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You won't see these from Terry Pluto,Tony Grossi, Jeff Scuhdel, or Patrick Mac......and to Ddubia and that Browns gal,I'm not TROLLING.......I just throwing out questions that could be deemed relevant to the 2007 season.....

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

Hmmmmm interesting.....

1. Ken Dorsey (not much of a surprise I guess. If you want a surprise, how about Big Ted Washington)

2. Antwan Peek (unless #1 is Wasington. Then it'd be Shaun Smith)

3. Andra Davis, Sean Jones, and whoever is running the offense

4. Consistency. I think his focus sometimes may wander, so if focusing improves consistency, then his focus.

5. No. He's looking for a payday in '08.

6. Winslow.

7. The 3-4 defense is set. 3rd year, and this year we have pretty much every position filled with guys who fit into it. Secondly, I think with Chud our offense will have an identity. The last 2 years it didn't.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

Ted Washington...not likely though.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

Peek, if he can benefit from all the attention Wimbley will receive, he and our defense overall will benefit IMMENSELY.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

Sean Jones or Kamerion Wimbley (2nd year, but a vet nonetheless and the cornerstone of our D)

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

Consistency

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

No, he needs a paycheck. It will affect whoever's starting at QB's approach though.

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?

Winslow

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

Experience.

Funny you should ask because I was just pondering some questions about our North rivals, mainly the Bengals. Here are the questions I came up with:

1. Will there be enough of a run defense to take this team past 8-8? (Side question: What has the team done to address the poor the run defense this offseason?)

2. Is Leon Hall the real deal? I wonder if the Bengals would have prefered Wright, but with their track record of troubled players, there is no way they could have made that selection.

3. If they have any rough stretches, will Chad Johnson explode and will that have a negative impact on the team?

4. Will defenses be as afraid of the passing attack without Chris Henry?

5. What kind of effect will the year off have on Odell Thurman? The Bengals defense sorely needs this guy to play the way he did his rookie year and there is just no guarantee of that.

6. How will the loss of Steinbach effect the OL play?

7. What makes this year's team any better than last year's 8-8 team?

8. How many Bengals will get arrested this year?

is this answer question day? lol

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

Phil Dawson.
I love Phil, but I can see a strong-legged young kicker taking his job.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

Peek.... should provide another pass rush option.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

Jones on D, JJ on O

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

Catching the ball.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

Not much, He wants a big contract in '08.

6. Who will be the Browns go to guy in the redzone?

Some might say receiver, I say Jamal

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

As others said, experience in the 3-4. But talent level should be a huge difference.

Funny you should ask because I was just pondering some questions about our North rivals, mainly the Bengals. Here are the questions I came up with:

1. Will there be enough of a run defense to take this team past 8-8? (Side question: What has the team done to address the poor the run defense this offseason?)

The Bengals run defense wasn't as big as a problem as you think it was in 2006. They were in the middle of the AFC. The Bengals allowed 116 yards per game. Super Bowl champs the Colts allowed 173.0
Consider the fact,the Bengals played without 2 of their starting LB's most of the year and MLB Ahmed Brooks was learning on the fly.
Run defense is a total defensive effort. Tory James was poor in run support,likewise Deltha O'Neal.
What did the Bengals do to improve their run defense,you ask....Addition by subtraction..No more complacent and over the hill guys like Sam Adams and James on the defense anymore. Domata Peko is a upgrade over Adams,whihc he proved last year. Plus they signed MIcheal Myers who was 7th among DT's in tackles last year. Plus Ahmed Brooks has a year under his belt.

2. Is Leon Hall the real deal? I wonder if the Bengals would have prefered Wright, but with their track record of troubled players, there is no way they could have made that selection.
Bengals DB coach and Marvin Lewis said Leon Hall was the most NFL ready CB in the 2007 Draft. Hall is a CB that isn't afraid to lower the boom on someone.The Bengals wanted Leon Hall all along.

3. If they have any rough stretches, will Chad Johnson explode and will that have a negative impact on the team?
Chad Johnson is a more mature player than he was 2 years ago. With that said,Chad brings a passion to the game and is essential to any Bengals success. He's the a real team player.

4. Will defenses be as afraid of the passing attack without Chris Henry?
We'll see.....Tab Perry,Antonio Chatman and Glenn Holt are all vying to be the #3 WR while Henry is out. As long as you have Carson Palmer,defenses should always fear the Bengals passing game.

5. What kind of effect will the year off have on Odell Thurman? The Bengals defense sorely needs this guy to play the way he did his rookie year and there is just no guarantee of that.
Odell by all accounts has turned it around.He's out to prove the naysayers wrong. he's stayed in shape.The plus side is that,he had a year off.he's not banged up or anything.....Odell Thurman will come out with a desire to show Marvin Lewis and his teammates he belongs.

6. How will the loss of Steinbach effect the OL play?
One guard does not make a offensive line. Andrew Whitworth and Stacey Andrew are coached by one of the best o-line coaches in the NFL aka Paul Alexander. The Bengals have the best tandem in the NFL at OT.
Eric Ghiacuc is the X factor. He's the new anchor of the o-line.

7. What makes this year's team any better than last year's 8-8 team?
Carson Palmer is healthy. He's not rehabbing. Their isn't any rookies starting at LB.Johnathon Josepth is on the verge of being a All-Pro CB. Madeiu Williams shoulder is %100. This team went through alot of adversity in 2006.
Whats the old saying.."if it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger"....
This team was 2 plays away from being 10-6 instead of 8-8....


8. How many Bengals will get arrested this year? Dumb question.

You didn't actually ask any troll-like questions in that post. They were all valid in my opinion, though I'll leave it up to others to answer them.

1. Chaun Thompson?

2. Antwan Peek

3. Whoever the hell is our QB and Andra Davis (if he even plays, I think Leon/D'Qwell are better but whatever.)

4. Focus, if he just focuses more he will catch those easy passes, he has the hands for it, he just loses his focus... Me thinks he hears those footsteps.

5. Not if he wants to get paid next year.

6. Steve Heiden... Seriously, Winslow/Edwards will be double covered, so maybe Jurevicius, but Heiden and JJ will probably get alot of passes in the redzone.

7. Experience, our defense has experience, oh and our O-coordinator isn't a fool (I don't think so at least.)

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

I can't think of anyone. If I had to list someone, I might say Matt Stewart, because we're deep at LB. But that wouldn't be much of a surprise. I say there won't be any releases that are big surprises.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

I THINK it's going to be Peak and I HOPE it's going to be Shaun Smith. I'd rather see added strenght to the line, that makes the already solid LB corps stronger. And to make this more interesting you should have put Robaire Smith instead of Kenny Wright.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

I don't really know who's the most vocal, other than Winslow and Edwards. I would hope Roye, Davis, and McGinest would be the most vocal on D. On O, I'd wish that the starting QB, J.J., & anyone on the O-Line would be vocal.

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

Patience. More patience will improve the hothead and hopefully mean less outbursts off the field. It would also lead to less drops and proper routes.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

I'm sure it would make him even more driven than he already will be.

6. Who will be the Browns go to guy in the redzone?

Winslow

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

They really believe they can win.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

- Kenny Wright...CB-jobs go to: Bodden, E.Wright, Holly, Minter and McDonald....hey, you wanted a surprise release

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

- S.Smith

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

- S.Jones and Bodden

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

- Mental aspect: preparation, dedication and toughness....oh and route running too

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

- No. He wants $$ for 2008 and beyond

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?

- JJ

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

- More pressure on them, their HCs butt is on the line and they know they have to start to win games....biggest difference? Let´s hope it´s clubhouse character....I dunno though

BpG, is Impact a troll?... Maybe, but this is the second post I have responded to him with what I feel are legit questions. Am I feeding the troll?....maybe again....but just like a stray dog, I will try to help him until he bites me.....after that, I'll just leave him alone.

Anyway, on to the questions:

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?
Man, this may be the toughest because I don't really see a "surprise", as someone else has said, I think it will be one of the LB's Thompson or Stewart. We just seem to actually have some depth there this yr.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?
I'll go with Shaun Smith here just because we HAVE to stop the run this yr. to have a shot at a decent season. Peek will mainly play on passing downs unless someone gets hurt.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?
Jones on Defense and Anyone on Offense, maybe Bentley? Even if he doesn't play much to start the season (even if he is put on the PUP list), just having him around the locker room this season could be a big lift.

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?
As most others have said, his consistancy. He can't have the drops he had last yr. and he needs to keep his head on straight.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?
Nope, he is playing for his last decent payday, no matter the record, he needs to show teams that he can still be a player in this league. He may even be the answer to question # 3?

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?
I'll go with the other poster who said Lewis, he could make or break our season IMHO.

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?
This could be the breakout yr. for our defense. It will be most of the players 3rd yr. in Granthems system. We may actually have the talent to play more man on the corners which will allow more scheming by the LB's. IF we can establish a rotation to keep the old men Roye and Washington half-way fresh........that could open things up for our LB's.

Impact, I don't think the Browns are going to be a playoff contender, but I do beleive we will be improved. In my book the TWO HUGE KEYS will be:
#1-the play/health of Lewis and establishing at least a semblence of a running game.
#2- establishing some type of a decent rotation to keep Roye and Washington fresh.....not just through games, but for the season.

We have got to be better at stopping the run and establishing a running game. Our defense has been on the field way too much the last two yrs. Hell, even the best defenses in the league would get worn down playing as much as ours did.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?
I hate to say it because it really is a good story, but Gary Baxter.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?
I have no idea, but I'm hoping it is Shaun Smith.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?
No idea... I don't know who is or isn't vocal outside of the press so I can't determine who needs to step it up.

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?
Betwen the ears... and he also needs to realize that not every ball is a freakin jump ball and that it is more than acceptable to catch somthing in stride and just go with it.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?
This has already been answered a bunch... this is a year after surgery to make a statment because at his age, next offseason is his Last Chance at one more Big PayDay.

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?
JJ... he's like 6' 13" with great hands... why wouldn't he be the one?

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?
The obvious: A new offense and offensive coaching staff.

Woooo, I'll play along...

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

Ryan Tucker...I love the guy, but the Browns "depth" is built with guys who want to start. Tucker is the most expendable of the group. He's aging vet, who was ALLEGEDLY addicted to painkillers, hence why he left last season. Shaffer has a huge financial investment in him, and he could be a good RT.

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

Antwan Peek. He's going to be at the very worst, a good nickel rusher. Peek is quick off the snap, and he will help the third down converstion %.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

Joe Jurevicius. He's got to take control on a young unit with one guy who is already considered a head case (Edwards), and another who has the makings of one (Travis Wilson). This is an undisciplined unit (please, I know I'm going to get a Wes Chandler answer here, but it's not even training camp), and Jurevicius is a discplined WR. Makes sense to me.

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?

Concentration and preparation. Edwards physically is already an elite WR. He has the build to separate from all kinds of DB's, but there are times he looked like he was surprised if the ball came his way, or whatever. I don't know the Browns playbook, and often that's the only ways you know what mistakes are being made, but he looked like he was lacking concentration and prep last year.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

It won't. The Browns need to be resigned to the fact that Lewis is going to complain if he doesn't get HIS 20-25 runs a game. He did it in Baltimore, even when it was obvious they needed to pass more to score, and he'll do it in Cleveland.

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?

It should be Jurevicius. Great redzone threat on the fade

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

Honestly, I don't think much. There was a large turnover in the coaching staff this year, and the instability of Romeo forced the Browns to look at guys who weren't upper echelon level coaches. Lerner has the cash to pay his assistant coaches like Denver and Washington does, but you can only throw some much cash at a problem.

and another who has the makings of one (Travis Wilson).


I'm curious why you say this. I have seen nothing from Wilson that leads me to believe he has potential to be a head case.

I know he said he thought he was the best reciever in the draft, but how does that make him a head case?

I have to believe you have no basis for this comment.

I have my sources, this is not some unfounded keyboard jockey observation. As my non site pimping sig indicates, I have some connections. I heard from a few teams that Wilson didn't interview well, so he was taken off draft boards. Some felt he was too cocky, too big a head for a guy that really hadn't proved a ton in college.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?


I will go with Chaun Thompson on the defense

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?

Shaun Smith..... although itmay not show up in "his" numbers. He is a legit NT that should be able to give Big Ted a significant blow during games. The combination of having a couple of guys who can legitimately handle the NT postion might pay BIG dividends

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

Andra Davis. Hopefully with some help up front he might be freed up abit and able to play middle LB like it should be....blowing guys up in the hole, making tackles at the line of scrimmage.


4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?
He should get a hand transplant from Brian Brennan

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?

That really depends on how much of the offensive game plan is going through him. If he is getting alot of carries and not getting anywhere, i wouldnt be surprised to see others start getting more reps and watching him either growing into a bruising short yardage back or not being able to deal with the fact that he isnt a premier back anymore. tough call....good question.

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?
Joey J. He willmost likely draw the weakest coverage between K2 & Braylon.

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?

The number of legitimate excuses is dwindling. Very little spin potential if we falter.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?
Well, I don't think there will be any real surprise, Dorsey (or Alexander), Baxter (maybe).

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright?
I think the DL as a whole needs to be the biggest impact.

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?
I don't really think it's a vet that needs to step up, I think it's some of the yournger guys that need to step up. Pool, whomever plays opposite of Bodden, J. Thomas, Travis Wilson, Cribbs (at WR), B.E., D'qwell, Leon Williams, any young DL, and obviously, whomever starts at QB.

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level?
Popular answer, concentration, if he impoves this, I think he'll improve his route running and his hands.

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game?
No, he's playing for BIG BUCKS, No Whammies!

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone?
I think the Browns will divide this between, J.J., Heiden, Winslow, B.E., and Jamal Lewis

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage?
I think the attitude is slowly turning around, confindence and belief that they can compete and win is slowly climbing among the younger players and that will rub off on the vets.

1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1? McGinnest

2. Which free agent will have a bigger impact on the defense..Antwan Peek,Shaun Smith or Kenny Wright? Smith - I think he'll start by week 5

3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season? Andra Davis

4. What part of Braylon Edwards game does he need to improve on in order to get to the next level? Catch the bleeping ball

5. If the Browns start out 1-3 or 0-4,will that affect Jamal Lewis's approach to the game? Could mean the Browns look at Wright/Harrison

6. Who will be the Browns goto guy in the redzone? Jamal Lewis

7. Outside of the talent level,what makes this Browns team different than 1st 2 under Crennel and Savage? Linebacker Depth and OLINE!!!

You do realize you sig doesn't say anything, right?

And I used to weigh 50 pounds less and have a full head of hair......what's your point?

I am Batman.

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1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

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Gary Baxter.......although I think he'll be on the PUP list.

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Tucker, Fraley, and JJ. The junk that went on last year on the offensive side of the ball cannot be tolerated if we ever want to build a winning organization. People need to shut up, know their assignments, and be where they are supposed to be.......period.

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Keeping his big yap shut, and between the ears........he's got the physical tools to be a beast.

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None whatesoever....he's playing for a check. Impact I don't dog you much but that was a really bad question...lol. Now if you would have said Fry/DA, Romeo's coaching style, BE/KW's attitude that all would have been legitimate ??s, but JL is the one guy on the team that will give it all EVERY week no matter what.

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JJ would be my best bet, but don't count out KW if he's healthy enough to use that leaping ability.

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Well Offensive scheme mainly, and I think the coaches are being more demanding which imo is a good thing.

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1. Which veteran could be a surprise release by week 1?

Phil Dawson.
I love Phil, but I can see a strong-legged young kicker taking his job.

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You done fell and bumped your head....

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3. What veteran needs to step up and be more vocal this season?

Jones on D, JJ on O

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Good call with Jones IMO....I think he will do just that AND be in the Pro Bowl.

And I'm the Green Lantern.....see you at the next Justice League meeting.

Can't bring brownies.......Hawkman's getting fat. I'm bringing rice cakes instead.

Checkout the user list. Homepages are permitted there.


Oh yeah, I'm Thor God of Thunder.

Well according to that website posted in Tailgate a while back...I am "Superman"!!!!(I always was a boyscout...LOL)

Thor is not a super hero so technically you cannot come to our meeting. Sorry.

And the only question I want answered about the Browns is this: When are they gonna win more than they lose? For Romeo's sake I hope it's soon.

I also know home pages are on the user list. I just wondered why BigC was saying "check out my sig" when it obviously isn't there any more.

Some interesting questions. Seems some apparent bias by focus if questions. Not overly and overtly biased. That vet released, could it be a quarteback trade to cover Vick? Can't swing a cat without hitting current or past QUBEES on this roster. I think it will be Jurevicius or Heiden in the red, like a slot set.
Meanwhile, go Browns! And may the Elf be with you!