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Seattle Seahawks free-agent offensive lineman Paul McQuistan has reached a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, a source revealed to ESPN’s John Clayton on Monday. McQuistan, 30, started 14 games last season for the Seahawks -- six at left guard and eight at left tackle -- while Russell Okung was out with a foot injury. McQuistan returned to guard when Okung came back, but McQuistan did not start any of the three playoff games. He signed with Seattle as a free agent in 2011 and started every game in 2012. But McQuistan counted $3.4 million against the salary cap in 2013, so it was unlikely the Seahawks were interested in re-signing him. The coaches are high are two 2013 rookies -- Michael Bowie and Alvin Bailey -- to step in and play regularly in 2014. It’s also likely the team will select an offensive lineman early in the 2014 draft. McQuistan is the seventh free agent the Seahawks have lost this month and second veteran offensive lineman, along with starting right tackle Breno Giacomini, who signed with the New York Jets. Seattle now has lost 10 players who were part of the Super Bowl-winning team, including three players who were released -- defensive ends Chris Clemons and Red Bryant and wide receiver Sidney Rice. http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/5118/paul-mcquistan-to-join-cleveland-browns
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Well there is the OL depth missing from FA. We made a stab at Zuttah supposedly. Top guys got signed first day. We got veteran depth I think an upgrade for sure on Cousins.
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I don't know who this guy is, but he does have a SB ring if that counts LOL
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Frankly, I think that he's a backup, and close to a lateral move compared to Cousins .... but he is a veteran who can play multiple positions, so that has value on game days.
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He was a Brown in 2010 and was a 10th OL bum then...that much I remember Oh well, he's basically your vet version of Lauvao and was PFF's 3rd worst FA OL It's better than doing nothing, I guess, so "yay" 
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OL Paul McQuistan...in the last 3 yrs with the Seahawks, he started...
... 10 games in 2011
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...14 games in 2013
It looks like he played every position but center, showing great versatility.
WAIT FOR IT.... 
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good backup, average starter. Good signing.
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Ok, on a positive note: he comes from a ZBS and has versatility, although a guy like Cousins was supposed to be versatile too, but at least he's a depth option before the draft. As a 6th man and stop gap starter it's an ok signing
Now go get Clemons for FS and R.Mathis as stop gap CB2 ans some kind of FB please
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Django, just out of curiousity, do you think that Tashaun Gipson played that poorly last year that Clemmons is an upgrade? Don't forget that we also have Jamoris Slaughter who should be ready to really go at it this year in training camp. Weren't the "pundits" touting him as a pretty good safety coming out of ND before his injury?
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If I remember correctly he was horrible at tackle but serviceable at guard. The horribleness at tackle led to his poor rating.
Like you said, we at least addressed a position of need. The team is deeper now than it was yesterday.
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Guys like Clemons and Mathis usually wait till after the draft to sign. I think Farmer/Pettine are perfectly happy with Gibson.
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Hey, he's better than Cousins, so that's a start.
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He tore his Achilles. Chances of him being the same guy are not good based on the history of the injury.
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Gipson wasn't horrible, but he displayed below AVG instincts and playmaking ability for playing well over 90% of his snaps deep.
Clemons isn't spectacular either, but he's more of a balanced safety, which Pettine seems to prefer. Then again, Gipson does have the ability to play that style too, as he's a good tackler for a FS. It's his biggest positive imho. It's true that he's rarely out of position, but this is more out of design. It's hard to "really" be out of position when you're this deep, but he was "too little too late" way too often and just played what I label "not to lose" FS, always a couple of steps behind the receiver instead of helping out the CB with his 1on1. I think at least 3 or 4 of his INTs were great coverage plays by our CBs tipping the ball into his lap.
All of this would be ok for a 2nd year FS who's a former UDFA and it is if he was a backup, but as a starter I just don't see enough upside left in his game to give him more time "to find out" on the field. He will probably get next season by default now, so we will find out.
If he can improve on his instincts and ball skills (remember the game changing jump ball TD vs the Bears, ugly), then he has a chance, but that's hard to do. It's like pocket awareness and touch for QBs: they can improve, but won't turn from bad to good in those usually no matter how long they are allowed to start.
It's really a shame since his tackling as last line of defense is very dependable and up to the task, but instincts and ball skills are vital at FS. He can do the passive part and then tackle, but imho you need more than that at FS.
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To be fair, a revolving door is quite versatile. 
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To be fair, a revolving door is quite versatile.
When a player's best trait is "being versatile", that's not a good choice for a starter. That's a backup.
Unfortunately, guys like that have been starting for us
Let's hope we continue to address this position so that we're not forced into that boat yet again.
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2010 and now are two different things. Players Progress every season when they stop they are done with the NFL. Did he come into the NFL with Great talent? No - very average but he has progressed. He has been able to come in and start a lot for a SB caliber team and more than one year.
I said this on the Farmer thread. I really don't think we brought him in to be an answer to starting on this team. He played RT but we didn't bring him here to start at RT. He will get the opportunity to win an OG spot but I think he has to out play one of the OGs obviously to do so. Our plan is to start Greco, Mack n Pinkston if we go high in the draft look for them to compete as well for a starting role.
This pick up is for multiple back up roles which means one less OL on the Roster. Cause he can give quality starts at OG, C n RT... jmho
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And this was my biggest beef with him. I don't believe that he was horrible by any means, but I wanted to see a little more "ball-hawking" from him...
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We'll see if he's better/worse than Lava Man. Clearly, he's more versatile for depth. Hopefully he's a better fit for Shanahan.
I'd still like to draft an OG early. At least we filled Lavauo's spot. This signing gives us more flexibility on draft day.
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As of right now, he's probably a starter.
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ESPN says it's a 1 year deal, MKC says 2 years. Cleveland Browns agree to terms on two-year deal with free-agent guard Paul McQuistan from the Seattle Seahawks | cleveland.com http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ss..._special-reportORLANDO, Fla. -- The Browns have agreed to terms on a two-year deal with former Seahawks guard Paul McQuistan, who spent a couple of weeks with Cleveland in 2010. McQuistan, an unrestricted free agent, visited Cleveland on Wednesday along with Bills free-agent defensive end Alex Carrington. Farmer praised McQuistan, 30, for his ability to start at almost any position along the line. "He has versatility,'' Farmer said Monday morning at the NFL Annual Meeting. "The guy played a lot of tackle last year. He’s played guard. The versatility is definitely intriguing and positive for us, and it can make our minds rest easy in a lot of respects where he can possibly contribute. So that versatility is what we’re more focused on than any one specific spot saying he’s going to be this.” Originally a third-round pick of the Raiders in 2006, McQuistan is a ninth-year pro who would challenge for a starting job at guard. One of his biggest assets is that he can play right or left guard and also fill in at tackle. Signed by the Seahawks in 2011, McQuistan (6-6, 315) started 40 games for the Seahawks the past three years, including a handful at the demanding left tackle spot. After filling in there last year, he drew praise from offensive line coach Tom Cable, who called him the glue that holds the line together. “He’s always done that in his career,'' Cable told seahawks.com. "He’s always been a guard/tackle. So there’s a lot of background there. And he did a really nice job for not taking any snaps, getting us through the game and out of the game.” McQuistan started 14 games for the Seahawks during their Super Bowl campaign in 2013, including several at left tackle. In 2012, he started all 16 games for the first time in his career (nine at right guard, seven at left guard), helping Marshawn Lynch to an All-Pro and Pro Bowl season with career-highs in yards (1,590), avg. gain (5.0) and carries (315). After starting 12 games in his three seasons with the Raiders, he was released midway through the 2009 season and picked up by Jacksonville. He was signed by the Browns in October of 2010, but let go 23 days later without seeing action. Former Browns starting right guard Shawn Lauvao signed with the Redskins as a free agent, leaving an immediate vacancy at that spot.
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Can not hurt. Whatever role he plays. I view this as a good sign.
Guy can play multiple positions that is always good.
The draft will also bring help on the OL.
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"He has versatility,'' Farmer said Monday morning at the NFL Annual Meeting. "The guy played a lot of tackle last year. He’s played guard. The versatility is definitely intriguing and positive for us, and it can make our minds rest easy in a lot of respects where he can possibly contribute. So that versatility is what we’re more focused on than any one specific spot saying he’s going to be this.”
A rare pretty clear cut statement - he talked about Roles and then he states here "Versatility is what we're more focused on than any one specific spot saying he's going to be this"
And then the Bozo gets this out of it.
Former Browns starting right guard Shawn Lauvao signed with the Redskins as a free agent, leaving an immediate vacancy at that spot.
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And the beat goes on, FA is looking better than it has in quite a few years. 
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Fair enough and I totally understand about the: Quote:
"If he can improve on his instincts and ball skills (remember the game changing jump ball TD vs the Bears, ugly), then he has a chance, but that's hard to do. It's like pocket awareness and touch for QBs: they can improve, but won't turn from bad to good in those usually no matter how long they are allowed to start. "
I do believe he can improve though and for that reason I don't know if its worth spending money on a older, "more balanced" version of Gibson.
I am hoping that Sluaghter can show progress from his injury although as one other poster stated, its hard for a DB to come back from a torn Achilles. I could also see us spending some of late round picks on a safety as they tend to make good special teamers as well.
thanks for your thoughts Django...........although I don't agree
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I was hoping that the time passed since it was brought to the public that he was coming in for an interview, that we weren't going to get him. By all counts, it sounds like we replaced Oneil Cousins with virtually the same type/skill level player.
Nothing much at all to get excited here, and I hope he isn't predicted to start.
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He tore his Achilles. Chances of him being the same guy are not good based on the history of the injury.
your statement right there makes me worry about hoyer...i know he is a qb and doesnt need to run as much but i still do worry. rg3 was terrible last year after his acl injury.
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And this was my biggest beef with him. I don't believe that he was horrible by any means, but I wanted to see a little more "ball-hawking" from him...
Did Gibpson not lead the browns in picks? Gibpson was a undrafted player...and i believe he was a corner in college....i think considering those two things he played great....and i think he will be even better this year.
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He tore his Achilles. Chances of him being the same guy are not good based on the history of the injury.
your statement right there makes me worry about hoyer...i know he is a qb and doesnt need to run as much but i still do worry. rg3 was terrible last year after his acl injury.
Because, as a running QB that can throw, without his legs, he's nothing.
This is why, although the nature of it may/will evolve, the pocket passer will always be around.
These college QB's that light up the SportCenter shows with fancy running numbers will never last in the NFL..... they're quarterbacks with the shelf life of a running back.
They might be entertaining and electrifying, but they'll be short-lived.
Hoyer is the opposite. He is a pocket guy that can run. If his legs slow down a little, he still has his bread-and-butter.
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This is true. If Banner and Lombardi were still in charge we wouldn't be talking about maybe half of the players we acquired.
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your statement right there makes me worry about hoyer...i know he is a qb and doesnt need to run as much but i still do worry. rg3 was terrible last year after his acl injury.
Also, Griffin was injured at the end of December and Hoyer in early October -- that's a pretty big difference since the nominal recovery time for an ACL is 8-10 months.
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Achilles and ACL are completely different. The success rate for ACL injury recovery has got to be much higher than for an achilles.
Also, RGIII tore his knee up at the very end of the season. Hoyer tore his in early October. Furthermore, Hoyer's was said to be a partial tear and he is ahead of schedule in his rehab. RGIII wasn't participating in any off-season camps.
I am more worried about Hoyer's performance on the field. Not his knee.
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your statement right there makes me worry about hoyer...i know he is a qb and doesnt need to run as much but i still do worry. rg3 was terrible last year after his acl injury.
When you try to make RGIII a more strict pocket passer - then that's what you have.
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It looks like he played every position but center, showing great versatility.
WAIT FOR IT....
I agree. I see a lot of versitality and decent ability. I think he lands a starting job with us at guard and gives some back-up at LT.
What's not to like?
If he does well, at 30-31, we could extend him 2-3 years and still get good production without undue risk because of age. Very nice pick-up IMO.
Oh.....no way O'Neil Cousions would have started for the Hawks last season. Really???? LOL
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Completely agree. Nice pick-up with starting experienc from the Superbowls champs. Crazy some peeps would act like this was a bad signing given our OL depth needs. 
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We would have been screwed if thomas would have gone down for a few games the last several years. It's great that we know have somebody who fill in at LT, RT, and both guard spots without it killing us.
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