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Maybe Callahan thinks he can play LT. Otherwise I thought our depth looked pretty good. Can't find a ton of info about him. Played at FSU, but no combine invite and underwhelming athletic measurables. I guess we'll see what Callahan can do with him.

That's fine we signed an OL but I'd like to see us sign another DT at some point for depth also.

I'm sorry Hunter Thedford, but I'm kind of glad you're gone, so I can finally stop temporarily confusing you with Thayer Munford every time I see or hear your name. Best of luck going forward.

I hope Newsome isn't out a long time

If the regular season ended today. b/c preseason doesn't count. The Browns likely would be on the outside of the playoffs with these afc records, I think might not be too: : far off. in seeds for the playoffs
KC fifteen and two
Cinncinnati thirteen and four
Buffalo twelve and five
Tenn ten and seven div winner
Miami eleven and six
Baltimore eleven and six, .. or ten and seven depending on a game against Pittsburgh
Jacksonville ten and seven not div winner.
.....

Cleveland nine and eight or eight and nine depending on a game against Pittsburgh
NY Jets nine and eight
Pittsburgh seven and ten, or eight and nine or nine and eight depending on a game against Baltimore and a game against Cleveland
New England seven and ten
Denver six and eleven
L. A. Chargers six and eleven
Las Vegas five and twelve
Houston five and twelve
Indianapolis four and thirteen.

Maybe a Power rankings in my opinion, for the afc, Today. If, the Browns could prove they could score @uickly and change their offensive philosophy of refusing to go over the top, and refusing to make every single offensive snap aim for a touchdown, and not just be part of an eleven play 'slow walk' down the field, where even their catchers may 'stop, drop, and roll', after getting the catch, or, aim to run out the sideline instead of momentum carrying them toward the touchdown after they secure the catch and continue to run, then maybe they could move up.
but until then, puke, pretenders not contenders.
Kevin Stefanski needs a new menu.

The offensive playcalling, the playcalling, not the execution, or players, but the playcalling, and decisions 'during the game' and ON offense, is an East Palestine Ohio situation, major cleanup and monitoring.

I don't think any of us have a clue how the Browns season will go other than being based on feelings and emotion. There are reasons to believe that the season will be an improvement over the past couple of seasons based on upgrades at certain positions and the hiring of Schwartz as DC. But that has to be seen how it will all play out on the field over the course of the season. So while only venturing a guess I would think those with a more positive opinion of how this season will go have more to base that on than those who don't.

haha that's wild

... The Browns announced Saturday that they have signed cornerback Gavin Heslop and offensive tackle Derrick Kelly II. Heslop is in his second season out of Stony Brook. He originally signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2020. ...

^I couldn't find out whether he played more at Guard or Tackle while at Florida state, but then today a search of position brought this. ^

How would he change the OT room? He appears to have all of the mass and look of a good tough tackle, but he has only appeared in practice s@uads and took some time off.

Was at camp today. After seeing Moore I can say he is going to be a problem for defenses. He is a great route runner that can run. He also catches the ball with his hands. I came away completely impressed.

Having been stationed in Ky during the Manning years at TN I kind of adopted them as a second team in CFB, so I have probably watched more Tillman than most.. So like I've said before, I could easily see him securing that #2 spot and eventually take over for Cooper. He's got all the tools and will be a reliable target for Watson. The key is having a QB like watson who will give him a chance to make plays.

this has been a pretty consistent take from everyone ... let's hope!

I have read countless articles about how deep the AFC and how many "quality, if not franchise QBs" are in the AFC. Anything is possible, but I don't see two team coming out with a record at or above 13-4. THer are just too many tough games teams will face to achieve these lofty records. We will see. I guess that's why they play the games and not issue playoff tickets before the season starts.

j/c…

watch us stash Thomas with an injury for the season

I think the way we ended up with Tillman in the third round is the exact same way we ended up with Chubb in the second round. I think Chad nailed it when he talked about teams shouldn't allow injuries to cause them to ignore special abilities. I think he was an absolute steal and had no idea he would still be there in the third round.

Tough luck but at least the injuries aren't season ending.

j/c...

It sux, but now Isaiah McGuire will get more reps.

What a recovery.

I'd like us to bring in a vet to backup Chubb if Ford is out a few weeks or more. Michael Carter Is a name to watch

I was thinking John (Leroy) Kelly should be a great backup we can use for cheap.

I wonder the reason why we haven't given him more of a shot to this point. We'll see if he is in the plans now.

How many years has this guy been in TC or on the practice squad since the FO has been here? In his third now? I think the FO has a firm opinion of his perceived value at this point. I suppose his chances are better to make the 53 now that Ford is dealing with an injury but what happens with he comes back? I think, for Kelly's sake, his chances at regular time on an NFL roster and a real career growth opportunity might not be in Cleveland.

yeah that was my thought too. Our FO has seen him more than anyone and has still not pulled the trigger

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Lost in this clip is a nice little burst off the line by Wills. That is, of course, if it is Wills. Maybe someone subbing.

Schwartz's best catch of his professional career, thus far.

j/c

Sure would like to see him do that during a game- and actually hang on to the ball at play's end.


Sometimes, we'll have a player warming up on spots we'd be soon rehearsing, just tearin' it up.
The response is always the same: "Save it for when there are witnesses." It's always done with a wink and grin.

In school, we used to call guys like Schwartz "Practice room virtuosi" ...guys who can amaze you when there is zero pressure, but fold like wet newspaper when there is an audience watching/listening. It's painful to know folks like that. You feel for them, but in the end... you either produce- or you disappear. Real Life is rough, yo. 'Nat Geo Wild'-level rough.

Manyfolk assume that musicians are soft creatures. Trust this: there is no more competitive, cutthroat, brutally judgmental peer group on this planet. Case in point: we came off the stage for intermission at a Pops concert some years back. It was a national act, pretty famous headliner (can't remember who) and I heard this exchange:

"Hey, man... what did you think of that drum solo?"
"Sounded like he pushed the whole drum kit down a flight of stairs..."

Me, evesdropping:



Pretty sure that's how some Browns players see Schwartz.
I wanted so much to like this kid, but he just keeps making me shake my head slowly...


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Seeing this is as rare as spotting the California Condor.

Right now I think AS is on the outside looking in. It's too bad because I like the kid and wanted him to do well. Even if he ran the 40 in 3 and a half it's no good if you can't catch or run the right routes.