JAFBF Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Crazy : October 30, 2014 Released DB Marcus Cromartie from the practice squad. Signed WR Phil Bates to the practice squad. They just signed Cromartie, and now they've already released him. Bates, 24, originally signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio back in 2012. He spent most of his rookie season on Seattle’s practice squad before he signed a reserve/future contract in February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Master Bates might be the best of the WR prospects we have brought in and out. And in and out. Zombo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenew23 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 At least these moves are happening on the PS, and we're not really messing with the 53-man roster much... Always cool to bring players in for evaluation with the PS as long as it doesn't disturb what's happening on Sundays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Crazy : October 30, 2014 Released DB Marcus Cromartie from the practice squad. Signed WR Phil Bates to the practice squad. They just signed Cromartie, and now they've already released him. Bates, 24, originally signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent out of Ohio back in 2012. He spent most of his rookie season on Seattle’s practice squad before he signed a reserve/future contract in February. That was fast. Maybe Cromardie didn't pass his physical. You'd think they'd look at him for more than a day, eh? Personally, I like the revolving door on our PS. It tells me Farmer is relentless in looking for talent. It also tells me he doesn't dwell on bullshit players. Bring em in, try em out and then cut their asses if they don't shine. I like it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Here's something of a Head scratcher : Jeremy Fowler of ESPN is reporting that the Browns are releasing FB Kiero Small on Tuesday. Small was promoted off of their practice squad after they decided to part ways with fullback Ray Agnew back in October. Small, 25, was taken in the seventh round of this year’s NFL Draft by the Seahawks, but he was unable to make the team’s final 53-man roster coming out of the preseason. This season, Small has appeared in three games, but has yet to record a single statistic. Pro Football Focus has him down for playing 87 snaps during this period of time. It would not be surprising to see him end up back on the Browns’ practice squad if he clears waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I just heard he was waived on the radio. Probably just moving him to PS and not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Interesting... I thought Small was an upgrade over Agnew, but still left room for improvement. I wonder if they are considering Crow at FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I wonder if they're just making room for Gordon. A little early, but someone has to make way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 There's also talk (Grossi) of bringing in Cribbs for a tryout on return duties - I'm not sure this is happening though. Maybe they feel Agnew is better ? Gordon will be back Monday, hopefully he's kept in shape and is up to speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 NEWS: Browns sign FB Ray Agnew and waive FB Kiero Small Browns facebook page. And Tour's head explodes in 3, 2, 1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 NEWS: Browns sign FB Ray Agnew and waive FB Kiero Small Browns facebook page. And Tour's head explodes in 3, 2, 1... Just saw that : Tony Grossi @TonyGrossi · 14m 14 minutes ago #Browns bring back FB Rag Agnew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Wait! What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upper lip Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Can some explain this waiving Small to re-sign Agnew thing to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Can some explain this waiving Small to re-sign Agnew thing to me? Best I've seen : He’s back: Pettine explained the flip-flop on the fullbacks this way: “Just an evaluation that we wanted to see Small and compare it to the body of work to Agnew and just decided it was time to switch back.” Small, who had been on the practice squad the first six weeks, started the past three games after the Browns replaced him for Agnew. Agnew, whose father played defensive tackle for the New England Patriots, understood the business and was happy to be back. “They wanted to see if they could get a little bit more out of the position,” he said. “I understand that. I’ve been around the game a long time. My dad played. But it was the first time it happened to me. “I’m just going to continue to do my job. I think going back home and thinking of some things I could have done better, I’m going to work on them. “I plan on being here for the duration. We’ll see. It’s a crazy business we’re in.” http://espncleveland.com/common/more.php?m=49&post_id=39671 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I must've saw the good preseason game from Agnew. I thought he might be good. I dunno. Still lobbying for the nickname Spear o' the Agnew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 More DL Beef : Browns sign ex-Raven DT Jamie Meder to practice squad http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-browns-sign-exraven-dt-jamie-meder-to-practice-squad-20141111-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombo Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 If we are adding a DT Phil is probably not practicing this week. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 If we are adding a DT Phil is probably not practicing this week. Z Actually, I saw yesterday that he did practice, so it must have been minor whatever it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agnew story here, http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2014/11/12/7210405/browns-swap-fullbacks-sign-parma-native-to-practice-squad I wonder if anybody wants to be a FB anymore. I'd still take it over my day job, but it has to be the worst position in the NFL to be in. I remember thinking when the Texans dropped Lawrence Vickers after they ran for over 1800 yards that season and the Cowboys signed him for like 800k, who the hell wants to be a fullback in this league? Now it seems like a lot of teams do what the Browns are doing, cut, sign, cut, sign. Oh well, like I said, it's still better than my day job pulling in a 10th of what a FB makes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiamat63 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Agnew story here, http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2014/11/12/7210405/browns-swap-fullbacks-sign-parma-native-to-practice-squad I wonder if anybody wants to be a FB anymore. I'd still take it over my day job, but it has to be the worst position in the NFL to be in. I remember thinking when the Texans dropped Lawrence Vickers after they ran for over 1800 yards that season and the Cowboys signed him for like 800k, who the hell wants to be a fullback in this league? Now it seems like a lot of teams do what the Browns are doing, cut, sign, cut, sign. Oh well, like I said, it's still better than my day job pulling in a 10th of what a FB makes! Brand new rookie making almost half a mill a year to go out, play a (glorious) game and hit people? On top of some of the finest medical care in the world... If I could put on another 40 pounds and play fullback, believe me, I would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I wonder if there is something about Agnews game that makes him better for dealing with Watt. Could we have brought him back to protect Hoyer in this weeks game?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I get the impression the Browns are treating the HB and FB positions the same in some resoects. We've seen playing time for the backs fluctuate based on how they did in practice and presumably other factors. Except the unemployment line replaces diminished playing time for the FB. Only so many roster spots. Does anyone know if Small cleared waivers, and if we squadded him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hx214 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I wonder what the deals are like for these players that are picked up then cut then picked up again. Anybody know? Is there guaranteed money for being picked up again? Do they sign a new contract every time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 yes. They have to "sign" them every time. Dont know what each player makes, but Id think they are making near the minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I get the impression the Browns are treating the HB and FB positions the same in some resoects. We've seen playing time for the backs fluctuate based on how they did in practice and presumably other factors. Except the unemployment line replaces diminished playing time for the FB. Only so many roster spots. Does anyone know if Small cleared waivers, and if we squadded him? http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-signing-former-cardinal-gibbons-standout-kiero-small-to-practice-squad-sources-say-20141113-story.html Ravens got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibleedbrown Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-signing-former-cardinal-gibbons-standout-kiero-small-to-practice-squad-sources-say-20141113-story.html Ravens got him. So long Kiero, we barely knew ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manzier Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-ravens-signing-former-cardinal-gibbons-standout-kiero-small-to-practice-squad-sources-say-20141113-story.html Ravens got him. Probably picking his brain right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gftChris Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Probably picking his brain right now. Kubiak is the OC at Baltimore - if anyone knows the ZBS better than Shanahan it's him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tour2ma Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Kubiak is the OC at Baltimore - if anyone knows the ZBS better than Shanahan it's him. Yup... going to be really interesting seeing how each D meets the zone scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAFBF Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Missed some updates, so we have some players we're unaware of : November 12, 2014 Signed LB D.J. Smith to the practice squad. November 14, 2014 Placed DL Phil Taylor on injured reserve. Signed LB Keith Pough. November 18, 2014 Waived RB Ben Tate. And just in : Tom Withers @twithersAP 8m8 minutes ago #Browns sign LB Zac Diles, re-sign DL Jacobbi McDaniel to practice squad, sign LB Scott Solomon to practice squad, release LB D.J. Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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