"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
We didn’t even want to pick up the 5th month option on some of our past 1st round picks
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
It is not my intention to derail this thread with the observation I'm making here. I'm also not naive to the point that this means that the contrary could or would never happen.
The public statements that the FO have made about players and their status on the team have been born out by their actions. Berry was asked at the top of his post-draft presser whether Njoku's future of the team was altered by the drafting of Harrison. He did not answer with a one-word "no", but he said in an Ivy-league sort of way, it was not affected by the Bryant selection. Berry stated that Njoku remained a part of their current and long-term plans.
He made statements about Vernon that indicated there were no plans to release him. So did Stefanski. They didn't say they would resign him but they both stated he is in their plan for the 2020 season.
I'm sure there will be times when we get a non-answer answer and there could come a time when a lie gets told, it's business after all. I don't get the sense they are inclined to be deceptive just because they can be.
The fifth year option came out of the last CBA in 2011. That means players drafted in the first round of draft from 2011 have been eligible for the fifth year option. None of the guys we have drafted since then have gotten the fifth year option. I don’t think any of them even finished their rookie contract with the team. Danny Shelton was the closest. These are the picks:
Phil Taylor Trent Richardson Brandon Weeden Barkevious Mingo Justin Gilbert Johnny Manziel Danny Shelton Cam Erving Corey Coleman
Off the top of my head, I think Shelton, Erving and Mingo were the only ones that even made it 5 years in the league (not just with the Browns). Right?
There is no level of sucking we haven't seen; in fact, I'm pretty sure we hold the patents on a few levels of sucking NOBODY had seen until the past few years.
The fifth year option came out of the last CBA in 2011. That means players drafted in the first round of draft from 2011 have been eligible for the fifth year option. None of the guys we have drafted since then have gotten the fifth year option. I don’t think any of them even finished their rookie contract with the team. Danny Shelton was the closest. These are the picks:
Phil Taylor Trent Richardson Brandon Weeden Barkevious Mingo Justin Gilbert Johnny Manziel Danny Shelton Cam Erving Corey Coleman
Good stuff, awesome, terrific talent we assembled.
Looking at that list ... it might be some of the worst consecutive drafting I’ve ever seen. Some years we even had multiple 1st round picks
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Actually, didn't Phil Taylor leave the NFL for a while and then come back for a year or two?
There is no level of sucking we haven't seen; in fact, I'm pretty sure we hold the patents on a few levels of sucking NOBODY had seen until the past few years.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Good news to wake up to this morning. Far and away, I am more excited about MG. Njoku, not nearly as much, but hope he has a year, which should easily pass last year. Still waiting for his light to come on. But quite a specimen, and, I think, considerable unrealized upside.
Tear it up, guys! Go, Browns!
"Every responsibility implies opportunity, and every opportunity implies responsibility." Otis Allen Glazebrook, 1880
I’m so excited we extended Njoku ... ... Dudes more overrated on here than Higgs ...
The kid is still just 23 years old. He was getting better each year and in a new offense each year - until he broke his wrist. He can go up and get the ball hopefully he will continue to go up with reckless abandon. And not have fear cause of the break. I'm sure it hurt a lot when he tried coming back.
So was this done with Ski's approval or just a Berry thing?
I got a feeling Ski looking at the tape realized the kid has talent and again still just 23 an age of many rookies.
Has anyone notice these Steeler fan journalists have not mentioned Garrett's name at all in comparing players like Young and other or in any conversation about Defense. So they are ignoring him cause their wussy Steeler influence tells them to.
Defense wins championships. Watson play your butt off! Go Browns! CHRIST HAS RISEN! GM Strong! & Stay safe everyone!
Improving every year? ... his best “streak” as a pro was in his rookie year ... and that was about a 4 game stretch or so if i recall correctly ...
Hope he finally does turn the corner and learns to catch better making him more consistent ...
IIRC, that magical half-year after the removal of Hue and Haley, Chief really played well. I remember reading he had 0 drops in that stretch. I would really like to see if he can return to that.
How does a league celebrating its 100th season only recognize the 53 most recent championships?
Improving every year? ... his best “streak” as a pro was in his rookie year ... and that was about a 4 game stretch or so if i recall correctly ...
Hope he finally does turn the corner and learns to catch better making him more consistent ...
IIRC, that magical half-year after the removal of Hue and Haley, Chief really played well. I remember reading he had 0 drops in that stretch. I would really like to see if he can return to that.
I always hope that a Browns player can shake a negative rep that they've picked up, and from what I know Stefanski could be the one to tease that upside out of him. I think Njoku is a very potent #2 TE. He just isn't well-rounded enough to be an effective #1. No defense is going to believe us when we try to show that we're leaving him in to block. Dude is 100% route-runner/pass-catcher.... and along those lines, he tends to battle with loss of focus (leading to drops) now and then.
As he is, Njoku is a nice to have. Not a core guy.
There is no level of sucking we haven't seen; in fact, I'm pretty sure we hold the patents on a few levels of sucking NOBODY had seen until the past few years.
I do like picking up a rookie option for Njoku because it’s a prove it deal. It’s probably the best way to motivate him
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
I do like picking up a rookie option for Njoku because it’s a prove it deal. It’s probably the best way to motivate him
I suppose. Technically, it's two prove-it years now. But I guess they could always cut him in 2021 if he completely flops. However, I don't think that will be the case.
I do like picking up a rookie option for Njoku because it’s a prove it deal. It’s probably the best way to motivate him
I suppose. Technically, it's two prove-it years now. But I guess they could always cut him in 2021 if he completely flops. However, I don't think that will be the case.
Yeah, i mean with Hooper in the fold, I think Njoku will actually excel too. I think he’ll have a decent two years
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
I do like picking up a rookie option for Njoku because it’s a prove it deal. It’s probably the best way to motivate him
I suppose. Technically, it's two prove-it years now. But I guess they could always cut him in 2021 if he completely flops. However, I don't think that will be the case.
The fifth year option is not guaranteed unless Njoku gets injured to the point where he can’t pass a physical. If we cut him before it vests it is not guaranteed.
I don't think so either, but I could see defenses losing track of him a play or two per game and him going for big chunks of yards.
There is no level of sucking we haven't seen; in fact, I'm pretty sure we hold the patents on a few levels of sucking NOBODY had seen until the past few years.
I don't really care if Baker gets dubbed a one read QB - hopefully they do what needs to be done to help him find the mismatch/open receiver. Whether that's flooding one side, whether that's giving Baker a post read decision to read only one side of the field ... whatever it takes. I think Stefanski will find a way to let Baker be successful or not based on Baker's ability. Can't wait to see.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
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