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Jordan Shipley resigns w Jaguars

Frostee Rucker to the Cardinals

isn't Arians switching the Cardinals to a 4-3?

they hired Todd Bowles as DC and he's been a 4-3 guy his entire career.

I think Toad had a typo...but I'm sure he'll spin his way out of admitting that.

Here's a guy I was slightly interested in. Had a great 2012 but he's no spring chicken...

OG, Kevin Boothe, resigns with the Giants.

Steelers lose a safety...

Will Allen to sign with Cowboys

Michael Huff to the Ravens

jc

Osi Umenyiora joins Falcons, two year deal:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000...woyear-contract

Victor Butler chooses Saints

Oh well.....

I would bet that the fact that Rob Ryan is now the Saints Defensive Coordinator, and was with Butler last year in Dallas, played into things.

Good observation there Ytown...definitely had a say to it on both sides probably.

WR Michael Jenkins will sign w Patriots

j/c
Per Sirius NFL Radio: Brad Childress signed by the Chiefs as a spread game analyst, special projects (or something to that effect)

If Grimes where to sign with Miami what would the thought be on the Browns pursuing DeAngelo Hall? He had a pretty nice season statistically last year. I know he has had personality issues in the past but I do not remember hearing much recently.Although I may have just missed the news.I would say he seems to be a safer bet health wise.

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/67954/what-happens-if-browns-lose-grimes

The Browns wanted to lure Brent Grimes to Cleveland so much they sent a private jet to collect him for his free-agent visit March 16. Now, there's a report that the cornerback could land somewhere else.

Grimes, who also visited Miami, could reach a deal there "soon," according to CBS Sports. If Grimes checks out medically -- he tore his Achilles tendon in last season's opener -- he is the best cornerback left in free agency. The Browns could team him with Joe Haden, giving them one of the best corner tandems in the league. If Grimes signs with the Dolphins or elsewhere, the Browns will have a major hole at that spot.

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It's surprising that Cleveland hasn't been more aggressive in trying to replace last season's starter, Sheldon Brown, who isn't expected to be re-signed. The other top free-agent corners -- Sean Smith (Kansas City), Aqib Talib (New England) and Chris Houston (Detroit) -- are gone. There is a dropoff from Grimes to the other defenders still on the market.

Here are some of the corners left in free agency (and it's not a promising group):

Antoine Winfield, Minnesota: He could accept an offer from another team before making a visit to the Redskins. Winfield, who will turn 36 in June, has reportedly drawn interest from two other teams (which haven't been identified). While his play is on the decline, Winfield had a strong season in 2012 and has enough athleticism to be an effective starter.

Nnamdi Asomugha, Philadelphia: The one-time best corner in the game is reportedly torn between playing for the 49ers and the Saints. It looks like he'll be off the market soon.

DeAngelo Hall, Washington: There were reports that he had signed with Detroit, but the Lions aren't interested in him. Hall has received very little attention. He sometimes takes too many risks to make a play, but he is a solid tackler and is very experienced.

Quentin Jammer, San Diego: He is a physical, durable corner who has drawn no interest and could be signed for cheap. The drawback with Jammer is his lack of speed. He's at his best in press coverage and likes to deliver big hits.

Mike Jenkins, Dallas: He has been linked to the Raiders and is scheduled to visit the Jaguars on Thursday. Jenkins was relegated to being Dallas' dime back last season, and it would be a surprise to see him become a starter again.

Tracy Porter, Denver: Porter visited the Saints and Raiders this week and should make a decision soon. He is only 26 and has a good feel for the game. But there is some concern after seizures and a concussion ruined his 2012 season.

If the Browns don't address cornerback in free agency, they'll be forced to take one in the early rounds of the draft. Cleveland has shown an interest in the top cornerbacks in this year's draft. Alabama's Dee Milliner and LSU's Tyrann Mathieu, formerly known as the "Honey Badger," are both scheduled for pre-draft visits, according to The Plain Dealer. Milliner could drop to the Browns at the No. 6 overall pick, and Mathieu is projected to go in the third round.

This is just another reason why the Browns should have just signed Lewis/Cox/Smith/Talib as I've been saying all along. We all know they had more than enough cap space for it, and they all went for under what has been market-value for the past few years regardless.

Instead they pigeonholed themselves to one guy (who would be a pretty risky acquisition IMO) who might not even want to play here. I just don't really get it.

Just heard on the radio that Jenkins signed with New England.

The Ravens gave Kruger up in an attempt to get Ellerbee.

Why would former all-pro Mario Williams ditch the up-and-coming Texans for the the consistently dismal Bills who play in warm and sunny Buffalo?

Why would all-pro Albert Haynesworth leave the 13-3 Titans for the (at the time) perennially-losing Redskins?

I understand what you are saying, but last year there was an article posted that actually quoted guys saying that players don't want to play in Cleveland. I think Manningham was one of the guys. Not sure about that, though.

Anyway, I think there is some truth to that. I am hopeful that we were able to land Kruger and to a lesser degree--Bryant--because that might mean that our new FO is more credible than the past one. I think we need to have a decent off-season followed up by a decent season and players might have a better attitude about coming to Cleveland.

I do think money talks. It's number one. And players will sign with teams that are not as successful, but if a team is dysfunctional, such as our was the last several years, it's a tough sell---especially when you consider Cleveland's weather and night life.

I will chime in on this subject ...

One of my very best friends is in this year's draft (projected early 2nd round pick ... some of you obviously know who this is based on previous threads).

Anyways, I had a conversation with him about where he "wants" to go. Eventually our discussion led me to ask his thoughts on Cleveland. He basically just laughed and said it was one of the last places he'd want to end up (along with Buffalo). He told me the guys at the combine always talked about that stuff and how basically the Browns are considered the "Old Maid" of the NFL. No one wants to go there, unless they were originally from the area. It was something I basically knew to be true, but his reaction wasn't very fun to hear as a Browns fan.

Anyways, he thinks he'll end up with either NY Giants, NY Jets, Patriots, Rams, 49ers, or Vikings.

Thanks for the information. It's sad to hear, but I think it's more perception than anything. We're talking young 20-24yo guys and they go a lot on "what they hear" and since we're a loser for so long it takes a life of his own, kind of a running gag....that said, I think once they are part of ANY NFL team and being coddled and coached (and paid good money) by the guys who liked them so much that they drafted you, they'll change their minds quickly....no big deal imho

see post above

lol

You're an independent thinker, that is for sure. You might wanna cool it on acting like we are the "crazy" ones, though.

LOL super. You're a good soul.

Fred Davis resigns w the Redskins.