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Cleveland Browns (2013 Season)

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Buckeneye;2308302; said:
He was our best WR and arguably the best Rookie WR (by a large margin)

Perhaps he was referring to Little? In which case its pretty scary that Banner doesn't know our roster that well.
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Why would he need to know the roster?... None of them are going to be around long enough for him to care about learning their names
 
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AuTX Buckeye;2308303; said:
Why would he need to know the roster?... None of them are going to be around long enough for him to care about learning their names
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He just refers to them all as "Dinkus".

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Buckeneye;2308302; said:
He was our best WR and arguably the best Rookie WR (by a large margin)

Perhaps he was referring to Little? In which case its pretty scary that Banner doesn't know our roster that well.
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Nope. He was talking about Josh
Banner took it a step further when he lumped Weeden in with second-year receiver Josh Gordon as two high picks that need to step it up.

"These are guys who have shown some potential," he said. "But if they flattened at the level they're at now or didn't have the determination to be the best they could be because of work ethic and things like that, then they probably won't be good enough to be on a team that will try to win a championship.
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http://www.cleveland.com/browns/ind...o_joe_banner_says_the.html#incart_maj-story-2
 
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Word in town this morning is that Alex Smith is already dealt (not here) and that the Browns are meeting with Steve Breaston...not exactly the "veteran presence" I was hoping for at WR.
 
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Bucklion;2308685; said:
Word in town this morning is that Alex Smith is already dealt (not here) and that the Browns are meeting with Steve Breaston...not exactly the "veteran presence" I was hoping for at WR.
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I could care less about a veteran presence at WR. The chances of finding anyone better than Gordon or Little is pretty slim unless they want to pay a ton to get one. That money would be much better spent at CB, FS, OLB, or OG.
 
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exhawg said:
I could care less about a veteran presence at WR. The chances of finding anyone better than Gordon or Little is pretty slim unless they want to pay a ton to get one. That money would be much better spent at CB, FS, OLB, or OG.
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If they are going to bring in a veteran WR, I would like for them to take a look at Hartline and not because of his Ohio State ties but he has some wheels. Little would probably be a best in the slot but I agree with you I would like to see the money spent on the other numeral four positions you mentioned.
 
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While Hartline has some quicks, his hands, agility and routes are superb. I'd love to have him on board (at the right price) to really get that "hands on" mentorship of Little & Gordon. If anything Gordon would improve substantially under his wing.

Still want to take a run at Sam Shields, or perhaps DRC and his non-tackling ass.
 
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Buckeneye said:
While Hartline has some quicks, his hands, agility and routes are superb. I'd love to have him on board (at the right price) to really get that "hands on" mentorship of Little & Gordon. If anything Gordon would improve substantially under his wing.

Still want to take a run at Sam Shields, or perhaps DRC and his non-tackling ass.
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How about Cason (CB from San Diego) and Philips (OLB from San Diego) they both played for Turner plus there are some guys from Arizona that might be available at CB and LB.
 
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Buckeneye;2308723; said:
While Hartline has some quicks, his hands, agility and routes are superb. I'd love to have him on board (at the right price) to really get that "hands on" mentorship of Little & Gordon. If anything Gordon would improve substantially under his wing.

Still want to take a run at Sam Shields, or perhaps DRC and his non-tackling ass.
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If Chud wants to get the team back to vertical passing, I can't think of a better FA value than Hartline.
 
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Evan Silva, someone i like, put this article together about FA's and possible landing spots:

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/42620/309/top-50-free-agency-forecast

5. Outside linebacker Paul Kruger -- Kruger's free agency buzz was red hot just ahead of and following Super Bowl 47, but it's come back to Earth the past few weeks. While Kruger is a good player and will command a pretty penny, he's a complementary as opposed to franchise pass rusher. He's Brian Robison, and he's going to get paid like Jared Allen. In Cleveland, Kruger could still complete a formidable rush 'backer duo with Jabaal Sheard in Ray Horton's new 3-4 defense.

Free Agent Forecast: Browns on a five-year, $60 million contract.
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42. Cornerback Keenan Lewis -- Lewis took off in 2012, playing physical and consistent coverage and tackling efficiently opposite Ike Taylor for the Steelers' top-ranked pass defense. Pittsburgh now lacks the financial means to retain Lewis, who entered the league when Ray Horton was the Steelers' defensive backs coach. Horton is now coordinating the division-rival Browns defense.

Free Agent Forecast: Browns on a five-year, $36 million contract.
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That's why I'd have little issue with Kruger. I realize he isn't going to be DeMarcus Ware. But him and Sheard would be a solid tandem.

Never really thought about Keenan Lewis. Certainly wouldn't be opposed to that idea.
 
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