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Heckert also said there’s a chance the Browns will trade down from No. 4 to get extra picks, just as they did in trading with the Falcons last year
This comment won't make people happy that want a quick turnaround. Honestly, it seems the Browns are doing exactly what they said in the beginning.. Build the team from the ground up, 3 or 4 pieces at a time, fill in as needed with FA.
That means we won't turn it around on a dime, but my hope is if this is what they intend, it will give us a team that competes year in and year out and has the ability to make the playoffs all the time.. (kinda like Pittsburgh, Pats, Indy etc...)
I'm hungry for a championship... I suppose that's like all of us.. But I'm not interested in one year wonders.. I'd rather have it stretch over the long haul.. Perhaps winning a SB or two along the way... If I had a wish, that's what I'd wish for.
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He fits the M.O. as much as any QB for a Holmgren type - invest a lower round pick and try to develop the QB to the system.
I was talking Weeden a way's back but at the time thought we could get him in the third/fourth round. He does look the part and his age should be a non issue which most scouts have already come out and said publicly. If they go with Colt this year and allow him to sit, either Colt would prove to be on the up and Weeden would make for a great Backup or trade bait or Colt sinks and Weeden will be more versed a year from now and would not deter the Brown's from drafting a QB in round 1.
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Everything has been pointing at Tannehill for some time now. All General Manager's desire their signature pick at QB and Tannehill will be Heckert's.
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What made you flip-flop on Tannehill? You've been bashing him from day 1 and saying we should never take him. 
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Here's the MKC article the writer was referencing. BTW, it's clear that the list of four QBs is inferred, and not actually stated by Heckert. MKC on Heckert Press Conference Quote:
CLEVELAND -- Browns general manager Tom Heckert said today the Browns won't pursue Peyton Manning, who was released Wednesday by the Colts.
"Not really,'' said Heckert in an informal meeting with the media today. "That's probably not a direction we're going to go.''
Heckert also re-iterated what he said at the end of last season: that the Browns are unlikely to sign a big-name free agent quarterback. That would seem to rule out a strong pitch for Packers backup quarterback Matt Flynn, one of the biggest names set to hit the market on Tuesday.
He said the Browns like four quarterbacks in this draft, including the obvious top three of Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III and Ryan Tannehill. The fourth appears to be Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden, who's 28, because Heckert gushed about him.
"I really like him a lot,'' said Heckert. "We're going to see him (throw) tomorrow. "He's mature and he's telling you it's a positive. He's a really interesting guy. He's super smart.''
But heemphasized that the Browns are still high on Colt McCoy and haven't made the decision to replace him.
"We still think Colt can play in this league and it's our job to help him out,'' said Heckert. "If we catch more balls, if we protect him more'' he can be much-improved.
Heckert addressed a number of other topics during his 30-minute interview, his first since undergoing heart surgery last month and his first with the media since the end of the season. He said:
* Even though the Browns are up for anything with their No. 4 pick, all the talk about the Browns moving up to No. 2 to draft Griffin III "is crazy. We feel comfortable staying at No. 4 and getting a really good player. We feel comfortable moving back and getting extra picks too.''
* Right tackle Tony Pashos underwent ankle surgery on Tuesday and he's not sure how that position will shake out out.
* The Browns will try to re-sign Peyton Hillis, but probably not until after he hit the market on Tuesday.
* The Browns will stick to their philosophy on free agency. "We're not going to sign a ton a free agents. We're not going to go crazy.''
* The Browns haven't ruled out trading their No. 22 pick. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that the Browns currently don't want to surrender that pick to move up to No. 2. "Never say never,'' Heckert said.
* His ultimate goal with franchised kicker Phil Dawson is to sign him to a long-term deal. He said he hasn't talked to him since applying the tag last week,
* He's still discussing what to do with left guard Eric Steinbach, who's coming off back surgery and set to make $6 million this year.
* He wants to re-sign free agents Mike Adams, Dimitri Patterson and the other players set to be free on Tuesday.
* Linebacker Marcus Benard is under contract and doesn't need to be tendered.
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GM Tom Heckert: Browns won't enter Peyton Manning sweepstakes, plus other highlights from interview by Nate Ulrich on March 8, 2012 in Cleveland Browns,NFL,Tom Heckert Browns General Manager Tom Heckert met with reporters today at the team's headquarters in Berea and discussed several topics. Heckert recently had heart surgery, forcing him to miss the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but he said he's feeling fine now. Here are some of the highlights from his interview with media: The Browns have not talked to quarterback Peyton Manning, whom the Indianpolis Colts released Wednesday, and they don't plan to pursue him as a free agent, Heckert said. Manning is free to sign with any team. "That's probably not a direction we're gonna go in," Heckert said. The Browns believe four quarterbacks in this year's draft will be good in the NFL, Heckert said. Heckert said he will attend the Pro Day of Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III on March 21. "I think he's a good player," Heckert said of RG3. … "He's very, very talented." Heckert said Texas A&M Ryan Tannehill "untapped" potential and "a lot of upside." Heckert also praised Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden, and said he's eager to see him throw at his Pro Day on Friday. "Great kid, super smart," Heckert said. The Browns have two first-round picks, No. 4 and 22. When asked if the Browns would be willing to give up both of their first-round picks to trade up, Heckert said, "I'd never say never about anything." Heckert also said the Browns would feel comfortable staying at No. 4 or moving down to get more picks. Heckert reiterated that the Browns are open to re-signing Peyton Hillis, who's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at 4 p.m. Tuesday. "If we can work things out, he'd like be here," Heckert said. "And if we can do it, we'd like him to be here. Whether he has to wait till he sees what happens in free agency, that's fine with us. We're willing to do that. We'll just have to wait and see how things go, probably after Tuesday." Heckert said he hasn't talked to kicker Phil Dawson since the team placed its franchise tag on him. Heckert said the Browns' goal is to sign Dawson to long-term deal. The Browns believe they know everything they need to know about quarterback Colt McCoy, Heckert said. "We still think Colt can play in this league, and it's our job to help him out," he said. The Browns think they have good three running backs — Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya — even if they don't retain Hillis, Heckert said. But Heckert didn't rule out the possibility of acquiring another running back, and he spoke highly of Alabama's Trent Richardson. "He's a big, tough, physical runner," Heckert said. "We really like him." Heckert indicated the Browns don't plan to be extremely active in free agency, but they will target some players and pursue them. "To be honest with you, I don't there's any position on our team that we don't need to improve," Heckert said. "I think we're OK in some areas. Are we OK at receiver? I think we're OK, but I think we can get better. On the offensive line, I think we're OK. I think we're OK in a lot of areas, but that's not ideal. We obviously want to be good everywhere." Heckert said the Browns want to retain wants free safety Mike Adams and cornerback Dimitri Patterson, both of whom are set to become unrestricted free agents. "A couple guys are in the mode where they just want to wait till free agency and see what happens," Heckert said. "We're fine with that. That's obviously not a dire situation, but we're gonna have to know sooner or later." Heckert said right tackle Tony Pashos had ankle surgery on Tuesday. Coach Pat Shurmur recently made comments about the team's uncertain future at right tackle. The Browns will have room under the salary cap, even though the cap is not yet set, Heckert said. The Browns don't expect to cut a veteran before free agency, Heckert said. Heckert said the Browns are still talking about the future of left guard Eric Steinbach, who had back surgery last summer. Heckert said they're using a wait-and-see approach. Defensive end Marcus Benard's contract has been tolled, Heckert said. In other words, Benard is still under contract with the Browns and won't become a free agent. Benard, who missed most of last season after he was injured in a motorcycle accident in October, was originally set to become a restricted free agent. Heckert said his job won't be more difficult because he missed the combine. "I Skyped all the interviews and then everything's taped. It was actually a pretty good deal," Heckert joked. "I may not go next year. I don't know." web page
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Defensive end Marcus Benard's contract has been tolled, Heckert said. In other words, Benard is still under contract with the Browns and won't become a free agent. Benard, who missed most of last season after he was injured in a motorcycle accident in October, was originally set to become a restricted free agent.
Interesting. So the Browns get him for this year under the same terms as last year. Sucks for him (as much as making hundreds of thousands of dollars can suck) ...... but he shouldn't have been driving like a nut.
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I didn't see it in the post but I guess Heckert said Griffin was not a once in a lifetime player. I wonder if the story about the agent that said his client didn't want to go to Cleveland was Griffin and the Brass caught wind of it. Pure speculation of course. The way they talk about him is different compared to talking about other QB's. Could be posturing but something tells me it's not and they have other thing's in mind. When they talk about Griffen they say he is talented or good, but they talk about Weeden as being smart and I don't think they are talking about school. I think they like his football IQ. When they talk about Tannenhill they say they love his upside. That being said it is silly season and as he also said, "anything is possible". I just get the feeling they are not enamored with him almost turned off. Very well could be the feeling they want people to have.
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"The Browns think they have good three running backs — Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya "
"Are we OK at receiver? I think we're OK, but I think we can get better."
Wow,just wow.
This is either silly season talk,or his heart problem has led to a lack of oxygen to his brain.
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Yeah, I'm with you. I don't believe much of what's said. He could really not be that high on RGIII, or he loves him and is just trying to downplay it.
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"The Browns think they have good three running backs — Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya "
"Are we OK at receiver? I think we're OK, but I think we can get better."
Wow,just wow.
This is either silly season talk,or his heart problem has led to a lack of oxygen to his brain.
He flat out said that he was not going to say anything bad about any of his players. What would you like him to say?
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"The Browns think they have good three running backs — Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya "
"Are we OK at receiver? I think we're OK, but I think we can get better."
Wow,just wow.
This is either silly season talk,or his heart problem has led to a lack of oxygen to his brain.
If we don't try REALLY, REALLY hard to get better at WR and RB - either thru FA or draft (and resigning Hillis is ok too), I'm going to be really ticked off. Let's be aggressive for once.
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Yeah, I'm with you. I don't believe much of what's said. He could really not be that high on RGIII, or he loves him and is just trying to downplay it.
I think much of what comes out of Heckert's mouth is more truth than any posturing or trying to send up smoke screens. He's pretty much done everything he said he was going to do (or not do) since he's been here.
I think if RG3 is there at 4, he's ours. If not, we are not moving up to get him.
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Yeah, I'm with you. I don't believe much of what's said. He could really not be that high on RGIII, or he loves him and is just trying to downplay it.
I think much of what comes out of Heckert's mouth is more truth than any posturing or trying to send up smoke screens. He's pretty much done everything he said he was going to do (or not do) since he's been here.
I think if RG3 is there at 4, he's ours. If not, we are not moving up to get him.
You're probably right. I just don't take much that's said right now as gospel. But, I'm pretty cynical.
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"The Browns think they have good three running backs — Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Ogbonnaya "
"Are we OK at receiver? I think we're OK, but I think we can get better."
Wow,just wow.
This is either silly season talk,or his heart problem has led to a lack of oxygen to his brain.
If we don't try REALLY, REALLY hard to get better at WR and RB - either thru FA or draft (and resigning Hillis is ok too), I'm going to be really ticked off. Let's be aggressive for once.
I really hope it's all smokescreen.
If Hillis leaves and they go into the season with Hardesty, Ogbonnaya, and Jackson we're in a world of trouble. I honestly fail to see what's so enticing about Ogbonnaya. You can find RB's like him anywhere.
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http://www.cantonrep.com/brownsFrom Tom Heckert in the press room this morning: • Peyton Manning is “probably not a direction we’re gonna go.” You didn’t suppose it would be, did you? • The Browns probably won’t cut any veterans, although Heckert hesitated a bit when the topic of Eric Steinbach came up. Steinbach is one of the most expensive guards in the league and is coming off a season lost to a back injury. Our early sense is that he will be on the 2012 roster. • The gates are wide open to signing Matt Flynn next week. As to drafting a quarterback high, Heckert said, “We might do it. We’re not saying that’s the case.” As to whether Flynn will be in Ohio for a visit after the market opens at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Heckert hesitated and said, “Ummmmmmm.” It was the proverbial pregnant ummmmmmm. • The Browns will not pursue Mario Williams. Heckert said that in every way but directly. The dead giveaway: “We’re not gonna go crazy in free agency. We’re not gonna do it.” Dead giveaway No. 2: “Personally, I don’t think there is a Reggie White in free agency.” Mike Holmgren’s Packers made a monster splash in 1993 when they signed White. Heckert said that was a unique deal that had nothing to do with White’s 1992 team, the Eagles, not wanting him. He said more, but bottom line: “Forget about Williams.” http://www.cantonrep.com/browns/x1644239980/More-from-Heckert-His-inside-source-LOVES-WeedenMore from Tom Heckert this morning: • One important variable in the evaluation of Colt McCoy is Brad Childress’ input. Heckert on conclusions from the McCoy evaluation: “If we catch more balls, if we protect him better, do we think Colt can be a lot better? Yeah, we do.” • “I don’t think there is any position on the team that we don’t need to improve. I think we’re OK at some positions.” • Heckert on RG-III: “A lot of people are saying a lot of things. In two or three years, we’ll find out. “This guy is a super athlete who is super fast. Obviously, he’s not the size of Cam Newton. “Cam Newton was 6-6, 250 coming out last year ... that might have made HIM a once-in-a-lifetime guy.” • Griffin vs. Andrew Luck: “There’s a BIG difference (in the type of players they are). They’re (shaking his head for emphasis) different.” As to big differences: “You could probably say that about RG-III and everybody.” Heckert is routinely calling Griffin RG-III, for what that’s worth. • On Brandon Weeden: “I have a buddy on the staff over there (at Oklahoma State) that just raves about him. “We REALLY like him.” Heckert seems truly unconcerned about the fact Weeden is 28. “If he’s around for six years ... I might not be here in six years.” • Heckert declined to say anything about the medical situation — the Browns said it was a heart procedure — that knocked him out of the Combine. He looked healthy and was in good spirits. • The team will try to sign Peyton Hillis, Dimitri Patterson and Peyton Hillis, but ... “We’re not gonna be able to sign ‘em all back,” Heckert said of the men who become free agents Tuesday. • Heckert still likes Montario Hardesty and Brandon Jackson as likely producers in a running back rotation. He seems to think they will get past their 2011 medical issues.
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It is either a mega-smokescreen, or we have absolutely zero intent on taking RG3.
For the record, I concur on the take that Heckert hasn't been one to smokescreen too much... he's generally been pretty open and honest with what he says even at this time of year.
He obviously doesn't give much away, but what he has let out has held up as best I can recall.
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Would be funny if all the talk of trade with the rams was in the rams trading back up to 4.
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Colts - Luck
Washington - RG3
Minny - Kalil
Theres a big possibility STL calls us to jump up and grab Blackmon...
We drop to 6 for what, a 2nd? (I'd fleece them A LITTLE BIT, just out of spite)
And maybe still get Claiborne at 6 (Depending on what TB does)
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heck no. I'm not giving them a mini-TO for a second, not after they traded away the guy we wanted. If they really want to come back up to #4, they have to give at least half of what they got from WAS.
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Would jump at 2nd to drop down 2 spots. Curry and Gilmore in the 2nd round woo hoo.
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I don't see the significance of Heckert calling Griffin RG3. That's what everyone calls him.
For those hoping for Super Mario ....... doesn't sound like that's happening.
I'll personally be madder than hell if we waste a ton of money on Flynn.
I dunno how I'd feel if we took Weeden high. He would probably be my 2nd choice, since Luck is obviously out of reach. (and there is no way in hell Indy trades out of 1 now)
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YT would you rather sign Flynn (Regardless of cost) or Stick with McCoy?
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I would stick with McCoy .... unless we could sign Flynn to such a small deal that it wouldn't matter how he did. (like a vet's minimum deal) That's not going to be the case. I do have to say though, that I don't see either Flynn or McCoy as viable, long term starters. My real preference would be to go find a real QB high in this draft .... but who knows if we're going to go that route or not. Honestly, I have nightmares that it's 2030, and we're still looking for a QB, while Browns fans insist that the latest 5th round, highly flawed QB we've started because he's the best crap in our pile of crap must surely be the answer ....... and can't see why he might need to be replaced ........... 
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Honestly, I have nightmares that it's 2030, and we're still looking for a QB, while Browns fans insist that the latest 5th round, highly flawed QB we've started because he's the best crap in our pile of crap must surely be the answer ....... and can't see why he might need to be replaced ...........
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And I have nightmares that, come 2030, some people will be griping if we haven't won 12 superbowls and they'll be blaming it on the fact that we change qb's every 2 years. Gotta go get the latest and greatest in this draft - and 2 years later, gotta get the latest and greatest, repeat ad nauseum.
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God I hope Heckert is lying thru his teeth about liking our receivers and RB's
Looks like Manning has told the Redskins no friggin way so they may go after Flynn, and Manning to to the Dolphins. That would help drop the asking price for RGIII.. I just hope Shurmer and crew don't want him because he doesn't fit their "system" Whatever that was we had to witness last year................
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And I have nightmares that, come 2030, some people will be griping if we haven't won 12 superbowls and they'll be blaming it on the fact that we change qb's every 2 years. Gotta go get the latest and greatest in this draft - and 2 years later, gotta get the latest and greatest, repeat ad nauseum.
I believe that would be Kosar ? I don't remember picking any QB's lately that were considerd the greatest in ANY draft ...
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And I have nightmares that, come 2030, some people will be griping if we haven't won 12 superbowls and they'll be blaming it on the fact that we change qb's every 2 years. Gotta go get the latest and greatest in this draft - and 2 years later, gotta get the latest and greatest, repeat ad nauseum.
I believe that would be Kosar ? I don't remember picking any QB's lately that were considerd the greatest in ANY draft ...
Couch was probably the closest, and there was a ton of debate over which QB was the best in that draft.
He came into a horrible situation. We should have taken the entire draft from Ditka. Man we could have stumbled and bumbled across a player with that many picks. Most teams can't use that many picks because they don't have that many openings. We had nothing but openings. That was the year, and situation, to pass up the #1 overall QB.
Ah hindsight is so perfectly clear.
Kosar was the last potentially great QB we took. Quinn was supposed to be "NFL ready", but I don't know that most people thought that he was a great QB. He was ..... ready .......
He cost us what .... a 2nd and a 1st?
He got 12 games and was shown the door.
People are whining because a 3rd round pick who is on par with Quinn as far as production goes, and who has receiver far more starts than 1st round pick Quinn got, isn't seen as the answer. I really don't get that either.
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heck no. I'm not giving them a mini-TO for a second, not after they traded away the guy we wanted. If they really want to come back up to #4, they have to give at least half of what they got from WAS.
Your assuming that we want RG3 right? what if we don't..
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well, I still personally would not give away one of my top 3 targets in the draft. For me, for the Browns, there's a big drop-off after:
QB Luck
QB Griffin
WR Blackmon
CB Claiborne
in that order. As it stands, I don't see us getting any of them at 6. Then who do we get there? The running back? A second-tier tackle? A second-tier WR? A project QB? A 1- or 2-strike CB? And if the bounty is a second round pick we turn into an also-ran like Gilmore? Then not a chance.
To me, there is a huge difference (for the Browns) between drafting 5 and drafting 6 this year. I don't think there's a big difference between 6 and 18. If we're talking trading down again after 6 and getting a future 1st to go with the -teens pick this year then you have my attention. It would also help if that second rounder were a serious OLB like Wagner or even David. But losing out on one of the 5 blue-chip players in the draft to pick up an extra decent player in the second is not a good proposition IMO.
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I'd be ok with Richardson at 6 (I know some wouldn't)
You say that you'd be ok with a trade down from 6, but say theres no elite talent there, so who there would someone want to trade up for? Tannehill? Richardson? Someone is ganna give up a 1st next year for them? Eh.
There are so many ways this can go it's ridiculous...
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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It is either a mega-smokescreen, or we have absolutely zero intent on taking RG3.
For the record, I concur on the take that Heckert hasn't been one to smokescreen too much... he's generally been pretty open and honest with what he says even at this time of year.
He obviously doesn't give much away, but what he has let out has held up as best I can recall.
I agree. Last year he basically came out and said he would like to add a couple on the DL. He didn't tell us who, but he did just what he said he wanted to do.
This year he is telling us even less, but I don't think he is throwing up smoke signals either. I think we are going to stick with Holmgren's 3 year plan at QB with McCoy. We may hedge our bets, but like many of us, they want to see him surrounded with better talent and hope he develops in this system.
He is so not a finished product in this system.
Still the WR position worries me the most, well that and RT.
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I don't think there's any elite talent there, but a tier of good players from 6 to 20-25. If someone were to want to trade up for Richardson or a tackle or Coples or someone else giving up a first for next year, and we already were at 6 then I'm interested. But I'm not willing to move out of blue-chip territory for some mid-thirties player.
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well, something to consider,, if heckert isn't prone to throwing up smokescreens... then this statement may say a lot about the plans Quote:
More from Tom Heckert this morning:
• One important variable in the evaluation of Colt McCoy is Brad Childress’ input.
Heckert on conclusions from the McCoy evaluation:
“If we catch more balls, if we protect him better, do we think Colt can be a lot better? Yeah, we do.”
this is the second time someone in the top brass has acknowleded that 'Catching' the ball was a problem (holmgren made a big deal out of it at the end of the season presser) Not sure if Holmgren or anyone else said anyting about protecting colt better...
I'm tellin ya,, we aren't going to go up to get another qb..we'll certainly draft one,, weeden, tannehill someone not on fan radar? but i don't see a blockbuster trade to go up to get RG or anyone else...
Unless this was a monster smokescreen
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It's real simple to me.. if RG3 is not there at 4... we are going to continue to improve the team on both sides of the ball..
specifically by adding atleast one WR.. and atleast one offensive lineman, most likely a RT.
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Has there been any talk on Seneca Wallace? I really don't want him on the team anymore..
What about that Thad Lewis we brought in from STL? Is he even still here?
I'd be fine with Blackmon at 4, at RT between 2nd-4th rounds, Resigning Hillis/Drafting a RB etc...
And then just letting Colt be the guy, screw "competitions" he's the guy we have now, go ahead with him this year, no having to look over his shoulder...
Am I the only one that pronounces hyperbole "Hyper-bowl" instead of "hy-per-bo-le"?
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Has there been any talk on Seneca Wallace? I really don't want him on the team anymore..
What about that Thad Lewis we brought in from STL? Is he even still here?
I'd be fine with Blackmon at 4, at RT between 2nd-4th rounds, Resigning Hillis/Drafting a RB etc...
And then just letting Colt be the guy, screw "competitions" he's the guy we have now, go ahead with him this year, no having to look over his shoulder...
I've not read or heard one word on Wallace.. not that it's really expected at this point..
I know less about Lewis.. no help there..
I think you can almost guarantee if RG is there at 4 we take him.. almost. or man,, if he's there at 4,, we'll be getting offers.. damn, so many options..
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