Browns 2021 Off-Season Thread

[NorthCoastBias]

Nine year vet. Hasn't missed a game in four years.

 

[Lee]

Nine year vet. Hasn't missed a game in four years.

We are turning every DT rock over.

Taking a chance on one in the draft, giving a 200k guarantee to a UDFA, signing an ex 2nd round troubled DT and now a 64.5 PFF grade vet who played in every game for the Chargers the last 4 years.

Square is 32 years old, i think it means Richardson wont be back because he wants too much money is my guess, but Berry is throwing allot of defensive tackle crap against the wall to see what sticks.

I would bet good money that next year we take a DT in the first 2 rounds. Berry makes moves that are somehow both brilliant and obvious at the same time. Obviously he feels we need to improve DT on our roster by his moves, its also obvious he isnt afraid to try everything to make that happen except reach on a draft pick.

I love our GM,.

 

[DJTJ]

What’s crazy is, because he’s not an impact player, I’ve literally never heard of him.

But he played nine years.

 

[Lee]

What’s crazy is, because he’s not an impact player, I’ve literally never heard of him.

But he played nine years.

Every single game for the Chargers the last 4 years too. They have had good defenses in that time too.

He is 32 years old though, so if he makes the final roster, he is just a temp plug. Richardson turns 31 during the season, so he is no spring chicken either. I see a pattern where Berry only spends big money on younger players. Older players are given 1 and 2 year contracts and less dollars, he doesnt commit long term to 30+ players. I am guessing this is a main factor in cutting Sheldon and bringing in a player like Square.

Basically Sheldon was a round peg in a square hole, and we brought in Square to fit the hole. Fuck any of you that make fun of that, I am very proud of that joke.

 

[mopete12]

Malik McDowell had some incredible tape coming out. Undeniable talent.

But he was a total shit head. Maybe prison changed him? The talent was absolutely never the question, he got drafted in the 2nd round even with an incredible amount of baggage with him because he was so talented.

Yep, as an MSU alum/fan, I wasn’t sorry to see him leave a year early even though he was extremely talented. There was a bunch of drama before he even got to MSU because he wanted to play there, but his mom refused to sign his scholarship (he wasn’t 18 yet) because she was afraid he would be too close to home and the bad influences of the people he was hanging out with at the time. He was one of the major factors in a shitty season & locker room for MSU in 2016. He half-assed it the whole year and completely stopped showing up to practices and meetings near the end of the season. He showed up to travel with the team for their last game at PSU and was told to stay home.

Hopefully he has his shit together, but I’ll be amazed if he plays a down for the Browns.

 

[Sumac13]

When was the last time McDowell played a down? Five years? It certainly will be a challenge for him. He has a lot to overcome. I'll be rooting for him.

 

[I'mWithDan]

When was the last time McDowell played a down? Five years?

He played in the 2016-17 NCAA season. So at the start of camp, he'll be around 4.5 years removed from game action.

What is wild though, he's only going to be 25 in June. Lot of football left if he can get his priorities in order.

 

[Lee]

He played in the 2016-17 NCAA season. So at the start of camp, he'll be around 4.5 years removed from game action.

What is wild though, he's only going to be 25 in June. Lot of football left if he can get his priorities in order.

So 4.5 years removed from football and still only 24 right now...that is crazy.

If nothing else bring the kid in to teach a lesson to all the young players on the team what happens if you dont stay on the right path. Sure Hunt can tell that story too, but McDowell is even worse of a story.

 

[Lee]

When was the last time McDowell played a down? Five years? It certainly will be a challenge for him. He has a lot to overcome. I'll be rooting for him.

Plus I love his Dad's burgers.

 

[Chris]

First time seeing that Mcdowel video. Just....wow. What a shithead. Hope he’s different today. Did he ever get a supervisor?

 

[Vee-Rex]

First time seeing that Mcdowel video. Just....wow. What a shithead. Hope he’s different today. Did he ever get a supervisor?

I just saw it... bruh, that was so embarrassing. Complete moron. Dude better be different today.

 

[Jack Brickman]

Did he ever get a supervisor?

I believe in prison they're called wardens.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

Why is nobody talking about that Dawg brutally attacking the dude in the Steelers jersey?

 

[Douglar]

It's hard for a rookie to make the team unless he has a good chance to contribute during the season. Seems like Berry's draft fell into 4 groups, each with a good chance of sticking with the team.

Group 1: Young top talent at positions of need:

#26 Greg Newsome II​

#52 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah​

No college player is a sure thing in the NFL, but I love that Berry was able to get two guys that have a high ceiling/low risk that fit at positions of need. Both of these guys seem like they should be able to earn some snaps in their rookie season while being young enough to hope for continued growth next two years.

Group 2: Diamonds in the not so rough:

#91 Anthony Schwartz WR - if he was limited because of QB Play​

#110 James Hudson OT- if he was limited because he had recently switched to offensive line​

These guys have enough college production to expect they have a decent chance at providing depth where the Browns need it if there's an injury. At the same time, both guys have very good measurables with a reason to believe that there were things beyond their control that held down their college production. So these guys have some proven skill, reasons to predict upside, while not flying the "total bust bait" flag that many raw upside players carry.

Group 3: Bodies for short yardage situations:

#132 Tommy Togiai, DT​

#153 Tony Fields II, LB​

Browns defense was not good in short yardage situations last year. These picks look like bodies that can earn a roster spot if they can fit into those goal line defensive packages. Togiai is a big body for the middle. Fields can pursue laterally or come down hill into a gap. Seems like they have a chance to earn a spot on those units.

Group 4: Can return kicks:

#169 Richard LeCounte, S​

#211 Demetric Felton, RB/WR​

Both these guys have a chance to contribute as kick returners while the team evaluates them for their natural positions.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

It's hard for a rookie to make the team unless he has a good chance to contribute during the season. Seems like Berry's draft fell into 4 groups, each with a good chance of sticking with the team.

Group 1: Young top talent at positions of need:

#26 Greg Newsome II​

#52 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah​

No college player is a sure thing in the NFL, but I love that Berry was able to get two guys that have a high ceiling/low risk that fit at positions of need. Both of these guys seem like they should be able to earn some snaps in their rookie season while being young enough to hope for continued growth next two years.

Group 2: Diamonds in the not so rough:

#91 Anthony Schwartz WR - if he was limited because of QB Play​

#110 James Hudson OT- if he was limited because he had recently switched to offensive line​

These guys have enough college production to expect they have a decent chance at providing depth where the Browns need it if there's an injury. At the same time, both guys have very good measurables with a reason to believe that there were things beyond their control that held down their college production. So these guys have some proven skill, reasons to predict upside, while not flying the "total bust bait" flag that many raw upside players carry.

Group 3: Bodies for short yardage situations:

#132 Tommy Togiai, DT​

#153 Tony Fields II, LB​

Browns defense was not good in short yardage situations last year. These picks look like bodies that can earn a roster spot if they can fit into those goal line defensive packages. Togiai is a big body for the middle. Fields can pursue laterally or come down hill into a gap. Seems like they have a chance to earn a spot on those units.

Group 4: Can return kicks:

#169 Richard LeCounte, S​

#211 Demetric Felton, RB/WR​

Both these guys have a chance to contribute as kick returners while the team evaluates them for their natural positions.

I think LeCounte goes into the diamonds in the rough category. A lot of people saw him as a day two safety, and then he plummeted down draft boards due to injury.

I think Felton immediately unseats Johnson as the third RB on the roster. He probably steps in as the best pass catcher, but obviously isn't as strong as Kareem Hunt after the catch.

I think you're underselling Togiai--he has a chance to play just as big of a role on the defensive interior as Billings and Malik Jackson. With the value we place on being able to penetrate and disrupt, I wouldn't be surprised if he's playing more snaps than Billings by the end of this year.