Adam Caplan Chat Corrections

Adam Caplan: Hi all
So Adam, Browns win by 20 or 30 points?
Adam Caplan: Mark: Have a party if they lose by 10 or lessAdam Caplan: Anderson will throw at least three INTsAdam Caplan: he won't handle it
Adam, how much do Willie McGinest bring to the defense?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Good leadership and pass rush
So you're calling for an unmitigated disaster from the Browns, then?
Adam Caplan: MARK: this week, yesAdam Caplan: no reason to think they can hang with NEAdam Caplan: with that defense
Adam: do feel this team is much improved over last season?
Adam Caplan: DAW: Much, no, improved, yes in a way
CORRECTION: What a dumbass statement. Top LT, Pro-Bowl quality LG, healthy, mature Edwards, Eric Wright, three key LBs' entering second seasons, Bodden back, solid RG, Poole improving by the game, 2 Smiths on DLine..."in a way"? "Not much"?
Adam, how do we get any pressure on Brady?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: No reason to think they canAdam Caplan: NE plays 70% shotgunAdam Caplan: BTWAdam Caplan: same as GB
CORRECTION: Blitze inside. Poole is nickel LB.
Adam, after Roye comes back do you see Shaun Smith going to NT? If so do you see Washington sitting permanently?
Adam Caplan: NU: Look for smith to play more at NT SundayAdam Caplan: rotating and some at DE
CORRECTION: He played DE only due to injuries. Washington's uselessness is becoming too obvious for even RAC to deny. He MUST play more there, and soon.
Adam - Does Crennel have them play the game and just try to keep improving.
Adam Caplan: RAM: I think this week will be an aberration, no one can compete with with NEAdam Caplan: really except IND
Adam, from an individual standpoint, what does Braylon need to do to improve his game? He seems to have improved on his consistency.
Adam Caplan: TU: Route runningAdam Caplan: but he's doing well thoughAdam Caplan: in most phases
Adam, with Carter being so ineffective, any chance we will see Travis Wilson any time soon? If not, is he that bad?
Adam Caplan: TIM: No indication for him and Harrison to playAdam Caplan: pretty tellingAdam Caplan: in year two both are inactive
CORRECTION: Jason Wright has been too effective for Harrison to dislodge. As the younger player who has fumbled, this means nothing. Wilson is in for head-extraction surgery, with an indeterminate recovery time.
Adam, will Tucker be used at Guard now more than Tackle?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Probably swing in some roles
adam: why does tim carter continue to get playing time?
Adam Caplan: DAW: They need to use Cribbs more
AMEN
Adam how's KW2's shoulder. Will it be a lingering injury?
Adam Caplan: BLE: He's doing the best he canAdam Caplan: He will be in some pain every week with that injuryAdam Caplan: he's tough as nails
I agree
Adam Caplan: DAW: I really like the way their OC is moving him and EdwardsAdam Caplan: aroundAdam Caplan: especially WinslowAdam Caplan: OL is really doing well nowAdam Caplan: Thomas graded out well last weekAdam Caplan: good sign
Any information on possible DEF help via trade or free agency?
Adam Caplan: TIM: Haven't heard anything, that usually happens closer to the trading deadline-10/16
Adam, Do you have any updates on Bentley and Baxter?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Nothing newAdam Caplan: Bentley is less than 50-50 to play this yearAdam Caplan: they have until week 10 reallyAdam Caplan: he won't play in week 7Adam Caplan: Baxter could start practicing fully starting next week or so
Adam, Do you see Ryan Tucker at RG or RT?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Backup at both spotsAdam Caplan: he would be a solid swing OLAdam Caplan: they could use oneAdam Caplan: too
So he fills in for the first one who goes down with an injury
Adam Caplan: RAM: Pretty muchAdam Caplan: If they can just fix the defenseAdam Caplan: secondary did better last week
Adam. Are you still doing Friday night on Sirius?Adam Caplan: RAM: Yep, every Friday though week 17Adam Caplan: then I'm on weekends etc March-August
How many points do you see us scoring against NE on Sunday?
Adam Caplan: Mog: 14-17Adam Caplan: NE-40Adam Caplan: sorryAdam Caplan: You know me, I'm always honest. I hope I'm wrong
Adam, How do we get more physical on D especially against the run? Do we completely lack the personnel?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Personnel is a big part of itAdam Caplan: I would blow up the front seven after the season
CORRECTION: Throw the linebackers out with the bathwater? Are you nuts? See now the young DE's and Smith progress. Draft and sign stud DLinemen. The linebackers are exceptional. They've blown assignments and in some cases have lacked discipline. Peek should be on the bench recovering, as he's playing lame and is less effective than the two other guys they have to replace him. Three linebackers are second year players--yeah let's blow them up too...JEEZ!
I smell real trouble for Anderson this Sunday.......ne will confuse the heck out of him........i hope chud makes the game plan simple
Adam Caplan: DOG: Agreed Adam, when you discuss Eric Wright and Pool, they both need experience to get to the next level?
Adam Caplan: Ram: Wright was better last weekAdam Caplan: Pool is too inconsistentAdam Caplan: but he just needs to keep playingAdam Caplan: scary when Brady says they didn't do well at CIN in the first halfAdam Caplan: Guys: Don't think this week's game is what they are, they really don't have a shot but they can compete against most teams nowAdam Caplan: that's the point
Is the front 7 something Savage can realistically fix in 1 year. At least enough to be competitive on D?
Adam Caplan: SUG: Older guys have to get lesser roles or goAdam Caplan: Bottom line
CORRECT: Washington is DONE. McGinnist should fill in. Suggs: Front T H R E E.
Adam, what are the chances Romeo is still here in 2008?
Adam Caplan: TIM: 50-50Adam Caplan: they have a long way to goAdam Caplan: They have to go 7-9 for him to stay I would think
Adam, Do you like Chud's game plans and scheme?
Adam Caplan: Ram: like what Chud is doing so farAdam Caplan: Offense is about the best to expect
CORRECTION: BETTER.
Jamal Lewis...contract extension?
Adam Caplan: JLewis is what he isAdam Caplan: can't get any betterAdam Caplan: he has to go next year
CORRECTION: He has been as effective as any RB vs. the defenses he has attacked.
Adam Caplan: Turner they could target
Absotively.
Adam, Is Roye now healthy?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Better
I love the size we have at receiver with JJ and Braylon who has really matured. How good can he be?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Edwards just needs to control his emotions
80s, Adam picked the browns to win this weekend
Adam Caplan: Tu: It's the Costanza pick
Adam: will Chaun Thompson get a start, he seems to get more pressure on the QB than Peek
Adam Caplan: DAW: Peek shouldn't play as much with McGinest back
CORRECTION: Until he is healed. He's best for this scheme when healthy.
Adam - When are they going to cut Washington or will he actually be able to make 5 to 10 good plays per game.?
Adam Caplan: Ram: No way he's back next seasonAdam Caplan: can't see it
I was thinking he would not last half the season.
Adam Caplan: Ram: He has to weigh close to 400
do they regret letting Baba go?
Of course they do.
Adam Caplan: Tim; Too bad he wasn't on their practice squad
He appears to slow out of the stance to do anything.
Please apply for a job with the Browns. VP Common Sense and 20/20 vision.
Adam Caplan: RAM: When Fraser gets the snaps he does, you know something is going on
Adam, look into your crystal ball...... The Browns starting running back in 2008 is......???
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Turner makes a lot of senseAdam Caplan: No way Lewis is backAdam Caplan: if Savage has a clue to what he's doingAdam Caplan: They are so limited running the ball
CORRECTION: Was Jamal rude to you or something? I can recommend some nice lasik surgeons, ya know. Lewis is an inside runner who has now demonstrated a great ability to catch passes as an outlet guy...outside the tackles. He's 27 and does NOT appear used up.
can turner carry the load?
Should be able to. Adam is right in calling him an upgrade--dude can kick butt.
Adam Caplan: DAW: SD thinks so
Adam, do you like Fraser?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Good hustlerAdam Caplan: gets all he has out of his talent
Is Turner worth franchise money?
Adam Caplan: SUG: Good enough to be the RB for a while
There too much gravimetric attraction between Washington's gut and the earth for him to move fast from his stance.
Adam Caplan: NU: Great guy but can't playAdam Caplan: any moreAdam Caplan: back in the day he was a dominant NT
And RAC thinks he still is.
Adam, When is Shaun Smith going to make an impact?
Adam Caplan: RAM: When he plays NT exclusively
Then I think we're in trouble. lol
Dumbass.
Adam Caplan: IC: He's not that type of playerAdam Caplan: he has a good first step and can play their scheme well for 20-30 plays if all goes well
DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
Adam what do you think of Robaire Smith so far?
Adam Caplan: DAW: Not muchAdam Caplan: thought he would be betterAdam Caplan: againt run
Are teams running near him?
Adam, what more can you say about the o-lines pass protection of late? Seem like DA has a lot of time.
Adam Caplan: SUGG: TotallyAdam Caplan: he still makes bad decisions and footwork isn't the greatest
Adam, Wimbley has been better than average, but not great. Chalk it up to poor help around him or other factors?
Adam Caplan: TU: Doesn't play run wellAdam Caplan: goes up field too much
CORRECTION: He is SENT up the field almost 50% of the time. T H R E E - F O U R.
Does Cleveland have a chance to get Turner? What other teams will be looking?Adam Caplan: JIM: Yes, they should be in good cap shape
Adam, do you think we will see Brady play at all this year?
Adam Caplan: CLE: Yes, once they are out of playoff raceAdam Caplan: if not beforeAdam Caplan: two bad games for Anderson could get him in there
Adam, Who is going to provide the pass rush to offset Wimbley?
Adam Caplan: RAM: Peek once foot is 100%Adam Caplan: McGinest a little
You see, when a player is i n j u r e d...hey, Ram, you just like getting your name on the screen, don't you? Could you let somebody else ask some more intelligent questions please?
Adam, just your opinion. How good would Brady be right now if he were starting?Adam Caplan: SU: Not very goodAdam Caplan: rookie QBs rarely do wellAdam Caplan: Manning had a terrible first half of rookie season
CORRECTION: Manning was thrown into it. Brady is even better-prepared by his offensive scheme and coaching in college. The offensive line has been stellar. He has great weapons. he has learned from the sidelines. He was awesome in preseason. You make too many assumptions, and you stick to your convictions despite contrary evidence. Update your database. Lewis is still a good RB, and Quinn is likely to hit the ground running, like Leinart, Cutler, and Smith last season.
Adam, Now that McGinest is back, and Chaun Thompson, why not sit Peek to get him healthy
Adam Caplan: RAM: Kind of agree to a point there
What did you think of the Steelers loss - does anybody realize thats how you beat them that game tape should be stolen by CLEVELAND
Adam Caplan: OSU: They lost some players in the second half and that was an issueAdam Caplan: ARI D is good though
Is it true that Romeo blocked the release of Ted Washington?
Adam Caplan: FOG: Can't say but I can tell you it could happen at some point during the seasonAdam Caplan: if all of their front seven is healthy
In the absence of anything else that makes sense, and given RAC's Martonian propensities, it's very extremely possible that RAC interceded with Savage for his old pal. Savage is trying to build the team to last. Romeo wants o l d buddies.
Adam, why play Tucker? OL is meshing real well
Adam Caplan: TIM: He won't starterAdam Caplan: startAdam Caplan: swing or backupAdam Caplan: would make no sense to start himAdam Caplan: that's what I said two weeks ago
Adam, if Ted goes, who takes his roster spot? Sign Baba off daaah Bearce PS?
Adam Caplan: CHI: I would imagine they would sign a younger veteran who fits their schemeAdam
Caplan: could be NT or DEAdam Caplan: either or
True. Shaun Smith is capable, although the position could use better depth or an upgrade. Oshi is not a first choice--they'll look for a bigger body first, unless they mean to alter the scheme.
Adam how's Quinn's progress coming?
Adam Caplan: OSU: Good knowledge of offense
how bad is Winslow's injury
Adam Caplan: DAW: He will have to deal with it for a whileAdam Caplan: BTW, Heiden is one of the better backup TEsAdam Caplan: no one talks about himAdam Caplan: but he's solidAdam Caplan: Heiden can really blockAdam Caplan: and has good hands
THANK YOU!!! Understatement as usual...Heiden STARTS for the majority of NFL teams.
Adam, have any input on the best available free agent 3-4 DL going into next season?
Adam Caplan: IC: I'll look at that later in the year
How's the rest of the league regard Josh Cribbs? I keep waiting for the direct snap to him and then he sets up to pass.
Adam Caplan: FOG: Many think he needs to get plays on offense every week
BIG ten-four.
Adam, do you see Brodney Pool improving with time?
Adam Caplan: TUT: Yes, the more snaps he gets
err...oyeeee--
Why don't the browns do more of a move around the defense to confuse teams have guys come to line and then back off somewhat like the stillers or pats
Adam Caplan: OSU: I see what you're saying, they done zone blitz like PIT who you can't figure out what they are doing
Excellent question. Obviously Adam has no idea. Could be the youth and inexperience of several principles. Grantham might be insisting on a mastery of the basics before getting fancy. Basics like positon, and tackling. Real complex stuff like that. At least I hope that's the reason.
Anything to the rumor that TB wants McKinnie & Taylor?
Adam Caplan: CHI: NoneAdam Caplan: MIN wants to deal MooreAdam Caplan: I could tell that when I talked to Childress at owners meetings
Adam, how much better are the Steelers than the rest of the division, and do you like coach Tomlin?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Not that muchAdam Caplan: like Tomlin
Adam, do you see any trades in the league before the 16th?
Adam Caplan: RAM: A fewAdam Caplan: minor ones BrownsAdam Caplan: RAM: DL or WRAdam Caplan: They need both badly
Or Both
Adam Caplan: yepAdam Caplan: Savage knows itAdam Caplan: just a matter of finding the right fits
Adam, Indians or Yankees?Adam Caplan: SUG: YanksAdam Caplan: go tribeAdam Caplan: and I'm a tribesmanAdam Caplan: lol
Adam I heard a rumor that Savage was talking to Urban Meyer? Any truth to that??
Adam Caplan: CLE: None
until we beat Pittsburgh we wont get any respect
Adam Caplan: OSU: Probably so
any truth to Kosar being Pres?
Adam Caplan: TIM: NoAdam Caplan: but they should bring him in for a roleAdam Caplan: would make some sense
when you say our Defensive front seven could get blown up this offseason, who will stay? Wimbley and Jackson?
Adam Caplan: ROY: Both
No! Obviously they should cut Jackson or Wimbley! Yeah they're the whole problem! Sure wish I was as smart as you, to ask that brilliant question!
Adam, we all know you are an NFL expert, but how closely do you follow college football?
Adam Caplan: SUGG: Not much until bowl season
is DA a starter somewhere next year?
Adam Caplan: TU: can't see itAdam Caplan: he's what I thought he would be, big armAdam Caplan: not accurate as much as you would like and mechanics aren't consistent
Hopefully a backup for Quinn.
he is what he thought you would be? there's a dennis joke in there somewhere...
Adam Caplan: HE IS WHAT WE THOUGHT IT WAS, YOU CAN CROWN HIS.......
Do you see Williams in the front 7?Adam Caplan: CHI: rotationalAdam Caplan: backup
CORRECTION: Whether or not he starts, he'll get roughly the same snaps as Jackson or Davis. Williams is another guy who Adam had his mind made up about around a year ago. He's a hellacious talent with great speed and instincts. He has more upside than any player on this defense except Wimbley, or perhaps Poole. He could even render AndrA Davis trade-bait.
Adam Caplan: Good chat, later all

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