Robert Griffin Signs with Browns

[Sharkinva]

He also might lead them into the playoffs.

If he leads them into the above .500 club it would be an accomplishment.

 

[reptec101]

The only way RG3 succeeds in Cleveland is if he becomes a runner again. He has his legs back (albeit tender) and he has another chance. Look for RG3 to run first pass second in his new opportunity. I believe he will put aside the notion of being a pocket passer and revert back to what he was born to do... run. I also believe the Browns will not draft a QB with their 2nd pick but rather drop back if possible. Not sure where they turn but I believe they are tired of wasting top picks on QBs who aren't hailed like an Andrew Luck type.

If they do draft a QB Im afraid RG3 was signed for no other reason but a battering ram and not a solution until they get their line up to par for the new Prince in a couple years.

 

[gkekoa]

A former #1 draft pick signed and the Browns don't lose any draft picks. A good deal for them.

I do agree. This is a no brainier deal for Cleveland.

 

[gkekoa]

The only way RG3 succeeds in Cleveland is if he becomes a runner again. He has his legs back (albeit tender) and he has another chance. Look for RG3 to run first pass second in his new opportunity. I believe he will put aside the notion of being a pocket passer and revert back to what he was born to do... run. I also believe the Browns will not draft a QB with their 2nd pick but rather drop back if possible. Not sure where they turn but I believe they are tired of wasting top picks on QBs who aren't hailed like an Andrew Luck type.

If they do draft a QB Im afraid RG3 was signed for no other reason but a battering ram and not a solution until they get their line up to par for the new Prince in a couple years.

Agreed.

 

[Rex Racer]

Both sides are desperate with few other options. It will not work out, obviously, because the Browns could sign Joe Montana in 1982 and he would implode.

Joe Montana was nuthin without Bill Walsh

 

[Sharkinva]

Said it once, and I will say it again.

This signing likely throws a curveball into the 2016 draft. I dont think the Brown bypass QB because of this signing. But I think it takes them to a place where they are not handcuffed into using the #2 pick on a QB. And honestly it should take them out of the market for Wentz unless the plan is to feed RG3 to the wolves while Hue gives most of his love and attention to Wentz. But the reality is, there is no room on roster for a $15 million dollar flyer if you also plan to invest four years into a rookie QB who will also count for around $22 million in guaranteed money no matter what.

 

[SlinkyRedfoot]

Both sides are desperate with few other options. It will not work out, obviously, because the Browns could sign Joe Montana in 1982 and he would implode.

Sofa king true

 

[Breed]

Joe Montana was nuthin without Bill Walsh

He had his moments in KC and a funky lil' stat is. While leading 3 of the 4 teams he coached to the postseason 13 times in his 21 year HC career. Marty Schottenheimer only won 2 playoff games in the same postseason one time. In 1993 and Joe Montana QBing the Chiefs.

 

[deanpet21]

Said it once, and I will say it again.

This signing likely throws a curveball into the 2016 draft. I dont think the Brown bypass QB because of this signing. But I think it takes them to a place where they are not handcuffed into using the #2 pick on a QB. And honestly it should take them out of the market for Wentz unless the plan is to feed RG3 to the wolves while Hue gives most of his love and attention to Wentz. But the reality is, there is no room on roster for a $15 million dollar flyer if you also plan to invest four years into a rookie QB who will also count for around $22 million in guaranteed money no matter what.

Bullshit Shark. Cle will still take QB at #2. RG3 is just the stop gap for the rookie QB. I wouldn't be surprised if the rookie QB beat out RG3 in training camp. NO curveballs thrown.

 

[gkekoa]

Bullshit Shark. Cle will still take QB at #2. RG3 is just the stop gap for the rookie QB. I wouldn't be surprised if the rookie QB beat out RG3 in training camp. NO curveballs thrown.

If he is just a stop gap, why not use the guy already under contract, McCown? RG3 needs the attention to improve as well and you can't give enough time to both RG3 and a rookie.

 

[j_y19]

If he is just a stop gap, why not use the guy already under contract, McCown? RG3 needs the attention to improve as well and you can't give enough time to both RG3 and a rookie.

Plus, Hugh Jackson has said that he is willing to tailor the offense to Roberts unique skill sets. That offense does not work with wentz under center. Cle will not be taking a QB with their first pick.

 

[Sharkinva]

Bullshit Shark. Cle will still take QB at #2. RG3 is just the stop gap for the rookie QB. I wouldn't be surprised if the rookie QB beat out RG3 in training camp. NO curveballs thrown.

You dont sign a $6 million dollar backup if you already have one on staff and plan to draft a rookie. As we have all said, there are only so many snaps to go around in practice. I wont be shocked to see the browns start quietly shopping that #2 overall pick.

 

[Wamu]

With RG III in Cleveland does that mean the Browns are now the favorites to win the SB?

 

[ATL96Steeler]

They gave him a lot of money. Browns will still draft a QB @2

$6.75mil...lotta money?

His '16 CH is $5mil...dead money hit is $1.7ish if he busts...at 2? if they were smart? no...take Ramsey or Tunsil and take Cook at 32...but I hope they fuck it up.

 

[SoCalWizFan]

You dont sign a $6 million dollar backup if you already have one on staff and plan to draft a rookie. As we have all said, there are only so many snaps to go around in practice. I wont be shocked to see the browns start quietly shopping that #2 overall pick.

You could perhaps argue some of your pts or possibly these pts are correct. However - you are forgetting one key factor - this is the Browns! They are completely capable of making moves that make no sense nor pan out well eventually especially at the QB position.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

The only way RG3 succeeds in Cleveland is if he becomes a runner again. He has his legs back (albeit tender) and he has another chance. Look for RG3 to run first pass second in his new opportunity. I believe he will put aside the notion of being a pocket passer and revert back to what he was born to do... run. I also believe the Browns will not draft a QB with their 2nd pick but rather drop back if possible. Not sure where they turn but I believe they are tired of wasting top picks on QBs who aren't hailed like an Andrew Luck type.

If they do draft a QB Im afraid RG3 was signed for no other reason but a battering ram and not a solution until they get their line up to par for the new Prince in a couple years.

He should call it a career then...He won't last 10 games. He doesn't have to be Dan Marino in the pocket, but he can't be Cam...the best he can hope for is a RW type game where you run as the last option and protect yourself when you do...that's his only chance.

 

[Sharkinva]

You could perhaps argue some of your pts or possibly these pts are correct. However - you are forgetting one key factor - this is the Browns! They are completely capable of making moves that make no sense nor pan out well eventually especially at the QB position.

I mostly agree. But I also have to factor in the Hue Jackson dynamic. Its his first Head Coaching gig. I dont think he is going to be on board with an instant QB controversy. If they draft Wentz at #2, you almost have to make him the starter from day one. Griffin didnt sign on to play sit and wait behind a rookie knowing the only real shot he has of getting on the field is injury. As i said, I dont think the Browns totally skip drafting a QB. But I do think they try to either move out of the #2 spot, or draft something other than a QB in that spot now.

 

[deanpet21]

That would be career suicide for Hue Jackson to roll with RG3. I thought Jackson always had drop back QB's like Dalton and Ryan. So I don't know how he is going to implement a read option offense for RG3. There were no takers for RG3 than the Browns. The Browns were just bidding against themselves as the Jets and Rams did not want him. Do you really think Hue Jackson will be a better head coach than Shanny? Rg3 is a coach killer and next up on the list is Hue Jackson.

 

[SoCalWizFan]

I mostly agree. But I also have to factor in the Hue Jackson dynamic. Its his first Head Coaching gig. I dont think he is going to be on board with an instant QB controversy. If they draft Wentz at #2, you almost have to make him the starter from day one. Griffin didnt sign on to play sit and wait behind a rookie knowing the only real shot he has of getting on the field is injury. As i said, I dont think the Browns totally skip drafting a QB. But I do think they try to either move out of the #2 spot, or draft something other than a QB in that spot now.

?? Jackson was also a head coach for the Raiders. They also could be considering something that was discussed here a while back - letting a QB learn & sit for a while (you could question what could be learned from RG3 but he actually could mentor someone in how not to do things).

Again - I am not stating that you are necessarily wrong - just that this is the Browns and ANYTHING is possible. Don't ever discount that. Also - don't assume that Jackson nor any Browns coach won't be overruled by others in the organization - it has happened numerous times in their past (see Football, Johnny). You would think that they would have learned by now but who knows.

You are trying to apply too much logic to a dysfunctional organization (but again maybe they are learning kind of like the Redskins are at the present time).

 

[redskinsfan]

Now that he's no longer with us and has signed with Cleveland, Robert's gotten a little less tight-lipped. Let's hope he doesn't get too catty if he gets more chatty.