2015 Browns Offseason Thread

• BR1986FB

  Jesus.....Chuck Booms has gone full on retard. He's still slurping on Manziel's sack and had the nerve to imply that Joe Thomas was "sabotaging" Manziel by not blocking for him because "he didn't like the little punk." I shouldn't listen but it's like a car crash that you don't want to look at but you do. With all of the conspiracy theory bullshit Booms was spewing, I could've sworn I was reading one of Iggy's posts.
• Ytowngirlinfla

  

  http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12129878/kyle-shanahan-soured-cleveland-browns-friction-report-said
• iclfan2

  

  Does anyone really care if Shanahan leaves? Don't get me wrong I initially liked the hire, but after the first 5/6 games his game plans were uncreative and uninspired. I don't look at him as a huge loss if he leaves.
• BR1986FB

  iclfan2;1693657 wrote:Does anyone really care if Shanahan leaves? Don't get me wrong I initially liked the hire, but after the first 5/6 games his game plans were uncreative and uninspired. I don't look at him as a huge loss if he leaves.

  Yeah, I do in the fact that I'd like them to keep some continuity. Do I think he's an offensive "genius" like some have implied? No, but changing OC's every year isn't going to help a QB grow.
  
  As far as the ESPN report, I had also heard Jason LaCanfora yesterday talking about the "mess/dysfunction" in Berea. It sounds like Pettine is in the Hoyer camp while Haslam/Farmer are pro-Manziel. Go ahead and call me "Mr Doom & Gloom" but I'll predict a few things for 2015:
  
  1) they will be lucky to get 5 wins
  
  2) Haslam will AGAIN clean house, making him perhaps a worse owner than Randy Lerner
  
  and
  
  3) Alex Mack will bolt in FA after the season
  
  Hope I'm wrong about ALL of this but, except for the defense, I don't see a lot of positives in Berea right now.
• Mulva

  

  I think Shanahan is a good coach. He's gotten results in Houston and Washington. You can only make chicken salad for so long.
• BR1986FB

  The thing I don't get are the reports where he might like to rejoin his father as an OC. At some point, you'd think he'd want to make a name for himself on his own.
• iclfan2

  

  Mulva;1693663 wrote:I think Shanahan is a good coach. He's gotten results in Houston and Washington. You can only make chicken salad for so long.

  I think he is OK. But when push comes to shove, he didn't show up this season when we needed it. His play calling was predictable and unimaginative. No adjustments were made, and whatever his game plan was for Johnny, it didn't work at all. I understand he had no real qb to work with, but imo a good coach would think of game plans to counter act that lack of skill there. He also got away from the run way too much it seemed.
• BR1986FB

  iclfan2;1693666 wrote:I think he is OK. But when push comes to shove, he didn't show up this season when we needed it. His play calling was predictable and unimaginative. No adjustments were made, and whatever his game plan was for Johnny, it didn't work at all. I understand he had no real qb to work with, but imo a good coach would think of game plans to counter act that lack of skill there. He also got away from the run way too much it seemed.

  Can't really run when your O-Line sucks. Not to hold too much value on one player but Mack's injury killed them. They lead the league in rushing and then dropped like a rock when he went down.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  I don't buy the bs the media is spewing. Did you read that Jason lafailtora article? It was WILD speculation.
• BR1986FB

  Commander of Awesome;1693676 wrote:I don't buy the bs the media is spewing. Did you read that Jason lafailtora article? It was WILD speculation.

  If he's wrong and doesn't have a source, throwing out an accusation like that, he's trying to commit career suicide. I'm sure whether he's right or wrong, he's not welcome in Berea.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  BR1986FB;1693678 wrote:If he's wrong and doesn't have a source, throwing out an accusation like that, he's trying to commit career suicide. I'm sure whether he's right or wrong, he's not welcome in Berea.

  Not in the media. Look at mkc, grossi, bayless, Chris ford, etc... Can easily throw shit against a wall and make a career of it.
• like_that

  

  BR1986FB;1693678 wrote:If he's wrong and doesn't have a source, throwing out an accusation like that, he's trying to commit career suicide. I'm sure whether he's right or wrong, he's not welcome in Berea.

  Lol do you not remember the media's coverage when Lebron left Cleveland? You can easily throw shit out and not be held accountable for it. Journalists do that shit all the time, because nobody holds them accountable.
  
  Fact of the matter is these types of stories were not stories when the Browns were winning. It's just generated bullshit and speculation. Remember when the Seahawks were "struggling" earlier in the year and there was a report that there was a locker room divide because some players didn't think Wilson was black enough? LOL. Haven't heard much about that since the Seahawks got hot. Same with the pats. The pats dynasty was over and apparently Brady was starting to wear out his welcome in NE... LOL
  
  Did you actually read his article? It was all speculation. Well derp Haslam fired chud last year so he obviously thought about firing Pettine this year because grossi said so. Haslam is still dysfunctional!!!!
  
  
  Dysfunction is such a cop out and dramatic word to use. I predict none of the things you predict will actually happen.
• SportsAndLady

  

  Just let shanahan go. Even if he comes back this season and has a good season, he's going to leave.
  
  If you want some continuity at the position, don't hire someone who a lot of people are looking at for a HC in the near future.
• BR1986FB

  SportsAndLady;1693687 wrote:Just let shanahan go. Even if he comes back this season and has a good season, he's going to leave.
  
  If you want some continuity at the position, don't hire someone who a lot of people are looking at for a HC in the near future.

  I agree with your second statement but the problem with that is if someone comes in and does a bang up job as the OC, they are going to become a hot commodity. Seems like teams are always looking for the next big thing.
• BR1986FB

  like_that;1693686 wrote:I predict none of the things you predict will actually happen.

  Good. We'll revisit this at the end of next season.
  
  With their schedule & QB situation, I see very few "W"s." Plus, Alex Mack has stated he wants to win and doesn't want to deal with your favorite word, "dysfunction."
  
  I hope I'm wrong on all of it but I bet I'm right on at least 2 out of 3.
  
  Even after some positivity in this shitty schedule year, besides the defense, there's not a lot to be optimistic about on the offensive side of the ball. No QB, to speak of. The #1 WR is toxic and needs to go, etc, etc.
  
  If it makes you feel better, I see the AFC North going from one of the strongest divisions in 2014 to one of the weakest in 2015. 8-9 wins will probably take the division.
• SportsAndLady

  

  BR1986FB;1693696 wrote:I agree with your second statement but the problem with that is if someone comes in and does a bang up job as the OC, they are going to become a hot commodity. Seems like teams are always looking for the next big thing.

  I guess the other part of it is the organization has to treat the coordinator better. When the OC is coming out saying he's annoyed by some of the Browns FO guys, he's going to dip out when given the chance. But look at the DC in Seattle. He is probably treated great in Seattle and has no reason to leave unless something great comes up.
• Heretic

  

  BR1986FB;1693664 wrote:The thing I don't get are the reports where he might like to rejoin his father as an OC. At some point, you'd think he'd want to make a name for himself on his own.

  Especially considering that I'd have to think, after the Washington/RG3 debacle, that Pops Shanny has to be pretty toxic. In reality, he's spent a LONG time coasting on his old Denver reputation while not coming anywhere close to the same results since.
• BR1986FB

  Commander of Awesome;1693679 wrote:Not in the media. Look at mkc, grossi, bayless, Chris ford, etc... Can easily throw shit against a wall and make a career of it.

  Perhaps but LaCanfora isn't the only national guy on this. Albert Breer from the NFL Network also reported yesterday that Berea was an utter dumpster fire.
• SportsAndLady

  

  BR1986FB;1693945 wrote:Perhaps but LaCanfora isn't the only national guy on this. Albert Breer from the NFL Network also reported yesterday that Berea was an utter dumpster fire.

  Link? I'd like to read to see what these guys think is an utter dumpster fire.
• BR1986FB

  SportsAndLady;1693951 wrote:Link? I'd like to read to see what these guys think is an utter dumpster fire.

  Sorry....the comment was "all Hell has broken loose." Dumpster fire was my own interpretation. No link to read but if you want to listen, feel free. Take into account that Breer, who is a national guy, is one of the up and coming insider guys in the NFL, not that this is from the Bull & Fox Show....
  
  http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2015/01/07/nfl-networks-albert-breer-on-browns-all-hell-has-broken-loose-in-the-organization/
  
  And if LaCanfora & Breer are correct, would this really surprise anyone? Take the "OIC" and "Iggy conspiract theories" bullshit out of this. Just because there's a new owner (Haslam) doesn't mean he's a good owner. Seems like he wants to get involved a little too much. Plus, I believe Farmer, Pettine & Shanahan were hired separate from each other. That's a recipe for disaster. Farmer didn't get to hire his HC (Pettine) and Pettine didn't select his OC (Shanahan). These guys may not all be on the same page. It kind of stinks of the whole Mangini/Holmgren/Heckert thing all over again.
  
  Keep hearing a lot that Pettine backed Hoyer yet Farmer & Haslam wer pushing for Manziel. Farmer keeps saying "I made the pick" on Manziel but does anyone believe that Haslam wasn't pushing, just a bit, for Manziel?
  
  Haslam signs the checks but he needs to hire a GM, let that guy do his job and stay out of his business.
• like_that

  

  BR1986FB;1693959 wrote:Sorry....the comment was "all Hell has broken loose." Dumpster fire was my own interpretation. No link to read but if you want to listen, feel free. Take into account that Breer, who is a national guy, is one of the up and coming insider guys in the NFL, not that this is from the Bull & Fox Show....
  
  http://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2015/01/07/nfl-networks-albert-breer-on-browns-all-hell-has-broken-loose-in-the-organization/
  
  And if LaCanfora & Breer are correct, would this really surprise anyone? Take the "OIC" and "Iggy conspiract theories" bullshit out of this. Just because there's a new owner (Haslam) doesn't mean he's a good owner. Seems like he wants to get involved a little too much. Plus, I believe Farmer, Pettine & Shanahan were hired separate from each other. That's a recipe for disaster. Farmer didn't get to hire his HC (Pettine) and Pettine didn't select his OC (Shanahan). These guys may not all be on the same page. It kind of stinks of the whole Mangini/Holmgren/Heckert thing all over again.
  
  Keep hearing a lot that Pettine backed Hoyer yet Farmer & Haslam wer pushing for Manziel. Farmer keeps saying "I made the pick" on Manziel but does anyone believe that Haslam wasn't pushing, just a bit, for Manziel?
  
  Haslam signs the checks but he needs to hire a GM, let that guy do his job and stay out of his business.

  Lane Adkins, an OBR insider for the Browns said most of what LaConfora reported was total bullshit. I will take a brutally honest insider's word over some dipshit national pundits who are taking the easy way out (taking shots at Cleveland) by being dramatic with no real substance to back it up. It sure gets them attention though.
  
  Again, these were not stories when the Browns were winning, just like the Russell Wilson is not black enough story died out after they started to win. I have a hard time believing the Browns went from "oh they are improving and have their shit together. They have a bright future with these guys running the show" to "what a dysfunctional fucking disaster this place is." All in the matter of 5 weeks. The best part is his basis for saying they are dysfunctional is because Haslam fired chud last year and they aren't happy about ending the year with a 5 game losing streak. Who the fuck is happy about losing? Yeah, gtfo. I can't believe some of you all eat this shit up every single time.
• BR1986FB

  like_that;1693967 wrote:Lane Adkins, an OBR insider for the Browns said most of what LaConfora reported was total bullshit. I will take a brutally honest insider's word over some dipshit national pundits who are taking the easy way out (taking shots at Cleveland) by being dramatic with no real substance to back it up. It sure gets them attention though.
  
  Again, these were not stories when the Browns were winning, just like the Russell Wilson is not black enough story died out after they started to win. I have a hard time believing the Browns went from "oh they are improving and have their shit together. They have a bright future with these guys running the show" to "what a dysfunctional fucking disaster this place is." All in the matter of 5 weeks. The best part is his basis for saying they are dysfunctional is because Haslam fired chud last year and they aren't happy about ending the year with a 5 game losing streak. Who the fuck is happy about losing? Yeah, gtfo. I can't believe some of you all eat this shit up every single time.

  I don't look at the OBR anymore so I really couldn't tell you what Lane said. I don't hold LaCanfora or Breer's words as gospel but it's kind of fishy two different sources are getting this. I used to hold LA's opinion in high regard until he started to be wrong more times than not. I know he's a local guy but I don't think he's that connected in the Browns organization anymore.
• like_that

  

  BR1986FB;1693969 wrote:I don't look at the OBR anymore so I really couldn't tell you what Lane said. I don't hold LaCanfora or Breer's words as gospel but it's kind of fishy two different sources are getting this. I used to hold LA's opinion in high regard until he started to be wrong more times than not. I know he's a local guy but I don't think he's that connected in the Browns organization anymore.

  He has been more spot on than any national pundit this season I can say that. They are just throwing shit on a wall and see if it sticks. If the Browns beat the colts these stories would not exist period.
  
  Also i am willing to bet no organization agrees 100% on every draft pick or every move the gm makes (unless it's something like drafting luck). If any organization became victims of group think, that in fact would be a disaster.
• BR1986FB

  like_that;1693975 wrote: Also i am willing to bet no organization agrees 100% on every draft pick or every move the gm makes (unless it's something like drafting luck). If any organization became victims of group think, that in fact would be a disaster.

  Oh, I'm sure that there's disagreement all of the time but if the owner is pushing the GM towards certain players, there's a problem.
• Commander of Awesome

  

  Honestly BR I don't buy lafailtora at all. And shanny was hired AFTER pettine, and pettine was hired AFTER farmer.