The AmazinglyLeet 2017 NFL Draft
April 14, 2017 | Posted in Cleveland Browns | By Anonymous
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Hey Paul, the 2017 NFL draft is measured in days …. are you going to pick Mitch Trubisky?
Or are you going to build a defense? And no one is going to blame you for taking OJ Howard with the twelfth. Give the franchise QB, though I understand all the points on the pass rusher, a guy to throw to in 2018 in the middle of the field with Howard’s season of experience. His third season in 2019.
It’s a talented draft in the secondary in 2017. These Safeties and Corners going in the first 6 picks? … and the possibility of Jabrill Peppers at #33? Problem with Howard and Peppers … they’ll be gone before you pick and the temptation will be to grab QB at 12 when the many times mentioned Cam Robinson will still be on the board. I don’t believe some of these Prognosticators who believe an offensive lineman isn’t going to be selected in the first 15 picks. Three running backs in the first 22 selections, two in the first 8?
Come on Paul, this offseason showed the reality of the RB position in the New NFL … and there are so many talented guys at that position for rounds 5,6 and 7. Ezekiel Elliott was a special talent … every down because he does Everything so Well. After Elliot’s selection at #4, the next running back taken was #45 …. the heisman trophy and national champion Derrick Henry in a trade, Tennessee moved up to select him. The next running back at #73.
Yet, in 2017, 3 running backs are selected in the first 17 picks. The prognosticators … Jacksonville selecting Fournette at #4? Cam Robinson coming off everyone’s board and all of the sudden Garrett Bolles, Forrest Lamp, and the Wisconsin Offensive Lineman come off the board earlier than expected.
Again, you’re thwarted at #12 and there might be some talk of QB when a name like Marshon Lattimore is on the board. Any chance of getting Sherman? Second rounder? Salary cap isn’t an issue … could the organization get 3 more pro bowl seasons? The data on Derrelle Revis tells an important story about the position of CB and age.
Suppose a Sherman Trade to the organization occurred … Robinson and Howard are gone … you’ve addressed the secondary in a big way … maybe someone wants to trade down …. look at these pass rushers available because the secondary players and offensive linemen were more Valued in 2017 than originally Estimated. Bookend QB Terrors … it’s a Gregg Williams run 4-3 with Jamie Collins leading the NFL in tackles during the 2017 season because you picked Trubisky and the defense was on the field Way Too Often and the organization went 1-15 and you can’t pick Sam Darnold with the #1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, you already have Trubisky, although maybe another team mortgages the farm and since you took a “franchise guy” in 2017 you’ll take the draft capital … then make all the wrong picks … and get fired.
The Jets are developing two prospects and signed a veteran. The 49ers signed two veterans and will probably draft at least one after round 2. The Bills are giving Tyrod Taylor a chance and will be looking for offensive weapons … it’s why Howard might not be available … Mike Williams could be the pick or Corey Davis … which is a dream for you Mr. DePodesta because it creates the scenario of Howard being available at 12.
Trubisky, Watson, and Kizer are going to be taken later in the first round by teams like the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers, teams with aging franchise QBs showing Decline. Green Bay showed you the model … draft a guy who Learns a couple years behind the Franchise QB …
The prognosticators have the organization taking S at #33. I love the prediction. They all also have you taking QB at 12 which disappoints. One of the issues … the organization is creating an atmosphere were Trubisky is in play … listening to proposals for the #1 pick …. and there aren’t any. Phone is pretty silent because with the Defensive Linemen available in the first 15 picks … no one is giving up the farm for Trubisky.
And there’s no way you’re passing on the best NFL Prospect Ever at #1.
DE, TE, S, did the Sherman deal happen? …. CB … there’s a better prospect in the third round to play RT than current roster options plus we want our offensive line to be Stout And Deep … CBS sports prognosticator has the organization taking Garrett #1 then Trading with San Francisco for the #2 to select Trubisky. OMG, is everyone Trying To Get Fired?
DE, TE, S, CB, OL/Tackle, CB, RB, WR, WR, S, OL – totals 11 picks for 2017.
You’re building a SuperBowl LV winner and North Carolina simply isn’t the guy. Paul, they’re Valuing “Franchise QB” too highly … there’s a difference between “Franchise QB” and Hall of Famer. Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, both Mannings, Rodgers, a solid case for Rivers although Post Season is going to carry greater weight at the New NFL New Hall of Fame. Tannehill, Taylor, Alex Smith, Flacco, Andy Dalton, Carson Palmer, Matthew Stafford … are these “franchise QBs”? Postseason results say No. It’s too soon on QBs like … Russell Wilson … sure, he won the title, now there’s the Expectation … Mariota, Winston, Cousins … they just simply don’t want to pay him $20 million a year longterm. Andrew Luck … he was a model because they cut the Veteran and played him from Day 1 because he was the future of the franchise. Well Mr. Luck, it’s been 5 years, you have the Franchise Contract hitting $25 million, and we did win a SuperBowl on the guy you replaced … the Colts were no stranger to the AFC Championship Game and you’re not going to get back in 2017 because the conference is too talented at the top and the Colts organizations has too many holes. Dalvin Cook? There’s no way Ryan Ramczyk makes it past the Colts.
QB is the most important and complicated position in the New NFL. Plus, what if Osweiler impresses in the preseason working with the first team offense? The schedule isn’t available yet … one could make an argument based on preseason performance “winning the job” combined with some early season favorable scheduling creates a situation for Osweiler to Excel. What if Osweiler has a Pro Bowl Season?
The organization have created the atmosphere of Osweiler “not being in the plans” for trade purposes. Again, crickets. no one is calling for him and he’s eager to prove himself in the non pressure situation in Cleveland during the 2017 NFL Season. No expectations … the Browns aren’t going to the playoffs …
We’ll see if Osweiler makes it through draft day a Brown.
The Not So AmazinglyLeet Cleveland Browns
April 5, 2017 | Posted in Cleveland Browns | By Anonymous
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5 Apr 2017
The draft nears Mr. DePodesta. and what’s the deal, you Tweet something and get two likes and one share? Come on bro, you should be way more popular on that forum. I’ve written you previously. Here and Here
Twice actually. Truth is, over the past few days, I pounded out 5,000 words about my girlfriend and need to start burying the post … among all the others that, you know, didn’t get read.
Free Agency is kind of over, although Romo going to the broadcasting booth is going to cause some movement at the position making the Cleveland Browns so Intriguing … what are the Browns going to do at QuarterBack?
Well, you made a big splash acquiring the Houston Guy. Now, there may be a legitimate trade partner for him … 2nd round pick. His salary has already been paid for this season. “Hey, you want a Free QB for This season?”
But, I don’t think so. He can get his chance in Cleveland and it was a pretty brilliant move because last I saw, you’re carrying $61 million to 2018 and we can’t talk about 2018 free agency yet because it’s too far in the future. Money is there in 2018 and free agency doesn’t Hurt the organization next year. Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen … those names Excite more than Trubisky, Watson, Kizer … teams are going to mortgage their farms like they did in 2012 (RGII) and 2016 (Goff) … to get one of these guys. You, Mr. DePodesta, will have the draft Capital to make a move for one of these guys .. or, more likely Mr. DePodesta, based on recent results … you’ll be in position to get one of these three guys plus Others who moved their way up 2018 draft boards because of their performance (Trubisky).
8-8 in 2017? How about 2-14. You improved one game, have the #2 pick because San Francisco was That Bad, and it’s a Winston/Mariota thing like in 2014. That’s a quick crystal ball into 2018.
8-8 in 2017? If you get the first 5 draft picks Correct. OJ Howard at #12? It’s the New NFL and these Tight Ends shredding the middle of the field the way they do in the New NFL … and Howard has all the Tools … no one would blame you taking him #12, if he’s there …
2-14 in 2017? Because you played “Franchise QB” in 2017 instead of holding off giving Osweiler the Chance to Lead, Kessler the chance to Back Up, and drafted a guy with the fourth round pick to Develop. Do we live in a world where you’re going to take a guy with 13 collegiate starts over the best prospect ever in this DE from Texas A&M? No way, but I’ve seen the mocks where they have you taking 13 college start guy with the Twelfth. Instead of Elite Secondary Prospect or … Taking that final piece to the Massive Offensive Line … The Alabama Tackle … he’ll play RT … oooh, Mr. DePodesta … the vibes are sexy and remember, I only offer you an opportunity to read.
Secondary help with the next three choices … Sure, a QB at pick 95 …
10-6 in 2017? Brock could play, we could run, Garrett really helped the unit get after the opposing QB, Britt made the big catches keeping the offensive on the field, Coleman developed into one of the best “take it to the house” receivers, and in the late rounds in 2017, rounds 5-7, You drafted backs and receivers ….
It’s important to get these first 5 picks correct Mr. DePodesta. It can’t be a QB with one of the picks. The team has too many Other Needs and there are Better Prospects Available … the Best Player Available Mentality. Your division opponent in Pittsburgh has been doing this for years … and, they nailed their franchise QB in 2004. Sure am glad the organization passed on that Ohio Guy and took Kellen Winslow. Brilliant.
The history Mr. DePodesta … it doesn’t Bode Well for future prognostication. The organization will get these first five draft picks Wrong and it’s 3-13. Grab your guy in 2018 … with another massive amount of draft capital … get those picks wrong and maybe someday, fans of the Cleveland Browns will Celebrate Not Finishing in Last Place in the AFC North.
And hey, great job on that Guard from Cincinnati. And the Center from Green Bay … Stay Away Injury Bug …
Try to save some money for Khalil Mack … the Raiders have to pay their QB $20MM, it’s difficult to pay another guy $20MM because he’ll Command that Price. New Orleans … Indianapolis …. Miami … Detroit … they’re all paying “Franchise” QBs over $20MM. Is this going to equate to success in 2017? It didn’t in 2016. Sure, a couple on that list made the playoffs … one game and out … and something like that for the Cleveland Browns in the next 3 years … a playoff appearance … it’s just too lofty a goal.
get these first five draft picks in a few weeks Correct … and maybe, for the first time since 1993, when Bill Belichick was head coach and Nick Saban was Defensive Coordinator … the Cleveland Browns will have a smidgen (crossword puzzle word) of Hope.