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possible browns trade...

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<!-- esi: /widget/story/videoAndPhotoGallery?contentId=3499620-->Sources have told FOXSports.com that the Browns and Broncos are in deep talks regarding a trade that would send last year's Broncos breakout back Reuben Droughns to Cleveland for defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban.

Ekuban, the former first-round pick, had surgery recently on his knee and shoulder and is not expected to be healthy until May. He is expected to visit the Broncos this week, but due to the health concerns, the two sides have discussed working out appropriate draft choice compensation for the 2006 draft if Ekuban cannot return to full strength in time for the season. However, if Ekuban's physical pans out well, the two sides may agree to a straight up player-for-player deal without any stipulation.

Droughns amassed a surprising 1,240 yards rushing last year, impressive numbers considering he didn't take over the primary ball carrier role until the second week of October. He also hauled in an impressive 32 passes for 241 yards and scored eight TDs — six on the ground. Droughns had six 100-yard rushing games — including games of 193, 176 and 166 yards — as Denver's coaching staff and offensive line churned out yet another 1,000-yard rusher. Ekuban, a former first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, had his best sack total of his career in 2004 when he tabbed eight QB takedowns. His previous high was 6.5 during his sophomore season. His former defensive line coach in Cleveland, Andre Patterson, is now an assistant on the Broncos' staff. Droughns joins a Browns backfield that was split between William Green and Lee Suggs last year. However, Droughns was more productive than those two combined last season. The move also allows Cleveland to focus on a position other than running back in the first round of this year's draft.

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I don't know if I like this or not. Sure Droughns was productive last year...but what running back isn't? Is it me, or are the Broncos stealing our entire D-line from last year?

Thanks for the info, I hadn't heard this.
 
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</TD><TD noWrap width=3></TD><TD vAlign=top>Browns Near Deal for RB Droughns
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Date: Mar 29, 2005

UPDATE 10:20PM
The Browns and Broncos have agreed to swap DE Ebenezer Ekuban for RB Reuben Droughns, contingent on both players passing physicals. Links and updates from a busy Tuesday evening as the news breaks around the web...
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BerniesInsiders.com's Lane Adkins is reporting this evening that the deal may occur even if there are issues found in Ekuban's physical. Denver is desperate for defensive line depth, and sees an opportunity to deal off a player who has been demanding a trade to secure a starting job.
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ESPN's Len Pasquarelli has also chimed in, reporting that Droughns will be in Cleveland on Wednesday for a physical and Ekuban is already in Denver.

Droughns had slightly more than one hundred yards to show for his four season career prior to breaking out against the Carolina Panthers during week five for 193 yards. Droughns followed up with 176 yards a week later against Oakland and 166 yards against the Saints the next month. The running back finished with 1240 yards on the season.
UPDATE 7:20PM
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported this afternoon that the Browns and Broncos are near a deal which would exchange DE Ebenezer Ekuban for Denver RB Reuben Droughns. Since the report came out late Tuesday afternoon, there have been additional radio reports indicating that the story has substance and that Ekuban is taking a physical in Denver.
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If true, the story would mark the Browns second attempt in the last month to upgrade themselves at running back, where neither Lee Suggs nor William Green is considered to be the complete solution for the Browns. Green was given an opportunity to seek a trade earlier this year, and no takers have materialized. The Browns also made an abortive run at Ravens RB Chester Taylor, which was stopped when the Ravens unexpectedly matched the Browns $3 million offer.
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The move would also mark the third Browns defensive lineman to head to Denver this off-season. The Broncos, who hired Cleveland's defensive line coach Andre Patterson after the season, have also acquired Gerard Warren and Courtney Brown, who signed a contract today. Patterson has been a vocal advocate of all the moves, and feels that the Browns underestimate the talent that they had in their defensive line.
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Two other possible transactions swirl around these rumors. One is the possible release of William Green, who has two strikes already to his name relative to the NFL's three-strike policy. The Browns have attempted to model themselves somewhat after the Patriots organization in their desire to minimize off-the-field distractions.
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The Browns have also continued to talk to the agent for Ravens DE Marques Douglas, who has yet to sign a contract. Lane Adkins has been reporting on the progress of the negotiations in Ask the Insiders, and some compromises would need to be made before the two sides can come to an agreement. A willingness to deal Ekuban, however, might very well indicate that the team believes that they can sign Douglas or find additional defensive line depth in the draft.
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Bernie's Insiders will have more in this story as it develops. Keep an eye on the tipline and Raw.Feed for articles on the story as they appear around the Internet.
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I think this is a solid move on Cleveland's part. Droughns, 26, enjoyed a career year in 2004, carrying 275 times for 1,240 yards and six touchdowns. Thats more production than both our current running backs. I am not concerned about losing Warren (no production on field, overpaid) and Brown (he will be on the injury list by week three) and now Ekuban (he did have eight sacks but was due 2 million). Also, the broncos received Michael Meyers.​
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If you were a Cleveland fan then you know that our d line was average at best and for the price we were paying, it only makes since to dump some of these overpaid players. Especially, Brown and Warren.​
 
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!

I love grabbing system RBs that won't do anything for another team. Well, we did need a 3rd string RB cuz that is all he will ever be, well, maybe backup FB.

Is it just me or will Denver have our entire Defensive Line from last year on their team next year?
 
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Piney said:
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!!

I love grabbing system RBs that won't do anything for another team. Well, we did need a 3rd string RB cuz that is all he will ever be, well, maybe backup FB.

Is it just me or will Denver have our entire Defensive Line from last year on their team next year?
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Droughs role will be as a #2 back to offer a change of pace for suggs, or fill in when he gets injured. ekuban was never going to play in this 3-4 system, and neither was myers. both were probably going to be cut by cleveland in june anyway, so at least they got something in return, unlike the KJ, Couch and James Jackson follies of butch davis.
 
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buckzip said:
It's Myers, and Ekuban in the deal. That may be a bit steep.
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both were likely to be cut because neither fits in with the 3-4 scheme cleveland wants to run. both were backups in the preliminary training camp roster.

cleveland is also likely to sign marques douglas soon.

not to mention that it clears cap room.
 
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tsteele316 said:
its no secret that savage and crennel want ot unload willie green, and with suggs being injury prone, a rb was necessary at some point.
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That's fine if they get rid of Green. However, I hope they get something for him.
He still could be a pretty good player.
 
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OilerBuck said:
Now THAT's what I'm talkin about...Lee Suggs and William Green could BOTH be in the Pro-Bowl with Denver.
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Jerry Falwell could be a Pro-Bowl RB in Denver. It is a system thing....the OL cut bock, etc., and the running game looks amazing. I'm glad the Bengals do it the old fashioned way. Rudi 4-ever, Browns never!!!!!!
 
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