... More likely a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Here are 2 FAs going to the NFL 4 team / 6 game spring league April 5-26. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2693306-johnny-manziel-greg-hardy-among-stars-invited-to-spring-league-for-2017-season https://www.thespringleague.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hardy is poison but sure he'll still have his suitors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobPOUND! Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Don't know anything about Bennett, but that is the best answer I've ever read from a football player!! Browns want character too and most other TE's can't match this from a post SB interview: "Bennett then further explained he why he won't "stick to sports" and what he is doing within the community. "Shut up and stick to sports!! Enjoy the low hanging fruits Marty. Don't climb to the top of the Apple tree and taste that high hanging fruit," he tweeted. "This is part of the reason why I'm working to build Art Centers and Computer Labs for kids to learn coding. I'm not building gyms. "I'm not interested in building football fields or doing football camps. I'm interested in doing film camps and coding camps. "You don't have to be good at sports young man. Go upstairs and finish practicing that trombone. You don't have to rap. You can score films." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Interesting take on FA signings. I've plucked our our activity, but the explanations the writer provides aren't copying... Jake Ellenbogen's 2017 top positional players Free Agency predictionJake Ellenbogen February 17, 2017It's almost that time of year again! Free Agency period is less than a month away and here are my free agency predictions for this year's class. I will be predicting the top five-to-seven players per position, their future team, contract and listing their Pro Football Focus positional grade to give you you an index of the players value. QB: Tyrod Taylor, 27 years old, Buffalo Bills PFF Grade: 11th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $80 million WR: Terrelle Pryor, 27 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 31st FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $47 million OG: Austin Pasztor, 26 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 30th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Explanation: Contract: 4 years, $20 million DT: Nick Fairley, 29 years old, New Orleans Saints PFF Grade: 34th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 3 years, $17 million CB: Logan Ryan, 26 years old, New England Patriots PFF Grade: 16th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $73 million SS: T.J. McDonald, 26 years old, Los Angeles Rams PFF Grade: 58th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $20 million http://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2017/02/17/Jake-Ellenbogens-2017-top-positional-players-Free-Agency-prediction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby73 Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Jake Ellenbogen's 2017 top positional players Free Agency prediction Jake Ellenbogen February 17, 2017 It's almost that time of year again! Free Agency period is less than a month away and here are my free agency predictions for this year's class. I will be predicting the top five-to-seven players per position, their future team, contract and listing their Pro Football Focus positional grade to give you you an index of the players value. QB: Tyrod Taylor, 27 years old, Buffalo Bills PFF Grade: 11th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $80 million WR: Terrelle Pryor, 27 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 31st FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $47 million OG: Austin Pasztor, 26 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 30th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Explanation: Contract: 4 years, $20 million DT: Nick Fairley, 29 years old, New Orleans Saints PFF Grade: 34th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 3 years, $17 million CB: Logan Ryan, 26 years old, New England Patriots PFF Grade: 16th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $73 million SS: T.J. McDonald, 26 years old, Los Angeles Rams PFF Grade: 58th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $20 million http://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2017/02/17/Jake-Ellenbogens-2017-top-positional-players-Free-Agency-prediction Runaway now Mary Kay Cabot..i like what this Rams writer is cookin..Sign this guy up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaconHound Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Interesting take on FA signings. I've plucked our our activity, but the explanations the writer provides aren't copying... Jake Ellenbogen's 2017 top positional players Free Agency prediction Jake Ellenbogen February 17, 2017 It's almost that time of year again! Free Agency period is less than a month away and here are my free agency predictions for this year's class. I will be predicting the top five-to-seven players per position, their future team, contract and listing their Pro Football Focus positional grade to give you you an index of the players value. QB: Tyrod Taylor, 27 years old, Buffalo Bills PFF Grade: 11th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $80 million WR: Terrelle Pryor, 27 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 31st FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $47 million OG: Austin Pasztor, 26 years old, Cleveland Browns PFF Grade: 30th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Explanation: Contract: 4 years, $20 million DT: Nick Fairley, 29 years old, New Orleans Saints PFF Grade: 34th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 3 years, $17 million CB: Logan Ryan, 26 years old, New England Patriots PFF Grade: 16th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 5 years, $73 million SS: T.J. McDonald, 26 years old, Los Angeles Rams PFF Grade: 58th FA Destination: Cleveland Browns Contract: 4 years, $20 million http://www.downtownrams.com/single-post/2017/02/17/Jake-Ellenbogens-2017-top-positional-players-Free-Agency-prediction Anything more than 4 years $30 million for Pryor is highway robbery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domcucch1994 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Sign Alshon Jeffery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Sign Alshon Jeffery! Not worth the price. $14mil+ for 2 TDs in 2016 and 4 in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Several Franchise tags were put on yesterday: Leveon Bell Steelers Chandler Jones Cardinals Kawann Short Panthers Jason Pierre Paul Giants Pretty much taking them off the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren15 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Adrian Peterson to hit free agency...Eric Berry set for 6 year deal with Chiefs earning 13m a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Adrian Peterson to hit free agency...Eric Berry set for 6 year deal with Chiefs earning 13m a year No interest in AP. Berry was someone we could use...but he gone. What other DBs in FA? Trumaine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Eric Berry set for 6 year deal with Chiefs earning 13m a year Which if consummated frees the tag for Poe... CAR slapped the Non-Exclusive tag on Short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin J Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 No interest in AP. Berry was someone we could use...but he gone. What other DBs in FA? Trumaine? Trumaine was tagged also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Trumaine was tagged also. Ooh...I knew he was someone that we all had our sights on. Was that Franchise tag...or Transition tag? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Could we be interested in partnering him with Collins again? He will fetch big money I'd think http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/02/28/donta-hightower-free-agent-new-england/98539864/ o be placed with the franchise tag. USA TODAY Sports (Photo: Matthew Emmons, USA TODAY Sports) 2CONNECTTWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE The New England Patriots appear willing to take their chances with one of their top defenders hitting free agency. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been informed by the team he will not receive the franchise tag, a person familiar with the team's thinking told USA TODAY Sports' Tom Pelissero. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team had not yet addressed its plans for Hightower. Teams have until 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday to use the franchise tag. Free agency begins on March 9. Hightower, 26, was a Patriots captain and Pro Bowl selection in 2016. His fourth-quarter strip-sack of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was one of Super Bowl LI's most iconic plays and helped spark the Patriots' 25-point comeback and eventual win in overtime. The Patriots parted with another star linebacker midway through last season when they traded Jamie Collins to the Cleveland Browns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Could we be interested in partnering him with Collins again? He will fetch big money I'd think http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/patriots/2017/02/28/donta-hightower-free-agent-new-england/98539864/ Well, as I see it, Hightower DOES play a position of need for the Browns: OLB. As I have said in other posts, our Starting OLBs are Collins and Schobert....and I feel we need an upgrade from Schobert. Hightower could work. And he is only 26 years old.....within the parameters of what this FO wants in terms of age. As for big money....the Browns have big money. So I think, yes, definitely the Browns should be a player. Only question....would he want to come from a SB winner to a 1-15 team. Of course, imo....if he is that good, it would improve the Browns at a position of need. While he is not the sack machine perhaps that the Browns need....his play could really help the likes of Collins, Ogbah, Nassib...who could become sack machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Per this article on CBS, Kevin Zeitler could be a major target of the Browns in Free agency: More than $100 million in cap room gives the Browns plenty of resources to improve the league’s worst team in 2016. New defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is likely lobbying for the addition of players familiar with his scheme. Cornerback Trumaine Johnson and defensive tackle Nick Fairley played for Williams when he was running the Rams’ defense. The offensive line was in disarray after the free agent departures of Alex Mack and Mitchell Schwartz and left guard Joel Bitonio’s inability to stay healthy. Head coach Hue Jackson could weaken the in-state rival Bengals by reuniting with right guard Kevin Zeitler. He was Zeitler’s offensive coordinator in 2014 and 2015. Zeitler is expected to command top guard money, which could exceed the $10 million per year and $30 million of guarantees Kyle Long received from the Bears in a four-year extension right before the start of last season. I have also said that I believe DT is a position that the Browns need to improve either through the draft of FA. Is Nick Fairly a guy that could maybe come in an produce substantially for the Browns at DT? Reunite with Gregg Williams...as it says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 With the tag deadline gone NFL.com lists its top free agents http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000788031/article/2017-nfl-free-agency-top-101-available-players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Quarterbacks Matt Schaub, Atlanta Falcons Ryan Mallett, Baltimore Ravens EJ Manuel, Buffalo Bills Brian Hoyer, Chicago Bears Matt Barkley, Chicago Bears Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns Mark Sanchez, Dallas Cowboys Kellen Moore, Dallas Cowboys Dan Orlovsky, Detroit Lions Case Keenum, Los Angeles Rams T.J. Yates, Miami Dolphins Shaun Hill, Minnesota Vikings Josh Johnson, New York Giants Ryan Nassib, New York Giants Ryan Fitzpatrick, New York Jets Geno Smith, New York Jets Matt McGloin, Oakland Raiders Landry Jones, Pittsburgh Steelers Kellen Clemens, Los Angeles Chargers Blaine Gabbert, San Francisco 49ers Christian Ponder, San Francisco 49ers Thad Lewis, San Francisco 49ers Mike Glennon, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matt Cassel, Tennessee Titans Go for any of these? Meh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Earl Watford, Arizona CardinalsRicky Wagner, Baltimore RavensJordan Mills, Buffalo BillsMike Remmers, Carolina PanthersMike Adams, Chicago BearsNick Becton, Chicago BearsMatt McCants, Chicago BearsAndrew Whitworth, Cincinnati BengalsEric Winston, Cincinnati BengalsRussell Okung, Denver BroncosRiley Reiff, Detroit LionsDon Barclay, Green Bay PackersDavid Quessenberry, Houston TexansJeffrey Linkenbach, Jacksonville JaguarsKelvin Beachum, Jacksonville JaguarsSam Young, Miami DolphinsMatt Kalil, Minnesota VikingsJake Long, Minnesota VikingsAndre Smith, Minnesota VikingsTony Hills, New Orleans SaintsWill Beatty, New York GiantsMarshall Newhouse, New York GiantsBen Ijalana, New York JetsRyan Clady, New York JetsMenelik Watson, Oakland RaidersBradley Sowell, Seattle SeahawksGosder Cherilus, Tampa Bay BuccaneersByron Bell, Tennessee Titans Any RTs in this mix the Browns should go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBrown Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Can see Schaub joining Kyle in San Fran as a bridge until they find their guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 TOP Unrestricted FAs per Walter Football: 1. Kevin Zeitler, G, Bengals. Age: 27. Kevin Zeitler is one of the jewels of the 2017 NFL free agency class. He's been one of the top guards in the league over the past several seasons, possessing no weaknesses in his game. There's no reason for Zeitler to decline either, as he'll turn just 27 in March. 2. Calais Campbell, DE/DT, Cardinals. Age: 31. Calais Campbell is one of the top defensive linemen in the NFL. He's outstanding in every regard, placing tons of pressure on opposing quarterbacks and clamping down against the run. He would be a five-star free agent if he were a couple of years younger, but he turns 31 on the first day of September. 3. T.J. Lang, G, Packers. Age: 29. T.J. Lang missed some time with a foot injury this past season, but still performed as one of the top guards in the NFL. The one downside is that he'll turn 30 at the end of September, but interior linemen can usually play on a high level well into their mid-30s. 4. A.J. Bouye, CB, Texans. Age: 26. A.J. Bouye came out of nowhere to have a Pro Bowl season for the Texans. Bouye was just a reserve/special-teamer prior to 2016, but he inexplicably turned into a shutdown cornerback. I'm hesitant to give him anything more than four stars because he could be a one-year wonder, but Bouye is set to earn a big contract this offseason. 5. Larry Warford, G, Lions. Age: 26. Larry Warford had an injury-prone 2015 campaign, but he rebounded this past season, providing Matthew Stafford with some excellent blocking. Warford turns just 26 in June, so the sky is the limit for him. 5. John Cyprien, S, Jaguars. Age: 27. John Cyprien was a second-round pick in 2013 who had failed to live up to his billing - until this past season. Cyprien had an incredible 2016 campaign, as he performed as one of the top safeties in the NFL. Just 27 in July, Cyprien is going to receive a big contract if he's allowed to hit free agency. 6. Tony Jefferson, S, Cardinals. Age: 25. Tony Jefferson evolved into one of the better safeties in the NFL last season. Given that, as well as the fact that he turns just 25 at the end of January, Jefferson could be offered a huge contract this offseason. The only thing I'd worry about is that Jefferson is a bit of a one-year wonder. 7. Brandon Williams, NT, Ravens. Age: 28. Ozzie Newsome recently said that Brandon Williams is one of the best nose tackles in the NFL. Williams has played like it at times, though he had a bit of a down year in 2016. Still, he's a terrific, run-stuffing nose tackle. 8. Chris Baker, DE/DT, Redskins. Age: 29. Chris Baker was the lone bright spot on the Redskins' dismal defensive line this past year. He was a force against the run and also generated a good amount of pressure on the quarterback, collecting 4.5 sacks, which is a solid number for a player at his position. The downside is that Baker turns 30 in October, but he should be able to play on a high level for at least two more years. 9. Logan Ryan, CB, Patriots. Age: 26. Logan Ryan struggled to start the 2016 campaign, but bounced back and performed on a very high level once again down the stretch. Ryan has been great the past two years, and he's only 26 in February, so he should be able to play well for quite a while. 10. Andrew Whitworth, OT, Bengals. Age: 35. Andrew Whitworth would be rated at five stars if it weren't for his age. He's been one of the top left tackles in the NFL for a very long time. However, he just turned 35 and could begin to decline at some point in the near future. 11. Terrelle Pryor, WR, Browns. Age: 28. Terrelle Pryor didn't quite reach Charles Woodson's projected 1,800-yardage mark, but he established himself as a dynamic weapon and a legitimate No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Pryor is still learning the position and had to deal with pedestrian quarterbacks all year, so he could be even better in the next couple of seasons. Is it just me or does it seem like all but 2-3 of these guys could be useful to the Browns to fill holes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 More: Johnathan Hankins, NT, Giants. Age: 25. Johnathan Hankins is coming off a down year, perhaps because he never recovered from a torn pectoral. Hankins is a very talented defensive tackle who generates pressure on opposing quarterbacks and stuffs the run effectively when healthy. Dontari Poe, NT, Chiefs. Age: 27. Dontari Poe had one of the worst seasons in his career in 2016, thanks to a back injury. Poe is still a monstrous presence in the interior of the defensive line, and he'll only be 27 in August. Stephon Gilmore, CB, Bills. Age: 26. Stephon Gilmore had been an excellent cornerback heading into 2016, but he struggled last year. It's unclear why he regressed, but it's likely that he'll rebound. He's only 26, so it's not like he has a declining skill set, or anything. Prince Amukamara, CB, Jaguars. Age: 28. Prince Amukamara signed a 1-year "prove it" deal with the Jaguars last offseason. Prove himself he did, as Amukamara missed just a couple of games. He performed on a high level in 2016 and is certainly worthy of a substantial contract. Morris Claiborne, CB, Cowboys. Age: 27. It's almost crazy to recall that Morris Claiborne was considered a colossal bust prior to this past season. Claiborne had done nothing but suck since being chosen sixth overall in the 2012 NFL Draft, but he performed like a shutdown corner this past season before getting hurt. Was that because he was in his contract year, though? Will he stink again if he signs a big deal? Teams thinking about giving Claiborne a ton of money need to be concerned about this. Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Patriots. Age: 27. Dont'a Hightower is a terrific linebacker, but he's getting just 3.5 stars because of his extensive injury history. Hightower has played 16 games only once in his career, as he always seems to be banged up. Still, he's definitely worth it, as he dominates when he's on the field. Russell Okung, OT, Broncos. Age: 28. Russell Okung is certainly one of the most physically gifted left tackles in the NFL, but he definitely has an extensive injury history that is weighing his ranking down. Okung did, however, play in all 16 games this past season, and was one of the few bright spots on Denver's offensive line. Barry Church, S, Cowboys. Age: 29. Barry Church had always been an above-average starting safety, but not in 2016. He was outstanding this past season in all regards. He did miss four games with an arm injury, but was excellent when on the field. This could've been a fluky year, so I'm hesitant to give him four stars, but he certainly performed like a four-star free agent. J.C. Tretter, C/G, Packers. Age: 26. J.C. Tretter began the year as Green Bay's starting center, but lost his job when suffering a sprained MCL. It's a shame for Tretter because he had been performing on a high level, especially in pass protection. The other center, Corey Linsley, has just been better. The Browns could get an entire new Defensive Backfield out of this group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 The Cleveland Browns have the fewest members of its teams hit the FA market in the NFL...tied with KC with only 5 each: Cleveland BrownsStephen Paea, DEAustin Pasztor, GTerrelle Pryor, WRJosh McCown, QBJordan Poyer, FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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