DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Pure Football Forum Haslam Says Team Will Improve Significantly

I think this proves for sure that there are few if any sacred cows on a 3-13 team Ytown.

Not that Mack or Schwartz were problems. But Whitner and Dansby were getting long in the tooth and won't be around when the team makes the turn.

Do I believe what Haslam says about being "significantly" improved next season? No, I don't see how it can happen unless we hit on most everyone in the draft and UDFA's and fill the holes. I don't care for the odds of that happening in one season.

Sure would like it to, but I don't believe it can.

The lone bright spot I see at this moment (and I reserve the right to change my mind) is Hue Jackson.

Are you serious?

No seriously........are you serious?

Great post, tab.

I see no other conclusion that can be drawn from your post if taken at face value. Or were you simply trying to inject a little levity into the thread...you know like I attempt do occasionally (and to which you have objected)?

In my deepest, honest opinion - the only positive that'll come from this upcoming season is alot of rookies will gain real nfl experience - and the coaching staff will get a feel for working with each other and most importantly - the front office will have a year to do analytics on themselves, and patch up the loose ends.

Production, performance and etc - I wouldn't even hope for that at this stage.

Well said, Dawg LB. And you're right - it will take some time. The "light" won't come on overnight...

I think you are correct on let us wait and see. I suspect there will be success, but I have to be aware that success may not come. I am excited to see what happens in this draft and how the Browns develop their young talent as it stands now. I think the F/O has a focus and mission that they will carry out come hell or high water. We know what has not worked in the past. We can only speculate on what may work in the future. Now is the time to see. I suspect that if the success does come, I see it coming more quickly than the traditional changes in the past. Go Browns.

Voleur

I agree with you DLB,, sensible thinking.

The only thing that I'm worried about not happening is the 'doing analytics on themselves' part. This regime, accurate or not, is giving off a 'smartest person in the room' vibe that makes it seem like they won't be able to objectively look back on their moves and learn from mistakes. They're a young and inexperienced FO, and not learning from mistakes will be a killer.

JMHWorry

I kind of think opposite. Big brains will be extremely critical of themselves and strive to patch up any exploits on a system/structure that's basically totally new to the nfl.

I actually think they may get over critical of themselves and over think things.

I think they are set up expressly to objectively review themselves to learn from their mistakes. That's part of what DePodesta does as the Chief Strategy Officer. It's what he has done with every baseball team he's been with. It's part of what has made those teams successful. Doing their thing, reviewing their process, learning from their mistakes, tweaking where needed and doing it all over again, and again.

I think we're good in that regard.