I don't see them putting a lot of money anywhere on O. I'd be inclined to bring the band back...would require resigning Higgins and Hodge. If a burner falls in their lap, though, great.
Have to say worked out for him, but he made some questionable calls IMO. He's getting crushed if Henne does not come up with the near first down (not his call for a Henne run pretty sure) and the Browns take it in to score.
Wont have Jaguar money but should be one of a few teams who could bring in an elite FA and not need to dump their own guy or guys to do it.
were his comments really that bad compared to others we get from players?
Pretty sure we pick in the 20s. we don't lose any longterm guys but did have some solid players on 1-year deals....like Goodson, Joseph, Johnson. Latter 2 can be decent backups if we are healthy in secondary. Higgins and Hodge, as well, and they might be the only guys on O we would care about.
Yep biggest needs are really at DL and LB. Actually secondary too. Greedy will be back but another solid DB would help. Delpit will be back. I think they just need some LB’s that can run in space and athletic. The LB core is decent and have potential but no burners.
If you need pointers ask any Browns fan.
It will be interesting they do with the DL. Probably can bring Vernon back on a good deal possibly. They just need more depth but Billings will be active next year too
I'd be fine if they said everyone on O is coming back as is (assuming OBJ healthy). Need to resign Higgins and Hodge as only FAs.
Ward, Delpit and Harrison could be a solid start for the secondary. Agree cannot count on Greedy (and ,maybe Delpit, but who knows what they know). Hard to know what they want at the LB position. would think if they spend big money would be at LB or replacing Vernon at DE...then again, they might think another year in the NFL (and this offense) Phillips, Takitaki would be solid and bring back Goodson.
I feel pretty confident Higgins will be back, he has a good connection with Baker. They just more speed, like their 4th and 5th WR’s. Of course they were missing OBJ but as far as that goes, Baker either just needs to learn how to play with him or I would like to see a trade for a defensive piece. There has to be some team in the market for him even after the injury or a couple mid round picks
Might need a different plan as I don't think Vernon is expected back until well into the season. If he'd take a 2 year deal for something like $10-12 mil I could see that...but need someone else, too.
I like Phillips and Takitaki looked good just a ton of young guys...got some playoff experience. I heard they could target that LB from Washington. Dude is a stuf and run a 4.4. They just need speed...a Devin White type
If they could get good value I'd move him but doubt they could coming off injury....I'd be inclined to see if he can improve with more time in the O like the rest of them seemed to....pretty sure we scored 30+ in 4 of his last 5 games (all wins).
would definitely love a gamewrecker at LB if they feel like they need someone like that. Takitaki did look better than I expected. wilson didn't impress though.
Whoops, meant the kid from ND.
will he still be there in the 20s when we pick? And would not shock me at all if they traded down for extra picks. Thinking him, a DE or DB is where they go.
