LondonBrown Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Tanney, Young and Fozzy among them as announced on twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 DB Brandon Hughes, DL Brian Sanford, Fozzy, Tanney and Young. Zombo --only Sanford surprises me, guess he doesn't fit what Pettine is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interestingly, we just cut our two tallest QBs. No one left taller than Hoyer at 6'2. So we've got four guys with similar build and good to great mobility. I guess Shanny has a type. Going to be a fun camp with Hoyer v Manziel for #1 and Thigpen v Shaw for #3 Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Why did they sign him (Young) in the first place? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Why did they sign him (Young) in the first place? Anyone know? Probably on the off-chance they couldn't land one of their QB's in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 kind of a shame. was pulling for young. biz is biz, i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momszer Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 They needed arms for practice in their mini camp a couple of weeks ago since Hoyer wasn't allowed to throw. All they had available at the time was Tanney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin J Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Why did they sign him (Young) in the first place? Anyone know?smoke screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasAg1969 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow Buckeye I sure hope you're wrong. He may have played for our past rival at UT, but I would certainly hope no one would use him this way. He's just coming out of bankruptcy proceedings. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/bankruptcy-cleared-vince-young-focuses-nfl-comeback-212602614--nfl.html PS-with his size and speed he should have considered retooling as a TE, not just be set on QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin J Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 This may have been his last chance in the NFL....im sure hes grateful for any look he gets at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loyalty Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sanford should get a look from other teams. He put in some solid work last year. I am convinced that the QB depth chart has already been decided with 1 - Manziel, 2 - Hoyer and 3 - Shaw. There is no way that Manziel being on the bench with season tickets and jersey sales going like they have been. I know it isn't necessarily the 'smart' thing to do, but that isn't always what seems to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yea, releasing VY is a head scratcher after just getting him. Hell, if they just wanted something to use for practice why didn't they just use one of those Jugs gun or whatever it is that throws footballs out from a couple of tires. Or, maybe they really took a look at him and said: "This guy's got nothing left....at all". Hello Arena League? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Sanford should get a look from other teams. He put in some solid work last year. I am convinced that the QB depth chart has already been decided with 1 - Manziel, 2 - Hoyer and 3 - Shaw. There is no way that Manziel being on the bench with season tickets and jersey sales going like they have been. I know it isn't necessarily the 'smart' thing to do, but that isn't always what seems to happen. i like the way haslam came out and said manziel is not the starter. brian hoyer is the starter.....GOING INTO TRAINING CAMP. going into training camp?? god knows things never change in training camp. i hope hoyer has a thick skin cuz there's a big monster getting ready to gnaw through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisky fringo Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow Buckeye I sure hope you're wrong. He may have played for our past rival at UT, but I would certainly hope no one would use him this way. He's just coming out of bankruptcy proceedings. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/bankruptcy-cleared-vince-young-focuses-nfl-comeback-212602614--nfl.html PS-with his size and speed he should have considered retooling as a TE, not just be set on QB. it's a professional business, smokescreens happen. impossible to look at it like VY got used...practice squad players crack 6 figures, don't think having Young in for a few weeks didn't line his pocket enough to pay off his light bill. work is work, even if it's temporary. plus he got a chance to audition for a team and show his wares. any activity is a positive. it's just what you do. but i don't think it was a smokescreen...i think Shanny just wanted a look. who wouldn't? it's Vince Young. next to Vick, Young is a pretty damn accomplished running QB. thinking anyone can just step in and be an NFL TE is wishful thinking. a CFL QB is more realistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sienn13 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Well this screws up or little club' tradition of yelling Fozzy every time Whitaker is on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXDawg Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 damn. brutal to vince. dude was treated as a johnny smokescreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoeticG Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Ha, I knew it. I knew Young wouldn't last long. Tanney can't hold a candle to the others, sorry but it's true. ManZiel or bust from here on out. Hoyer, love ya and be ready cause we might need you any given play the way that maniac plays the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco918 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 damn. brutal to vince. dude was treated as a johnny smokescreen. I'm sure Vince will feel the same way until he cashs that check. I got paid how much for maybe a week of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browns149 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Why did they sign him (Young) in the first place? Anyone know? I thought they signed him to have a body in the 3 day workout. How can they run a workout with only 1 healthy QB? Hoyer barely did anything so it was Tanny until Young and Thigpen were signed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Buffalo Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Wow Buckeye I sure hope you're wrong. He may have played for our past rival at UT, but I would certainly hope no one would use him this way. He's just coming out of bankruptcy proceedings. https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/shutdown-corner/bankruptcy-cleared-vince-young-focuses-nfl-comeback-212602614--nfl.html PS-with his size and speed he should have considered retooling as a TE, not just be set on QB. I don't think you can just change a 31 year old QB to TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Couch Pulls Out Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yea, releasing VY is a head scratcher after just getting him. Hell, if they just wanted something to use for practice why didn't they just use one of those Jugs gun or whatever it is that throws footballs out from a couple of tires. Or, maybe they really took a look at him and said: "This guy's got nothing left....at all". Hello Arena League? Because you can't suit up a juggs machine on Sundays. There was a chance, albeit slight, that Young still had something in the tanks. Bringing him in for pennies on the dollar to throw during a minicamp is a no-lose situation. He just didn't have it. Releasing him now gives him a chance to get on with a team that maybe didn't solve their QB woes as much as they'd hoped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopDawg31 Posted May 12, 2014 Report Share Posted May 12, 2014 Interestingly, we just cut our two tallest QBs. No one left taller than Hoyer at 6'2. So we've got four guys with similar build and good to great mobility. I guess Shanny has a type. Going to be a fun camp with Hoyer v Manziel for #1 and Thigpen v Shaw for #3 Zombo They were nothing more than arms for the mini camp last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 He may have played for our past rival at UT... Don't you mean "tu"? Wish Vince well, but never saw him fitting here... Ditto for "trick-shot"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calfoxwc Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Too bad. Fozzie played as tough as he could, needed more bulk and speed. He was a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Because you can't suit up a juggs machine on Sundays. There was a chance, albeit slight, that Young still had something in the tanks. Bringing him in for pennies on the dollar to throw during a minicamp is a no-lose situation. He just didn't have it. Releasing him now gives him a chance to get on with a team that maybe didn't solve their QB woes as much as they'd hoped. They don't play against other teams in minicamp, do they? Do they scrimmage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTanna Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Well, it was VERY nice of Vince Young to roll over, look up, and tell our owner to "draft Manziel". We will always and forever love VY for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Well, it was VERY nice of Vince Young to roll over, look up, and tell our owner to "draft Manziel". We will always and forever love VY for that. Ahhh, the "homeless man" has now been identified. What a great story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hog dog mike Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 VY hauled ass when he heard the Browns were going to give him a spelling test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Mellon Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 it's a professional business, smokescreens happen. impossible to look at it like VY got used...practice squad players crack 6 figures, don't think having Young in for a few weeks didn't line his pocket enough to pay off his light bill. work is work, even if it's temporary. Last I checked, guys like VY got zero money for being signed for a couple of weeks in the off-season. Yes, you are correct that Practice Squad guys crack 6 figures, and everybody gets paid for the entire year if they are on the roster for opening day. For example: Bruce Gradkowski was signed as an emergency measure by the Browns on December 2, 2008. He started one game. The score was CLE 0 PIT 31. He was released 69 days later, on February 9, 2009. He got paid for the whole season under the union contract at that time, and I don't think that was changed in the new CBA. So, if yur a guy like Vince Young, who is not going to get any signing-bonus or guaranteed money, then the Browns liability is zero. Maybe they sent a car to pick him up at the airport and gave him a 3-day stay at the Berea Econo Lodge, but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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