DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Pure Football Forum Jake Burns: Possible Browns DT Free Agent Targets

I like Burns's stuff, because he mixed in a lot of take to demonstrate things he likes, or dislikes, about a guy. There is a ton of info at the link, but I am not going to try to tie in all of the videos.

Breaking down the Browns' free agency options at defensive tackle: Film Room | cleveland.com
https://www.cleveland.com/expo/sports/g6...ncart_big-photo

Very good article. Thank you.

Burns is one of those guys who you can learn a lot more from 5 minutes of his twitter account than any amount of Grossi or MKC articles. I really hope some of these twitter writers get hired by the PD and other local publications.

Burns routinely impresses with his knowledge of football and his ability to help the reader understand what they are seeing. What I liked most about this latest article is he looks past the few obvious big names to offer a look at some lesser known guys who could be productive pieces in the team's D-line unit and he explains how they fit with the Browns.

While that's 100% true - they aren't trying to do the same job. The vast majority of people who read Tony or MKC wouldn't be interested in what Burns does. I know Tony doesn't get a lot of love on these forums, but I always enjoy listening to him on the Really Big Show ... you just have to take him for what he's worth - which isn't the in depth stuff like Burns is doing here.

Great read, thanks for sharing!

I think we will pick up at least one FA tackle. Larry has really blossomed but he cannot play the same number of snaps as last year.

In the draft, beyond the usual names, I like Omenihu, Willis II, Tillery, Wise, Saunders on initial reading and watching a small bit. Obviously, if you can snag someone like Williams, Oliver or Wilkins, that would be ideal but I'd rather invest that 1st rounder in the secondary. The depth is on the DL in the draft and as the article highlights, there are some very viable options. I know I'm looking at need, potentially, but I would rank someone like Byron Murphy above most of the DL prospects bar Williams, Bosa and maybe Oliver.

I think both player ability and needs will mesh closely when we pick. We can go either DB or DT and it will be justified.

I also agree DT is deep in the draft. The chances of getting a really good DT in a later round is better than getting a really good cb in a later round.

Heck, we may look for 2 DTs in free agency and more or less pass on that position in the draft.

In my own opinion, this is our biggest position of need. I think we need to add another starter next to Ogunjobi and we need to add at least one more for quality depth. I really like Jarrett from Atlanta but understand he'll command a lot of money. Someone like Malcolm Brown from New England could be a real under the radar type of signing without us breaking the bank. It would be smart in my eyes to add at least two this offseason. One via free agency, and then one in the draft somewhere.

The reason I think Jarrett will command so much money is due to his age. He's 25 and has a lot of mileage left on the tires. Some on that list are 30 and over. They would merely be a short term band aid and not really bring a solution. I don't believe we'll be signing players whose best days are behind them. I think age should be considered when looking at that list to weed out some of them in that regard.

One thing I don't quite get is the talk about shipping out Ogbah. I thought he's played pretty well for us. Obviously if we work out a trade that let's us at least stay "neutral" at the position opposite Garrett but upgrades us at DT, then great. But otherwise, not sure I see why we should dump Ogbah.

That all being said, it's nice for us to be in a position where we look at FAs to fill in a hole as compared to years past when we looked to FAs to be "the guy" that we needed.

Bringing in a guy like Jarrett would be worth the cost. Him and Larry would really open thing up for the LBs and Garrett. IMO, interior push is a necessity in our division. Getting guys like Dalton and Lamar off the spot really throws their game off. As for Ben, anytime you can constantly get in his face effects him.

Our time is now, as far as spending to make a push. A guy like Jarrett would be a huge addition.

Grady Jarrett is probably going to be franchised.

I guy can dream can't he?

Obviously not.