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PS didn't S take less money to move- who was emotional.. This is my point. Sashi's job is to get players. Dealing with this kind of stuff is his job. Schwartz's job is to play football. Not getting a contract. Sashi's job is to make sure that Schwartz doesn't get upset and walk away pissed off, taking less money to play for the Chiefs. I don't care if Sashi has to get in a hula skirt, let Schwartz' mom fart on his head, and then do a dance. If that keeps a player from walking away butt hurt to sign with a team for less than we wanted to give him, then that's what Sashi should do
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The Ravens are about to get Flacco'ed. The might lose all three of their top free agents (Wagner, Williams, and Juszczyk). They will probably just sign a bunch of guys who got cut, gather the compensatory pick, and draft guys to replace them. It's what they always do.
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Let me clean that up for you. Somebody asked Tony Grossi: first guy connected to the Browns today Grossi replied: https://twitter.com/TonyGrossi/status/839134784467120129Just for clarification: There is no news here. This is a guess by Grossi. I would also be happy if we signed Zeitler. He is one of the best guards in the league and is still young and our head coach knows him well. He will cost around $10 million a year, but that is what the best guards cost.
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So obviously don't don't believe in a negotiated process. Just hand the player a contract already signed by the team and let him fill in the dollar amounts.
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If it costs 10 million a year to sign Zeitler spend it. We've got the money and we need a guy like him. He could be another Eric Steinbach for us. Just do it.
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If it costs 10 million a year to sign Zeitler spend it. We've got the money and we need a guy like him. He could be another Eric Steinbach for us. Just do it. IIRC he's only like 26/27. Perfect FA candidate. Sign him to 5 years, 52 million IMO
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Source: Cleveland Browns expected to target Jaguars safety Johnathan Cyprien http://www.firstcoastnews.com/sports...rien/394617474It looks like the Jaguars will have some competition when it comes to retaining strong safety Johnathan Cyprien in free agency. If the Jacksonville safety is able to reach the open market, the Cleveland Browns are expected to pursue him, a league source told First Coast News. The Browns are expected to upgrade several positions following a 1-15 output last season. The source said the Browns' interest in Cyprien will likely be impacted by the availability of Arizona Cardinals safety Tony Jefferson, who is seen as the top strong safety on the impending market. Cyprien had a career year with the Jaguars last season after being moved into the tackle box for the team's single-high safety scheme. The former second round pick produced 127 tackles, a sack, four pass breakups and a forced fumble in 16 starts. Cyprien has produced at least 104 tackles in all four of his seasons with the Jaguars. Making the move to Cleveland would make sense for Cyprien, as his former defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker was hired by the Browns this offseason. The Miami native has lived in Florida his entire life and played college football at Florida International University. Several league sources expect Cyprien to be one of the most sought after safeties on the open market.
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IIRC he's only like 26/27. Perfect FA candidate. Sign him to 5 years, 52 million IMO He turns 27 tomorrow. Zeitler is easily worth between $20 and $25 million guaranteed, with an annual average salary of $10 million. Like I said before, we don't have to worry about him fitting with the team because our head coach used to be his offensive coordinator. This is a slam dunk. Of course it will probably never happen.
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#Bucs are set to make a strong push for #Redskins WR DeSean Jackson, I’m told. He has lots of interest. But Tampa will make a strong attempt Market setter.
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hmm, Cyrpien was an underachiever I believe
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There's a belief league wide that Brown's will sign either Tony Jefferson to eye popping Deal or add Jonathan Cyprien at more reasonable #.
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NFL_DRAFT_Bites‏ @ NFLDraftBites 10m 10 minutes ago
Tony Jefferson's camp looking for $10M+ per yr & $25M+ Guaranteed. One teams w/ big cap space could surprise w/ huge offer.
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I do not think that source is very reliable.
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I'm not sure he is, I think Jeffrey would be. Jackson is already 30
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I'm not sure he is, I think Jeffrey would be. Jackson is already 30 I don't think teams trust Jeffrey. DeSean Jackson is going to get paid like a top ten wide receiver.
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I'm not sure he is, I think Jeffrey would be. Jackson is already 30 I don't think teams trust Jeffrey. DeSean Jackson is going to get paid like a top ten wide receiver. Wonder why they would trust Jackson? I'd take Pryor over him.
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Wonder why they would trust Jackson?
I'd take Pryor over him.
Agreed. I'd rather have Pryor. Pryor gets open deep. Is great for the jump ball. He can do more than Jackson (except Jackson returns kicks). I've always thought Jackson is a bit overrated. Not a top receiver at all. Pryor has much more potential. And he's younger
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j/c: @MikeSilver names Rick Wagner, Kevin Zeitler and Dont'a Hightower as possible targets for the Browns in free agency. .@MikeSilver also reiterated his Combine message that 'Myles Garrett will almost certainly have his name called first' by the #Browns.
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j/c: @MikeSilver names Rick Wagner, Kevin Zeitler and Dont'a Hightower as possible targets for the Browns in free agency. .@MikeSilver also reiterated his Combine message that 'Myles Garrett will almost certainly have his name called first' by the #Browns. Those are the big names. I'd LOVE to get Zeitler, Wagner, Hightower as the 3 FAs
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With Silver basically being Hue's mouthpiece I wonder if this wasn't leaked to give some positive PR in case Pryor leaves.
A guess, but there is a reason our wish list was leaked imo.
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With Silver basically being Hue's mouthpiece I wonder if this wasn't leaked to give some positive PR in case Pryor leaves.
A guess, but there is a reason our wish list was leaked imo. Here is the video clip on nfl.com http://www.nfl.com/videos/cleveland-browns
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Wonder why they would trust Jackson?
I'd take Pryor over him.
Agreed. I'd rather have Pryor. Pryor gets open deep. Is great for the jump ball. He can do more than Jackson (except Jackson returns kicks). I've always thought Jackson is a bit overrated. Not a top receiver at all. Pryor has much more potential. And he's younger They are probably looking for more of a sure thing. They also already have a giant receiver in Mike Evans, maybe they want different types of guys. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackDe00.htmDeSean Jackson has had a pretty great career.
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag.
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag. Trading a franchised CB, that's going to be a pricey trade. I wonder who the teams are, I doubt we'd be involved.
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag. Trading a franchised CB, that's going to be a pricey trade. I wonder who the teams are, I doubt we'd be involved. My bet is that they just franchised him so he couldn't leave for nothing, with the knowledge that they would later trade him. I don't think the price tag will be as much as you think.
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag. Trading a franchised CB, that's going to be a pricey trade. I wonder who the teams are, I doubt we'd be involved. My bet is that they just franchised him so he couldn't leave for nothing, with the knowledge that they would later trade him. I don't think the price tag will be as much as you think. So could they get both draft assets in a trade AND a high compensatory pick? If so, that ain't too shabby if they're cool punting him.
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My bet is that they just franchised him so he couldn't leave for nothing, with the knowledge that they would later trade him. I don't think the price tag will be as much as you think. Agreed. He's not a QB or anything. There's other good CBs in FA. If the Rams are gonna try to trade him, I don't think they'll get that much. Cause it's on the stipulation that he signs a big contract with another team.
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I really love RG Zeitler, RT Ricky Wagner and FS/SS Tony Jefferson...If we are able to land all 3 then whoa...I'll regain some faith in this FO.
Alot of our issues stem from having the least talented roster in the NFL (perhaps second worst roster)...adding talented/proven players along with drafting exceptionally well and better coaching/training will get us on the right path...we need all to excel.
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I also wouldnt mind WR Robert Woods in FA...I'm fearful of losing Pryor...but Pryor is easily #1 WR on my wishlist. Woods is still only 24, has excellent speed and hands, played with poor QBs...can still get better. Neat info, Robert Woods was rated as #4 best blocking WR in the NFL, and only weighs 194 lbs...gotta love it.
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I really love RG Zeitler, RT Ricky Wagner and FS/SS Tony Jefferson...If we are able to land all 3 then whoa...I'll regain some faith in this FO.
Alot of our issues stem from having the least talented roster in the NFL (perhaps second worst roster)...adding talented/proven players along with drafting exceptionally well and better coaching/training will get us on the right path...we need all to excel. i agree. give me all of those
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag. Trading a franchised CB, that's going to be a pricey trade. I wonder who the teams are, I doubt we'd be involved. My bet is that they just franchised him so he couldn't leave for nothing, with the knowledge that they would later trade him. I don't think the price tag will be as much as you think. So could they get both draft assets in a trade AND a high compensatory pick? If so, that ain't too shabby if they're cool punting him. I don't see how they can get a comp pick for someone they traded.
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I also wouldn't mind Hankins next to Shelton
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Woods is still only 24, has excellent speed and hands, played with poor QBs Natural fit for us, then.
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Woods is still only 24, has excellent speed and hands, played with poor QBs Natural fit for us, then. Flawless transition lmao
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The #Rams are in discussions with several teams about potentially trading franchised CB Trumaine Johnson, per teams involved. Big domino. I am guessing that any team that traded for him would sign him to an extension pretty soon after. He just signed the franchise tag. Trading a franchised CB, that's going to be a pricey trade. I wonder who the teams are, I doubt we'd be involved. My bet is that they just franchised him so he couldn't leave for nothing, with the knowledge that they would later trade him. I don't think the price tag will be as much as you think. So could they get both draft assets in a trade AND a high compensatory pick? If so, that ain't too shabby if they're cool punting him. No. They would only get one. He is no longer a free agent (which means no compensatory picks).
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I also wouldn't mind Hankins next to Shelton 
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