I usually scour the internet in search of Browns rumors, news, and anaysis and find a whole lot of dumbassitude that I could just as well find in MK Cabbot's "comments" section (which I like to call the "Kangaroo Court").
Speaking if which, here's Mary Kay herself in an article about the Browns going after DeSean Jackson. I really like Mary Kay. She keeps her personal opinions to a minimum, and instead quotes and paraphrases those of real experts.
She's more of a pure reporter (or intelligence analyst) than most columnists, as she sticks to facts, and seeks to reveal, rather than to advocate or persuade.
This doesn't stop the Kangaroo Court (who probably just hate a woman reporting on football) from bashing her for restating what other people have said...because they can't tell the difference...because they're mostly semi-literate and stoopid.
Anyway, in this article she does a great job of digging through all the dirt on DeSean and reporting it OBJECTIVELY. She includes exact quotes from several named sources, including law enforcement, and from Jackson himself for a fair and balanced report.
I have confidence in Ray Farmer and his investigators, and IF IF IF they feel that Jackson is clean enough, I hope they land him. But the premise of this article is hearsay from unnamed sources, and, like most rumors, could be speculation.
Of course we have to speculate about this 27-year old opposite Josh Gordon...wow. MK allowed herself to say "unstoppable", and I agree.
But I'm kind of skeptical, because the 49ers are in the bidding war, and he's probably demanding astronomical money ahead of a draft loaded with wide recievers.
In this oldie but goodie by Craig Lyndall of Waiting For Next Year, Craig wonders how the Browns can upgrade their rushing attack. This was written before the Ben Tate signing, and Tate was of course his top FA option.
What impressed me most about this was his FAIR and thorough treatment of the incumbant running backs on the roster. While he felt that the top of that depth chart needed new blood, he took the time to point out the real talent of Obgannaya, Owens, Baker etc.
He also pointed out their cheap salaries, showing that he comprehends that this is business.
Branson Wright of the Plain Dealer wrote about Khalil Mack being a potential Browns top draft pick. I hadn't known that Mike Mayock himself ranks him as one of the top three players in this draft, and would take him over Clowney.
Lately I've been hearing other people knocking him for not doing as well vs. elite competition. Maybe Mayock should give them a call. Or Irvin Meyer (coulda fooled him!)
I still feel that with the quarterbacks, tackles, Clowney and Watkins, Mack could still be there after a trade-down--which is one reason why I advocate a trade-down so much. Watkins will be gone, but there's so many other elite players at positions of need that if it's not Mack, it could be a guard/future left tackle, quarterback, or even just merely Mike Evans.
Tony Grossi thinks that Mack would be "wasted" inside in a 3-4. He's wrong. The best 3-4's attack from EVERY angle and don't have to take their safeties or corners out of coverage to do it. Mack here would move Dansby to the run-and-hit (Roberts) side, where he's at his best.
Bob Evans of Buckeye State Sports writes about how the Browns should draft a center as insurance against the possible departure of Alex Mack.
I really liked this article, as he lists three possible candidates with an eye to the zone-blocking system, and their ability to play guard as well.
I especially like third round projection Travis Swanson (Arkansas), as this guy could come in and immediately compete to start at left or right guard in this offense. He'd start out above average...at worst. Instant upgrade along with Mack insurance. I mean, I'd draft him as a zone guard even if I didn't care about center.
The other guys he mentions, including Lindsey of Ohio State, are projected to go much lower, and are less well prepared for the NFL, but Bob thinks they'd be steals if they go as low as expected.
In general, I've found Buckeye State Sports a really excellent source of Browns news and analysis. I can't find a dumbass on their staff, which speaks for itself.
Here's another one by Bob on the draftable quarterbacks. He sees what I saw on Derrick Carr under pressure, and shares my concerns. But Bob goes deeper than I did, speculating on why this might have happened.
Bob supposes that Carr does well with presnap reads and adjustments, but when he gets unexpected pressure, he might not adjust quickly enough...
Like Teddy Bridgewater does--and Bortles too. And Murray (yes he included Aaron Murray).
I can tell that Bob Evans is a genius because he agrees with me so much.
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