2010 Cleveland Brown Resolutions
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 1, 2010 4:03 PM EST
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PrintEvery year we all do it.
I will go on a diet.
I will quit smoking.
I will quit stalking Erik Estrada.
Maybe your list is a little different than mine.
What would your list look like if it was for the Cleveland Browns?
Put yourself in the shoes of Mike Holmgren. What would be your goals for the year 2010? What moves would you like to make?
1. Decide on a HC. Fire Brian Daboll no matter what.
This really needs no explanation.
2. Draft an offensive lineman in the first or second round.
I don't care if it is Okung in the first or Iupti in the second. Address the O-Line in early in every draft.
3. Do NOT draft a QB or RB in the first round.
Again, I think we have discussed this enough.
4. Don't draft Ndamukong Suh.
Stay with me for a second. I am by no means saying that Suh is not a monster. He may be the greatest DT to come into the NFL since Warren Sapp. But this is my thinking. DT is probably the deepest position in this draft. If Suh is available at 5 (or wherever we pick) I think we would be able to trade down. Think of the Glen Dorsey draft a couple of seasons ago. The Saints offered two firsts and Jamal Brown for the Chiefs pick. We could get a haul for the chance to take Suh. Give me more picks and lesser DT if the new regime thinks it is a need.
5. Sign, or draft, an impact DB.
Eric Wright needs some help. Drafting Eric Berry would be sweet. Signing Nick Collins of Green Bay and drafting Joe Haden would be even better.
6. Pay Josh Cribbs.
Seriously. Now.
7. Do not sign Shawne Merriman.
He is a sexy name that has been garbage for two seasons now. He will be brought up on every radio show and article as a possibility for any 3-4 team. Please, ignore him.
8. Bring in a WR to help the kids.
Not an expensive one. Malcom Floyd. Jason Avant. Devone Bess. Mark Clayton. Steve Breaston may too pricey. They don't have to be a number one WR, just another body to add into the mix. I really like Malcom Floyd. I think he has a real chance to bloom into a WR1 down the road.
9. Hire Mike Mayock as GM.
Screw you Kiper.
10. Don't be afraid to trade into next seasons draft.
I really wish we did this more. Trade a 5th this season for a 4th next year. We are not going to keep 11 rookies on next years team. Don't waste those picks, roll them over. There are a few teams that do this every year (Pats, Eagles) we need to be one of them. Here is a great read on how the Eagles have mastered this (starts half way down). Please, make this happen.
What do you think the Browns 2010 resolutions should be?
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Nice, nice. I would love to get a good DB in the free agency.
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 1, 2010 5:35 PM EST reply actions
Yes. And trading some picks for next year would be good as well.
Savage did the opposite of this and ruined our drafts repeatedly. My favoriate was when he traded our 3d round pick from last year for a 4th round pick to take Martin Rucker — who we then cut. Great move Phil.
by TheDriveStillHurts on Jan 2, 2010 1:11 AM EST up reply actions
Retain Mangini, Ryan and Seely.
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1. I feel like I am the only marginal supporter of Daboll. I give him an incomplete because of awful QB play. The playcalling the first half of the season was indeed atrocious, but I have liked what I have seen recently focusing on the run. I also think he has been able to use Cribbs in a better suited role for him in the 2nd half of the season than anyone else has in Cribbs’s career. That being said, Daboll probably does not have the same offensive vision, so I could see him getting tossed.
2. Not my main focus this offseason, but I wouldn’t be upset if we went RT in the 2nd round. 1st round is too early for another lineman, and 1st 2 rounds are too early for a RG.
3. I wouldn’t mind grabbing a RB in the 2nd if Dwyer or Best or Gerhart (assuming they test well at the combine) are still available.
4. Won’t be an issue, he will be gone.
5. Yes. One signing and one high draft pick spent on the secondary is crucial. Eric Berry is best fit, but Haden would also work.
6. Goes without saying.
7. Agree 100%. I will go a step further and say re-sign Matt Roth (who I believe is a FA.)
8. I am against bringing Stallworth back given his remaining contract. Could use another WR and a QB.
9. I actually don’t care who Holmgren brings in at GM since I believe Holmgren will be pulling all the strings. I feel like we are set at the player personnel area.
10. Definitely agree. Trade for 2011 picks, not trade away.
I’m a big Gerhart backer. As of now, he is projected to go in the 3rd. I’d be really happy to get him.
About Suh… I actually thought of all the hype Dorsey got a few years ago, which is why I’m sort of hesistant.
Here’s a safety that I’ve heard people mention quite a bit: Chad Jones from LSU. McShay has him at #4 for safety. We could get him in a later round.
Chad Jones from LSU is a big time talent in baseball.
I think he ends up going that route instead of the NFL.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 2, 2010 12:04 AM EST up reply actions
Ah, really? Well damn.
Coleman would be nice (if we don’t get Berry). I have no clue what round he’s projected for, though.
That’d be a nice pick up if Berry’s not there.
Ok maybe I’m a little OSU-bias here. But he’s definitely in the top 5 for safeties.
I would put him behind Berry, Burnett, Chad Jones, Reshad Jones, and tied with Taylor Mays. I’m not sure how many of those guys will go pro.
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 2, 2010 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
You should make a Browns mock draft when the actual draft gets closer. You seem to know a ton about draft projections and prospects, etc.
I’m putting one together now, should i post a link here?
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 3, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
What happened to Mays? Earlier in the season it seemed there was a debate as to whether he was better than Berry.
He looked sloppy in run support, and was useless in coverage. Many times he was burned for completely misreading a throw.
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 3, 2010 12:19 AM EST up reply actions
Chad Jones is projected in the late 1st.
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 2, 2010 12:20 AM EST up reply actions
He has stated that baseball is his first love.
Factor in guaranteed contracts and a longer career, I really, REALLY doubt that Chad Jones will play on a NFL field. (Unless he just totally bombs out in baseball, then makes a comeback like Chris Weinke).
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 2, 2010 1:22 AM EST up reply actions
Anyone who can hit a curveball or throw one would be a fool to play in the NFL. Brandon Phillips of the Reds signed an at market value contract in 2008 for more money than was guaranteed to Ladanian Tomlinson in his record contract. And Phillips will still be in his prime when his current contract expires. And he won’t be in a wheelchair when he’s 50.
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IF he plays football he is a hell of a prospect though
by TheRealSlimShady on Jan 3, 2010 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
I would rather have the Browns try and sign WR Kevin Walter if the Texans do not resign him.
Walter is a big target at 6’3" and 215-pounds and a team-first player.
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1. Whatever Holmgren decides is cool with me – it’ll be nice to have a football mind pick the coach for once.
2. Stay out of the top half of the first round with OL… 2nd is good for RT
3. Like I’ve made a thing of saying, if we need a new QB for next year it doesn’t make sense to wait until the second or third round. Take the high pick QB if you think he’s a franchise QB.
4. I would tend to agree with this line of thinking but don’t in this case for two reasons: one, we already have plenty of picks and two, I’m a huge proponent of elite level talent. There’s always someone with NFL average tools that can learn the game over time and be productive or even very good, but your ADs and such are rarely passed on for long. If you think you have a chance to draft a truly special player, take it.
5. Both, preferably.
6. Amen
7. Also amen.
8. I like it
9. Again, it will be nice to have a football mind pick the GM.
10. Completely agree
why don’t you like drafting lineman in the early first round?
by notthatnoise on Jan 2, 2010 11:43 AM EST up reply actions
I really agree with a lot of your resolutions BK with one caveat: I wouldn’t trade the first pick if Suh were there unless the trading team were will to give up significant value picks. Getting a #10 pick a 4th this year and a 4th next or something like that would be unacceptable. They’d really have to pay dearly for Suh in my opinion. Here are 3 more resolutions…
1. I really think we need to add a WR through free agency. We have Stuckey but I think the new prospects (Robo and Massaquoi) would benefit from another veteran in their group. I like Breaston in this role.
2. I think this team needs a promising new TE. I think we could get Pitta (BYU) with a fairly low pick. He can full out CATCH the ball!
3. If Gerhardt falls far enough, he would be a great compliment to Harrison.
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1. I could go either way on this, as long as we don’t draft another WR I’m fine.
2. MOOOOOOOORE
3. Totally agree
MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORE!
(I am so drinking the Evan Moore kool aid)
by SpecialBrownie on Jan 1, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
2. I think this team needs a promising new TE. I think we could get Pitta (BYU) with a fairly low pick. He can full out CATCH the ball!
I love Jake Ballard from OSU. This isn’t a homer pick. He is huge and is a good blocker and sneaky good hands.
I think he has been really under used at tOSU and will really come into his own at the next level.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 2, 2010 12:10 AM EST up reply actions
He had a really nice catch today in the Rose Bowl. As you said, it’s hard to get a good read on him because the Buckeyes don’t throw to tight ends very much. I’m sure we could get him late.
by Buckeye Brad on Jan 2, 2010 12:15 AM EST up reply actions
I think Monday and Tuesday are going to be interesting. Until the coaching situation gets cleared up I don’t see any way to start figuring out how I think they will proceed on the other issues.
by Ghost of Bill Wirtz on Jan 1, 2010 10:53 PM EST reply actions
Actually, forget Pike. After watching some of the UC beatdown, I realized that his arm isn’t that great.
Took you long enough to figure it out!
by SpecialBrownie on Jan 1, 2010 11:57 PM EST up reply actions
Haha, yes it did. I’m such a flip-flopper with my QB opinions.
The only one I’m really sold on is Clausen. I think Bradford could be good, but let another team draft him because I’m wary of his shoulder issues.
Actually, I would take a win on Sunday for #1
by Ghost of Bill Wirtz on Jan 2, 2010 1:16 AM EST reply actions
1. Decide on a HC. It would probably be best to stick with the 3-4 or switch to a hybrid scheme like the Cardinals use because we don’t have an impact pass rusher at DE.
2. Don’t draft an offensive lineman in the first or second round unless someone special falls into our lap. We need a S, CB, WR, RB, or QB much more than an offensive lineman. Our offensive line has been a position of strength the second half of the season. We should add someone but this is not a high priority.
3. I agree. No QB or RB in round 1.
4. I’m okay with drafting Suh if this is the best option (we shouldn’t settle for another Mark Sanchez trade). If we do get him, though, we will need our coaches to be flexible enough to play to his strengths (letting him shoot the gaps and get upfield, something DL don’t usually do in our current scheme).
5. We need a starting CB and a starting S.
6. Josh Cribbs will be asking for $10 million per year which is what Devin Hester got. I would make sure to put performance based incentives in the contract.
7. Do not sign Shawne Merriman. He’ll be restricted anyway because the collective bargaining agreement was renewed.
8. We won’t be able to get Malcom Floyd or Mark Clayton. Steve Breaston, Jason Avant, and Devone Bess may come free, but they are equally likely to be tendered qualifying offers and available only via trade. Honestly, Donte Stallworth may be our best bet for a veteran leader at WR. Maybe he can teach the young guys how to fake a hamstring injury.
9. Don’t hire any TV personality as our GM and that includes Charlie Casserly.
10. Don’t be afraid to trade into next seasons draft…or to trade up in this year’s draft if there is someone we really want.
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Hi, Fins fan dropping by. First post on Dawgs By Nature! Anyway:
1. Mangini has earned a shot. What needs to happen is a guy with a consistent plan on offense, not one that has no clue of what his guys can do.
2. RG and RT. Iupati would be a good pick, as would Okung. He would have to play RT, however. Joe Thomas is beast.
3. Jerome Harrison has earned the starter’s spot. With Jennings and Davis behind him, no need for an RB. As for QB, Quinn could fit the West Coast system. Bring some competition in (if necessary; Jason Campbell?)
4. Rogers is aging and could use some help. He is still good. However, Suh would be a luxury when there are more pressing needs. Pass rusher would be good.
5. Berry will probably be gone by 5. If so, Haden is a strong possibility.
6. Re-sign Josh Cribbs, whatever it takes.
7. Shawne Merriman is worthless.
8. Floyd, Breaston, Avant will be re-signed. I can tell you the Fins will do everything to keep Bess. Clayton would be the best option.
9. Get a legit GM or promote someone shrewd at choices in the organization.
10. If there’s someone that the Browns really want, they can trade up for him. Trading to get a player from a strong group next year is good too. There is going to have to be an above-average series of drafts before this team is truly competitive.
Good luck and stay loyal to your team! There is no fan free agency!
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