Browns Free Agency: 2016

[Bob_The_Cat]

With the excitement of the new hire at HC, it's time to start looking ahead to FA and potential targets. With the hiring of Jackson, I'd expect the Browns to see an uptick in interest when it comes to FA's on the offensive side of the ball. It's hard to say yet defensively until Jackson puts together the rest of his staff. First off, let's start with the Browns own free agents:

Tashaun Gipson
Craig Robertson
Mitchell Schwartz
Johnson Bademosii
Travis Benjamin
Scott Solomon
Austin Pasztor
Tank Carder
Jamie Meder
Travis Coons
Don Jones
Terrelle Pryor


***edited OP to remove personal opinion***

2016 NFL Free Agents: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/2016-free-agent-master-list-191200371--nfl.html

Quarterbacks

Kirk Cousins
Ryan Fitzpatrick
Sam Bradford
Brock Osweiler
Chase Daniel
Matt Moore
Tarvaris Jackson
Chad Henne
Matt Schaub
Brandon Weeden
Jimmy Clausen
Colt McCoy
Matt Hasselbeck
Drew Stanton
Dan Orlovsky
Bruce Gradkowski
Charlie Whitehurst
T.J. Yates
Matt Cassel
Luke McCown
Scott Tolzien
Michael Vick
Matt Flynn
Kellen Clemens
Josh Freeman

Running Backs

Matt Forte
Doug Martin
Lamar Miller
Chris Ivory
James Starks
Chris Johnson
Alfred Morris
LeGarrette Blount
Ronnie Hillman
Tim Hightower
Bilal Powell
Ahmad Bradshaw
Chris Polk
Bobby Rainey
Stevan Ridley
Pierre Thomas
Lance Dunbar
Shaun Draughn
Robert Turbin
Bryce Brown
Matt Asiata
Reggie Bush
Dan Herron
DuJuan Harris
Travaris Cadet
Jordan Todman
Fred Jackson
Steven Jackson
Kendall Hunter
Jacquizz Rodgers
Bernard Pierce

Fullbacks

Mike Tolbert
John Kuhn
Darrel Young
Cory Harkey
Will Johnson
Will Tukuafu
Tyler Clutts

Wide Receivers

Alshon Jeffery
Travis Benjamin
Marvin Jones
Anquan Boldin
Rishard Matthews
Rueben Randle
James Jones
Brian Quick
Mohamed Sanu
Percy Harvin
Andre Holmes
Jermaine Kearse
Nate Washington
Leonard Hankerson
Marc Mariani
Lance Moore
Terrelle Pryor
Hakeem Nicks
Rod Streater
Jordan Norwood
Darrius Heyward-Bey
Keshawn Martin
Chris Givens
Wes Welker
Andre Caldwell
David Nelson
Bryan Walters
Seyi Ajirotutu
Jason Avant
Ricardo Lockette
Nick Toon
Brandon Gibson
Brandon Tate
Jacoby Jones

Tight Ends

Antonio Gates
Ladarius Green
Dwayne Allen
Vernon Davis
Coby Fleener
Ben Watson
Zach Miller
Marcedes Lewis
Craig Stevens
Clay Harbor
Jermaine Gresham
James Hanna
Logan Paulsen
Daniel Fells
Garrett Celek
Tony Moeaki
Rhett Ellison
Michael Hoomanawanui
Rob Housler
David Johnson
Kellen Davis
Anthony McCoy
John Phillips
Chase Coffman
Dorin Dickerson

Offensive Tackles

Cordy Glenn
Russell Okung
Donald Penn
Kelvin Beachum
Andre Smith
Mitchell Schwartz
Joseph Barksdale
Bobby Massie
Chris Clark
Ryan Harris
Donald Stephenson
Byron Bell
Jordan Mills
Chris Hairston
Sam Young
Jake Long
Don Barclay
Byron Stingily
Mike Adams

Jason Fox
Bradley Sowell
J'Marcus Webb
Bryce Harris
Jeff Linkenbach
Tyler Polumbus
Eric Winston
Khalif Barnes
Charles Brown
Ben Ijalana

Interior Offensive Linemen

Alex Mack
Kelechi Osemele
Alex Boone
Jeff Allen
Richie Incognito
Brandon Brooks
Ramon Foster
Evan Mathis
Ben Jones
Stefen Wisniewski
Ryan Wendell
Mike Harris
J.R. Sweezy
Chris Chester
Manuel Ramirez
Lyle Sendlein
Amini Silatolu
Will Montgomery
Lance Louis
Ted Larsen
Willie Colon
Tony Bergstrom
Josh LeRibeus
J.D. Walton
Tim Barnes
Mackenzy Bernadeau
Chris Scott
Dallas Reynolds
Mike McGlynn
Vlad Ducasse
Fernando Velasco
Shelley Smith
Brandon Mosley
Doug Legursky
Gino Gradkowski
Johnnie Troutman
Joe Looney
Jamon Meredith


Defensive Linemen

Muhammad Wilkerson
Malik Jackson
Ian Williams
Nick Fairley
Derek Wolfe
Jaye Howard
Damon Harrison
Haloti Ngata
Terrance Knighton
Cedric Thornton
Vinny Curry
Robert Ayers
Brandon Mebane
Adrian Clayborn
Akiem Hicks
Steve McLendon
B.J. Raji
Jason Jones
Tyrunn Walker
Justin Tuck
Mike DeVito
Henry Melton
Kevin Williams
Al Woods
Letroy Guion
Antonio Smith
Jared Crick
Kendall Reyes
Ahtyba Rubin
Cullen Jenkins
Sammie Lee Hill
Leger Douzable
Billy Winn
Kyle Love
Kedric Golston
Alex Carrington
Pat Sims
Brandon Thompson
Mitch Unrein
Red Bryant
Tony McDaniel
Cam Thomas
Kenrick Ellis
Corey Wootton
Jarvis Jenkins
Stephen Bowen
Greg Scruggs
Ricardo Mathews
Mike Martin
Jermelle Cudjo
Da'Quan Bowers
Barry Cofield
Demarcus Dobbs
Jack Crawford
Clifton Geathers

Edge Defenders

Von Miller
Jason Pierre-Paul
Olivier Vernon
Greg Hardy
Aldon Smith
Tamba Hali
Bruce Irvin
William Hayes
Nick Perry
Courtney Upshaw
Dwight Freeney
Kroy Biermann
Wallace Gilberry
Mike Neal
Junior Galette
Darryl Tapp
Jeremy Mincey
Derrick Shelby
Andre Branch
Eugene Sims
Sam Acho
LaMarr Woodley
Calvin Pace
Albert McClellan
Justin Trattou
Frank Zombo
Chris Carter
Larry English
Frank Alexander
Anthony Spencer
George Selvie

Inside Linebackers

Jerrell Freeman
Danny Trevathan
Derrick Johnson
Craig Robertson
Rolando McClain
Erin Henderson
Demario Davis
Mason Foster
Sean Spence
Shea McClellin
Jasper Brinkley
Keenan Robinson
Audie Cole
Joe Mays
Dane Fletcher
Kelvin Sheppard
Jamari Lattimore
Tank Carder
Casey Matthews

4-3 Outside Linebackers

Zach Brown
Mark Barron
Tahir Whitehead
Vincent Rey
Emmanuel Lamur
Chad Greenway
Nigel Bradham
Sean Weatherspoon
Kyle Wilber
Spencer Paysinger
Jason Trusnik
Travis Lewis
Philip Wheeler
Michael Morgan

Cornerbacks

Josh Norman
Janoris Jenkins
Prince Amukamara
Casey Hayward
Sean Smith
Pacman Jones
Trumaine Johnson
Patrick Robinson
Brandon Boykin
Leon Hall
Jerraud Powers
Tracy Porter
Terence Newman
Greg Toler
Jeremy Lane
Will Blackmon
Coty Sensabaugh
Charles Tillman
William Gay
Tarell Brown
Trumaine McBride
Josh Robinson
Morris Claiborne
Shareece Wright
Ron Brooks
Nolan Carroll
Antwon Blake
Sterling Moore
E.J. Biggers
Marcus Sherels
Darrin Walls
Cary Williams
Kyle Wilson
Cortland Finnegan
Johnson Bademosi
Jamell Fleming
Corey White
Alan Ball
Josh Wilson
Jayron Hosley
Mike Jenkins
Cassius Vaughn
Sherrick McManis
Brandon Harris

Safeties

Eric Berry
Eric Weddle
Reggie Nelson
Tashaun Gipson
George Iloka
Rashad Johnson
Charles Woodson
Rodney McLeod
Walter Thurmond III
Tyvon Branch
Roman Harper
Husain Abdullah
Andrew Sendejo
Isa Abdul-Quddus
James Ihedigbo
Rafael Bush
Dwight Lowery
David Bruton
Chris Clemons
Will Allen
Keith Tandy
Tavon Wilson
Robert Blanton
Louis Delmas
Brandon Meriweather
Omar Bolden
Quintin Demps
Antonio Allen
Ryan Mundy
Nate Ebner
Larry Asante
Sean Richardson
Jaiquawn Jarrett
Colt Anderson
Chris Conte
Taylor Mays
Sherrod Martin
Charles Godfrey
Jamarca Sanford
Shiloh Keo
Robert Golden
Craig Dahl
Brandian Ross
Chris Prosinski
Danny McCray

Kickers

Justin Tucker
Mason Crosby
Josh Brown
Greg Zuerlein
Adam Vinatieri
Phil Dawson
Nick Novak
Kai Forbath
Shayne Graham
Randy Bullock

Punters

Marquette King
Shane Lechler
Jon Ryan
Bryan Anger
Brad Nortman

Restricted Free Agents

C.J. Anderson
Brandon Marshall
Jacquies Smith
Ryan Schraeder
Ryan Davis

Tony Jefferson
John Simon
Bacarri Rambo
Ronald Leary
Bradley McDougald
Deshawn Shead
Paul Worrilow
Patrick Lewis
Sealver Siliga
Danny Lansanah
D.J. Swearinger
Jahleel Addae
Eddie Pleasant
Christine Michael
Kamar Aiken
Corbin Bryant
Tim Lelito
Khiry Robinson
Larry Donnell
Benny Cunningham
Case Keenum
Michael Thomas
Matt Tobin
Damion Square
Nathan Stupar
Duke Ihenacho
Lerentee McCray
Justin Tuggle
Stefan Charles
Will Compton
Jeff Heath
Neiko Thorpe
Brian Tyms
Ryan Jensen
Tim Wright
Josh Hill
Jonathan Grimes
Abry Jones
Patrick Omameh
Tony Jerod-Eddie
Josh Bush
Jack Doyle
Michael Wilhoite
Stephen Hill
Matt McGloin
Austin Pasztor
Benson Mayowa
Scott Solomon
Zach Sudfeld
LaAdrian Waddle
Zach Line
Darren Fells
Jaron Brown
Ray-Ray Armstrong
James Develin
Alvin Bailey
Lane Taylor
Chase Ford
Derrick Coleman
A.J. Bouye
MarQueis Gray
Marlon Brown
Chase Reynolds

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Marvin Jones, and all our FAs re-signing would be awesome.

 

[godfather]

Guys I think we should target to start our super bowl dynasty.

Quarterbacks

Brandon Weeden

Cold McCoy

Running backs

Robert Turbin

Shaun Draughn

Tight Ends

Ben Watson

Defensive linemen

Billy Winn

 

[Bob_The_Cat]

Focusing on the offensive side at this point...

RB - Often a dicey place to spend money, so I wouldn't expect the Browns to offer up much here. However, a couple guys peak my interest.

Matt Forte - I could potentially see Forte on a high dollar, short-term deal ala Jamal Lewis, but he likely goes to a contender I would guess.

Doug Martin - Would be a great pairing with the Duke and would be tremendous behind this O-Line. Had two crap years sandwiched between to great years, so it's a bit hard to truly know what you'd be getting. Still, I think he'd look nice in a Browns uni.

Chris Ivory - Again, no idea on cost with these guys, but Ivory would be a nice get. Fast, powerful runner.

WR

Marvin Jones - Jones would be a tremendous signing on multiple levels. Another big, fast, playmaking WR on the outside for a young QB. Obviously very familiar with Jackson and the offensive system. Has the potential to become a #1 type WR in the right situation and an elite #2.

If you're drafting a QB at #2, and you can hand him Gordon, Jones, Benjamin, Barnidge, Johnson (plus another RB) and a top notch OL, how could you ask for more?

 

[EdMonix11]

Might be unpopular but analytics really de-emphasizes the center position, especially high paid centers, so I wouldn't hold my breath on Mack re-signing. I'd let him walk. We have 1 1/2 centers on the roster anyways....

I think Hue will want a more athletic upgrade at RT. Hue likes his linemen to play in space. Move on from Schwartz. I think they can find a solid replacement in the draft.

Need a big bodied possession receiver too.

I would trade Joe Thomas too. But before anyone jumps down my throat for the archaic thought of needing to protect a rookie QB, watch Hue's offense in Cincy. It's high tempo, with spread components. The ball gets out quickly.

 

[AZ_]

Travis Benjamin was on the verge of an extension when they signed Barnidge to deal.

Could close that one soon.

Mack is likely gone, Schwartz likely follows. Gibson isn't worth a franchise tag, Coons can get out.

 

[Jack Brickman]

I'd say Benjamin is damn near a must-sign. If you're going to draft a rookie QB, you need to give him some weapons. Barnidge and Benjamin would be a really good start, and if Gordon somehow pulls his head out of his ass and gets back in the NFL, that would be icing on the cake.

 

[TheISHT]

If Bosa is there when we pick, I'd strongly consider going after RG III or Kapernick. If Lynch or Goff don't grade out highly. Right now Alex Smith has the Chiefs rolling, I'd take that.

 

[DJTJ]

If Bosa is there when we pick, I'd strongly consider going after RG III or Kapernick. If Lynch or Goff don't grade out highly. Right now Alex Smith has the Chiefs rolling, I'd take that.

This isn't serious, right? Troll of the year.

 

[Los216]

There's a lot of impact player on the defensive side of the ball in FA this year.

 

[polska2211]

Really excited to see the type of talent that Hue Jackson is able to attract to come play here. Have to think that playing for him will be a big factor in some FA's decisions.

 

[NtG]

Not that I really want him and his injuries, but he's a big name to add to the list:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ease-arian-foster/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

Report: Texans expected to release Arian Foster
Posted by Josh Alper on January 14, 2016, 7:24 AM EST

The Texans are definitely looking for a starting quarterback this offseason.

It looks like there’s a good chance that they’ll be in the market for a running back as well. Arian Foster is turning 30, coming off a torn Achilles and set to make a non-guaranteed $6.5 million in base salary, all of which works together to explain why Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle has heard from multiple sources that believe Foster will be released this offseason.

There are other options, including a pay cut for the final year of Foster’s contract, but the veteran back has had a variety of injury issues in recent years that make him a risky bet to bank on heading into next season.When Foster was dealing with a groin injury last summer, owner Bob McNair said he wasn’t surprised because “it seems like every year [Foster’s] had a soft tissue injury.” That would seem to be more fuel for the release fire, but McNair said this week that it is too soon to make a call in any direction.

“Well, we’ll have to see how healthy he is,” McNair said. “But until we know that, there’s really not much you can think about.”

Foster ran for 163 yards on 63 carries in four games this season. Alfred Blue led the Texans with 698 yards on 183 carries.

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

For power running backs, I would love to see either Starks or Ivory. Both are tremendous power running backs, particularly Chris Ivory

 

[FiveThous]

I'd much rather draft a kid on a rookie deal than pay for a FA RB.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Olivier Vernon won't come cheap, but he would transform the defensive front. By the end of the month, he will be the free agent every website will be talking about.

I still think Benji is a little overrated by Browns fans. If they keep him to run fly patterns at the right price, great. If he wasn't previously a Brown, we would be talking about a limited receiver who has inflated stats because there was nobody else to throw to in the offense.