Rickert: Browns Sign RB Chris Ogbonnaya
by Chris Pokorny on Oct 17, 2011 8:31 PM EDT
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As perhaps a sign of things to come this Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, the Cleveland Browns have signed running back Chris Ogbonnaya, according to J.R. Rickert, Ogbonnaya's agent. He was released last week by the Houston Texans to make room for a couple of new players.
There's no word yet on who the Browns waived to make room for Ogbonnaya, who had 3 carries for 6 yards this year. In 2009, he had 11 carries for 50 yards and 1 catch for 19 yards as a member of the St. Louis Rams (hello, Pat Shurmur affiliation). He was a seventh-round draft choice by the Rams that year.
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what kind of runner is he like?
by youngergenerationbrownsfan on Oct 17, 2011 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Ogbonnaya? sounds like a marathon runner to me…
by jonnyphoenix on Oct 17, 2011 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
(for collapsing)
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Oct 17, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
"Clever girl."
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
by Simmsinns on Oct 18, 2011 10:09 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
this is the gif i found when i searched for "oh the humanity"
Smile big, hug bigger. Talk big, act bigger. Stop judging do something, shut the fck up do something.
by pwndabear on Oct 18, 2011 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yes you’re once, twice, three times AHHHHHHH! AHHHHHHHH!
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 18, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
We’ve had those before. This day doesn’t compare.
Funny thing is, I don’t think pbear knew what he was posting. He had to explain it.
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 18, 2011 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
“Man, I wish I was watching Seinfeld RIGHT NOW” — me, all the damn time.
by Off-the-Chain on Oct 18, 2011 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
My brother texted me about he heard a rumor of Dallas offering one of their RB’s and a pick for Hillis earlier today. I couldn’t find anything on the internet about it and don’t know if it is a legit rumor at all. Anyone hear this?
I have no problem with that.
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 17, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I just read a rumor about choice being on the trading block for Dallas and that they have had some calls for him.The article didn’t say anything bout Hillis though.
by Brocolis154033 on Oct 17, 2011 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Would rather read about Peyton signing a long term deal with the Browns. Still holding out hope.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
by realmccoy on Oct 18, 2011 8:01 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
there’s an article on NFL.com with some guys doing the “trades that would be cool to see” article.
hillis to Dallas was one of them.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends on the pick and player. I really like Choice.
by Bernie19Kosar on Oct 17, 2011 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I really feel like B19K is trolling hard this week.
In Golan we trust.
by SpecialBrownie on Oct 18, 2011 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
OT: can someone provide a clear definition of “trolling”?
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 18, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Browns fans on S&BP.
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 18, 2011 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently. There were only a few nice dudes in a sea of shitheads over there.
Resident Tim Couch Apologist.
I should go mess with them some more for being dicks. One guy said we were worse than the Chiefs fans that go there. That’s garbage because the Cheifs fans that came here were awesome. I loved having them here. Great thread. The problem is the Raider fans. They’re assholes.
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 18, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
It never occurred to me before, but now it kinda makes sense that the FO didn’t already have Hillis signed to a bigger contract. Not saying that they wanted to trade him, but by not redoing his contract to something less attractive to other teams until after the trade deadline they at least leave an option on the table.
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened."
— Winston S. Churchill
I think that they have always viewed Hardesty as the better RB.
Granted Hillis’ breakout season came after Hardesty was drafted, but Hardesty was going to be the starter last season before he hurt his knee.
by Bernie19Kosar on Oct 18, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
If they think Hardesty is better right now, then I question their competence. Maybe in the long run, but a guy coming off a major knee surgery? That’s ridiculous.
by Roger Dorn on Oct 19, 2011 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i forgot about that joke of a pickup.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 17, 2011 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It was a good pickup, it just didn’t pan out.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Oct 17, 2011 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially with Hillis’ woes this year.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Oct 17, 2011 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Can’t call the pickup a joke if we never saw him play.
"That’s the reality of it and I live in that reality." Shurmur
ha.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 18, 2011 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Come now, we all no there’s no such thing as Robiskie.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Oct 19, 2011 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions
This is not the wide receiver you are looking for.
@grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Oct 19, 2011 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions
the robiskie is a lie
Smile big, hug bigger. Talk big, act bigger. Stop judging do something, shut the fck up do something.
Agreed.
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Oct 19, 2011 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
This seems like a pretty insignificant pick up to me. Obviously boot camp did some damage to my football senses because I still expect Peyton Hillis to dominate this season. Apparently he got bit by the Madden Curse, huh? 2-4 isn’t far from my expectations, but when a team like Cincinnati is 4-2 I’m shocked we are the same or better than them.
Yvan Eht Nioj.
by Brownsbacker488 on Oct 17, 2011 9:29 PM EDT reply actions
2-3* my bad. Hopefully we fight back to .500 against the Seahawks.
Yvan Eht Nioj.
by Brownsbacker488 on Oct 17, 2011 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Obligatory he played with Colt McCoy at Texas post. Ogbonnaya is a really smart dude, if the NFL doesn’t pan out I heard he’s going to law school.
That’s cool I guess. Heckert seems to want educated players on his team. Moore, Smith, Marecic…
"That’s the reality of it and I live in that reality." Shurmur
Well damn if they’re getting smarter why the hell are they falling for bananas in the tailpipe plays all the time?
by jonnyphoenix on Oct 18, 2011 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions 6 recs
Is Hue Jackson the man who…wrecked the buffet at the Harrow Club this morning?
Resident Tim Couch Apologist.
by Dawg Nuts on Oct 18, 2011 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nah, that was Heckert.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
by Simmsinns on Oct 18, 2011 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Later on he demolished the restrooms. It was a difficult day for the Harrow Club all around.
by Off-the-Chain on Oct 18, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope the NFL thing works out for him. We don’t need any more lawyers.
@grantgw - sports and Cleveland and Columbus stuff
by woodsmeister on Oct 18, 2011 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
This must mean Hillis’s hamstring injury could keep him out for a few weeks . Needed depth. My guess, anyway.
What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?
Agree with you. I think the MRI did not go well. BTW – OB is a former Longhorn and is a Brandon Jackson look alike. Solid pass catcher – not an electric runner – will pick up blitz.does not have speed of Armond. Class lockerroom guy.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
by realmccoy on Oct 18, 2011 7:57 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
we should probably just shut up about guys being able to catch out of the backfield until we see it.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 18, 2011 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Any interest in Mike Simms- Walker after his release yesterday? He is got to be better than trying to find Robo each week
If he couldn’t stand out from a group of no-namers in St. Louis why would he be able to do it here?
"That’s the reality of it and I live in that reality." Shurmur
Could he possibly be another “Can’t get along with Josh McDaniels guy”? You know, like Cutler and Hillis?
What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?
by DaveDawg09 on Oct 18, 2011 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and B. Marshall.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 18, 2011 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Spell end for Hillis?
Just a high school student who lives his ambitions of working for the NFL,
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by pwndabear on Oct 18, 2011 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
Longhorn fan here.
What you’re getting is a guy with Alright speed, sticky hands out of the backfield and a great blocker.
If you go back and watch some of Chris O’s highlights from his senior year in college, he has a knack for making extra yardage after first contact. He’s a great team player and obviously has a very good relationship with Colt. He was always Colt’s Check down guy on 3rd down.
Manny Diaz will take your lunch...and eat it too...
He was always Colt’s Check down guy on 3rd down.
We definitely need one of those. Hope he was most effective in third and long situations.
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened."
— Winston S. Churchill
Swings to the RB on 3rd and long have been a HUGE problem.
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 18, 2011 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
hardesty catching has been a HUGE problem.
"You are the worst villains in football, your evil plan never ceases."-Mooncamping
by discoinferno083 on Oct 19, 2011 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve had to eat a lot of crow for trying to explain away some of the drops Hardesty had against TN.
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened."
— Winston S. Churchill
How many did he have this past Sunday? 4 or 5?
My dog is a badass. His name is Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Oct 19, 2011 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Any chance this dude competes with Hardesty for playing time? Hardesty has been less than impressive to me when he’s been on the field.
Hardesty has been running great. His catching leaves a lot to be desired, so maybe this guy comes in on third down.
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by notthatnoise on Oct 19, 2011 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. He looks good to me as a running back.
But I don’t know why the hell we keep throwing to him. The guy has hands of stone.
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Oct 19, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
The question now is whose hands are worse? Montario or Braylon?
by shep615 on Oct 19, 2011 3:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The question is, was that a serious question?
by Off-the-Chain on Oct 19, 2011 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
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