A Little Closer to Cribbs Deal, Rex Hadnot to Test Free Agency

by Chris Pokorny on Mar 3, 2010 12:43 PM EST in General News

Several sources are reporting that the Cleveland Browns are very close to agreeing on a new contract with Joshua Cribbs. The only thing that is holding them up? How much guaranteed money Cribbs will receive. I don't really understand why so many sources have been reporting this as an update for the past day though, as this was the same situation the two sides were in the past week or so.

I suppose the difference is that now we might be at the point where it's the "final offer" type of deal. Cribbs initially requested $10 million guaranteed, while the Browns were only offering $5 million guaranteed. Cribbs' agents have reportedly made a compromise offer (perhaps near $7.5 million?), meaning Mike Holmgren can either accept the offer or pass. We shall see.

One of the Browns unrestricted free agents is offensive guard Rex Hadnot. According to his agent, Hadnot is choosing to test free agency.

"We had some preliminary talks, but it looks like he’s going to be testing the market to see if he can get better value from another team," said Rickert, who represents Hadnot as well as Cribbs. "He’s enjoyed his two years in Cleveland but he would like to see if he can get the opportunity to start full time somewhere."

The Plain Dealer reports that at least five teams are expected to be interested in Hadnot come Friday.

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I understand they difference in guaranteed money between the 2 sides is down to $17.50.

by elsandito on Mar 3, 2010 1:46 PM EST reply actions

Smoke>Fire. My prediction is that this is done before the free agency filing period begins on Friday.

by Roger Dorn on Mar 3, 2010 2:23 PM EST reply actions

Josh has called a press conference for 5PM Friday at the Auto Show. This is his way of telling the FO that he’s either going to announce that his demands have been met or to announce his intention to become a FA.

by elsandito on Mar 3, 2010 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

Cribbs can’t become a free agent. All he can do is take the money they offer him or sit out.

"My signature is only one line. You're welcome."

by jaws. on Mar 3, 2010 6:51 PM EST up reply actions

Good for Hadnot. He should start somewhere if we won’t give him the shot. he deserves it and is good enough. I will be disappointed though if we don’t retain him/replace him.

by bross09 on Mar 3, 2010 3:12 PM EST reply actions

he is serviceable, and it would be nice to keep him around. depth is always a good thing.

by Dawg Nuts on Mar 3, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly I like him as a starter. he isn’t anything special but at RG he holds his own. I would be satisfied with a line with him at guard and porkchop at tackle. it isn’t anything special, but probably won’t kill you.

by bross09 on Mar 3, 2010 7:09 PM EST up reply actions

If I’m not wrong, the figure initially discussed were that Cribbs wanted 3.5 mil and we gave him 1.75 mil. I don’t think anybody really knows.

Probably the only Cleveland Browns fan in all of Sydney, NSW.

by skipkirk on Mar 3, 2010 5:54 PM EST reply actions

I like those numbers as poles, I would expect the final number to be somewhere in between the 2. Let’s call it 2.5-3.

by Roger Dorn on Mar 3, 2010 9:42 PM EST up reply actions

So, Hadnot is shopping for a new contract and Fraley has been cut. How do you cut Fraley at guard and keep St. Claire at tackle? The mind wobbles.

by JustBob on Mar 3, 2010 9:52 PM EST reply actions

We´ve all said our piece on Joshua Cribbs on several occasions. No comment at this point, beyond: Pay da´ man for past accomplishments fine. He´s either all purpose, which we won´t be in need of anymore soon, or plain and simple the second best punt and kick returner behind Devin Hester.

by mooncamping on Mar 4, 2010 9:39 AM EST reply actions

at this point, he’s better than hester as a returner.

by Dawg Nuts on Mar 4, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions

Moon Cribbs as the 2nd best returner is quite frankly, in my opinion, the craziest thing you have ever said on this site, and that includes the 5 fullback roster.

The sporting gods hate Cleveland, they give us false hopes, then yank it out from under us like a tablecloth.

by North Coast Flea on Mar 4, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions