Daily Dawg Chow (2/15/12)

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 15, 2012 6:30 AM EST

Cleveland Browns:

"The Best Browns Players Since 1999 - The Offensive Line" (WFNY via Cleveland.com) - Craig Lyndall of WFNY reveals the (o-line) results of the polls they ran a few weeks ago.
"Leading Questions: AFC North" (AFC North Blog) - Jamison Hensley hits the nail on the head for the Browns' leading question: "Who will be the starting quarterback in 2012?"
"Terry Pluto talks ... NFL free agents - Podcast" (Cleveland.com) - Terry Pluto discusses whether the Browns should pursue a veteran wide receiver as well as other unrelated topics in this podcast.
"Browns programming prominent on local scene" (ClevelandBrowns.com) - This article details the Browns programming throughout various mediums.

NFL:

"Owner: Future up to Peyton Manning" (ESPN) - Jim Irsay said he'll keep Manning on the Colts if he's willing to restructure his contract, while Adam Schefter reported Manning is willing to do so.
"'Poison pill' for offer sheets removed from CBA" (PFT) - The entirely length of contracts can no longer be fully guaranteed by "poison pill" clauses.
"Matt Forte looking at franchise tag" (ESPN) - Matt Forte could be franchised as soon as next Monday.
"Cris Carter, Randy Moss engage in good ol’ feud" (NFPost via Yahoo! Sports) - This is one of the more amusing feuds in the NFL recently.

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That Hemsley joker from the AFC north blog stated:
“Flynn wouldn’t have much transition with the Browns, who run a similar system as the Packers. "
Did this guy see our offense this year?

"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty

by Red-Right-88 on Feb 15, 2012 7:44 AM EST reply actions

I think he’s just referring to the terminology of the WCO.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 15, 2012 8:16 AM EST up reply actions

I know it just sounded funny. :)

"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty

by Red-Right-88 on Feb 15, 2012 8:47 AM EST up reply actions

I find it funny how often people assume that quarterbacks will do well just because another team attempts to have a similarly-named system. How about the big transition of not having Jennings, Nelson, Driver, Jones, Finley, and others to throw to?

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by Chris Pokorny on Feb 15, 2012 8:26 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs

The system is very similar. We just don’t have Aaron Rodgers or Greg Jennings.

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by rufio on Feb 15, 2012 11:17 AM EST up reply actions

“Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?”

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Feb 15, 2012 6:49 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

“Owner: Future up to Peyton Manning” (ESPN) – Jim Irsay said he’ll keep Manning on the Colts if he’s willing to restructure his contract, while Adam Schefter reported Manning is willing to do so.

I’m hearing a lot of negative response to Irsay’s latest stance regarding Manning. Now, I’m no fan of Irsay, but I think he’s playing it the way he should be. To pay Manning $28 million when he may not even be able to play would be terrible for the Colts. But if Manning wants to retire with the Colts, they’re still open restructuring the contract. If the Browns were in this situation, I’d want the organization to handle that contract similarly.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 15, 2012 11:30 AM EST reply actions

A lot of the criticism seems to stem from the Jim Irsay’s hypocrisy, saying a few weeks back that Manning should “keep it in the family.” From that standpoint, the criticism is entirely justified.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 15, 2012 11:37 AM EST up reply actions

I agree with both of you.

by HenryDawg on Feb 15, 2012 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Miss my Morning Chow, but here is some afternoon chow: Mel Kiper:

Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Given the makeup of the roster, and the fact that they have two first-round picks and can really enhance the level of young talent, I think the Browns are far more likely to look at a young QB prospect than get into the bidding war for a veteran like Manning, or even Matt Flynn. One question I have is whether Cleveland stays at this spot and hopes Griffin is still around, or gets aggressive and moves up to No. 2 and guarantees they get their guy. Given his experience, leadership qualities and overall skill set, I don’t see it as much of a leap for Griffin to be a Week 1 starter in 2012.

"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty

by Red-Right-88 on Feb 15, 2012 3:25 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

Stupid Insider garbage. I wonder who he gave us at #22.

by Brownie's Year on Feb 15, 2012 3:55 PM EST up reply actions

If we move up to #2, we will have either no #22 or not much of a 2013 draft. I’d give up #4 and #22 to get Griffin at #2 if the scouting reports say he is the guy.

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by JustBob on Feb 15, 2012 5:31 PM EST up reply actions

Wright

by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 15, 2012 8:27 PM EST up reply actions

I’m not sure I see the point of the "Poison-pill" article. Teams and players haven’t done it since 2006. Now it’s barred in the new CBA. It’s been irrelevant for 6 years anyways. Florio must be bored.

by Brownie's Year on Feb 15, 2012 3:50 PM EST reply actions