Zombo 2,761 Report post Posted September 7 It's official. https://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-name-desmond-harrison-starting-left-tackle-ahead-of-opener-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/95-591885414 Z Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cysko Kid 1,005 Report post Posted September 7 He seems to be a pretty good lineman. Hope he doesn't fu¢k up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gipper 2,389 Report post Posted September 7 Let's hope this is like Cody Risien taking over for Doug Dieken who took over for finger Shafrath who took over for Lou Groza. Harrison takes over for JT and stays there at a Pro Bowl level for the next 10-12 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zombo 2,761 Report post Posted September 7 12 minutes ago, The Gipper said: Let's hope this is like Cody Risien taking over for Doug Dieken who took over for finger Shafrath who took over for Lou Groza. Harrison takes over for JT and stays there at a Pro Bowl level for the next 10-12 years. And any team could have had him for a 7th round choice ... How bout we start being the team that makes those little moves that become big surprises. Zombo 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gipper 2,389 Report post Posted September 7 Tippecanoe and Tyrod Too! Harrison for President! (let's hope he lasts more than a month before catching pneumonia and dies) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasAg1969 1,847 Report post Posted September 7 18 minutes ago, The Gipper said: Let's hope this is like Cody Risien taking over for Doug Dieken .................... Cody was another of those Ags we sent to Cleveland.👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ghoolie 1,027 Report post Posted September 7 41 minutes ago, Zombo said: It's official. https://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-name-desmond-harrison-starting-left-tackle-ahead-of-opener-vs-pittsburgh-steelers/95-591885414 Z LMAO .......................... A WALK ON........LMMFAO. I HAVE TOLD YOU ALL ALONG OFFENSIVE LINEMEN ARE A DIME-A-DOZEN. THE EASIEST GUYS IN THE WORLD TO FIND AND REPLACE. THE LEAST TALENTED ATHLETES IN ALL OF PRO SPORTS. MAYBE THE BROWNS ARE FINALLY GETTING SMART, FOR SURE THEY AGREE WITH GHOOLIE ON THIS. THE "GREAT" (PHONY) JOE THOMAS JUST GOT REPLACED BY A WALK ON..................... I PROMISE YOU, THE GUY WILL BE EVERY BIT AS GOOD. PROBABLY BETTER SINCE THOMAS WAS SCHIDT AT THE RUN. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasAg1969 1,847 Report post Posted September 7 3 minutes ago, Ghoolie said: LMAO .......................... A WALK ON........LMMFAO. I PROMISE YOU, THE GUY WILL BE EVERY BIT AS GOOD. PROBABLY BETTER SINCE THOMAS WAS SCHIDT AT THE RUN. One of the few times I hope you finally got it right.🤣 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobPOUND! 79 Report post Posted September 7 How can someone claim to know so much about football make such an ignorant statement that Joe Thomas is anything but exceptional. And if this kid comes in and is as good as Joe Thomas, it's because the consensus of nearly all NFL scouts is that this kid was a top 5 pick in the draft had he not had the off field issues he had... I like this move as it puts Bitonio back at his natural position and will allow Harrison to gel with the O-line from game 1.. I think with the torrential rain predicted for Sunday, his immense size and speed will help with the run game and he won't have to protect TT nearly as much as he would on a perfect day... It's all coming together... Great move Coaches!! Bob Pound! 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobPOUND! 79 Report post Posted September 7 https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/b115b6f19c9490/browns-lt-desmond-harrison-the.html Great write up on the upside potential of Harrison... God I hope this kid pans out. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syd 211 Report post Posted September 7 I would imagine that we will see a lot of fells on the left hand side of the line come sunday 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zombo 2,761 Report post Posted September 7 7 minutes ago, syd said: I would imagine that we will see a lot of fells on the left hand side of the line come sunday He might be OK between Fells and Bito. Let's hope no penalties. We have our best interior together, that is for sure. Expect a lot of quick hitters to Landry and company in the first half while kid gets his feet wet. Zombo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibleedbrown 171 Report post Posted September 7 Interesting move. I think they had to do something. Corbett just wasn’t ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gipper 2,389 Report post Posted September 7 48 minutes ago, BobPOUND! said: How can someone claim to know so much about football make such an ignorant statement that Joe Thomas is anything but exceptional. And if this kid comes in and is as good as Joe Thomas, it's because the consensus of nearly all NFL scouts is that this kid was a top 5 pick in the draft had he not had the off field issues he had... I like this move as it puts Bitonio back at his natural position and will allow Harrison to gel with the O-line from game 1.. I think with the torrential rain predicted for Sunday, his immense size and speed will help with the run game and he won't have to protect TT nearly as much as he would on a perfect day... It's all coming together... Great move Coaches!! Bob Pound! Come on Bob. Claiming to know something is certainly not the same as actually knowing something. ( I mean, we can look to another venue to see that certainly is not the case). It is usually those who claim to know so much about some things that actually know very little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Cysko Kid 1,005 Report post Posted September 7 1 hour ago, The Gipper said: Tippecanoe and Tyrod Too! Harrison for President! (let's hope he lasts more than a month before catching pneumonia and dies) Dork. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tour2ma 2,854 Report post Posted September 7 Here's hoping for Harrison... Good luck, kid... you're going to need it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiamat63 817 Report post Posted September 7 13 minutes ago, Tour2ma said: Here's hoping for Harrison... Good luck, kid... you're going to need it. Well that's a vote of confidence 😩 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choco 249 Report post Posted September 7 1 minute ago, tiamat63 said: Well that's a vote of confidence 😩 This is actually the prudent move, albiet the timing rather sucks cause he missed so much time. Dupree sucks, watt has hammy issues iirc and has been limited, so their edge rush is kinda pathetic ATM. Heyward and tuitt, tho, can get after it, so as Z said, we have our best interior against their strength...wait till y'all see how bad Pitts linebacking corps is 😂 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tour2ma 2,854 Report post Posted September 7 4 minutes ago, tiamat63 said: Well that's a vote of confidence 😩 lol... He may well develop, but: he faced no challenge in school; plays high, and tends to drag defenders to the ground. I put his holding O/U at 2.5 and am inclined to take the Over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tour2ma 2,854 Report post Posted September 7 2 minutes ago, choco said: This is actually the prudent move, albiet the timing rather sucks cause he missed so much time. Dupree sucks, watt has hammy issues iirc and has been limited, so their edge rush is kinda pathetic ATM. Heyward and tuitt, tho, can get after it, so as Z said, we have our best interior against their strength...wait till y'all see how bad Pitts linebacking corps is 😂 Big hole in the middle fer shure... I think they'll offset and our Mr. Harrison sees a fair amount of Mr. Heyward... just a hunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calfoxwc 1,905 Report post Posted September 8 Amazing comeback story - assuming he stays on track. Should be amazing to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choco 249 Report post Posted September 8 3 hours ago, Tour2ma said: Big hole in the middle fer shure... I think they'll offset and our Mr. Harrison sees a fair amount of Mr. Heyward... just a hunch. Still not convinced Butler knows what he's doing yet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 593 Report post Posted September 8 CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Browns are replacing a future Hall of Fame left tackle with an undrafted rookie free agent. Well then, that certainly gives ME peace of mind. The rookie #1 overall pick in the draft should sit because he plays QB. But for LT, an undrafted FA can start. The ONLY way to interpret that is that we are VERY strong in the QB room....and VERY weak with LT candidates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Oven 1,368 Report post Posted September 8 I'm still a bit testy that the Browns were caught virtually blindsided by a Joe Thomas retirement that anyone with a half a brain knew was going to happen at any time. Did they think he was the Bartolo Colon of Left Tackles? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Gipper 2,389 Report post Posted September 8 9 hours ago, The Cysko Kid said: Dork. Whatsamatta you can’t stand a little history lesson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasAg1969 1,847 Report post Posted September 8 I like what Williams says about Myles helping Desmond on seeing everything there is from a DE against him in practice that has made him not only better, but prepared for everything that can be thrown at him because of all the things Myles can show even in one practice. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gumby73 821 Report post Posted September 8 18 hours ago, BobPOUND! said: https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/erry-2018/09/b115b6f19c9490/browns-lt-desmond-harrison-the.html Great write up on the upside potential of Harrison... God I hope this kid pans out. See MKC can write a column if she sticks to what other people quote..Desmond fell to Georgia State on his own doings. Getting recruited by the whole state of Texas is no easy task..This kat just seems crazy tough enough to pull this off? a easy underdawg watch for me..💪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibleedbrown 171 Report post Posted September 8 9 hours ago, Dutch Oven said: I'm still a bit testy that the Browns were caught virtually blindsided by a Joe Thomas retirement that anyone with a half a brain knew was going to happen at any time. Did they think he was the Bartolo Colon of Left Tackles? I don’t think they really were blindsided by his retirement, but l think the timing of the announcement was a bit of strategery on the Browns’ part to give them more leverage in negotiations with free agent tackles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
choco 249 Report post Posted September 8 10 hours ago, Orion said: Well then, that certainly gives ME peace of mind. The rookie #1 overall pick in the draft should sit because he plays QB. But for LT, an undrafted FA can start. The ONLY way to interpret that is that we are VERY strong in the QB room....and VERY weak with LT candidates. There many other ways to interpret that...the least of which is the positions they play. I'm sure you're aware that LT does not lead the offense? Sorry, don't see any real logic in this terrible and misinformed conclusion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcam222 557 Report post Posted September 8 11 hours ago, Orion said: Well then, that certainly gives ME peace of mind. The rookie #1 overall pick in the draft should sit because he plays QB. But for LT, an undrafted FA can start. The ONLY way to interpret that is that we are VERY strong in the QB room....and VERY weak with LT candidates. To me it means that they feel the learning curve at QB is far steeper than at LT. Add to that our need at LT to start the season is more dire than our need at QB. Note that JT says Harrison is a starting LT for the next 10 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
