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Browns to cut lineman Andruzzi
Posted by Mary Kay Cabot May 02, 2007 12:00PM

Browns starting left guard Joe Andruzzi will be cut today, a source close to the Browns said.

Andruzzi, who was set to make $1.5 million this season and is signed through 2008, has been the Browns starting left guard since he was signed as an unrestricted free agent from the Patriots in 2005. Andruzzi, a 10-year pro, was a favorite of coach Romeo Crennel's both on and off the field because of his great attitude and work ethic.

Andruzzi, who battled through a knee injury last season, became expendable because the Browns signed guard Eric Steinbach and Seth McKinney in free agency. They also have second-year pro Isaac Sowells competing for a job.

Andruzzi was originally signed by the Browns to a four-year deal worth $9 million in 2005.

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good luck, Joey - hope you play a hell of a lot better somewhere else than you did here.

do the broncos need a guard?

He's definately over the hill, i think he should just hang it up, unless he can get a cushy back-up spot somewhere

Boy am I happy to see this. Joe had a nice long career, and now it is time for him to hang it up.

This can only mean that Bentley will return this season.

Browns | Andruzzi released
Wed, 2 May 2007 09:29:56 -0700

Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Cleveland Browns have released OG Joe Andruzzi.

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl#389187

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This can only mean that Bentley will return this season.

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lets keep our fingers crossed, but lets also not read too much into this ..

Anyone see this as an indication that Tucker may move in to RG and Shaffer to RT, with Thomas as LT, Steinbach at LG and Fraley at C? Maybe leaving Tucker and putting McKinney at G?

There are a lot of possibilities.

Thank the lord

I would offer him a coaching job if he doesnt get picked up by someone.
We always knew he was a stop gap. Thanks Druzzi

That's a good possibility

Thank God! He sucked, glad he is gone, our O-line is better for it.

What it means is this,Andruzzi is not worth $1.8mil.With Stieny,Mckinney,Matua,Smith,and Sowells competing for two guard spots,Andruzzi's $1.8 is too much.Whether,or not,LCB returns will have little bearing on the guards.He was brought here to face off against Hampton and Gregg/Ngata,not play guard.

This can only mean that Bentley will return this season.
HUH?
Releasing Druzzi has nothing to do with Bentley.
Nothing whatsoever.

We have a big time LG now..we have backups..we have people to handle RG..
Druzzi 's body is wearing down and his blocking is not a factor...the Browns have younger more physical players to use.

It was announced on the radio this afternoon,,, He's been cut,, Gonzo!

It could mean tha Sowells is indeed picking it up. How cool would that be if that pick ended up being decent? I'm hoping that is what this means...or they think McKinney is totally healed and an upgrade??

Probably just means that Joe is old and busted and/or his contract is too pricey. They haven't even had a minicamp yet to get much of an idea about how the others guys are coming along.

Good move. I liked 'Druzzi a lot (seemed like a great guy when I saw in camp), but he was a real liability last year and it is time to move along.

um, I was just joking fellas.Didn't you see the
It is possible that some day we can look back on this day and see it as a milestone in the progress of the Browns. Joe was a cornerstone of the line and his expendability indicates the team is getting better, with or without Bentley. We ARE getting better

see ya buddy boy...

Davis is fine... lol...

my milestone is when we can let Ted Washington go... lol

j/c

Joe did provide some veteran leadership and a great work ethic when we needed it most in 05. IF our youth are developing,Joe may have played a part in that. I wish him well with his future and thank him for his time and effort here.

Good luck, Joe! All the best.

I'd like to see the Browns ask him to come back as assistant offensive line coach if he isn't able to get a contract to play any longer.

You're in luck, Andre Davis has been gone for a few years now

I'm assuming you meant Andra Davis.

I liked what Joe brought to the table off the field, although on the field he was unable to compete.

IMO i'd like to see him sign a one day contract with New England and retire a Patriot, it would be a nice end for him.

Funny how 85% of this board was elated when Andruzzi signed 2 years ago cause he started for a Super Bowl team.
Now 85% can't wait to see him leave Berea.
Joe Andruzzi should just hang his cleats up and call it a day. He should have retired 2 years ago.

Care to see how many would like to see your posts deleted?

Funny how you always attempt to post smack while disguising it as pure football talk.

Good Luck Joe. I wish you well in whatever you do and thank you for your service to
the Browns. I know you played the best you could.

I believe Joe gave everything he had while he was here. While Joe may not deserve 1.8 million to suit up for the Browns anymore, he deserves better than what some posters posted here . Solid citizen who brought no shame, and played the game, the way real fans appreciate.

Joe, good luck and thanks for your efforts.

Joe was certainly an upgrade at the time who toughed it out with class. Given the injuries and our newfound depth on the inside, though, it's time for him to go. Thanks Joe.

One the weaker spots on our OL this past season.............many thought he was a great pick-up including myself when we got him.......sometimes you just never know!

I do not see him going to another team and being a good lineman................his days are over and that is why he is walking!

Just showing frustration...........we just have not ever had a good OL............well since when!

Not that I really care about Druzzi, but this is what happens when you tie up millions in 2 players(Steinbach and Thomas). You can't have too many more veteran players.

Each position or unit has a budget......you can't tie up 45% of your cap on the offensive line.

Face it....in the scheme of a teams pay scale, O line is a fairly low paid unit. You can't have 3-4 guys making 6 mil a year.

It just doesn't work.

See ya Andruzzi - thanks for your time here.

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Anyone see this as an indication that Tucker may move in to RG and Shaffer to RT

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Could be, but more than likely there isn't anything more to it than it's the end of Druzzi's career due to injury and age....