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I am personally skeptical that the NFL will allow Gordon to play this upcoming year. If so what are the wide receivers and backs like in catching the ball? Haven't watched a Browns game in years. Hope RG3 is successful here.

Welcome aboard. Honestly, as of now, our best target is tight end Gary Barnidge. Duke Johnson (back) catching out of the backfield could be a consistent checkdown option we see a lot!

We do have:

Taylor Gabriel
Andrew Hawkins
Brian Hartline
Terrel Pryor
Marlon Moore
I think we still have Darius Jennings too (sp?)

Take the "supporting cast" as you will, I guess. I believe it's safe to assume a WR, at least a single WR, will be drafted.

Also, this will likely get moved into the existing RGIII thread, so don't think it got deleted or anything if you don't see it. Again, welcome aboard!

Duke Johnson is a legitimate RB that can catch out of the backfield.

Besides Gordon, the cupboard is bare at WR spot. Lots of little, quick guys but no true #1 and no one that can stretch the field.

TE is decent with Gary Barnidge, who had a career year last season. He won't make anyone forget Gronk, but defenses certainly must account for him.

OL is more of a problem right now. They just lost their starting C and RT. So even if he plays, he might be running for his life. And then he'll get hurt again.

Wash, rinse, repeat.

Well, first welcome to the board.

Gordon is probably our best hope right now at WR with Benjamin gone. Although, we will probably draft a WR high in this draft.

We lost a couple of good offensive lineman to block for him.

The odds are not good but Hue Jackson is the QB whisperer.

Our o-line needs to play up to the hype they receive. Erving needs to step up and take control at center. We need Bitonio to have a bounce back year. We need to draft or sign somebody to play WR.


Our skill positions are a freaking joke outside of Barnidge and Gordon.

welcome

Barnidge
Gordon
Hartline
Duke
Crow
Hawkins
Gabriel

Hopefully we draft another WR and RB

Pretty sure all that hype is now a thing of the past. Not that they shouldn't strive to be the best.

if Gordon get's reinstated, our WR looks a hell of a lot better.

if not....eww.

Not to mention they were playing to the hype they received.

I think we're safe in assuming that JG will be reinstated. I've heard nothing negative about him this past year...

And I'd like to think our FO has a feeling JG will be reinstated too ... hence why they signed his college QB?

Welcome!

Not sure what makes you think Gordon won't be reinstated, I suppose it's just opinion. I don't believe I've read or seen anything that would push me to believe he won't be. But, he could blow it in interviews with the Commish I suppose.

Crowell, Duke Johnson and Gary Barnage are RG's best friends (besides Gordon that is)

WE'll need to get another WR or two somewhere.

My concern is the Oline. We need a new center or someone has to step up and we need a new RT or again, someone needs to step up. That concerns me a lot.

Hope that helps

Hiya 1026. Welcome aboard.

Let me introduce myself by saying I believe Gordon should be traded for draft pick/s as soon as he's reinstated regardless of the supporting cast issue as it stands right now. Out with the bad dawgs in with the good dawgs. That's my stance and I'm sticking to it. Besides Gordon will fall back into his bad habits and the Brown's will be out the draft pick/s. And once again we'll miss on a great WR that doesn't blow blue smoke up our asses.

Welcome 1026. I said in an earlier thread that I believe that we will be drafting heavy on O this year. We need some help on the line, probably 2 guys, a WR 0r 2 and another RB. We have a lot of holes to fill.

I hope they see what they got in him before trading. As of this moment, he really doesn't have much trade value.

On top of which, you just signed his college QB and one of his best friends in RG... I'd say sit tight and see what happens. There is no rush.

I agree. The possibilities are enticing...

Yeah, they really are. I saw some video of Gordon and Griffin at Baylor and damn, that was fun to watch.

again, I don't have my hopes set very high. Too many red flags out there, but damn, anyone would have to admit, that might be fun to watch if they can get it together.

We have the coach for it. So let's see.

I'm pretty sure they'll test his trade value when he's reinstated. As of this moment he can't be traded ....

Bottom line?

Gordon hasn't played in over a season. The last time he was suspended, he came back strong in his first game and then fell flat. So you can look at his first year, or you can look at his return from a lengthy suspension and be your own judge.

Last season we didn't have much of a rushing game. So if you're looking for a running game to take the pressure off of RG3, you're basing it on future hope, not on last years results. We have lost two of our five starting OL players in the FA market so there will be a learning process to one again achieve continuity along the OL.

Outside of the hope of Gordon, we don't have a #1 WR and most are smurfs that may not even be a #2 WR on most NFL teams.

So that's your supporting cast. Our TE Barnidge is the bright spot. Outside of him, it's a lot of question marks.

Just like we do every year!

Pit, I know you will probably laugh at this because the sample size is so damn small, but I'd not count Terrell Pryor out as a WR just yet. I have to believe that he can improve and maybe be effective. How effective, I don't know. But he has size and athletic ability. we'll see.

Gordon on one side, Pryor on the other,, you know they'll double team Gordon. Could be interesting.. Don't know if it will be... But could be

I don't count him out as a "maybe".

But I believe the guy wanted to know what we have, not what we "may" have.

Gordon didn't show he deserved to be double teamed the last time he came back from a long suspension. Now he's been out for a year.

That doesn't mean there isn't hope. What it does mean is if we are looking at what we can actually count on, we don't have much.

Looking at this, we should be able to field a decent o-line with what we have, providing Ervin can step in at center. Pastor did a decent job when inserted last year. I definitely think the line is not as bad which is being portrayed.

RGIII gives us instant potential. Not saying it will work out but I feel a lot better with a motivated RGIII with the correct coaching.
Denver may come to regret not kicking the tires as mentioned.

As far as Gordon, if the coaches can get him to practice like games he has huge potential. However, that has not been in his past repertoire, can he change? TBD.
Terrell Pryor is still a project but at least we know he is trying..

With 10 draft picks lets hope we can find some talent for this year. As mentioned, its the defense that needs a major face lift.
Compared to two weeks ago, at least we have a glimmer of success base on what has transpired including our newly motivated free agents. Like coaches said, we want guys that want to be here and so far all the replacements are relishing the opportunity- Just Saying!

Acquiring RG3 just may benefit us in free agency. I think most people still believe in him, and think he can turn it around with Hue.

I'm certain that we will not only do okay in the draft, but I think we have a good shot at bringing in the top UDFA's as well. Depth is lacking, so there is potential for solid playing time, and you get to play behind/with Rg3.

j/c:

How many times has the new poster replied to y'all's posts?

He's an RGIII fan, not a Brown's fan. My experience w/those types of posters makes me wary.

Anyone remember Leslie Dawg?

I remember the name, but nothing else.

We were all new posters once. Why don't we see how this one goes? I'm a fan of Buckeyes in the NFL, should I not go ask about the situations they end up in?


Welcome to the boards.

Stop asking me questions when you don't want to hear my answers. It's annoying. LOL

Welcome aboard! Study up on Browns. This can be a hard audience to play to. If you ever get lost, every thread (theoretically) can become a QB controversy thread if it goes long enough. Kidding. Hope we have good stuff for RG Trey, but I am not sold on him yet. Gordon is still a question mark.

Sorry to be so slow in responding. I appreciate the info. Yes, I am a Baylor alum and a big RG 3 fan who was disappointed with the attitude RG3 displayed after getting hurt in Washington, but I think deep down he is a man of character and I believe he learned from his mistakes. I also think he was treated unfairly as well by the Redskins.

He and Gordon are very close and I think RG3 will be good for Gordon. It will be interesting to see what happens if Gordon is able to rejoin the team this year.

It is my hope that the Browns will discover they made a steal in acquiring RG3.

Unless he gets hurt again, I think you will be pleasantly surprised about Robert GriffinIII. I think he will respond positively to the coach and he has eaten his humble pie. His arm is strong and accurate, and hopefully the QB Whisperer will help his pocket judgement.

I sure hope that you're right.

Duke Johnson is the best weapon we have on offense. The kid can be a beast in this league.

The only problem is I think a bigger back is a better complement to RG3. If a team has to stop a downhill running game, it would give Robert more space to operate on the edges.

Duke will be a good option in the passing game. But hopefully something clicks for Terrell Watson or Glenn Winston.

If Gordon comes back in Pro Bowl form that could open up a lot of things for the offense. Would I bet on it happening? No, but I'm leaning that way unless the Rog' decides to screw him over again.