2014 Cleveland Browns Offseason Thread
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like_that
True. Fuck him.SportsAndLady;1559001 wrote:Who gives a shit what Said has to say. Ignore that idiot and get back to the browns.
Anyway shannahan just got fired. Haslam better call him right now. -
thavoice
Was a big banner at the steelers game yesterday from a group of browns fans who were rooting for the steelers in hopes they could draft Bridgeweter.wes_mantooth;1558964 wrote:I was listening to Vic on the radio the other day and he was talking about the QBs that the Browns have scouted. He didn't once mention Bridgewater. I wonder if that is because it is assumed that he will go #1? Or do they like Carr, Bortles and Manziel better? Also, I really wonder if the Rams will be looking to trade that #2 pick...seems like it could be in high demand.
Was surprised Chud was fired. I guess early inthe browns radio telecast, like at around 130 or so, they mentioned tha Chud very well would be fired after the game. Was news to all of us -
Ironman92
Shannahan seems like a has been to me.....big name but has turned into Norv Turner type.like_that;1559002 wrote:True. Fuck him.
Anyway shannahan just got fired. Haslam better call him right now. -
Dr. KnOiTaLL
I feel that this is an interesting development for the Browns. Aside from the fact that we had no running game and our QB play was semi-serviceable at best, our offense we somewhat surprising to me. I mean, especially considering they were playing with a bunch of scrubs that previous regime's had stuck them with. The one major thing that concerns me is the lack of development in our draft picks. It seemed like everyone else's picks were making plays at the end of the season, and Mingo, McFadden, etc. were disappointing IMO. Still, I'm very surprised to see Chud fired after one year. Don't know if I agree with it or not. Let's just hope we snatch up a guy who knows how to develop a QB... -
thavoiceIf the right coach comes in and the browns get a QB I think they will be next years Kansas City Chiefs. THey had 5 pro bowlers this year and now just need a coach and a QB to lead them.
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derek bomar
I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks.thavoice;1559025 wrote:If the right coach comes in and the browns get a QB I think they will be next years Kansas City Chiefs. THey had 5 pro bowlers this year and now just need a coach and a QB to lead them. -
Crimson streak
Mingo wasn't very polished coming out of college. I knew he would take a year to adjust and learn. I definitely look for him to be a huge impact next year when he puts on a little weight.Dr. KnOiTaLL;1559020 wrote:I feel that this is an interesting development for the Browns. Aside from the fact that we had no running game and our QB play was semi-serviceable at best, our offense we somewhat surprising to me. I mean, especially considering they were playing with a bunch of scrubs that previous regime's had stuck them with. The one major thing that concerns me is the lack of development in our draft picks. It seemed like everyone else's picks were making plays at the end of the season, and Mingo, McFadden, etc. were disappointing IMO. Still, I'm very surprised to see Chud fired after one year. Don't know if I agree with it or not. Let's just hope we snatch up a guy who knows how to develop a QB... -
Dr. KnOiTaLL
Yeah, it's just a tough position to be in when your high draft picks are not able to help improve the product on the field. That's exactly what happened this year. So tired of this garbage...Crimson streak;1559039 wrote:Mingo wasn't very polished coming out of college. I knew he would take a year to adjust and learn. I definitely look for him to be a huge impact next year when he puts on a little weight. -
SportsAndLady
It's not that crazy. There is talent in Cleveland, just need a QB and coach. Both of which they are looking to bring in.derek bomar;1559034 wrote:I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks. -
thavoice
Why not? Chefs won 2 games last year and had 6 pro bowlers, got a nwe coach and a QB and wham. Browns have 5 PBers. Cannot see why they cannot have the same turnaround if theyget the right guysderek bomar;1559034 wrote:I needed a laugh this morning. Thanks. -
GoPens
My neighbor's cousin's barber said that Bill Cowher has been seen looking at houses in Strongsville. (Sorry, had to be the first to get that out there) :RpS_flapper: -
wes_mantooth
and here comes the Saban rumors on twitter.....FML -
Ironman92
Saban is headed to Fairmont St to coach.wes_mantooth;1559072 wrote:and here comes the Saban rumors on twitter.....FML -
Crimson streak
Definitely but I fully expect Mingo to be a monster next year. We shouldn't have to lean on rookies making big impacts to begin withDr. KnOiTaLL;1559047 wrote:Yeah, it's just a tough position to be in when your high draft picks are not able to help improve the product on the field. That's exactly what happened this year. So tired of this garbage... -
like_that
I might be in the minority (/Wes lol), but id easily take Saban. Yes, we would switch back to the 4-3.wes_mantooth;1559072 wrote:and here comes the Saban rumors on twitter.....FML -
Heretic
To me it's far more of a mixed bag than the total doomsayers like Iggy or the "all part of the plan" guys like S&L are respectively saying.
FIRING IS GOOD: The team went from 3-2 to 4-12. They choked away some in the fourth quarter after leading a good chunk of the way and generally looked disinterested down the stretch. As said above, guys who were dismal failures like Greg Little kept getting thrown out there. It's easy to imagine that Chud didn't show the "it factor" the front office felt was needed for the team to ever progress beyond mediocre (as in: even with the right talent, he'd find ways to lose key games and essentially "Dallas" their way through seasons).
FIRING IS BAD: So, a new ownership and front office takes over, decides this dude is their man and then immediately fires him after one season during which the team's most effective QB went down immediately after sparking the team to a couple wins and their top HB (who was having a disappointing season) was traded for future considerations. Using stop-gap fixes at QB and HB may not be the best situation to evaluate a person, which leads to a double-whammy of concerns that probably need to be addressed internally. First, will the sort of coach that fits the "guy who will securely hold down position for 10+ years" want to go there considering he (a) won't have control of roster and (b) is working for guys who've shown a quick trigger? Or will they use Cleveland to negotiate more money from their current (or a prospective other) employer? Second, what is this going to do as far as retaining key players? Those established pro bowler-types might not want to stick around a franchise that's been going through a never-ending cycle of change where every year has basically amounted to losing a bunch of games regardless of how good HE might be, followed by front office or coaching changes leading to a new system, more losing and more changes.
The way I look at it, things could turn out great or they could turn out to be a disaster, but things are such a mixed bag right now, especially with all the emotion supposedly coming out with player tweets (mostly alleged) that it's hard to call it a good or bad move until seeing what (if any) shockwaves it causes. -
like_that
The browns have been I a disastrous state since the 2008 season. Also, I'm not really worried about the players being upset. They are professionals and will get over it. They have no choice.Heretic;1559101 wrote:To me it's far more of a mixed bag than the total doomsayers like Iggy or the "all part of the plan" guys like S&L are respectively saying.
FIRING IS GOOD: The team went from 3-2 to 4-12. They choked away some in the fourth quarter after leading a good chunk of the way and generally looked disinterested down the stretch. As said above, guys who were dismal failures like Greg Little kept getting thrown out there. It's easy to imagine that Chud didn't show the "it factor" the front office felt was needed for the team to ever progress beyond mediocre (as in: even with the right talent, he'd find ways to lose key games and essentially "Dallas" their way through seasons).
FIRING IS BAD: So, a new ownership and front office takes over, decides this dude is their man and then immediately fires him after one season during which the team's most effective QB went down immediately after sparking the team to a couple wins and their top HB (who was having a disappointing season) was traded for future considerations. Using stop-gap fixes at QB and HB may not be the best situation to evaluate a person, which leads to a double-whammy of concerns that probably need to be addressed internally. First, will the sort of coach that fits the "guy who will securely hold down position for 10+ years" want to go there considering he (a) won't have control of roster and (b) is working for guys who've shown a quick trigger? Or will they use Cleveland to negotiate more money from their current (or a prospective other) employer? Second, what is this going to do as far as retaining key players? Those established pro bowler-types might not want to stick around a franchise that's been going through a never-ending cycle of change where every year has basically amounted to losing a bunch of games regardless of how good HE might be, followed by front office or coaching changes leading to a new system, more losing and more changes.
The way I look at it, things could turn out great or they could turn out to be a disaster, but things are such a mixed bag right now, especially with all the emotion supposedly coming out with player tweets (mostly alleged) that it's hard to call it a good or bad move until seeing what (if any) shockwaves it causes. -
thavoiceHe did finish 1-9. In any circles that would be cause for concern. With it being his first year and the QB issues I think that is what most people believed would give him a second season.
Hard to really guage the players. Pretty much all the time the support the fired coach. Just how it usually goes. No one really knows what went on behind the scenes. That is where the true story lies.
You point to some other teams like TB and Jax. Both started horrible, and did seem to get better and play hard down the stretch. The browns looked a bit listless yesterday. You would think against a hate rival there would be some fire, some desire, some pushing and shoving back and forth but there wasnt.
The browns went out without a whimper and that was what got him fired. -
SportsAndLady
Apparently this question was asked in the press conference just now
"Just want to get some clarification for the fans..the 3 stooges aren't running the show here are they?" -
thavoice
Classic.SportsAndLady;1559125 wrote:Apparently this question was asked in the press conference just now
"Just want to get some clarification for the fans..the 3 stooges aren't running the show here are they?"
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wes_mantooth
Lol...love itSportsAndLady;1559125 wrote:Apparently this question was asked in the press conference just now
"Just want to get some clarification for the fans..the 3 stooges aren't running the show here are they?" -
ts1227
Someone also asked why in the hell the GM is never at these when personnel always will be a prominent topic. It was really the only question Haslam dodged all day. -
Terry_Tate
Just searched Jimmy Haslam on twitter and he is getting killed by everyone. Saw the question S&L posted on twitter and that brought the lulz. -
ts1227
I thought Haslam was very straightforward and handled it the best he could given the shitstorm he created. Banner was the one dancing more IMO.Terry_Tate;1559132 wrote:Just searched Jimmy Haslam on twitter and he is getting killed by everyone. Saw the question S&L posted on twitter and that bright the lulz.
Does that mean I trust them? Hell no, but in terms of taking on the questions and giving candid answers, he did alright, -
vball10set
Okay, I'll play. Put your GM hat on and tell me who you'd go after that's (realistically) available, and who you think would do the best job of steering the Browns in the right direction. I'll go with Cowher and Bridgewater.SportsAndLady;1559050 wrote:It's not that crazy. There is talent in Cleveland, just need a QB and coach. Both of which they are looking to bring in.