Browns buying players up.


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OVERPAYING is an understatement lol. Randle El was a good punt returner, but as VT pointed out, he didn't know what he was going to do next which resulted in A LOT of fumbles. I'm a diehard Steelers fan and I'll be 100% honest, I truly don't care that he's gone lol.

Here is my question about the Redskins. They went out and WASTED $41 mil (including bonus) on Randle El, they then traded a draft pick to bring in Brandon Lloyd. They HAVE to start Lloyd and Moss over El since they are FAR BETTER receivers then El is, heck, he is NOWHERE near their caliber. So did the Redskins just buy a $41 million punt returner? Or do they think his "gadget play" ability will lead them to the Bowl???

Personally, I think the Redskins SHOULD be contenders if you look at their roster, but something tells me that this is all going to backfire in their face somehow.

As for the Browns, they were like $25 million under the cap before the CBA allotted them an extra $7.5 million for cap, they have the money to spend.

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We know about the players they've already signed, but they just signed Willie Mcginest (sp?) from the Pats.

They're really trying to buy a chance to win, lol.

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Typical Cleveland M.O. Buy up has-beens, give them fat free agent checks so they can twist an ankle and sit on the bench all year.

Mark my words.

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Alright muggsy and tommynator this one is for you guys..........

I am very surprised and impressed with what the Browns are doing, and they might still add somebody like a Lavar Arrington as well plus they have the 12th pick in the draft.

It would not shock me if they were the main competition in the division for the Steelers next year, especially since the only thing the Bengals have done so far is let Kitna go.

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Sometimes I really have trouble understanding people. First of all, VT, since when is "buying a chance to win" a bad idea...it's that what free agency is all about? And when is trying to win weird...anyway, I'll leave it at that.

Chris, we have some young LB, and we're probably going to add more LB's and DT's in the draft. When we do, we now have two guys that have played in Crennel's system for the better part of their careers. They'll be able to mentor the young guys and show them the ropes...and they'll still be able to contribute in the near future.

As for "has beens", Ted Washington will most likely be here for a year. In that time he'll shore up the middle of the line, mentor a young DT we draft (Orien Harris most likely) and then retire.

McGinest is hardly a has been. His best days are behind him, but he'll be good for now.

John, I'm glad someone on here knows a thing or two about sports. I'm not surprised you're impressed, Phil Savage is sharp, and has shown he was worthy of all the hype. He'll turn this boat around for sure.

This is just the beginning.

And Chris, stop letting former poor management keep swaying your opinion. A franchise was hijacked, the NFL got two new stadiums built, and gave the Al Lerner 200 days to sign a front office staff, a coaching staff, and prepare them for the draft.

In comparison, other expansion teams like the Jaguars and Panthers were given 1,200 days to do all that...and obviously, it has translated into sucess.

get a clue guys.

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Sometimes I really have trouble understanding people. First of all, VT, since when is "buying a chance to win" a bad idea...it's that what free agency is all about? And when is trying to win weird...anyway, I'll leave it at that.

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Buying a chance to win is bad if you are a Redskins fan...... crazy.gif

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i gotta concur with u eric, phil savage is a heck of a GM, first one weve had around here in a while. he knows what he is doing and will hopefully turn the franchise around. and we got Danny Ferry with the cavs, now all we need is someone who knows what they r doing in the Indians organization. grin.gif

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i gotta concur with u eric, phil savage is a heck of a GM, first one weve had around here in a while. he knows what he is doing and will hopefully turn the franchise around. and we got Danny Ferry with the cavs, now all we need is someone who knows what they r doing in the Indians organization. grin.gif

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glad to see there's another knowledgable sports guy in here. grin.gif

Paul, we have Mark Shapiro running the show with the Tribe and doing a heck of a job there too. It's the cheap arsh owner, Larry Dolan that's the problem. He doesn't have the cash to bankroll a MLB team and he needs to sell.

But Shapiro is working wonders with a shoestring budget. He's got CC, Grady, Hafner, Peralta, Marte, and VMart all locked into long-term deals...and Cliff Lee is soon to follow.

btw- Shapiro won GM of the year last year and was runner-up the year before. IMO, he's even better than Savage...and that's saying something.

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Chris, we have some young LB, and we're probably going to add more LB's and DT's in the draft. When we do, we now have two guys that have played in Crennel's system for the better part of their careers. They'll be able to mentor the young guys and show them the ropes...and they'll still be able to contribute in the near future.

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blah, blah, blah.

I'll stick to history until the Clowns prove me otherwise.

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blah, blah, blah.

I'll stick to history until the Clowns prove me otherwise.

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like ive said before chris, just gotta have FAITH grin.gif

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History is more reliable than faith when it comes to NFL matters Paul. Don't they require History 101 up there in Alliance?

BTW--Substitute muggs for woman in your sig, and you have a perfect sig. On second thought, nevermind, muggs is a woman. grin.gif

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BTW--Substitute muggs for woman in your sig, and you have a perfect sig. On second thought, nevermind, muggs is a woman. grin.gif

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I'd come back with a witty reply that would make you look foolish...if I wasn't laughing so hard... grin.gif

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blah, blah, blah.

I'll stick to history until the Clowns prove me otherwise.

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like ive said before chris, just gotta have FAITH grin.gif

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History is more reliable than faith when it comes to NFL matters Paul. Don't they require History 101 up there in Alliance?

BTW--Substitute muggs for woman in your sig, and you have a perfect sig. On second thought, nevermind, muggs is a woman. grin.gif

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LMAO!!!!!! grin.gif

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Sometimes I really have trouble understanding people. First of all, VT, since when is "buying a chance to win" a bad idea...it's that what free agency is all about? And when is trying to win weird...anyway, I'll leave it at that.

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Like I figured, you took it wrong, lol. I was actually saying I'm surprised that they finally started getting some talent in there to be competetive. I'm happy they are. I miss the old rivalry, and the Ratbird hatred just ain't the same.

.......and believe me, I know a thing or three about football.

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Sometimes I really have trouble understanding people. First of all, VT, since when is "buying a chance to win" a bad idea...it's that what free agency is all about? And when is trying to win weird...anyway, I'll leave it at that.

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Like I figured, you took it wrong, lol. I was actually saying I'm surprised that they finally started getting some talent in there to be competetive. I'm happy they are. I miss the old rivalry, and the Ratbird hatred just ain't the same.

.......and believe me, I know a thing or three about football.

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are ya sure you didn't just not say it clearly? tongue.gifgrin.gif

Yeah, the entire Central division is full of rivals, but none are the same (or even close) to the same as the Browns v. Steelers...

Next season should be fun.

Actually, you, John, and all the other hack Stiller fans better pray the Browns suck again....because you're gonna get way to many earfuls of muggsy if they're sucessful. smile.gif

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Actually, you, John, and all the other hack Stiller fans better pray the Browns suck again....because you're gonna get way to many earfuls of muggsy if they're sucessful.

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Ah ha!!! Who's the bandwagon fan now muggsy ol pal???????

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I've always been "on the bandwagon" of the Browns, but actually seeing them win will give me way more ammo to throw at you, chris, the other pittspuke fan named John, Tom, Kevin and who knows who else.

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Glad my name's not John, Tom, or Kevin, lol. smirk.gif Guess that makes me a "who knows who else".

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Josh, you'd actually fall into "the other hack stillers fan" category. grin.gif no offense.

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Muhahahahahahahahahahaaaaa

Josh's a hack. LMAO grin.gif

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