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Browns' 2010 NFL Draft: YouTube Reels

Looking to get excited about the Browns' draft picks of 2010? Like you aren't already, right? Well some of these highlight reels are sure to do just that! Sure you could just search all their names on YouTube and check the out the videos there, but here is a one stop place to check them all out.

[UPDATE] Added a career highlight video for Colt McCoy.

 

1. Joe Haden (#7) CB Florida

Here we have some of Joe Haden's career highlights all in one video: 

 

2. T.J. Ward (#38) S Oregon

Unfortunately, for T.J. Ward we only have individual videos showing some of his hardest hits, but damn, he hits HARD!

 

3. Montario Hardesty (#59) RB Tennessee

This was a pick that I was really hesitant about at first, but the more I watch these, the more excited I get for the future of the Browns' running tandem. 

 

4. Colt McCoy (#85) QB Texas

He's one of the best quarterbacks in Texas Longhorns history. Here are some of his best highlights from his career as well as 2008 specifically:

 

5. Shawn Lauvao (#92) OL Arizona St.

This guy is a lot less of a flashy player compared to above, and what can you expect in terms of "highlights" from an offensive lineman from Arizona St. I'm still looking forward to our o-line, we may have one of the best.

 

6. Larry Asante (#160) S Nebraska

There's not a lot via YouTube for this safety from Nebraska, but here's him giving it his all vs. Kansas St. Hopefully he brings us some depth at the position.

 

7. Carlton Mitchell (#177) WR South Florida

If this guy pans out, he might end up being the steal of the draft for us. Here are his highlights from 2008 and 2009:

 

8. Clifton Geathers (#186) DE South Carolina

Another potential late round steal, here's a quick glimpse of Geathers highlights:

 

 

If you see any errors, just let me know in the comments, thanks. 

(I don't take credit for any video featured here. I didn't make any of them, just found them all via YouTube.com)

This is a fan-created post. Dawgs By Nature assumes no responsibility for the content listed.

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I saw the :24 mark of Hardesty’s video and I saw enough. Dude is ridiculous. My only concerns, along with TJ Ward, are injuries.

I have a hard time listening to the “experts” anymore when it comes to how good a player is. Its all opinion to me. Case in point: Tim Tebow. They can say he’s the best college football player ever but when he’s getting ready for the draft they say he’s no good. That, in a nutshell is my issue.

Injuries are one of the only things I’ll ever look at anymore. Yes, talent is obviously important, but how durable a guy is matters just as much. At first I questioned the Hardesty pick but I’m liking it more and more. He’ll be a very dynamic player as long as he stays off IR.

TJ Ward is one hard hitting guy isn’t he? Love this pick. Overall this has been one of the better draft classes in recent years. I can’t wait to see our Ward lay out that other guy with the same name.

Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!

"Turner, at midcourt...inside it, at the buzzer, GOT IT!!!!"

by Andrew Tolliver on Apr 26, 2010 9:50 AM EDT reply actions  

Best College Football Player ever does not necissarily mean good NFL player, so what they were saying makes sense.

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 26, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

The play at 5:50 and the effort play at 8:08 means this guy is for real. Let’s see, a big tough running back from T that is always tackled forward…. we’ve seen this beast before!

by L Train on Apr 27, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

now imagine that guy running behind Vickers with Harrison.. makes me giddy

by L Train on Apr 27, 2010 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

HARDESTY GETS…….AWAY!!!

Columbus til I die, Columbus til I die. I know I am, I swear I am, Columbus til I die!

"Turner, at midcourt...inside it, at the buzzer, GOT IT!!!!"

by Andrew Tolliver on Apr 27, 2010 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

a little after the 2 minute mark in the second Hardesty video the guy shows some serious burst.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 10:07 AM EDT reply actions  

my god yes. Also, I saw some nice spin moves in the videos.

On the same play you mentioned, notice how he seems to find a seam in the Defense? He really does have great vision.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 26, 2010 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

A few things i noticed with the videos

Haden most of the INTs shown are on poorly thrown balls
T.J. Ward potential concussion problems in his future??? leads with his head alot.
Hardesty runs over Haden at around the 40 second mark on the first video lol
McCoy is just a smart heady player
Lauavo got beat by the speed rushers which is why he projects to a gaurd in the NFL

and for some reason i am not able to view the other videos

by deibson84 on Apr 26, 2010 12:31 PM EDT reply actions  

Hardesty runs over Haden at around the 40 second mark on the first video lol

While it is humorous that they are now both Browns, Haden never actually had much of a shot on that play. The Florida front seven failed hard, and Hardesty benefited from some good blocking. Even when he makes contact with Haden, #45 of Tennessee already had him mostly shoved backwards.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haden most of the INTs shown are on poorly thrown balls

this is the case for most INTs period, let alone for haden

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed. I’d say it’s the case for at least 85-90% of interceptions. I think it’s safe to assume that most good passes should be caught by their intended target, and unless your first name is Derek and your last name is Anderson, that won’t be the defender.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well i want a play making CB not a CB who lets the plays come to him

by deibson84 on Apr 26, 2010 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

you’re missing the point. even for a “play making” CB 90% of his INTs will be because of a bad throw/decision.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree most INTs are from mistakes by the offense than from great defensive plays.

Just a curiosity: Is there any evidence that the best CBs have fewer INTs because of quarterbacks’ reluctance to throw their direction?

by Western Reserve on Apr 26, 2010 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’m sure that type of research is out there, but i wouldn’t really know where to look.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is out there. That is why we see a lot more folks actually looking more toward the opposing #1 WRs stats when facing a specific shutdown corner.

We saw this with any discussion of Revis. You had (and they did) to mention the opposing receiving yards because he was shutting down the leagues best.

It didn’t take long for QBs to learn: You don’t throw toward Revis Island.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would agree to that assessment.

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 26, 2010 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes and Haden did seem to have the instincts to be able to track the ball and still make the INT, even if he had to really work to get an extremely underthrown ball. just b/c a ball isn’t right at the receiver, doesn’t mean it is right at the defender either…

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 26, 2010 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

To a certain extent. It speaks nothing of the players skill when he gets beat by the receiver, but yet the QB throws 5 yards behind the WR and the CB happens to make a INT. Its like getting trucked by a running back, and two yards away he trips over some slippery grass and you get credited for the tackle.

by The Licensed Pessimist on Apr 27, 2010 9:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Perfect offense beats perfect defense every time in the secondary.

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by rufio on Apr 27, 2010 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

And making a play means capitalizing on the offense when it isn’t perfect.

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by rufio on Apr 27, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

this…both comments.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Papa Roach = great.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 4:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I think it’s safe to assume at this point that our music tastes are not very similar.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 26, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Don’t expect them to be.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

But if you dis the killers or kings of Leon, I might
virtually smack you

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

i have no problem with either of them, but they aren’t among my favorites.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 26, 2010 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

kings of leon haven’t been good since 2004

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

False

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

this…I hate to say it but their best work has been behind them now.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sex on Fire and Notion are both very good songs.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe that’s the disconnect then. I don’t like to be a fan of songs, I value a solid album more than i value a couple great songs on an otherwise bad album.

that said, I still disagree with you on those songs.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I agree.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

with both things you said (just noticed the post below)

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I haven’t listened to enough of the rest of their new album to judge it yet.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

While we are on the subject of music, what do you all think about MGMT?

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on May 2, 2010 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow, you sure you aren’t Moon, with all the talking to yourself and such?

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on May 2, 2010 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Have you ever even answered one of my questions?
Because it seems like all you ever do is make some smartass reply.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on May 2, 2010 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nothing worse than a smartass.

Dawgs By Nature -- where Hitler, apparently, 'did some good things'.

by golanbatrac on May 2, 2010 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I answer your questions often, yet when I address you with a dilemma or perplexity regarding your own fanhood you never seem to reply…

by Simmsinns on May 3, 2010 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well what do you want to know.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on May 3, 2010 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ok, I’ve got an easy one: Which NFL team are you currently a fan of, and why? If it’s more than one, which is your favorite? (Focus on the why.)

by Simmsinns on May 3, 2010 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions  

By your definition of “fan” probably none. My favorite team is the Carolina panthers, though, because Jimmy Clausen is my favorite NFL player with a good shot to start.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on May 3, 2010 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have the same issue with MGMT. I like all of their songs individually, but I wouldn’t want to put in their CD on a long drive or anything. I just think its boring after a while. They also sucked live.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on May 2, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

When they performed on SNL they needed the vocals to be louder.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on May 2, 2010 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i didn’t see them on SNL, but its my experience that performances shown on TV just generally aren’t that great. I saw them at lollapalooza, and after about three songs, the entire crowd was bored.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on May 3, 2010 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

As a sidenote, lollapalooza sucks these days.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on May 3, 2010 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like a few of their songs, but that would not make me buy an album

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by bross09 on May 3, 2010 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions  

They’re alright. I like a few of their songs.

by emily522 on May 3, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

While I understand your point on albums, I think that mindset is slowly disappearing with songs exploding over the internet for download. I used to think that way, b/c I didn’t want to buy a CD for one song back in the day. However, now with the ability to grab a song from anywhere, my album value has dropped dramatically.

A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths --- Steven Wright

by Kimble_79 on Apr 29, 2010 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions  

I understand that, i just think it takes much more talent to put together a good album than it does to put together a good song, and for that reason i tend to value albums higher.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 29, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

no question on that. good albums are hard to find. You know one of my favorites all time is “By the Way” from Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their vocals are absolutely unbelievable in that.

A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths --- Steven Wright

by Kimble_79 on Apr 30, 2010 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions  

I hated Frusciante’s background singing throughout that entire album. “ooooo la la la la la” during every song.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 30, 2010 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions  

Youth and Young Manhood was awesome, Aha Shake Heartbreak wasn’t as good, but was still decent. the next two albums totally abandoned what made me like them in the first place.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

since i did it to the person that liked creed, i have to do it to you too.

buuuuuuuh!

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Papa Roach’s first cd=great.

After that, they’re as bad as Nickelback’s entire collection and Shinedown’s collection after “Fly From The Inside.”

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 26, 2010 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

No not even close. Getting away with murder was good and metamorphasis was pretty good as well

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

buuuuuuuh! buuuuuuuh!

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’ll stop giving you a hard time now, to each his own.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wow. ND bias, Yankee bias and now crappy music bias.

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 26, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

COMING FROM THE ONE WHO LIKES CREED????

WHUUUUU??

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

I liked their early stuff. Everything else was eh. They were my first concert so I really can’t rag on them that much.

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 27, 2010 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

Wait, when have a demonstrated Yankee ‘bias’? I mean, I’m a fan, but I don’t remember a time where I’ve said something biased about them

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

i’ll bet if you ever watch hockey you’re a red wings fan. way to pick the underdogs!

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 26, 2010 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha!
Notre Damn sucks.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   2 recs

true, i meant to imply that he just picks popular, well known teams.

TRSS, how are you a yankees fan and a notre dame fan? are you from NY but go to Notre Dame? do you root for a basketball or hockey team?

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

He takes trips to New York and Indiana.

"Spartans never die Jorge. They're just missing in action."

by SpecialBrownie on Apr 27, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions  

1. Notre Dame- family tradition

2. Yankees- Aunt lives in New York, she has brought me to Yankee games, I loved it, so they are my favorite.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

fair enough

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hockey sucks.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know of several hockey fans that say the same thing about football. It’s a matter of opinion.

Personally, I like most major sports.

by Simmsinns on Apr 27, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know, I just personally can’t stand hockey. I can’t keep up with all the scoring.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

if that was sarcastic, here’s a stat for you:

there are about 5.5 goals scored a game in the NHL. thats about 3-2 or 4-2.
 http://www.quanthockey.com/TS/TS_GoalsPerGame.php

the average NFL team scores 22.7 points per game, or about three touchdowns. so thats 6 touchdowns between the two teams.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/scoring.htm

so as you can see, there’s just as much scoring in the NHL as there is in the NFL.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

It is possible TRSS has not seen a game live and if you have only seen hockey on TV, it is hard to watch for the average fan/casual fan of hockey.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude, can you not understand a joke?

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, you sounded like you were sarcastically mocking the lack of scoring in hockey. was there a part of the joke i missed?

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

they score less in hockey than in football…I have a feeling you have never been to an actual hockey game…am I right?

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

(pssst…turn your sarcasm meter on, then you’ll understand my scoring comment)

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

psst…I got the joke…the point I was also making is hockey sucks on TV…and this is coming from someone who likes hockey.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 28, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

To be honest, I’m totally surprised they didn’t pick up on it. I knew it was obviously a joke.

But anyway, the lack of scoring hardly takes away from the excitement. The action is non-stop. More so than any other major sport, really.

Still, my list looks like this: Football > Basketball > Hockey > Baseball

by Simmsinns on Apr 27, 2010 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Football > Basketball > Baseball >>>>>> Hockey

I’ve watched maybe 3 hockey games in my life. Could never get into it. If Cleveland had a hockey team, I’d probably follow it.

by emily522 on Apr 27, 2010 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think the Blue Jackets make the market for hockey in Cleveland minimal. Though, I could be wrong.

Anyway, I follow the Blue Jackets and the Devils, but I’m not really fans of either. Watching hockey playoffs and Olympic hockey is really exciting though.

Like all sports, you’ve got to know whats going on in front of you to fully enjoy it.

by Simmsinns on Apr 27, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Only way I like hockey is if it is live.

Other than that, snoozer.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 28, 2010 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions  

I miss the Barons. Their mascot had a monocle!

"Statistics are like bikinis. What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital." - Aaron Levenstein

by rufio on Apr 28, 2010 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

I never appreciated hockey until I saw it live...It is not a good sport to TV and does not translate well at all.

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 28, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

This is a matter of opinion. I for one love hockey whether I see it live or on tv.

One picture is worth 128K words.

by StuckInPa on Apr 28, 2010 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes. I love it live. I love it I just don’t feel it is as exciting or easy to watch on TV

I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.

by bross09 on Apr 28, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

This, I am also this way with baseball. Love going to games, but just can’t watch it on TV

A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths --- Steven Wright

by Kimble_79 on Apr 29, 2010 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

Thank you, I’m glad someone understands an obvious joke.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 27, 2010 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

i knew it was a joke, my point was you can’t mock hockey for a lack of scoring without mocking football, they both score about the same amount.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m actually really confused by this, someone please clear up what part of the joke i’m missing. Was TRSS actually aware that hockey scores as much as football, and i somehow missed it?

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Aw, yes. I hadn’t read your entire comment. You got it and responded with a nice rebuttal.

Still, I’m sure the amount of scoring has little to do with why he doesn’t like hockey. It’s probably more of not knowing what’s actually going on.

by Simmsinns on Apr 28, 2010 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

ok, thanks for clearing that up i was confused.

and yes, in my experience its not a lack of scoring that turns people off, its that they have no idea whats going on. its not a good TV sport because you can’t see all of the players so its hard to tell how a play is developing.

I hate the steelers the way a mother loves a child.

by notthatnoise on Apr 28, 2010 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

I find it funny that there was an advertisement for UT’s medical center in the beginning of his video.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 5:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Based on the video, I assumed it was made for them. The whole video was half “quick Hardesty highlight reel” and half “Tennessee Medical Center” advertisement.

I chose it because it was awesome nonetheless.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I’m saying it’s funny because he was injured a lot.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 26, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ah, I see. I’ve heard about possible injury issues, but am not “fully” aware of the actual situation.

by Simmsinns on Apr 26, 2010 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

For some reason Hardesty’s style reminds me of Emmitt Smith….it looks like they run the sam way, also you gotta love Hardesty’s vision.

The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

by LifesABeach on Apr 26, 2010 7:32 PM EDT reply actions  

I was going to do an entire post, but I decided to just put it here.

I think Hardesty is going to win the offensive Rookie of the Year. I think he will be the main RB for this team this season.

Wanna hear something even more crazy? I think we will look back at this draft as the Hardesty draft. I am talking rushing titles here people.

The kid has it all.

Watch the video above. He lines up as a WR and beats Kareem Jackson (first round CB of Houston) to the inside, catches a slant and gets upfield. As a RB!

His running style reminds me of Larry Johnson in his prime. He doesn’t mess around in getting upfield. No wasted movement behind the LOS. He gets to top speed in one step. The kid hits the hole like a train. Rufio said it earlier, but his vision is damn near x-ray level. He sees holes before they are there. It’s like he can see the future.

He has played in a pro style offense. He knows what to do in blitz pick-ups. He knows how to run routes.

Yes he has some injury questions, but big deal. What RB in the NFL doesn’t? I heard the same about Adrian Peterson coming out of college. The team doctors obviouly gave him the go ahead. His knee injury was 5 years ago.

Put me down as the first person in the Montario Hardesty bandwagon. Get on board now.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 27, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions  

Yeah I agree really. This kid reminds me of Eddie George or Jamal Lewis. Taller back who runs upright. He has good speed and good shiver but his tough running and second effort is really his strongest suit. I love his rare field vision, a very underrated quality among running backs. I think he can be a tougher version of Beanie Wells. If he stays healthy and our line continues to perform well in the running game, this guy could be this year’s version of Shonn Greene.

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by jaws. on Apr 27, 2010 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

He is not the bruiser or the huge guy that Jamal was but the comparison has been made (especially since both went to UT). Hardesty I think is a bit more balanced then lewis and is a bit more agile and is more polished as as a receiver.

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by bross09 on Apr 27, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

That is what I liked especially. I am a huge supporter of sneaking your tailback out for a flag, post, or seam pattern. I think he can beat most safeties and LB’s, and with hands like that grabbing the ball it could become an option for us in the future.

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 27, 2010 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Michael Smith said via Twitter that the Patriots were furious when the Browns traded up and were waiting to take him with their next pick.

by Roger Dorn on Apr 27, 2010 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

I find this pretty funny. I really hope B19 is correct above. It would be great to have a stable reliable backfield once again. I’m not sure I would recognize one since its been so long for the Browns. Granted we came on strong at the end of the season with a ground game, but year in-year out, to have a back that you know is capable of making plays would be a good change of scenery.

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 27, 2010 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

i’m not hopping on just yet (I’d like to at least see some preseason games), but save me a seat.

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by notthatnoise on Apr 27, 2010 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’m hopping on.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 27, 2010 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Bring some drinks, these pretzels are making me thirsty.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 27, 2010 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

As stated in another thread, with Heckert’s draft history, I love this pick.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 27, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the pick, but rushing titles? I think he’ll be solid but unspectacular. I admit that I never saw Emmitt Smith at his best so I don’t know how that comparison works out, but Hardesty has no second gear in the open field. He’s not elusive in the open field. He’s a good runner, but let’s not jump the gun and assume he will be amazing.

by Legoman0721 on Apr 28, 2010 6:57 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

Non-believer! Get him!

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 28, 2010 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

He won’t be Jerome Harrison, but he’ll be his still bad-ass back up, change of pace back.

by Simmsinns on Apr 28, 2010 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course he won’t be Jerome Harrison, they have a completely different running style. I also don’t think he will be a back-up. At the least it’ll be sort of a 1a/1b style, as in a 2-back system.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 28, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think Hardesty will beat out Harrison for a starting role pretty easily if he looks anything like he did in those clips while playing in the NFL

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 29, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

I don’t expect Hardesty to be better than the already awesome Harrison.

by Simmsinns on Apr 29, 2010 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions  

I disagree, my guess is Harrison becomes a 3rd down back. He did look good at the end of the year though, but I think Hardesty has more talent.

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 29, 2010 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

the two will split carries probably right down the middle.

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by jaws. on Apr 29, 2010 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions  

This.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 29, 2010 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Depending on what James Davis looks like in camp, you could argue that we probably have 4 backs who deserve carries this year. While the brunt of the work can be handled by Hardesty, Harrison and possibly Davis. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Hillis get some short yardage and goal line carries, in addition to taking snaps at H-back and “fullback”

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by jaws. on Apr 29, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yea, but that’s a lot of hands to feed. We’d have to be running a whole hell of a lot.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 29, 2010 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did I mention Jake Delhomme is our quarterback?

"Smokescreen."

by jaws. on Apr 30, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions  

If the dogs are doing their job and protecting the house and keeping snot nosed kids off the lawn I say feed them until…nevermind.

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by Villeslgr on Apr 30, 2010 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions  

I’m more excited about Hillis than any of the others. Have you seen his highlight reel?

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by golanbatrac on May 1, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

screw hillis, you see Hardesty’s highlight reel? If he can play at 3/4 of that, I’m buying that man’s jersey.

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by Kimble_79 on May 2, 2010 1:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

sorry couldn’t find a Laura McDaniels picture anywhere

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by Villeslgr on May 2, 2010 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

You need to learn the definition of highligts

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by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 29, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

*highlights.

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by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 29, 2010 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

well that is my point. If he can harness anything close to those “highlights”, then he will start. 1300+ yards in the SEC is not easy, regardless of “highlight” runs.

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 30, 2010 8:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

No second gear? Did you not watch the highlight vid? He showed tremendous burst when he broke free. He ran a 4.49 at the combine. A back his size with that speed, watch out.

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by StuckInPa on Apr 28, 2010 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah. The clip of Hardesty splitting two Georgia defensive backs (who had angles) and just blowing their doors off in the open field tells me that he has plenty of giddy-up in the open field.

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by jaws. on Apr 29, 2010 2:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I watched those videos. He’s a good back, and I like what he does. However, the majority of his runs in the highlights were 10-15 yards. I love that he has fantastic vision and gets up to top speed quickly, but we shouldn’t make him out to be a home run threat. Yes, I saw the Georgia play. It’s great. But the majority of those plays show that he doesn’t have a second gear to pull away, which is supported by MtD’s player profile of him.

by Legoman0721 on Apr 29, 2010 4:50 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

he is not meant to be a home run hitter…but he does have a 2nd gear, albeit not a particularly amazing one…but is a great second gear essential for being a good back in the league?

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by bross09 on Apr 29, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

I think a second gear is essential to getting rushing titles. It’s not essential to be a solid to good running back, which is what I think he could be, but to lead the league in yards you need to bust off some long gains and I don’t see that happening very often.

by Legoman0721 on Apr 29, 2010 11:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions  

I believe a second gear definitely is key to getting a rushing title but maybe not essential. Jamal lewis got one without a second gear. there are guys that get rushing titles. It is harder without a second gear. however, do you judge a guy anyways by rushing titles?

If he can get you 1,000 yards or more every season and at least 4.2-4.3 ypc, I am satisfied…kind of like the kind of careeer curtis martin had. a very good one. no spectacular year, but reliable.

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by bross09 on Apr 30, 2010 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions  

I would put more value in a quick first step than a 2nd gear. If a guy can consistently beat LB’s and Safety’s with a quick change of direction and burst, you can get a good 15-20yds more consistently. I would take that over a 2nd gear. Although having both would be the idea situation.

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 30, 2010 8:48 AM EDT up reply actions  

same. i would rather take a guy that explodes through a hole than a guy that turns on the burners once he’s at the second level.

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by notthatnoise on Apr 30, 2010 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

yep. that is what Jamal Lewis had when he was in his prime (but not in cleveland when it would take him 20 seconds to get past the center).

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by bross09 on Apr 30, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smith was too short, too small, too slow, and too unspectacular. Until he got into the NFL and just did a HoF job.

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by rufio on Apr 28, 2010 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Not to mention that Emmitt ran behind an amazing line.

by Bernie19Kosar on Apr 28, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also true. And with some drug addict and TV analyst also in the offense.

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by rufio on Apr 29, 2010 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions  

I didn’t know Aikman was an addict. Explains his play by play though.

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by kwoog on May 2, 2010 4:14 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Irvin was the addict. Aikman was the analyst

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by jaws. on May 2, 2010 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was jokin.

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by kwoog on May 2, 2010 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, Irvin was both of those.

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by SpecialBrownie on May 2, 2010 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can you imagine how many records that Barry Sanders would have behind that O-line?

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by Kimble_79 on Apr 29, 2010 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions  

Only 1 rec?

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by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 28, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably TRSS bias.

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by Villeslgr on Apr 28, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha, your’s has more recs! That is hilarious!

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by TheRealSlimShady on Apr 29, 2010 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Being that Asante and Ward are somewhat similar players, I wonder if the browns are thinking about using some Boise State / TCU style nickel sets, wherein both Asante and Ward could line up as hybrid LB/S. It’d be an interesting technique to help slow down spread formation running games like we see in our division.

"Smokescreen."

by jaws. on May 6, 2010 5:48 PM EDT reply actions  

spread formation running games like we see in our division.

Where do we see this?

Last time I watched, pittsburgh forgot what running the ball was and Baltimore was still lining up in mostly “normal” personnel, because their WRs were pretty bad and they had good players at TE, and about 9 good running backs. Obviously, Baltimore’s WRs have been upgraded, but it remains to be seen whether they can establish a good spread-to-run offense. I just got done with school so I will have a chance to check for sure, but I really don’t think stopping any sort of “spread run game” is the Browns’ #1 priority or even really important within the division.

Also, last I had seen, TCU was running their nickel with 2 normal LBs, but running a lot of Cover-4/“C2 robber”/inverted C2 to let their normal safeties come up to stop the run a lot more. So while you are correct in that emulating TCU’s nickel would involve safeties that are good coming forward, I don’t see which of their players aside from the normal nickel player acts like a hybrid S/LB. I don’t watch every TCU game, but from what I have seen this is what they like to do.

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by rufio on May 8, 2010 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

TCU mixes it up based on what personnel they’ve got. some years they run more of the dual roving safties and others they run 3 corners.

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by jaws. on May 8, 2010 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

pittsburgh and the bengals use a lot of the one back sets. not any fancy “spread run” but still often commands nickel personnel.

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by jaws. on May 8, 2010 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah but running from those one back/3 wide sets is hardly their goal. Entirely different thing. Being a proponent of “spread” offenses in the NFL yourself, I would expect you to realize the diversity amongst such “spread” philosophies.

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by rufio on May 11, 2010 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Nice compilation guy. Once again, I commend you for a good draft. Now all we have to do is put it together.

by mooncamping on May 8, 2010 8:31 AM EDT reply actions  

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