Players Browns Have Met With at NFL Combine
by Chris Pokorny on Feb 27, 2010 9:27 PM EST
in General News
71 comments
Over at Scout.com, they have been providing live blogs the past few days from the NFL Combine. Included in their notes are some of the players that teams have met with. You don't necessarily need to read a whole lot into this information, as some of the players have met with most of the teams in the NFL, not just the Cleveland Browns.
Here are the players that Scout.com, among other sources, have confirmed as having met with the Browns (either formally or informally), along with their projected draft round from CBS Sports:
Players Browns Have Met With at NFL Combine
- QB Dan LeFevour - Central Michigan - Round 3
- QB Tim Hiller - Western Michigan - N/A
- RB/WR Dexter McCluster - Ole Miss - Round 2
- WR Eric Decker - Minnesota - Round 4
- WR Ryan Wolfe - UNLV - N/A
- TE Anthony McCoy - USC - Round 2
- TE Ed Dickson - Oregon - Round 2/3
- C Erik Cook - New Mexico - Round 7+
- OT Adam Ulatoski - Texas - Round 5/6
- OT Ciron Black - Louisiana State - Round 4/5
- DE/OLB Sergio Kindle - Texas - Round 1/2
- DE/OLB Everson Griffen - USC - Round 1
- ILB Daryl Washington - TCU - Round 2/3
- S/LB Barry Church - Toledo - Round 6/7 (Updated 2/28)
If you have heard about any other players meeting with the Browns, post their names in the comments section and I will update the list. Here are some additional notes from Browns general manager Tom Heckert from the combine, via Scout.com:
- The team will begin tendering contracts on Wednesday or Thursday. They haven't started any negotiations for new long-term contracts with their RFA's yet.
- Regarding their regular free agents, the they haven't made any decisions regarding them yet either.
- The Browns are not opposed moving up or down in the draft and have discussed both scenarios with other teams already.
- DT Shaun Rogers will be ready to participate in minicamp.
Finally, Peter Bean, the head of our NCAA blogs, has been at the NFL Combine doing daily diaries of his travels. Here are the links to them: [NFL Combine Day 1] - [NFL Combine Day 2]
0 recs |
71 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
Anyone know what Holmgren and Heckert have been like in terms of truthfulness around the draft?
Either way, I like that we are talking to multiple pass rushers, WRs, TEs, and OL.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
The freemasons are less secretive than Mangini.
by Bernie19Kosar on Mar 1, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions
Which would be my approach.
You either have to play with a poker face or be a living bluff from the end of the season to the draft. And even after the draft if you tell the truth and nothing but the truth, people can get a read on you and what you want to do, and that weakens your draft position.
If Heckert and Holmgren are going to bluff and smokescreen and give praise to every player out there, then they really aren’t saying more than Mangini did. If they are actually going to talk about what they want to do in a meaningful way, they are making a mistake, IMO.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Glad to see we met with LeFevour. now if only we’d actually draft him….
Ever tried? Ever failed? No Matter, try again, fail again, Fail better.
Yeah, the more I learn about him, the more I like. (But I thought Charlie Frye was going to be the steal of his draft.)
by TheDriveStillHurts on Feb 28, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
LeFeuver really does remind me of Frye
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
Seems like a hard worker but not enough physical talent.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
1. Lefevour is a much better on the field leader than frye.
2. Lefevour is maybe more mobile
3. Lefevour might have a little more accuracy
4. Lefevour has more poise.
not saying I would draft lefevour where we drafted frye, more that frye might have been a reach.
Frye’s mobility was never the issue.
I think LeFevour’s arm is better, but that’s comparing apples to oranges.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Frye had outstanding field leadership at Akron, that was his team. It didnt translate to the NFL.
http://prideofcleveland.blogspot.com/
I’m just saying, but I hate drafting mid round QBs unless you already have someone good. They just have such a huge bust round.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 1, 2010 7:33 PM EST up reply actions
What does “Here are the players that Scout.com, among other sources, have confirmed as having met with the Browns (either formally or informally), along with their projected draft round from CBS Sports:” do to them?
It’s information.
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
by Chris Pokorny on Feb 28, 2010 11:04 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Do your thing Mr. Pokorny.
If you're at the table and you don't see a sucker..... you're it.
by Brownie's Year on Mar 2, 2010 9:29 AM EST up reply actions
No way Griffen could fit in a 3-4
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 12:15 PM EST reply actions
I like those 2 TEs and we could probably get one in the 3rd or 4th.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 12:16 PM EST reply actions
I’d bet they are gone before then.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Both of them are considered late 3rd rounders right now. Thats just what ive seen
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’m not calling you a liar, just making a prediction. I think a lot of teams will be willing to gamble on an athletic pass catching TE in the 2nd round. Particularly teams with good passing offenses who could work them in slowly.
I would probably rate them as “3rd round talent”, but if all the guys who you rate as 2nd round talent are off the board, guys with “3rd round talent” start becoming draftable in the 2nd.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
we need to rally for Anthony McCoy
He is a 2nd Round TE, I don’t know what you guys are talking about late 3rd round! Did you see the number he put up the past couple of years for USC. I mean he has already played for a team that could have kicked the Browns butt the last two seasons, and they are a college team! I mean this kid is the real deal! I see him being as great of TE as Novachek for Dallas in the 90’s, or Sharpe was for Denver! He is great! If Cleveland is smart you take him. Get Griffen in the first round and McCoy in the second and then lets do some trading for a QB! Please god do not send T.O. to Cleveland! I wouldn’t mind seeing Westbrook here though!
Pass on McCoy.
I know he is a Buckeye (the INSANITY!) but I really like Jake Ballard. Moeki from Iowa could be a nice get later on.
by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 28, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Griffen couldn’t play in our D. He is too big for LB and too small for DE. McCoy would be fine with me in the 3rd.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 6:49 PM EST up reply actions
Have you seen Griffen try to move as a LB? I didn’t think Ayers could make the transition, nor the kid that Baltimore drafted in the 2nd last year. Both did better than I thought they would. Not saying I’ve seen Griffen do drills, but size alone shouldn’t keep him off our board. It’s about movement.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
I just think he doesn’t seem quick enough. And a 280 pound LB seems a little big.
Also, Ayers didn’t do that great.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Feb 28, 2010 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
Would it be worth it to consider Kurt Coleman? He’s a little undersized and he’s supposedly slow, but otherwise he can tackle with the best of them and he’s a born leader. With the growing concern of Brodney Pool’s head, is Coleman worth a late 2nd/early 3rd if he’s still available?
Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!
Damn it feels good to be a Buckeye!
FKA BLAZER_FAN_199. Now an author for the Jackets Cannon! Check it out!
This is an understood yes. If we miss on Berry and Haden, Coleman is a 2nd round must.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 9:57 AM EST up reply actions
Does Haden have any experience at safety? I know players get converted a lot going into the NFL but having a guy who has a ton of experience at the position would be more settling.
Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!
Damn it feels good to be a Buckeye!
FKA BLAZER_FAN_199. Now an author for the Jackets Cannon! Check it out!
by Andrew Tolliver on Mar 1, 2010 10:00 AM EST up reply actions
Well, when I say missing on Haden, I am talking about improving the DB position in general, not that we’ll convert him to S.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 10:03 AM EST up reply actions
Early second round? I don’t think so. I think he’ll still be around in the 3rd round or maybe we trade up to the late 2nd round, but I wouldn’t spend our early 2nd round pick on him. There will be better players available at that pick, I think.
by Buckeye Brad on Mar 1, 2010 10:35 AM EST up reply actions
I meant for a late trade. Should have included that.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t consider KC a 2nd round must. I like tOSU but being realistic he is more of a 4th rounder. there are guys that will likely be available in the 2nd that I do think are better.
So because he’s from OSU I automatically want to draft him?
Get real.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions
The point is, he is not 2nd round talent at all…you are overrating him in the 2nd and possibly in the third…the most obvious reason why you would be overrating him is b/c of his college…
Oh, clearly. Because you are in my head and the only reason I’m rating him that high is because of that.
It couldn’t possibly be bad information? Or an over hyped sense of his skills?
Because he’s from OSU, pft.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 6:04 PM EST up reply actions
Coleman’s stock is very low right now. I’m talking 6th round low.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 1, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
ZING!
…but also true.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 8:56 PM EST up reply actions
Ummm….hate to tell you this, but Clausen has his stock A LOT higher than Coleman. I really hope you guys are kidding.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 1, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
*It doesn’t.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 2, 2010 8:11 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh.
*Facepalm.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 1, 2010 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
Who the Browns have talked to
The Browns have not really talked to anyone that will be a big game changer.Or that what they want us to think,you know there not going to show there hand. I will say this the TE they spoke with is just what we need a speedy,big man with hands.
by Jimmy Dambrosia on Mar 1, 2010 11:44 AM EST reply actions
I’d rather have Worilds
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 1, 2010 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
I’d rather have Gibson. Three shoulder surgeries, serious enough for a medical redshirt and missing at least two years of spring practice? No thanks. Not at the same pick that it would take to get Gibson.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Overrated. No arm strength. Can’t make reads in a prostyle offense. Injury prone.
Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.
by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 1, 2010 10:53 PM EST up reply actions
Can’t make reads in a prostyle offense.
Really? And he’s been attempting to do this for…3 months now? Without a real playbook, a real offense, or real coaches?
Injury prone and lack of arm strength, sure.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Yep, there’s no way to know if he can make those reads without personally working with him. Which, I assume, TRSS has not done.
This is also the realistic conclusion in all the Tebow optimists. I wanna see how that new throw holds up in game time situations.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 2, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yes. Mariucci was great at talking about this on NFL network. He was saying that Tebow will probably revert in the NFL to his loopy delivery when he thinks he has time. But it is possible that it holds up when he knows he needs to get it out quick.
To be fair—and I do not like Tebow—his delivery looks really good so far.
"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein
Yes it does.
"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."
by SpecialBrownie on Mar 3, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Non-stop coverage of the team with the best fans in the NFL, the Cleveland Browns.
Related FanPosts on Dawgs By Nature
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Follow DBN on Twitter
Browns Links
Local Media Sources
Official Browns Site
Orange and Brown Report
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Akron Beacon Journal
Browns Communities/Blogs
The Watercooler
Waiting for Next Year
Dawg Scooper
Dawg Talkers
Dawg Bones
The Browns Board
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
