UCRaider Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 First off, thanks for deleting my user name assbags I am a huge Cal Berkeley fan and I am pretty pleased Mack ended up in Cleveland. I think he will be the center you guys were expecting from that kid from New Orleans a few years back. They guy is absolutely awesome in both the run and pass. He is a big reason why Cal's running game has been so strong. He plows holes big enough for me to gain five yards a rush! Okay, maybe not that big... Has he been annointed the starting center or is he battling for the spot? Have they tried sticking him at guard? Looks like we are playing again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason J Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 First off, thanks for deleting my user name assbags I am a huge Cal Berkeley fan and I am pretty pleased Mack ended up in Cleveland. I think he will be the center you guys were expecting from that kid from New Orleans a few years back. They guy is absolutely awesome in both the run and pass. He is a big reason why Cal's running game has been so strong. He plows holes big enough for me to gain five yards a rush! Okay, maybe not that big... Has he been annointed the starting center or is he battling for the spot? Have they tried sticking him at guard? Looks like we are playing again this year. Early indications are that he has the inside track to the center position. But, as with all rookies, it's a work in progress. He's bigger, stronger, and more athletic than the incumbent Hank Fraley. And, he's extremely bright... a characteristic that Eric Mangini covets. So his odds are pretty good. It's really just a matter of assimilating all of the new information. Seeing Hank Fraley working at guard in OTA's leads me to believe that Alex is on his way to a rookie starting spot. -jj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosar_For_President Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solon16 Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years. Well taking a center with #1 pick ....he dang well better bolster this line for 10+ years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCRaider Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Well taking a center with #1 pick ....he dang well better bolster this line for 10+ years. If he stays healthy, there is no reason he should not dominate. He is a powerful run blocker who should open huge holes for your backs. He played in the zone blocking scheme in college, what system does Cleveland run? The only weakness in his game right now is, when he hits the 2nd level, he tends to drive himself to the ground with the defender instead of staying on his feet. He's an extremely intelligent kid and he has developed through hard work as he is not the greatest athlete around. His technique is top notch and he was far and away the best center to come out in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gips Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Im really looking forward to watching this kid develop i had never heard of him before we drafted him but i watched a lot of game footage of him and seen him as what most scouts think is the choice pick for center of the decade..he seems to be doing very well in the voluntary camps i think he was a worthy pick in a vital position fraily cant handle well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OconRecon Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Dustin Fry, center from Clemson, working with the first team this afternoon. Per OBR Tweets from the camp. ????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OconRecon Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 How many times does it have to be explained. Mangini doesn't have a 1st team 2nd team ect mentality at this point in camp. he puts 5 guys out there together and sees how they work together. Good lord I am begining to hate technology.... Dude, nobody is upset or worried, its just some camp stuff. No biggie. We get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YtownBrownsBacker Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years. As expected, Mack has struggled a bit but had a solid practice today. I haven't seen him in any of the groupings as a guard. I think the feeling is he has enough on his plate learning to calls the center position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestinPeace Posted August 4, 2009 Report Share Posted August 4, 2009 Mack is the human drill, though he wouldn't fit many finesse offenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sez.EJ Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 I can't wait to see the battles between him an Ngata from baltimore for the next decade.. I am looking forward to Casey Hampton too but that won't last too much longer as Hampton is already getting up there. but those are the reasons we drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoorta Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 First off, thanks for deleting my user name assbags I am a huge Cal Berkeley fan and I am pretty pleased Mack ended up in Cleveland. I think he will be the center you guys were expecting from that kid from New Orleans a few years back. They guy is absolutely awesome in both the run and pass. He is a big reason why Cal's running game has been so strong. He plows holes big enough for me to gain five yards a rush! Okay, maybe not that big... Has he been anointed the starting center or is he battling for the spot? Have they tried sticking him at guard? Looks like we are playing again this year. Hey, I didn't delete anything- good to see you back. I'll be surprised if Mack isn't the starting center by opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicineman Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yes Mack will do fine and Hank will be a good back up. Its good to have depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OconRecon Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Wednesday morning: Rookie C Alex Mack had a nice pancake block on DL Shaun Rogers http://cle.scout.com/2/885018.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyQuinnisBeast Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 At first I didn't like the pickup, to be honest I never heard of the guy. But after seeing the film, I love this pick. I like Fraley he's a good dude, but he was a weak link. I think this pick just bolstered our line for 5+ years. We still need a RT for the future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradyQuinnisBeast Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yes Mack will do fine and Hank will be a good back up. Its good to have depth. I hope we cut Hank because Hadnot can also play center Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeBrent Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 To anyone who has attended camp, has Mack been playing much guard and if so how has he been doing? Now that Hadnot could be out of the picture, What if the best combo is Fraley, Mack at C, RG. Right now my guess is Thomas, Steinbach, Mack, Tucker, St. Clair, but I was just wondering about Mack at guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCRaider Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 How's Mack coming along? Wish we drafted him... even at #7 over DHB. Shoot..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasont44094 Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Sports Illustrated has Alex Mack as first half of the season afc all-pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraDawg Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 You better leave your hands off his package . He will tell on you . lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gips Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Wow this one came back from the dead! Mack has looked really good he is definitely all pro material! This sunday the jets think sione pouha is going to manhandle alex mack, i think mack finds a way to render pouha ineffective.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 How's Mack coming along? Wish we drafted him... even at #7 over DHB. Shoot..! mack looks to be exactly what the browns were looking for in a center hank fraley was above average but mack is quickly becoming one of the better centers in the league i wouldnt say top 10 yet but he is a top 15 and is getting better and better it helps to have steinbach next to you but he isnt getting a whole lotta help from the right side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHIKA Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 mack looks to be exactly what the browns were looking for in a center hank fraley was above average but mack is quickly becoming one of the better centers in the league i wouldnt say top 10 yet but he is a top 15 and is getting better and better it helps to have steinbach next to you but he isnt getting a whole lotta help from the right side Theres 32 teams in the NFL being the 15th best Center would make him average, that he is not my friend. Top 5 and probable the 2nd or 3rd best center in the AFC is what Mack has been. Also look for him to make the pro bowl as an alternate behind Mangold. Are you serious about the right side of the line? Have you watched the last two games? Ever since Sh!tclaire got hurt and Womack moved to right tackle and with the emergence of Yates at right guard crushing people, its been pretty solid, in fact the NFL network did a playbook show this week with a snipet of how well Billy Yates and the line had been playing! No offense but you're a Saints fan who knows very little about this team advice to others is not recommended if you don't know what you're talking about bro. Heres an article to what John Madden thinks about this Oline.. http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/articl...1c-f3b701322c12 John Madden recognized the Browns offensive line as the Madden Most Valuable Protectors for Week 9. CINCINNATI, OH (November 10, 2010) – For the second straight game, the Cleveland Browns offense used a poised, confident and physical ground-oriented attack to take down one of the league’s elite teams, earning an impressive 34-14 victory over the New England Patriots Sunday afternoon. The Browns offensive line now joins the list of this year’s contenders for the 2nd annual Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award, presented by Prilosec OTC. The award honors the NFL’s best offensive line and will be presented during the week of Super Bowl XLV which will be played on February 6, 2011 in North Texas. The Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award recognizes the fundamental role offensive linemen play in their teams’ success by providing consistent and reliable protection day in and day out, just as Prilosec OTC provides 24-hour heartburn protection when used as directed. For more information on the Madden Most Valuable Protectors Award presented by Prilosec OTC, visit www.MaddenProtectorsAward.com. The Cleveland offensive line is anchored by tackles JOE THOMAS (Wisconsin) and FLOYD WOMACK (Mississippi State). Guards ERIC STEINBACH (Iowa) and BILLY YATES (Texas A&M) provide the interior blocking while center ALEX MACK (California) is in his second season. Rookie guard SHAWN LAUVAO (Arizona State) also saw action Sunday. GEORGE WARHOP is in his 2nd season as the Browns offensive line coach. Two weeks ago, Cleveland used solid defense and offensive trickery to defeat the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints, 30-17. Sunday, running back PEYTON HILLIS (Arkansas) bulldozed his way to a career-best 184 yards on the ground on a career-high 29 carries to help the Browns defeat the New England Patriots, who entered the contest with the league’s best record. Cleveland’s offensive line was particularly impressive in the second half, with Hillis carrying 18 times for 111 yards and a 35-yard touchdown. Browns quarterback COLT McCOY (Texas) was 14-for-19 for 174 yards and did not commit a turnover. McCoy efficiently directed his team to scoring drives in each of the four quarters to help Cleveland record their most impressive victory of the season. The Browns offensive line was sound throughout the game helping achieve season highs in points (34), first downs (22), total yards (404) and dominate the time of possession (38:08 to 21:52). The Browns offensive line did not allow a sack Sunday and committed just one penalty. Cleveland scored rushing touchdowns in each quarter and added field goals on their first drives of the first and fourth quarters. “Cleveland’s offense is starting to click now as the line is creating the space needed for Peyton Hillis to pick up big chunks of yards at a time,” said Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach JOHN MADDEN. “You can tell how much the Browns offensive line is growing together and becoming more physical and confident with each passing week in both their run blocking and pass protection.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Theres 32 teams in the NFL being the 15th best Center would make him average, that he is not my friend. Top 5 and probable the 2nd or 3rd best center in the AFC is what Mack has been. Also look for him to make the pro bowl as an alternate behind mangold. off the top of my head i can name a few centers that are better than him and thats why i cant put him in the top 10 just yet i know he is good and it wont be long before you group him in with the birks and mangolds but in his second year i just think its too early im not saying hes the 15th best center....im saying that he is within the top 15 without question but its debatable to put him in the top 10 IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHIKA Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Off the top of my head i can think of one maybe two in the afc. Youre right Mangold of course and maybe Matt Birk who is getting old. Macks in his second year and is right there with these guys. Are you talking about Pouncey from Shittsburgh? Cause he is up and coming but still young and inexperienced so you'd maybe have an argument there. But we're talkin about the Mack truck. Hes been rollin over people all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITHIKA Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Peter King acclaimed writer from Sports Illustrated seems to think hes an All Pro and the best at his position this season. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writ...ards/index.html C Alex Mack Cleveland Browns Some thought the 21st pick was too high for Mack in 2009. Now, he's a franchise player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Are you serious about the right side of the line? Have you watched the last two games? Ever since Sh!tclaire got hurt and Womack moved to right tackle and with the emergence of Yates at right guard crushing people, its been pretty solid, in fact the NFL network did a playbook show this week with a snipet of how well Billy Yates and the line had been playing! No offense but you're a Saints fan who knows very little about this team advice to others is not recommended if you don't know what you're talking about bro. i know you guys like to think that im not paying attention the the browns just because im a saints fan most of the time i have the saints game on my computer and next to me on TV is the browns game i know you mean offense even tho you pretend like you dont and everybody here acts like i dont know anything about what im saying in fact i do pay attention and i am a browns fan as well as a saints fan.....regardless of my first affiliation i am an avid football fan and i can appreciate all the teams in the league even if i dont follow one as much as the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantonLegend Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Off the top of my head i can think of one maybe two in the afc. Youre right Mangold of course and maybe Matt Birk who is getting old. Macks in his second year and is right there with these guys. Are you talking about Pouncey from Shittsburgh? Cause he is up and coming but still young and inexperienced so you'd maybe have an argument there. But we're talkin about the Mack truck. Hes been rollin over people all year. the AFC north is full of talented linemen. birk, mack, and pouncey are all very good you also have to look at guys from the east like mangold for the jets, jeff hangartner from the bills, and dan koppen from the pats then shift to the south where the up and coming titans and texans both have talented centers in eugene amano who took over for mawae and chris meyers who is helping to block for one of the top rushing attacks in the league in the west you got guys like nick hardwick and casey wiegman who started for the broncos the past few seasons and now starts for the best running team in the league and the surprise team in the league the chiefs and i havent even mentioned the talented centers in the NFC........o'hare, goodwin, faine(who is hurt right now), baas etc....and thats just to name a few like i said.....i cant put mack in the top tier yet....but i do think he is in the next tier of centers in the league and he is still young with a lot of room to improve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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