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2 hours ago, saphead said:

Hmmmmmm the Browns are holding assistant coaches accountable. I wonder what that's like? 

 

Too bad they didn't get rid of Bill Callahan, too.

 

I'm kind of surprised at this, considering all of the injuries that they had on their offense, and the lack of talent at WR (aside from Amari Cooper) that they had to work with. I guess Kevin Stefanski is taking all of the credit for their success in spite of the injuries, especially since his name is being bandied about as a COTY winner. (Which I think is going to go to DeMeco Ryans,, or it should.)

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12 hours ago, saphead said:

Hmmmmmm the Browns are holding assistant coaches accountable. I wonder what that's like? 

 

Ha!  Sign a serial abuser, he gets hurt and you shuffle in 4 different QBs and then blame the OC. 

 

This is a perfect example of "holding people accountable."   It is often indistinguishable from blaming someone for mistakes not of their doing.

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Tomlin has the Stealers in NFL limbo status.  They aren’t bad enough to bottom out and get a high draft pick (QB) but they also aren’t good enough to win in the playoffs.  You see this in the NBA more commonly.  There are teams competing for championships and teams rebuilding and the worst place to be is outside one of those two places.

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They have a world-class defense, and an exceptional running game. 
 

But they have either shit receivers (Diva-personified Pickens excluded), or underproducing QB play. 
 

They can stumble into receivers. If Kenny becomes even ADalton level, this is the furthest thing from a bad team. 

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1 hour ago, Inigo Montoya said:

Tomlin has the Stealers in NFL limbo status.  They aren’t bad enough to bottom out and get a high draft pick (QB) but they also aren’t good enough to win in the playoffs.  You see this in the NBA more commonly.  There are teams competing for championships and teams rebuilding and the worst place to be is outside one of those two places.

 

It's almost like picking in the middle of the draft every year doesn't do anything to improve your team.

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19 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

 

It's almost like picking in the middle of the draft every year doesn't do anything to improve your team.

Seems like picking in the middle has landed them some really  good players in their front 7..

Their philosophy has been

Oline..front 7 and fill in the rest.

 

Can't say it hasn't worked but Pickett

is a problem.

Very mediocre especially if they make the playoffs again this  coming year.

(Which I doubt).

 

 

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1 hour ago, Jamie_B said:

 

It's almost like picking in the middle of the draft every year doesn't do anything to improve your team.

That was Marvin's downfall.

Among other things.

Everyone got better or worse except the guy in the middle.

Of course, the current staff is really into the free agency stuff.

And other teams don't think trading draft picks is poison.

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5 hours ago, I_C_Deadpeople said:

Speaking of old Marv, he apparently is going to be on the new Raiders coaching staff in some capacity. Probably mainly as a mentor to Pierce which is smart. 

Do Pierce and Lewis have any previous connections?

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Cleveland Browns Set to Watch $45.7 Million Worth of Talent Hit NFL Free Agency

Story by Luke Norris  16h
 

After posting a surprising 11-6 record during the 2023 NFL regular season to earn the No. 5 seed in the AFC, the Cleveland Browns were embarrassed in the opening round of the playoffs in a 45-14 loss to the Houston Texans.

 

The Browns are now faced with an interesting offseason as executive VP of football operations and general manager Andrew Berry faces some salary-cap issues and a lengthy list of unrestricted free agents.

 

That’s a list of 26, to be exact, according to Over the Cap, some of whom were key contributors to Cleveland’s success this past year.

 

The most recognizable name, of course, is quarterback Joe Flacco, who came off his couch to lead Cleveland to four key victories down the stretch. Never a long-term option, Flacco isn’t likely to be back as the Browns are obviously set under center with Deshaun Watson and his massive guaranteed contract. Besides, Flacco may end up getting the chance to start elsewhere.

 

Other notable names include defensive end Za’Darius Smith, linebackers Anthony Walker Jr. and Sione Takitaki, tight end Harrison Bryant, safety Rodney McLeod, offensive tackle Geron Christian, punter Corey Bojorquez, and running back Kareem Hunt.

The Browns Have 26 Pending Free Agents Heading Into the 2024 NFL Offseason

 

As mentioned, the Browns have 26 total players set to hit the market this offseason. And while many justify retention, both stars and role players alike, the fact remains that Berry will have to let some of them walk as Cleveland is in somewhat of a pickle financially.

 

But before we get to that, here’s the Browns’ full list of pending free agents.

 

 
2024 Cleveland Browns Free Agents
Player Position Type Current APY
Za’Darius Smith EDGE Void $11,677,000
Shelby Harris IDL UFA $3,500,000
Sione Takitaki LB UFA $2,582,500
Joe Flacco QB UFA $2,200,000
Harrison Bryant TE UFA $1,750,000
Marquise Goodwin WR UFA $1,700,000
Jordan Elliott IDL UFA $1,700,000
Corey Bojorquez P UFA $1,690,000
Jakeem Grant WR Void $1,512,500
Mike Ford CB UFA $1,500,000
Kareem Hunt RB UFA $1,350,000
Rodney McLeod S UFA $1,317,500
Matthew Adams LB UFA $1,232,500
Jordan Kunaszyk LB UFA $1,232,500
Anthony Walker Jr. LB UFA $1,232,500
Duron Harmon S UFA $1,165,000
Jeff Driskel QB UFA $1,140,000
Jacob Phillips LB UFA $1,086,078
Geron Christian LT UFA $1,080,000
Maurice Hurst IDL UFA $1,080,000
James Proche WR UFA $1,010,000
Michael Dunn LG UFA $1,010,000
P.J. Walker QB UFA $1,010,000
Nick Harris C UFA $902,412
Sam Kamara IDL ERFA $870,000
Ty Nsekhe LT SFA $438,444

 

For those scoring at home, that’s $45,736,434 worth of Cleveland Browns talent ready to test free agency.

 

The Browns Are Projected to Be $13.86 Million Over the Salary Cap

 

Even with the 26 names above off the books, the Browns face some financial concerns heading into this offseason, as Spotrac projects them to be $13.866 million over the salary cap.

 

The biggest issue, of course, is the $63.977 million hit they’re set to take on Deshaun Watson, which marks the largest cap hit in NFL history, according to The Athletic. But it’s not as if Watson is the only well-paid player on the Cleveland roster, as Amari Cooper, Denzel Ward, and Myles Garrett are all set to rake in more than $20 million during the 2024 campaign.

 

Now, Berry has already restructured Watson’s contract once and will likely do so again this year to free up space. Exactly how much space is obviously yet to be known, but even if Watson’s cap hit goes down, the Browns will still face some problems in free agency, whether it’s retaining some of the players listed above or bringing in new blood.

 

In addition, there are likely going to have to be some cap casualties, one of which may be running back Nick Chubb. The four-time Pro Bowler, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, is owed $15.825 million in 2024 but only carries a dead-cap hit of $4 million, which means the Browns could free up more than $11 million if they cut him.

 

Wide receiver Elijah Moore and kicker Dustin Hopkins could find themselves on the chopping block as well.

 

Buckle up, Browns fans. It’s bound to be a wild offseason.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/cleveland-browns-set-to-watch-45-7-million-worth-of-talent-hit-nfl-free-agency/ar-BB1gY7J2?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=7921c068db6745d2a57b4fb98e29d54f&ei=75

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23 hours ago, Arkansas Bengal said:

cap casualties, one of which may be running back Nick Chubb. The four-time Pro Bowler, who sustained a season-ending knee injury in Week 2, is owed $15.825 million in 2024 but only carries a dead-cap hit of $4 million, which means the Browns could free up more than $11 million if they cut him.

 

They are about to do him dirty, after having his leg bent backwards. I think it will hurt locker room morale for sure. As he's known as the "best human and person" on the team. Love to see the chaos. 

 

Also 45 million over the cap while giving Rub&Tug 62 million ... Priceless. Total shit show of an organization and the bill is now coming due. 

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