Browns claim Bo Ruud

The Browns have claimed Bo Ruud from the Patriots. The 6'3 235 pounder was the Sixth round pick from the 2008 Draft out of Nebraska.

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ILB?

Eric Berry Bandwagon

by BradyQuinnisBeast on Apr 30, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions

Looks like he missed his first season with an ankle injury, but his stats at Nebraska were 33 starts 216 tackles and 4.5 sacks, not too bad in my opinion. I didnt find if he played inside or outside though.

by tjk_doc on May 1, 2009 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions

According to wiki, he played weakside linebacker for his first three saesons and the strongside linebacker for his senior season.

I believe Nebraska ran a 4-3, so that would make him an OLB in that scheme. How that translates to our 3-4 …. who knows.

by talonk on May 1, 2009 9:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Anybody that puts up a tackle count like that is worth giving a shot in my opinion

by tjk_doc on May 1, 2009 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

That size would lead me to believe he is a ILB in our scheme. His brother is Barrett Ruud, right? If yes, then I would lean even further to ILB.

by rufio on May 1, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions

and as I continue reading comments, yes, he is Barrett’s brother.

by rufio on May 1, 2009 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Lets hope blood tells here. His brother is Barrett Ruud, Tampa’s ILB, and he’s a beast.

by mgtbfb on May 1, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions

I saw him play some at Nebraska(my ex was a huge fan) and he looked promising. I hope that ankle injury doesn’t linger though. Those can be pesky.

by tjk_doc on May 1, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions

Championship!

Carmona for Cy Young 2009

by danvail on May 1, 2009 12:50 PM EDT reply actions

Now should we risk using this guy as a starter or play Bowens because of his experience?

by tjk_doc on May 1, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Bowens plays outside and Ruud would more than likely play inside

Eric Berry Bandwagon

by BradyQuinnisBeast on May 1, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I know you mean Barton, and in either case we should let people battle it out in camp. If young/new players show they deserve PT, give them PT.

If you ask Mangini, the list of players who have their starting jobs locked down is quite short.

by rufio on May 1, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Barton, Bowens I always screw those up.

by tjk_doc on May 4, 2009 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Great ... Another Developmental 6th Round Draft Pick

All these free agents are a roll of the dice. They’re either special team players or soon to be released. Don’t expect any lightning strikes.

by OSUDawg on May 1, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions

U dont really post here and u come here and talk all negative like that?

Eric Berry Bandwagon

by BradyQuinnisBeast on May 1, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

who do u think u r?

Eric Berry Bandwagon

by BradyQuinnisBeast on May 1, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

So what do you suggest, just getting a bunch of 1st rounders?

by rufio on May 1, 2009 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes.

Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.

by Chris Pokorny on May 2, 2009 10:56 AM EDT up reply actions

I would simply trade for Tom Brady

by Roger Dorn on May 4, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Last year's info

This was from the Patriots last year:
http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=32415&pcid=41

Not sure if the comments are helpful in seeing where he should be (OLB vs. ILB) but figured since he hasn’t played this is as good an evaluation of his skills as any.

by blockersave93 on May 2, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions