LBC mike Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 We all know the Gordon situation and don't say JF. Talking about our FA or projected "starters" as of now. Who is one player that will crush you to make you curse out load. I am going to say Tate. like him. hope he becomes a bad ass. Dansby has question marks for me. Really hope Hawkins turns heads in the season. P.S. Look at my dance studio proposal on barber shop forum to make you smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Hmm, good question. I almost take it as having to be a player that l have certain expectations for that will let me down if they don't meet said expectations. That basically rules out all rookies and most free agents for me since l have less time worrying about them. Gonna go with Joe Haden. After his performance the last few years and the big contract extension, l basically expect him to be all that and a bag of chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC mike Posted June 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Wow didn't even think of Haden. expecting him to be a stable and competent player. Would suck if has a bad year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miktoxic Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 haden has already proven himself so unless they totally fuck with him by changing up the playbook he can't disappoint. the guy i'm looking at is kruger. we signed him 2 years back as a high price FA and last year he did absolutely nothing. he better step the F up. hopefully pettine and o'neil's D will conform better to his true position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TypicalBrowns Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I know it has a good chance of not happening, but hopefully Hoyer doesnt shit the bed this year and look horrid, therefore thrusting Johnny into the lions den. I will go with Kruger. Mediocre last year. Needs to step up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml1138 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 haden has already proven himself so unless they totally fuck with him by changing up the playbook he can't disappoint. the guy i'm looking at is kruger. we signed him 2 years back as a high price FA and last year he did absolutely nothing. he better step the F up. hopefully pettine and o'neil's D will conform better to his true position. Oh yeah, I was mulling over who for a bit, then I read your post and I gotta agree. Although biggest disappointment might be off a bit because we were already disappointed by him last year. There's a lot of people I was quite happy about when they signed, and will definitely disappoint if they don't perform...Tate, Dansby, Hawkins, Austin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utzie Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Mingo. I really like this kid. I expect a really strong season from him. I think with Ward gone he needs to take up the leadership role. Pretty sure that Whitner has already taken over the defensive leadership role. I'd give it a few years before Mingo is expected to be a leader of the defense, especially when he really isn't on the field every play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 On D-side I expect the disappointment to come out of the LB corps. As a group they are still our weakest link with a fair number still playing out of position IMO. Tempted to pull Robertson out of the bunch, but Kirksey may not give Craig a chance to disappoint. Mingo's a possible, but have a feeling that the scheme will help him in his designated rusher role. So I'll go with an every-down guy, Kruger. While staunch against the run, his relative inability to pressure the passer or cover receivers means another pedestrian season for this once touted FA. On the O-side I think the easy answer is Manziel since "fan expectations" are so high. But since I do not share those expectations, that'd be cheating. Conversely group expectations for the anticipated Gordon-less WR corps are too low to generate a disappointment. The RB group could supply the player, but the bar set is 2013 was so low that it's hard to imagine not significantly exceeding that output. So that leaves the O-line... In the O-line one name jumps out at me... Schwartz. I already see his inability to handle a speed rush as a pass protection liability. His root protection problem, slow feet and stiff hips, will also prevent him from succeeding in the zone scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I've got a horrible feeling it'll be Whitner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenew23 Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 On defense, I'd say Mingo basically b/c I have really high expectations for him as a former #6 overall pick. On offense, Schwartz, b/c I am expecting him to have a great 3rd season and solidify his long-term status as a bookend RT These two are "core players" who we should all hope to have around for a long time, but their performance this season is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gipper Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Biggest disappointment?: Tyler Thigpen. If he is the biggest, then I like our chances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoeticG Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Jordan Cameron. I've been pimping him since we drafted him and called for him to have a breakout year last year and he did. Now, I'm counting on him to be what Kellen Winslow Jr. was supposed to be for us. Crossing my finger that he can pull another rabbit out of his helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLEinCHI Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 I have to go with Phil Taylor, I think he is going to need to be more of a disruptive, every down NT for our LB's to do what they need to do, he is very football smart, and a physical freak - just seems to not be the consistent and possess the conditioning to stay on the field... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetsGetThiggyWithIt Posted June 5, 2014 Report Share Posted June 5, 2014 Biggest disappointment?: Tyler Thigpen. If he is the biggest, then I like our chances. If the Brown's defense play lights out and Thigpen starting, then I see us in the playoffs. #superbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suomi Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 On offense: Bitonio. Which means that the O-Line hasn't improved and rushing the ball is ineffective. On defense: Gilbert. Which means that the Browns wasted the #8 pick in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco918 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Jordan Cameron. I've been pimping him since we drafted him and called for him to have a breakout year last year and he did. Now, I'm counting on him to be what Kellen Winslow Jr. was supposed to be for us. Crossing my finger that he can pull another rabbit out of his helmet. I'd have to agree with you here. When you take into account his numbers dropping towards the end of the year, our lack of known weapons outside, and opposing defenses likely keying on Cameron, it could be a rough year for him. Or he could turn into monster ala Graham or Gronk and become a top of the line TE, a scenario I'm hoping for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco918 Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 On offense: Bitonio. Which means that the O-Line hasn't improved and rushing the ball is ineffective. On defense: Gilbert. Which means that the Browns wasted the #8 pick in the draft. Gilbert was picked as high as he was for his long term potential. Don't be surprised if he experiences some growing pains. The same could be said for Bitonio. Schwartz and possibly McFadden should probably be the bigger focus of your attention as they've both had time to acclimate to the league and need to make the leap to prove they belong, but that's just my take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBC mike Posted June 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 cool article. http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2014/06/05/the-cleveland-browns-5-most-intriguing-players-of-2014/#slide11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLD Woody Posted June 6, 2014 Report Share Posted June 6, 2014 Johnny Football. He won't break ever league passing record this season. That'll make him a disappoint to about a third of the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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