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NFL Offseason Thread 3 - Drowney for Clowney Mech, Drowney for Clowney.
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Officerrob
Banned
To be fair, everyone is doing it. I'm listening to the NFL: Around the League podcast, and the first 15 minutes of a 45 minute podcast is about Manziel. My problem with Espn's live coverage of the draft was Gruden (who I love). Every other word out of his mouth was about Manziel, it was ridiculous
What happened to your Carr induced erection?
goldlion054
Member
Really dig the pick of Ebron for the Lions. I think it is a homerun (comparatively to years prior). I don't think Fauria is anything more than a Redzone target and Pettigrew is as mediocre as mediocre gets. The problem, though, is that I have zero faith in Stafford. I just don't think he is the guy for this team. Maybe the shittiness of his play was a result of Linnehan and Schwartz and Caldwell will be able to help steady the ship. But I really doubt it.
I guess we can hope the young secondary matures a lot over this offseason, otherwise the Bears and Packers receiving corp terrify me
I guess we can hope the young secondary matures a lot over this offseason, otherwise the Bears and Packers receiving corp terrify me
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Hey, there is still the 2nd and 3rd round to add to the already huge list of terrible CB draft picks we have on the roster.
So....
I am FUCKING STOKED right now. We got Anthony Barr, one of two players I thoight the Vikings should have gone for on D, and snuck back in ahead of the Texans to claim Bridgewater? Sad that we couldnt pull off a miracle and get Ha Ha, but fuck of that wasnt a great first round for us.
Also, hilarious to see Manziel get to 22. And get drafted by the Browns. That poor bastard.
I am FUCKING STOKED right now. We got Anthony Barr, one of two players I thoight the Vikings should have gone for on D, and snuck back in ahead of the Texans to claim Bridgewater? Sad that we couldnt pull off a miracle and get Ha Ha, but fuck of that wasnt a great first round for us.
Also, hilarious to see Manziel get to 22. And get drafted by the Browns. That poor bastard.
goldlion054
Member
Honestly, I think Safety is a bigger need at this point. Idk dick about any of the prospects left (at any position, really), but there has to be somebody worth taking, right? I think Slay will mellow out as a solid CB this season. He showed flashes of brilliance last year, even in Cunningham's shitty schemes. Houston is usually solid when healthy. Mathis isn't useless, i guess. And Bentley and Green are bodies...... Fuck. I don't feel any better about this at all
But I'm happier with Ebron than a CB
except maybe Dennard because I have a huge bias boner for him
WanderingWind
Mecklemore Is My Favorite Wrapper
They should take a chance on Savage. Big dude with a canon, I got to see him live when Pitt played Duke last September.
Lee Chaolan
Member
Great day my Browns brethren 
Lets get Xavier or Lee oday!
Lets get Xavier or Lee oday!
Dutch Gronk
Banned
#YOLO
I'm just mad cause we could have got skov later in the draft. As long as he crushes JFF 2 times a year I'm fine with the pick
Great day my Browns brethren
Lets get Xavier or Lee oday!
Don't sleep on Bitonio! But XSF also a good choice!
Problem is he plays the dirty Ravens 2 times a year and is reckless.
They ended RG3s career and if Johnny isn't careful they will do the same to him.
Manziel is very clearly ESPN's new Tebow. Hopefully he is becomes irrelevant just as quickly as Tebow did.
That was unnecessary, mean spirited and just wrong.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Good morning, NFL bros.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
SKOL
You're a horrible person, Tebow is a noble honest person that is leagues above a degenerate like Manziel. Shame on you for even comparing the two.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Still very happy with the Clinton-Dix pick. When he fell to us it was the obvious choice. Exactly what we needed, and with the way a couple of teams were reaching for DBs after us, I was relieved we were able to pick him up. Hopefully we pick up a tight end today
As much as I hate to say it the Vikes had a great first round. Was gutted when I saw them trade back into the first to get Teddy. Probably the best QB long term prospect in this draft. I didn't know what to think of the Lions pick. Initially I thought it was a strange pick, but Ebron is a beast, they have so many weapons now on offence. The bears got a pretty good corner too. The NFC North is going to be a tasty division this year
Overall, a very entertaining first round. Really surprised Bortles went so early. No way is he a 3rd overall pick, but if your need is great at that position, then I guess it doesn't matter. Absolutely loved seeing Manziel falling too, the guy drank a lot of water lol.
As much as I hate to say it the Vikes had a great first round. Was gutted when I saw them trade back into the first to get Teddy. Probably the best QB long term prospect in this draft. I didn't know what to think of the Lions pick. Initially I thought it was a strange pick, but Ebron is a beast, they have so many weapons now on offence. The bears got a pretty good corner too. The NFC North is going to be a tasty division this year
Overall, a very entertaining first round. Really surprised Bortles went so early. No way is he a 3rd overall pick, but if your need is great at that position, then I guess it doesn't matter. Absolutely loved seeing Manziel falling too, the guy drank a lot of water lol.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
Skov is slow. Why would you want him?
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Any good MLB's going to be around towards the end of the second? Stupid Ravens.
No other reliable TE on roster besides Chandler.
I doubt some of these OL last, they're going to fly off the board. At that point I'd take a LB, TE, CB but I don't think they take LB or CB. Would love Telvin Smith on this squad, or Van Noy.
vocal leader and instinctive.
Bama defenders worry me.
If we get
ASJ Moncreif and an OT I will be very happy
Lee Chaolan
Member
Could be solid as well. Any of those 3 I'd be quite happy with.
Did anyone expect anything less? He was always going to be the biggest wild card, and Cleveland just got infused a whole lot of attention. I don't see the problem. I hope he pans out for the Browns and the franchise actually gets some respect instead of being the laughing stock of the league, but we'll see. As much hope as their might be for the Browns, I'd still be nervous as hell.
That's who I wanted at 32 =( But no way he is available for the Seahawks next pick. Just a fun name to say really, that's about all I know.
edit: Yay Friday. Boo next week because it's going to be a madhouse at work =/
BlackGhost
Banned
Think I'll actually watch ESPN for the first time in ever.
Rafa=FedKilla
Banned
Jags need to do what they said they are doing and let Bortles train behind Henne. Brah can't come in and win right away.
Jerry can do all he can to protect Romo but I think this is last season. He's just been too beaten do. Still a tough guy though.
Jerry can do all he can to protect Romo but I think this is last season. He's just been too beaten do. Still a tough guy though.
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
At least Tebow was a class act. Manziel is more of a villain, the kind of guy you can't wait for him to get his comeuppance.
Just imagine if Manziel had gone to Dallas
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Seems like ESPN's desire to talk about Manziel will beat out their desire to never talk about the Browns. Good news for you guys, I guess?
Don't blame the players for the media's ridiculousness. Neither Tebow or Manziel or really most people who have been overexposed by the media did much to encourage it unless you blame them for answering reporters questions and attending mandatory press conferences put on by their teams.
They aren't doing stuff like Lebron and his self-promoted decision press conference. Manziel is a "villain" because that is the angle ESPN slants their coverage. Honestly, what has the boy done that other 19 and 20 year olds wouldn't have done in his situation? Damn, he slept in at some stupid worthless QB camp. He drinks every now and then. He sold some autographs, which I don't even consider a moral failing just a violation of some stupid ass NCAA rules. He has taken pictures with hot women. All indications are in what is really important he is dedicated to his craft and he doesn't do anything during the season to jeopardize his playing time and ability.
The_Darkest_Red
Member
I just need to know which cellular network provider is going to have the exclusive JFF app. I've only got a few months before I'm due for an upgrade so they'd better hurry up.
BlackGhost
Banned
NFL will regret not given us a prime time game!
I love our 1 pm starts though 0_o
The Artful Dodger
Member
What are the odds Kiper and Gruden get in a fist fight today?
Or will all that tension disappear now that Johnny Cleveland has happened?
Or will all that tension disappear now that Johnny Cleveland has happened?