Morning Dawg Chow (2/8/12)

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 8, 2012 8:24 AM EST

Cleveland Browns:

"2012 Could Look Like 2011 for Browns in Free Agency" (Waiting For Next Year) - I think these are really reasonable expectations for the Browns in the upcoming free agency. I remember at the time, I thought we should have been more aggressive, but after a year and the season to look back on, I don't think it was bad.
"Report: Browns could have $20 million to spend in free agency" (Sun Sentinel via WFNY) - Another good one by WFNY. They point out, according to the Sun Sentinel, the Cleveland Browns have an estimated $103 million in salaries for next season, which could give us about $20 million to spend. The Sun Sentinel article shows all of their projections for the NFL salary cap this year.
"Cleveland Browns" (Pro Football Weekly) - Pro Football Weekly briefly touches on just about everything as far as positions are concerned. They give an offensive and defensive outlook then mention some of the Browns needs.
"Cleveland Browns’ Future at Quarterback: A Fan’s Look" (Yahoo! Contributor Network) - This article takes yet another look at the future for Browns at quarterback. Robert Griffin III is discussed, but I'm not sure that the majority our commenting audience will agree with his take. I understand where he is coming from, but have more optimism regarding RG3.

NFL:

"Theismann: Redskins signing Manning would be 'horrific idea'" (Pro Football Talk) - I agree with Theismann. The Redskins are not in a position to insert Peyton Manning and be golden. Teams like the 49ers and Jets have playoff caliber teams in place, so it might make sense for them. Even Arizona would offer him more.
"New GM: Titans happy with own QB situation" (AP via Yahoo! Sports) - Speaking of Peyton Manning, the Titans are actually a team where I could picture it working. A talented receiver like Kenny Britt would benefit tremendously from Manning.
"Ricky Williams plans to retire" (ESPN) - What's the first thought that came to your head when you heard this?
"Kurt Warner says Eli isn’t a Hall of Famer" (Pro Football Talk ) - This is really interesting. Kurt Warner really rips into Eli Manning, but there is some reasoning behind it. He stresses that it's a team game and essentially says being clutch isn't the only thing you need to be inducted to the Hall of Fame.

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What the hell are Titans fans thinking? Many times I’ve said Locker will be a star and Hasselbeck is the perfect teacher for that transition. I would be so happy to have their situation and yet they are clamoring for Manning? I know he was a Vol but c’mon.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 8, 2012 8:49 AM EST reply actions

Also I see what you mean there about him fitting…just don’t understand that those fans want more.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 8, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed. Locker was a guy who could have gone first overall at one point, no need to put a roadblock in his way.

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by notthatnoise on Feb 9, 2012 12:21 AM EST up reply actions

I’d almost rather have our situation. I just don’t like Locker

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by bross09 on Feb 9, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

Love the Morning Chow!

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by Red-Right-88 on Feb 8, 2012 9:06 AM EST reply actions

Warner is an idiot. So is Theisman, Washington is perfect for Manning. Absolutely perfect.

by HenryDawg on Feb 8, 2012 12:18 PM EST reply actions

Washington is perfect for Manning. Absolutely perfect.

Arizona, NYJ, Miami, 49ers are all better for Manning than Washington. Unless Peyton is interested in a first round playoff exit at the very best, Washington is not perfect for him.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 8, 2012 12:23 PM EST up reply actions

If I was Peyton, I wouldn’t go anywhere near D.C.

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by SpecialBrownie on Feb 8, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

I disagree, also I only said that because they are our cheif rival for RG3 (if we want him).

by HenryDawg on Feb 9, 2012 12:00 AM EST up reply actions

I only said that because they are our cheif rival for RG3

Ah, now I get it.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 9, 2012 7:56 AM EST up reply actions

Eli isn’t a Hall of Famer yet. Warner is actually pretty smart.

If Eli gets in because of this, so should Plunkett.

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by SpecialBrownie on Feb 8, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions

All of this. Eli might turn out to be an HOFer, but if his career ended today, he isn’t. Warner was right.

Once you start comparing a QB to Drew Brees, you've lost the argument.

by TheDriveStillHurts on Feb 8, 2012 9:18 PM EST up reply actions

Plunkett absolutely should be in the HOF. Also I’m not saying Manning should or shouldn’t today but watch another decade of highlights go by of him making incredible plays to Tyree and manningham and his legend will grow. He’s still pretty young.

by HenryDawg on Feb 8, 2012 11:59 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think Eli is either.

by emily522 on Feb 9, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions

The Broncos should be interested in Manning and he should be interested in them. They have a talented enough of a team that he could put them over the top.

This is the only way Elway could get out from under Tebow without alienating the fanbase. Compete with Manning for two years while developing Tebow and then turn the reigns over to him when Peyton retires.

by Bumblyjack on Feb 8, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions

What’s the first thought that came to your head when you heard this?

A cloud of smoke and dreads.

When you consider more things from all angles, you'll get more things from all angles. We'll be kicking ourselves if we don't get Burflict.

by The New Kardiac Kids on Feb 8, 2012 12:58 PM EST reply actions

Close enough.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 8, 2012 2:53 PM EST up reply actions

Thiesman is a tool.

by Bernie19Kosar on Feb 8, 2012 6:30 PM EST reply actions

His commercials for Super Beta Prostate are pretty funny though.

by Brownie's Year on Feb 9, 2012 1:58 PM EST up reply actions

Is anyone else’s SBN all f’d up right now? I keep getting error messages and none of the fanposts are showing up on the sidebar.

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by Dawg Nuts on Feb 8, 2012 9:12 PM EST reply actions

I have had some similar issues.

by Jon @ DBN on Feb 8, 2012 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

I blame Modell

by JamesPowell on Feb 8, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs

I just sent an email to Chris, I didn’t know anyone else was having this problem. Earlier today SBN went down for a while but all the pages seem to be loading now. However, like you say, no fanposts are showing up.

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by notthatnoise on Feb 9, 2012 12:23 AM EST up reply actions