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[Furyous]

Are the 2016 Browns the Least Talented Team in Modern NFL History?

http://m.bleacherreport.com/article...the-least-talented-team-in-modern-nfl-history

I wasn't going to post this article out of respect to my Browns brethren but after the release of Karlos Dansby and Dwayne Bowe you have to wonder what the hell the franchise is doing.

It goes by a position to position breakdown of the Browns and compares them to some all time bad teams like the 2008 Lions. And looking at the Browns roster they may be worse than the 2008 Lions at this point which is ridiculous.

Are they purposely tanking for the 2017 draft, if so for who?

The NFL should step in at some point because ownership doesn't seem to give any fucks about the franchise.

I somewhat understand the logic: it's clearly going to be a rough year so don't break the bank on everyone knowing this is an at best six, keep in mind it's fucking March right now, win team.

At the same time this logic can kick rocks in the cases of Mack, Gipson, and Schwartz. Front office has to make this up to fans by getting us quality players and stockpiling picks. Trust the process is my new motto for the season and through the draft.

 

[TheFatOne]

"Wheeling and dealing continues: Bears are trading TE Martellus Bennett to Patriots for draft-pick compensation, league sources tell ESPN." - @AdamSchefter

"Teams finalizing deal, but Chicago and New England are expected to swap mid-to-late round picks in exchange for Martellus Bennett."

Black Unicorn to the Pats.

Excellent. Finally a solid option opposite Gronk.

 

[Tom Penny]

Excellent. Finally a solid option opposite Gronk.

I approve this maneuver.

 

[Colasante]

Brady throwing to Gronk, Black Unicorn, Edelman, Amendola, and Dion Lewis. I like that.

 

[Plasticine]

I wonder if the Hoodie can teach the Black Unicorn how to catch again?

 

[LyleLanley]

Brady throwing to Gronk, Black Unicorn, Edelman, Amendola, and Dion Lewis. I like that.

And Hogan who I fully expect to be the next Welker.

 

[Godslay]

Well at least now we don't have to hear the wailing about no weapons or not having an OL.

 

[squicken]

BB accepting that Brady can't throw accurately outside the numbers, and going with another big target in the middle of the field

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Well at least now we don't have to hear the wailing about no weapons or not having an OL.

We don't know if the o line will be good or not

 

[cdyhybrid]

All those receiving options and the Pats don't have anyone that can throw further than 5 yards. What a waste.

 

[Godslay]

We don't know if the o line will be good or not

They've made moves to fix it.

 

[jbug617]

I wonder if the Hoodie can teach the Black Unicorn how to catch again?

Balls are softer in New England

 

[Colasante]

All those receiving options and the Pats don't have anyone that can throw further than 5 yards. What a waste.

That's not true.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

They've made moves to fix it.

No one knows how good Cooper will be.

 

[rando14]

But what about Gonk's fantasy value

 

[Colasante]

Looks like the Patriots traded a 4th for Bennett and a 6th. Great deal. Kind of surprised no one would offer Chicago something more, but Belichick and Ryan Pace do seem to enjoy trading with one another.

 

[cdyhybrid]

That's not true.

Why doesn't he play QB? He'd be an upgrade.

 

[Duxxy3]

No one knows how good Cooper will be.

Spoiler

Scarnecchia

 

[Eleuin]

We don't know if the o line will be good or not

was the denver game not an extreme outlier compared to the rest of the season?

 

[Tom Penny]

Looks like the Patriots traded a 4th for Bennett and a 6th. Great deal. Kind of surprised no one would offer Chicago something more, but Belichick and Ryan Pace do seem to enjoy trading with one another.

That's more than I would expect them to give up to be honest.

was the denver game not an extreme outlier compared to the rest of the season?

They ran the ball 19 out of 21 plays against Miami in a half so Brady wouldn't die and Suh still almost got him..

 

[Colasante]

That's more than I would expect them to give up to be honest.

Wouldn't be shocked if Bennett had a big year, signed another good contract elsewhere, and the Patriots end up recouping that 4th with a compensatory pick next year.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

was the denver game not an extreme outlier compared to the rest of the season?

That game was bad but they were average for the season.

 

[yankeehater]

was the denver game not an extreme outlier compared to the rest of the season?

I don't know about that. The Eagles got a ton of pressure against the pats when they played them.

 

[Pepiope]

BB accepting that Brady can't throw accurately outside the numbers, and going with another big target in the middle of the field

He should move to WR.

 

[Himynameischris]

They ran the ball 19 out of 21 plays against Miami in a half so Brady wouldn't die and Suh still almost got him..

Good times,

 

[Kastrioti]

I somewhat understand the logic: it's clearly going to be a rough year so don't break the bank on everyone knowing this is an at best six, keep in mind it's fucking March right now, win team.

At the same time this logic can kick rocks in the cases of Mack, Gipson, and Schwartz. Front office has to make this up to fans by getting us quality players and stockpiling picks. Trust the process is my new motto for the season and through the draft.

Releasing Dwayne Bowe I totally get. I just don't understand why you would release Karlos Dansby. He's a decent player on the roster that really needs it.

Hopefully the Browns hit on a QB or potentially trade down from the #2 or #32 pick to get some more picks.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Holy fuck. Just saw fuck the Pats.

 

[MechDX]

Patriots will give up 4th and get back a 6th as well in Bennett deal. Late-round compensation still being worked out.

Twitter

Was really hoping we would snag him. But we don't take "problem players". Sigh.....Brock needs to go back to Scotsdale and punch that pizza thief in the face

 

[Tom Penny]

Wouldn't be shocked if Bennett had a big year, signed another good contract elsewhere, and the Patriots end up recouping that 4th with a compensatory pick next year.

Taking on 5M at TE is not a Patriots move I guess it will even out when I'm paid to be the short yardage RB this year.

 

[harSon]

Fuck the Patriots, and fuck the Bears. Fucking ain't shit franchise.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Suspend Brady 4 games already!

Fuck this Bears GM for trading with the Pats and playing the sucker. Idiot just like John Fox.

 

[Tom Penny]

All those receiving options and the Pats don't have anyone that can throw further than 5 yards. What a waste.

 

[Duxxy3]

Taking on 5M at TE is not a Patriots move I guess it will even out when I'm paid to be the short yardage RB this year.

We're definitely double dipping on RB's in the draft now.

 

[Plasticine]

Looks like the Patriots traded a 4th for Bennett and a 6th. Great deal. Kind of surprised no one would offer Chicago something more, but Belichick and Ryan Pace do seem to enjoy trading with one another.

Bennett is one and done, unless he's given a massive contract that makes him one of the highest paid TEs. Toss in the fact that he totally quit on the Bears, and the market gets pretty limited.

 

[Tom Penny]

Bennett is one and done, unless he's given a massive contract that makes him one of the highest paid TEs. Toss in the fact that he totally quit on the Bears, and the market gets pretty limited.

I'm pretty sure the Pats have zero intention of signing him after this year.

 

[TheFatOne]

Taking on 5M at TE is not a Patriots move I guess it will even out when I'm paid to be the short yardage RB this year.

Makes sense for a rental player. Pay him 5M this year, and get a compensatory draft pick if they can. He's going to be playing for a fat contract so hopefully he is a beast this upcoming season.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Wouldn't be shocked if Bennett had a big year, signed another good contract elsewhere, and the Patriots end up recouping that 4th with a compensatory pick next year.

Twitter seems to think he might be the fifth receiving option, dunno if he'll get enough touches to put up big numbers.

I dunno who this is.

 

[minx]

I called Bennett to the Patriots a couple days ago. Was only expecting a 6th since he has one year left on his contract. A 4th is great news!

 

[MetalFearSolid]

I wonder why Elway didn't make that move at TE spot... I guess that 4th round still in play for Kap?
Bad system fit?
Who knows.

But yeah seems like Brady got some weapons now.
At least the defense in the AFC East are going to be good. Yes, even the Dolphins.

 

[TheFatOne]

Twitter seems to think he might be the fifth receiving option, dunno if he'll get enough touches to put up big numbers.



I dunno who this is.

No way he's going to be a fifth option. At worst he will be the fourth option. Pats are going to scheme ways to get him open no problem. They tried doing it with Chandler last year except he's pure garbage. Might not put up 1000+ yards, but something like 700-800 yards and plenty of TDs should not be out of the question. He's going to have plenty of opportunities in this offense. He's also a nice addition in the red area. Him and Gronk are going to be great in terms of blocking and receiving.

 

[Himynameischris]

I wonder why Elway didn't make that move at TE spot... I guess that 4th round still in play for Kap?
Bad system fit?
Who knows.

But yeah seems like Brady got some weapons now.
At least the defense in the AFC East are going to be good. Yes, even the Dolphins.

lmao

 

[MetalFearSolid]

lmao

You laugh but this coaching hire for Gase is great.
Reason why CJ Anderson picked the Dolphins offer sheet over the Bears. He knows how good Gase is compared to John Fraud Fox.

The Dolphins offense should be on point and the defense will be respectable.

 

[Farooq]

Cowboys

@Rand_Getlin

I'm told the #Cowboys are working toward getting a deal done with DE Benson Mayowa. Formerly with the #Seahawks and #Raiders.

 

[Sanjuro]

Twitter seems to think he might be the fifth receiving option, dunno if he'll get enough touches to put up big numbers.



I dunno who this is.

Some male porn star

 

[Striker]

Larry Donnell future

 

[Line_HTX]

Some male porn star

Are you Jimmy?

 

[Zvonimir Boban]

I could sit here and tell you about the adjustments Juve made going from a 4-3-3 to a 4-5-1 (rombo) once they had the lead. But it's easier to tell you that they moved Manduzic to play long ball and they parked the bus = Mourinho style.

Khedira is clownshoes. If you line him up, you are playing with fire. Pep made amazing adjustments and risked everything as he usually does. If you look at the team starting the 80th minute they were playing a 3-5-2 formation which could have easily gone Juve's way if they counterattacked and actually had aim.

Juve were out on their feet by that point. You can't press like that for 90+ mins unless you're doping like Barca & co

Is he top, bottom or versatile?

 

[Plasticine]

Some male porn star

Is he top, bottom or versatile?

 

[Bread]

Minx!!!! Martellus!!!

 

[Sanjuro]

Are you Jimmy?

Yes.

Is he top, bottom or versatile?

Yes.