LB Jason Trusnik Headed for the Miami Dolphins
by Chris Pokorny on Jul 27, 2011 1:48 PM EDT
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We already saw many of Eric Mangini's players (the ones brought in under his watch) cut before the lockout. By the looks of things, the front office probably isn't interested in retaining the ones who are free agents either. According to reports, the Cleveland Browns have lost their first free agent, and he is outside linebacker Jason Trusnik. Trusnik has ties to Miami that made sense for him to go there:
It’s probably safe to assume that offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and new linebacker coach Bryan Cox played a role in endorsing Trusnik, a four-year veteran who played at Northern Ohio, where he was a Division III All-American and was twice named to the All-Ohio Athletic Conference.
So long, Trusnik. He was a decent, but certainly replaceable, player who did what was asked of him the past two years. Jeff Darlington of the Miami Herald confirms that Trusnik agreed to a two-year deal.
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Whoopie!!! Now can we get to some meaningful offseason information for our Browns??? Trusnik was an OK player, but certainly not going to upset the direction of our team with him leaving. Now that Jake Delhomme has been released we can move on to our future. Crossing my fingers for an Edwards or Whitner deal to come soon
Crossing my fingers for an Edwards or Whitner deal to come soon
Particularly Edwards — would love to have Braylon back!!!!
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by TheDriveStillHurts on Jul 27, 2011 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I am the only person who doesn’t want Edwards.
I think he is a classic FA flop waiting to happen.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jul 27, 2011 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Crossing my fingers for an Edwards
Um…you are joking…right?
right?
by johnnyphoenix on Jul 27, 2011 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That would be Ray Edwards (Vikings DE).
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Jul 28, 2011 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I liked Trusnik but this just makes me more optimistic. To be quite honest, we need youth and to find some diamonds in the rough. Keeping around ‘special teamers’ is something we as a team do not have a priviledge to do right now. We need to find starters and solid backups. I for one, would be THRILLED to see the LB corp consist of something like this: Fujita n Tarver, D’qwell n Wojciak n Maiava, Gocong n Brian Smith. Sorry for the longish post
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 2:43 PM EDT reply actions
We released Delhomme. Or are releasing Delhomme.
by emily522 on Jul 27, 2011 2:48 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
this closes a rather sad chapter in Browns history. I like him and wanted him to do well. Too bad.
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less of a chapter change and more of a page turn
"It is unlikely that anyone has ever read Nietzsche or Derrida and has been inspired to open a soup kitchen"
To be more specific – it is like turning a page, while seated on the throne, with buttkrusted fingers.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
by realmccoy on Jul 27, 2011 7:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
John Clayton’s saying he’s gonna go to Denver to reunite with John Fox. What could go wrong there?
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Seriously? Jake must have the best stash of blackmail phots in the history of NFL.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
by realmccoy on Jul 27, 2011 11:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 2 recs
Yep. Says he’s a good veteran to mentor Tebow. A washed up geezer trying to teach a not-that-good kid. Now that should be on Hard Knocks.
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No Hard Knocks this year.
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by golanbatrac on Jul 27, 2011 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I assume lockout was a show stopper (literally).
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Jul 28, 2011 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions
I know it sounds weird, but I am curious how much he got. Trusnik somewhat fits profile for the type of players we are bound to pick up, young unproven and cheap. I do see us trying to look for players with more untapped potential, but I see us taking a few shots on guys around this price range such as a Viictor Abiamiri or Tim Crowder. If the contracts are going to be as lucrative as I have seen today, I hope Heckert decides to grab one impact player for big money (probably a viking) and spread the rest amongst some high-ceiling, young players who are not studs be can develop in our new system.
I dug this cat.
"It is unlikely that anyone has ever read Nietzsche or Derrida and has been inspired to open a soup kitchen"
If Ray Edwards is looking for the kind of money Johnson got, then we should definately go for Babin. Babin is used to the 4-3 just as both Edwards n Johnson were, so why not send him an offer. I’d also like us to grab Whitner or Huff to play the FS position. But for now atleast, Heres to hoping that the Browns dont go sending out offers til Friday because right now players are getting ridiculous deals!!
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
really? If anyone in this free agency is a one year wonder, its a pass rusher who broke out ant the age of 31 after doing nothing with a lot of opportunities. I would much rather have Kiwanuka, but if we get a veteran we should go after Raheem Brock or Andre Carter
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
i dont understand. so u dont like Babin? i wouldnt say hes been a one yr wonder. i’d classify Johnson as one tho
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
except that there is actually a trend of progression of Charles Johnson…and yes I have some worries about Johnson too. Johnson is under 30 and didn’t get an opportunity to start until this year. Babin has been in and out of starting lineups his whole career and has never had more than 5 sacks before this season. Its much more logical for this to happen to a guy who is 26 than a guy who is 31 and for the trend to actually continue.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
i understand all that but i feel like money wise theres a big drop off after Johnson and Edwards. i dont see Babin requiring nearly that much money, n hes still got a few good yrs left, n like u said he hasnt always been a starter so he shouldnt be worndown
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
unless he is very cheap, I really don’t want him. Like I said, I would rather get a guy with history of some consistency (andre carter, raheem brock). Also, neither one has had problems staying healthy.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
i’d only want carter or brock because they should come really really cheap. but i mean either way, we could use a DE whether its a starter or a rotation guy. im truly curious to see how the depth chart shakes out for the 1st gm of the season, or even the 1st preseason gm. honestly im a Browns fan, i’ll love any1 that fights for us to win
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
they would come at least as cheap, if not cheaper than Babin. Thats why I like them. Babin I fear will demand a lot.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
well yea, if he tries to demand a lot then sure im not on board w/ getting him
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, the majority of the headlines so far are resignings. We’ll see where the movers are when the smoke settles on Friday.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
That’s because you can only resign your own FAs right now or just talk to other teams. I would like to hear more rumors about who they are talking to, but they have indicated they are in talks but don’t want to release any name. Like you said, everything should be revealed Friday.
WTF is with all these quotes worrying about making big offers to quality players. If they are young, lets go for it. Remember, there is a salary floor and we are going to spend a few percent from the cap either way. The only variable – is the quality of the players you are paying. With the release of Delhomme, we have almost $40 million that we are going to spend. In addition, we have a less talented base than almost anybody in the NFL. We could give the money to JT. Get a favorable long term contract for immediate cap hit. Ditto Hillis. That should be done ASAP. You could consider Mack – but he already has a couple years left. Who else is there? Fujita too old. Cribbs just signed. DQ too crystal. Haden and TJ too many years left on contract. The cupboard is bare my friends – you better get aggressive to FAs that give you a young, expensive, core player.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Glad to hear Bryan Cox landed on his feet. Good coach.
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Important to understand
While the Browns have a huge amount of cap space to sign players ($40 mil if realmccoy is right) and they have to spend 99% of the cap (119 million) they dont have to spend all that money until the end of the season. It looks like they are waiting til the 4 pm cuts on Thursday before making big deals so that all the big money players (Carolina….) will be out of the game. To me it looks like they are going to work the 2nd tier guys and then players that perform this year will get paid at the end.
Also don’t forget they have to start working on Joe Thomas contract extension sooner than later…its best to spend big bucks on a proven player on your own team and not have to deal with the headache later.
From our own team’s FA’s, i wanna see us resign Jayme Mitchell to compete for the starting DE job, Eric Wright to start opposite Haden or as the nickelback, Billy Yates to either start at RG or be the backup, and to be honest i want Vickers back in Cle. Give me 1 DE outta FA and a guy who can come in and start at FS, and im a happy camper. I like our core group of guys. Any thoughts?
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
i was pretty pissed w/ his play last season too, but b4 last yr he was above average
by Stan Wizz - Go Browns on Jul 27, 2011 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Can someone explain why Carolina is spending through the roof to keep intact their 2 win team?
by Roger Dorn on Jul 27, 2011 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 4 recs
I was thinking the exact same thing. Obviously they’re looking for Fig Newton to carry their team….
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explain why Carolina is spending through the roof
$73 million in cap space from what I’ve heard…
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by burntorangeandbrown on Jul 28, 2011 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions
When you have Matt Moore and Jimmy Clausen tag teaming at QB, its going to be hard to win any games no matter who else you have on the field. Their combined performances last year were nothing short of horrific.
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Jul 28, 2011 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Somewhere Moon and BQIB are weeping together.
(If all the nachos are stuck together, it only counts as one nacho.)
by North Coast Flea on Jul 29, 2011 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Their defense wasn’t horrible and they have a really great Oline line. They like their young WR’s who performed admirably in their terrible offense, they have two of the best RB’s in the league and the have potential with their QB’s.
They’re not in a horrible situation, their main problems were the coaching
by The Licensed Pessimist on Jul 28, 2011 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
This may have been said already:
Wide receiver Sidney Rice(notes) has agreed to a five-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. It’s worth $41 million with $18.5 million guaranteed, including $3 million in Pro Bowl escalators, and could grow to a total of $41 million, according to the NFL Network.
"I want my unwarranted optimism back." -Dilbert
Went with the money, I’d assume. I wouldn’t want to be a Seahawk.
Classic mode button! =D
by SpecialBrownie on Jul 27, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome stadium and great weather. I’d go there.
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by golanbatrac on Jul 27, 2011 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Seattle? Great weather?
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Jul 28, 2011 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
78 minutes above 80 degrees this summer. Mild winters as well. Yes, great weather. It’s autumn year round there.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Hitler, apparently, 'did some good things'.
Used to work their on a consulting gig for a while.
Nice area if you have a good raincoat and umbrella or just like cloudy, wet weather.
Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.
by burntorangeandbrown on Jul 28, 2011 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I love it when it rains.
Classic mode button! =D
by SpecialBrownie on Jul 28, 2011 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn’t it rain every day? I would love it otherwise.
"An intelligent man is sometimes forced to be drunk to spend time with his fools" -Hemingway
by notthatnoise on Jul 28, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I would take rain every day right now over this cleveland heat wave. I can put on a raincoat, I cannot take off much more clothes without it being illegal
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Women are aloud to be topless in public in Ohio.
(If all the nachos are stuck together, it only counts as one nacho.)
by North Coast Flea on Jul 29, 2011 12:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather they did it silently.
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by Dawg Nuts on Jul 29, 2011 6:22 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
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