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Cleveland Browns 2011 Super Awesome In-Season Thread

  • Jester
    Browns expected to name Bill Musgrave as their offensive coordinator.

    http://football.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/20175/20110119/browns_expected_to_name_musgrave_o_coordinator/

    Never heard of the dude, but I don't exactly pay attention to coordinator's all that much. Anyone have some insight on him?
  • buckeyes_woowee
    Musgrave was hired by the Vikings
  • DaBrowns41
    ^^

    Yeah, somebody Tweeted that Musgrave was signed earlier, and I bit on it, only to find out he ended up signing with the Vikes. It's not going to be easy finding an OC that wants the OC duties minus the play calling, since Shurmur is going to call the plays.
  • Jester
    Well, ignore my post then.. lol

    SMH. Maybe if I had looked two headlines above me I would have saw that he was already signed with the Vikings. Fail on my part.
  • buckeyes_woowee
    Mark Whipple
  • Commander of Awesome
    Whipple for OC? lol I can see the signs now when our offense sucks.
  • Wooball
    Like DaBrowns said earlier, with Shurmur stating that he is going to start out calling the plays it will be tough to get an experienced OC to come here. Odds are, it is going to be someone like Whipple, that is a QB coach that would take the promotion, and maybe in a year or two take over the play calling duties.

    Also, what are the chances the Browns will pursue James or Jacoby Jones this offseason? Both are UFAs. If either one could be had, would it lessen the need to take Green if he is on the board at #6 and instead get a pass rushing DE to play in the 4-3? Or one of the 2 CB's that appear to be top 10 worthy?
  • SportsAndLady
    This mock has Green taken by the Bengals, with the Browns taking Robert Quinn from UNC

    http://nflmocks.com/2011/01/20/updated-nfl-mock-draft-12011/

    Mehh
  • thedynasty1998
    If the Bengals do let Ocho Cinco and Owens leave, they will desperately be in need of a #1, so that pick would make sense.
  • Laley23
    Id like the Browns to take either: Green; Amukamara; or Peterson.
  • dazedconfused
    SportsAndLady;645461 wrote:This mock has Green taken by the Bengals, with the Browns taking Robert Quinn from UNC

    http://nflmocks.com/2011/01/20/updated-nfl-mock-draft-12011/

    Mehh
    the only thing that scares me about quinn is the fact that he's been away from football for so long because of the suspension...but we definitely need help on the dline
  • Commander of Awesome
    thedynasty1998;645499 wrote:If the Bengals do let Ocho Cinco and Owens leave, they will desperately be in need of a #1, so that pick would make sense.

    Desperately? They seemed to be ok with out either at the end of the season. I think they have a solid WR core without either TO or Ocho.
  • lhslep134
    dazedconfused;645616 wrote:the only thing that scares me about quinn is the fact that he's been away from football for so long because of the suspension...but we definitely need help on the dline


    If Quinn has a good head on his shoulders he'll be fine IMO.

    Look at Mike Williams. Headcase, outta football for 2 years, got his head straight, and now he's a solid, if not good, WR.
  • shook_17
    well no matter who we get, its gonna fill any need. and will be a major upgrade. hopefully we can get a legit number 1 in free agency
  • royal_k
    I like Jacoby Jones as far as potential goes. But he dropped a ton of passes this year. He has size and speed, but has concetration problems. Maybe it will pass and he will become a stud. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at him.
  • SportsAndLady
    lhslep134;645683 wrote:If Quinn has a good head on his shoulders he'll be fine IMO.

    Look at Mike Williams. Headcase, outta football for 2 years, got his head straight, and now he's a solid, if not good, WR.

    The #5 pick in the draft better not be "solid, if not good"
  • SportsAndLady
    Commander of Awesome;645666 wrote:Desperately? They seemed to be ok with out either at the end of the season. I think they have a solid WR core without either TO or Ocho.

    In his defense, the Browns won the last 4 games last year, so they seemed to be okay with their WR corps...which we all know was definitely not true.
  • Sonofanump
    royal_k;645702 wrote:I like Jacoby Jones as far as potential goes. But he dropped a ton of passes this year. He has size and speed, but has concetration problems. Maybe it will pass and he will become a stud. It wouldn't hurt to take a look at him.

    Are you describing Braylon Edwards or Jacoby Jones?
  • lhslep134
    SportsAndLady;645755 wrote:The #5 pick in the draft better not be "solid, if not good"

    Quinns skillset >>>> Mike Williams skillset

    Just using the comparison for a psychological comparison (not that it's an accurate one, who the hell knows what's going on in Quinn's head).
  • Commander of Awesome
    SportsAndLady;645759 wrote:In his defense, the Browns won the last 4 games last year, so they seemed to be okay with their WR corps...which we all know was definitely not true.

    Browns won running the ball, The bengals put insane passing stats to end the season. Bit of a difference. Nice analogy fail.
  • DaBrowns41
    Commander of Awesome;645873 wrote:Browns won running the ball, The bengals put insane passing stats to end the season. Bit of a difference. Nice analogy fail.

    Still, while their receivers played well, none of them are any better than a #2 receiver. Getting Green would be great because he could be groomed for a season before having to make a huge impact. TO won't be back. Ocho may not even be back.
  • Commander of Awesome
    They also need a QB, Palmer sucks, and is done. Bengal fans can thank kemo von ofhoffen (sp?)
  • thedynasty1998
    Commander of Awesome;645873 wrote:The bengals put insane passing stats to end the season. Bit of a difference. Nice analogy fail.
    Commander of Awesome;645967 wrote:They also need a QB, Palmer sucks, and is done.
    Which one is it? They put up good numbers at the end of the season, so the receivers are good enough? But Palmer sucks and is done?

    Care to elaborate why WR core would be sufficient due to their production the last four games, yet Palmer isn't?
  • DeyDurkie5
    thedynasty1998;645499 wrote:If the Bengals do let Ocho Cinco and Owens leave, they will desperately be in need of a #1, so that pick would make sense.

    "If the colts got rid of peyton manning, they would be in need of a qb." Come on dynasty, that was a weak post.

    As far as someone saying jacoby jones solves our receiver problems, go jump off a building. Getting jones would only be beneficial if we actually got a number 1 receiver to pair him with.
  • thedynasty1998
    DeyDurkie5;646063 wrote:"If the colts got rid of peyton manning, they would be in need of a qb." Come on dynasty, that was a weak post.

    As far as someone saying jacoby jones solves our receiver problems, go jump off a building. Getting jones would only be beneficial if we actually got a number 1 receiver to pair him with.

    This was the first mock draft I've seen with the Bengals taking a WR though. And no one knows what they are going to do with Ocho Cinco. If they do take a WR, the writing is on the wall for Ocho Cinco. However, if they keep him for another year, I would think they would hold off on a WR with their 1st round pick.