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A new starting LT is No1 on my wishlist, so I am on board with your pick. I suppose @TexasAg1969 is right about our situation being more BPA, go with the flow, yada yada, boring. I want my LT dammit!

What XFL mockery is this?!?!

The stuff about JWs personality and locker room presence seems to be very legit indeed.

Jeudy's main problem the past seasons seems to have been personality issues. Overpaying him seems a sensible way of dealing with that... *cough*

Maybe slightly premature, but congrats to you Sir!

This is a solid explanation in combination with the locker room stuff, for a move I instantly disliked. Would have preferred a Brisset QB sneak type, to reduce injury risk to Watson. Will give JW a chance, although I genuinely hope he barely sees the field.

An upgrade at LT would make the off season for me, but that is notoriously difficult to achieve. Not available via FA. Denver might be rearing it down, but there is no way we can afford Bolles. Any more 'tear down' teams with LTs we can afford? Regardless, quite happy with big Z and bog Mo back.

No argument there. Though, even in the same language, the same name may have different meanings. Mike and Sam for example, sounds like that nice gay couple from down the road. Is it Mike who bakes?

The folks who would have made this topic about Faker Mehfield haven't even posted, and you guys are still talking about him. Sadge. What are we thinking about Jeudy? Showed great promise in college, and had a good rookie season. Injury derailed things in 21. Came back pretty strong in 22, but started to show some personality issues. In 23, it became clear that Denver saw him as a #2 option at best. He should be in his prime, but seems more like a project. I suppose he can duke it out with Tillman for our WR2. Make Moore, who didn't exactly wow me last year, our slot guy? WR room does seem a bit crowded. Maybe we can get some value for trading a rookie contract like Bell. Although, if a former 1st rounder like Jeudy only fetches a 5th and 6th, it won't be much.

Like @Bob806 they gave him a 5 year $245 million extension, and cut him before he played a single game... Measurably the worst contract and dead cap in NFL history! Wow, just wow! It is the universal symbol of: "I know you are right, and I do not have a single counter." Bless him.

Public Service Announcement: The next time anyone whines about Deshawn Watson's contract, my sole reply will be: Russell Wilson.

Good to hear MJP! My attempt at sarcastically putting the Mrs last is getting lost in such a serious response though...

I'm not usually a betting man, but would be willing to put money on the Browns not drafting an LB in the 2nd. The FO have shown that they do not value that position. JOK was the exception to that rule, and they only pulled the trigger on him because he was seen as more of a 'hybrid.' 3rd round, maybe.

The NFL cap is one of the most incomprehensible things in sports, if not life. Spotrac does a great job of calculating it however. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/cap/ @Unsympathetic your calculation seems to miss the '2023 rollover cap' 2024 Cap Totals CAP TYPE BASE SALARY SIGNING BONUS ROSTER BONUS OPTION BONUS WORKOUT BONUS RESTRUC. BONUS INCENTIVES CAP TOTAL 2024 NFL Salary Cap $255,400,000 2023 Rollover Cap $30,690,254 Adjustment $0 Adjusted Salary Cap $286,090,254 All Contracts $156,055,627 $44,370,701 $10,118,086 $37,398,775 $150,000 $24,209,152 $500,000 $272,662,341 Top 51 Contracts $152,080,627 $43,704,033 $10,118,086 $37,398,775 $150,000 $24,209,152 $500,000 $268,687,341 Dead Money - $14,972,779 - - - - - $14,972,779 Total (All) $156,055,627 $59,343,480 $10,118,086 $37,398,775 $150,000 $24,209,152 $500,000 $287,635,120 Total (w/Top 51) $152,080,627 $58,676,812 $10,118,086 $37,398,775 $150,000 $24,209,152 $500,000 $283,660,120 Cap Space (w/All) $-1,544,866 Cap Space (w/Top 51) $2,430,134

We can certainly agree on this!

I respectfully question, if not outright dismiss your amateur phycology. Whenever I see Watson on the field, he seems one of the most psyched up players on the field. He gets excited to the point of being gitty. Look up when he got mike'd up for that snow game. And look at the way he celebrates with his teammates. You can't fake that. He looks to be very well liked. If he was only in it for himself, his teammates would be the first to sniff that out. The problem is almost the exact opposite: Watson started well last season, but was so eager to win games, he took unnecessary risks. Rushing head first, instead of sliding. Taking hits, instead of avoiding them. That got him banged up before he started in Baltimore, and out for the season after. As great as that comeback was, he sacrificed our season to do so. If we are going to get any value from his trade, the staff needs to tone down his excitement on the field. They need to get him to play smarter, not harder, and avoid injuries. With both him and Chubb on the field, in addition to our D, the potential for a deep play-off run is there. Emphasis on: "on the field." And I am convinced Chubb, who is hands down my favorite Brown, would play just as hard for any other team. Maybe even harder for his home state Falcons.

A nightmare and blasphemy in the same sentence. Amazing how the media is able to reach new lows!

The off season does provide a nice opportunity to spend time on things you tend to neglect during the season, such as: your health pets, if any other sports work house maintenance the Mrs, if any

@Flugel would be much more worried about the Houston scenario you mentioned. They already have Stroud, a good core around him, and picks to spend. Add the 'QB's wet dream receiver' that is Harrison to that mix, and you have got yourself the makings of a dynasty, right in our AFC. Me no likey.

Yeah I (should) know. I suppose I have trouble finding the good football stuff, especially this time of year. Then ending up with in the content sewer. Any sites you could suggest for good stuff? Also looking to improve my knowledge of the game in general, and to be able to decipher your posts in your 'Professor Tia' topic. As we stand, I could be convinced those are written in Chinese, cleverly disguised as English. Found the below, but would welcome any other suggestions.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that!

So many reports in the media on whether or not Chubb is getting cut. How is this even a narrative? There would be riots all the way from downtown Cleveland to Berea. Sure, the cap is a bit tight, but cap-magic is Berry's specialty. There simply is no good reason. Seeing what these Browns can do WITH Chubb on the field, is what I am looking forward to most! Wild guess says that goes for many more!

Even fellow contenders making an argument in favor of Myles:

No brainer. Real grass and retractable roof! It is becoming the standard in both Footballs across the globe.

The man will have no trouble keeping his head warm during those Cleveland winter games, that's for sure