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I don't know who wrote that Bluez, but it's a perfect example of how it has become ingrained into the psyche of people that it will be a disaster in Cleveland..I know I've talked about it before, but my gawd!..The writer can't even talk about our current QB situation without mentioning the Derek Anderson/Brady Quinn travesty.  Two guys that haven't even been a part of this organization for years..It's ridiculous...I don't remember hearing any Bubby Brister or Mark Malone comparisons when the Steelers drafted Roethlisberger.  But we all know why.....


We aren't  optimistically building a team the right way (through the draft) in Cleveland.....  We are "collectively pressing the button that falls between panic and reset"....??? lol!  Whatever the hell that means.  But hey "someone has to be number 32"....OUCH!


Geezus I hate comments like that....You know what I mean?   We didn't sign 2 DE's (Parker/Rucker) to help out the D-line....We signed two guys that "couldn't hurt the line"....


Why is it all up to Greg Little to "make us feel better" about the Julio Jones trade?  We got a kings ransom in that deal.   I love that trade.   How about Brandon Weeden?  He's part of that trade too....Nope sorry.  I guess only Little counts. huh?


Running back is a "dime a dozen" position?? So we messed that up too?  I disagree completely....Especially when talking about a talent like Trent Richardson.   I mean almost everything the guy said had that "doom and gloom" tone to it....It just pisses me off.         



There is only one way to change that mentality that has taken over the world, that all will be disasterville in Cleveland......And that's WIN baby.  JUST FREAKIN WIN!  until that happens, we are going to continue reading articles with that same "preconcieved notion" that the Browns will be awful......just my take...



TD


   

There is only one way to change that mentality that has taken over the world, that all will be disasterville in Cleveland......And that's WIN baby.  JUST FREAKIN WIN!  until that happens, we are going to continue reading articles with that same "preconcieved notion" that the Browns will be awful......just my take...

Thats correct . the only way this franchise will ever regain any respect from writers or its own beaten down fan base is to do something on the field to turn this mess around  .


what is this year 4 of the h&h regime ? past time to show some improvement or a bad situation will only get worse . all i ask for this year is 6- 8 wins . be in every game . act like you know what your doing out there . be ready to play on gamedays . be a smart disciplined smack you in the mouth physical  football team .they were just UGLY last season


Shurmur had enoufgh screw ups last season to last his whole time here . its a critical year for him as well as this whole regime .
i am not sold on him yet .lockout be dammed 31 other coaches figured it out .

turn this messa round or else we will be hitting the reset button ..AGAIN    

Bluez  ~

I thought I'd let you know that during my many silent visits I learn so much from what I read here.  My most recent visit was when I read your golf story; and thought it was so good that I posted it over on the Golf Threads.  ( Of course I gave you credit )   

I just returned from visiting my favorite Football thread called the "Dawg Pound Lounge" which is administered by a faithful follower by the name of Bluezhound32.  You see, I'm not only a golf fan, but I'm also a longtime Browns fan, too.  I go back to the days of Jim Brown and Gary Collins.  Ahhh - yes, the days of a punting wide receiver.

Anyway, before I get lost being a BROWNS fans, Bluezhound posted a great story on his thread that I think you'll enjoy  . ..  .. .. at least, I did.

Silently reading while awaiting the return of football to Cleveland.  [  It will return, Won't it? ]


Doug

dg ..thanks buddy we try around here .its you guys that make it go


which story did you share with the class  

maybe i should read a little more before posting ..golf story of course


i always got my moneys worth when i played  

which way to the beach?

which way to the beach?

Head towards Pittsburgh and then find Mano.  Beach won't be too far away. 

I’ve always categorized the sports [ football – baseball – basketball – tennis – soccer – and anything Olympic ] as entertainment.  This means sports is just like going to the flick/movies.  If I feel the movie isn’t a good entertaining movie; then I don’t go.

 

Like I said, football, in my mind, is just like a movie.  If it isn’t good entertainment, then I don’t watch.   Needless to say, I’m hoping for good entertainment.  The Browns don’t have to win to be entertaining, but it certainly does help, doesn’t it?  Three-and-out isn’t entertaining.  I’m just hoping for them to move the ball.

 

Take Care My BROWNS Friends as I return to stealth mode.   WOOF !!

I am really glad all the preseason predictions are foolish and WRONG.  PFT has started their rankings and you guessed it, they pick the Browns 32nd overall.  The Browns defense played ok last year and expect improvement, but the loss of Phil Taylor is huge in my opinion.  With three first rounders on the offensive line and two hopefully improving guards and the addition of Trent Richardson, one would think the running game should improve.  They also have a good stable of tight ends and have some apparent depth at running back.  Is there any chance they take a run at this wide receiver in the supplemental draft?  Would they go as high as a 2nd rounder? (That seems to be where they rate WR)...

Anyway, greetings from Surfside Beach, SC.   Training camp just two weeks away! 

The Browns don’t have to win to be entertaining, but it certainly does help, doesn’t it?  Three-and-out isn’t entertaining.  I’m just hoping for them to move the ball.

DG ..Sadly last year there wasnt much entertainment . they sucked the life out of most of us  ..but alas ..Tis a new season and with a new season comes hope .


this years version will be far more entertaining IMHO . i am not so sure about the wins this year . i have 6-8 in pencil . they are building a foundation albeit one brick ...take a break ..lay another brick ..just build the damn thing here

it doesent help when your in the best division in football . at the bottom looking up .

Jake ..sound great ..at the Beach ..no staring at ..no fruity drinks with little umbrellas in them ..save those for Steeler fans


they had to put someone at the bottom . why not the Browns ? like TD Stated yesterday until we start winning we will not garner any respect from anyone .

CLEVELAND --The Browns will attend former Utah and Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon's pro day workout in Houston on Tuesday, and it's an indication that they'll strongly considering bidding on him in Thursday's supplemental draft.

 Teams submit bids based on the round of the pick they're willing to surrender in the 2013 draft.

 Problem is, the 6-4, 220-pound wideout won't come cheap.

 Some estimate that Gordon will go as high as the second round, and most agree he won't last past the fourth. If the Browns are serious about him, they might have to bid the second-rounder.

 But Gordon is generating quite a buzz and some think he's as good as or potentially better than former Baylor teammate Kendall Wright, whom the Browns coveted in April's draft. Wright went No. 20 overall to the Titans, two picks before the Browns selected quarterback Brandon Weeden.

The Browns took plenty of heat for not selecting a wideout until the fourth round, when they took Miami's Travis Benjamin.

 Many teams, including the Cowboys and Bills, will attend the workout, which will be held at the Texans' indoor facility.

 But Gordon, whom nfldraftscout.com describes as "a long-striding runner with the build-up speed and fluidity to make plays after the catch'' also comes with baggage.

 He was suspended indefinitely by Baylor coach Art Briles prior to the 2011 season following a marijuana arrest, and transferred to Utah, where he had sit out the season. Rather than play for the Utes this season, he declared for the supplemental draft for financial reasons, according to reports.

 But he showed enough in his one full season in 2010 to impress pro scouts and coaches. That season, he caught 42 passes for 714 yards and seven TDs. The Browns also have some inside insight into Gordon from Baylor alum Phil Taylor and from their close associate Brian Norwood, Baylor assistant head coach and father of Browns receiver Jordan Norwood.

 Seven other players have declared for Thursday's supplemental draft, but none with the potential star power of Gordon. The last time the Browns selected a player in the special draft was Bernie Kosar in 1985.

  There was a bit of confusion at the store this morning.
When I was ready to pay for my groceries, the cashier said,

"Strip down, facing me."

... Making a mental note to complain to my congressman about Homeland Security
running amok, I did just as she had instructed.

When the hysterical shrieking and alarms finally subsided,

I found out that she was referring to my credit card.

They need to make their instructions to us "seniors" a little clearer!



Lyman was you at the store this morning

Some estimate that Gordon will go as high as the second round, and most agree he won't last past the fourth. If the Browns are serious about him, they might have to bid the second-rounder.

If he didn't have all the off field baggae then yes i would spend a higher pick on him . but until that is cleared up i wouldn't go any higher than a fourth .

maybe some franchise that are already established can afford to gamble on a  player with talent but is also troubled . the Browns are in no postion to that . we need our picks .

 

he declared for the supplemental draft for financial reasons, according to reports

Especially when I read that little snippett Bluez.... That right there tells me he's just looking for a payday... we need guys with a tone of heart!

Numbers are in: Ex-Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon’s pro day results probably didn’t impact his status in Thursday’s NFL supplemental draft. Gordon’s appeal to receiver-hungry teams like the Browns remains strong.

Gordon measured at 6-3 1/8 and 224 pounds. He was timed at 4.52 seconds in the 40-yard dash, which was slower than some expected but not bad for a man his size. Gordon’s vertical jump was 36 inches, his broad jump was 10 feet, 1 inch and he had 13 reps on the 225-pound bench press.

Here are the comparable numbers other receivers posted prior to the regular draft in April. The figures were posted at the NFL Combine, unless otherwise noted.

Justin Blackmon: (pro day) 4.46 40-yard dash, 35.0 vertical, 10-4 broad jump, 14 bench (combine).

Michael Floyd: 4.47, 36.5, 10-2, 16.

Kendall Wright: 4.61, 38.5, 10.1, reps not available. Wright’s 40 time improved to 4.41 at his pro day.

Stephen Hill: 4.36, 39.5, 11.1, 14.

Reuben Randle: 4.55, 31.0, 10.1, 15.

DeVier Posey: 4.50, 36.5, 10.2, 14.

Travis Benjamin: 4.36, 38.0, 9.11, 14.

The Browns were one of 22 teams at Gordon’s workout, and only one of six who sent two representatives. The Browns sent two scouts, according to a source. GM Tom Heckert already had interviewed Gordon about his “issues.”

Gordon told John McClain of the Houston Chronicle that he was suspended by Baylor after testing positive for marijuana. McClain reported that Gordon said he learned his lesson and vowed not to do it again.

Gordon transferred to Utah and sat out the 2011 season. He left the Utah program to enter the NFL supplemental draft.

The draft is held on Thursday. Teams have to submit the round in which they wish to select Gordon. A weighted lottery determines the draft order.

Several sources have said Gordon is expected to be selected in the third round. The team awarded him forfeits its pick in the corresponding round in the regular 2013 draft.