Count on Pat Kirwan to twist each and every thing the Browns "Moneyball" front office does as hapless and stupid. He always had something against the Browns, probably since Kosar knocked his Jets out of the playoffs in double overtime. But ever since Haslam hired DePodesta and "analytics" came up, he's just been over the top.
1: The Browns may or may not have actually targeted Trubisky. They probably did check with teams ahead of 12 overall about trading up, up to and including the Titans at 5, but that could actually have been about Supersafety Jamal Adams. After they traded down, they drafted Jabrill Peppers, who is the same type of player.
2: No way in hell they tried to trade their whole draft to get to 2nd overall. This would have been idiotic. This was Kirwan's fantasy, from start to finish.
3: No doubt they took another shot at Garopollo. No way in hell they tried to trade for AJ McCarron. AJ isn't as good as Kessler.
4: They might well have wanted Mahomes, and got aced out of him by Andy Reed and the Chiefs.
5: They obviously didn't want Deshaun Watson. Why are you calling them idiots? Because they don't agree with you?
Ron Jaworsky told a story of his standing next to Hue Jackson at Carson Wentz's Pro Day. Jackson said he'd never seen a better performance. Two weeks later, the Browns traded the pick.
The unanimous conclusion was that this was not Hue's decision.
First, it was a Pro Day. Film study means more. Second, why do you assume that a Head Coach has to prefer a Quarterback to a whole bunch of high draft picks on a rebuilding team? How can you assume that Jackson didn't sign off on this trade? Why not?
6: How do you know that the Browns didn't want DeShone Kizer all along?
7: Why do you pretend they didn't get a 2018 first round draft pick to move down? Why do you say they "didn't like" Malik Hooker? Couldn't they have liked Jabrill Peppers and a first round pick a little more?
Jim Miller got sucked into it: Why didn't they just draft Howard at twelve instead of Njoku later? Because Njoku has similar talent, and you can't trade a draft pick once you USE it, Sherlock! Why can't they figure this out?
This doesn't require a lot of thought. Whether we agree with it or not, there are rational explanations for everything Sashi Brown has done so far. There's really not much to make fun of.
You've made a whole lot of assumptions, the majority of which are based on rumors and speculation, and are now laughing at the Browns when the plans you assumed they had didn't play out the way you imagined they intended for them to.
So they released Gary Barnidge. Kirwan is rolling his eyes "What are they doing?".
Give me a break with this crap, Pat! Barnidge is 31, and in decline! Mentor? He's a tight end and what do you think coaches do for a living? Say it with me: R E B U I L D I N G.
DeValve has a year under his belt and Njoku is already a proficient receiver ("project" my foot). They need REPS. They need to PLAY.
I'll miss Gary. Really like that guy. But like Lord Insideous says, it's a business. Good luck, dude. On to 2017.
Now, a couple things I need to point out here: Jabrill Peppers isn't a free safety. He could develop into one over time, but right now is not good in deep coverage. He doesn't judge the ball, or anticipate well. He's at his best moving forward. He's a strong safety.
The Browns still need a free safety. Tyvis Powell (released by Seattle) might be that guy, or not. Reynolds isn't bad, but doesn't have enough range for Williams' coverages.
Larry Ogunjobi is a 3-technique disruptive defensive tackle who gets some sacks and tackles for losses. He'll push Xavier Cooper hard for playing time, and could win that battle.
Cooper has a quicker first step and better reach, but Ogunjobi has better leverage and balance, and is a good bull rusher. He's athletic enough to stunt, and has sub-5.0 speed for pursuit. He's more well-rounded, as he's better against the run.
Some guards will beat him sometimes, as they'll have a reach advantage if their hands are quick enough to to use it. He'll overmatch others.
I was shocked by the Kizer pick. All along, I couldn't figure out why Mayock and the majority of other real experts kept insisting he had the most, or second-most (behind Mahomes) upside in this class.
My freinds hated this pick, and that's my kneejerk reaction too. But I can't ignore what the experts say. A number of those were, in fact, mocking Kizer to the Browns...at 12th overall...until recently.
What happened recently were his mediocre combine and Pro Day performances. His footwork was atrocious, and he has a "hitch" in his throwing motion.
In an effort to sell himself, he's been telling people how hard he works, and how smart he is. That's going over like a lead balloon.
He hasn't played well this season, except in spurts. He was benched. He does not appear to be a natural leader. His Coach was honest enough to say that he is not ready for the NFL, and needed another year in college.
However, those statements make his promise that "in time", whoever drafts Kizer will have a great quarterback, more credible.
I'm consistent here: My instinct is to think that Kizer is Plan C or D, but that's my ego talking. The real expert consensus is that Kizer and Mahomes have the highest cielings, and that between the two, Kizer is the safer pick.
And I repeat: For all we know, this was Hue's guy all along,
Obviously, he'll need at least a year on the bench. His mechanics really are a mess. But he is highly intelligent, with the highest Wonderlick score.
And no, Pat Kirwan (former New York Jets GM), the Cleveland fans won't be chanting his name by game four if the starter is having a hard time. We're not all a bunch of morons here.
Let me anticipate the next Real Housewives rumor here: Jimmy Haslam didn't force this pick. You think he's a moron too. He learned nothing from Manziel right? What a bunch of nasty old ladies you are!
He was "not happy" about the first round? This is news? He wanted a quarterback. So did the rest of us. He's not allowed to bitch (if he even did)?
Anyway, I'll listen to the experts, and keep believing in Doctor Jacksonstein. He does have a good grade of clay to work with here.
Oh, and Brock Osweiler isn't the starter. Cody Kessler is. Kessler is a less athletic Alex Smith. He could become more. Quit dumping on him. He was downright impressive as a rookie, considering the situation he was stuck in.
Hell, the old veterans didn't do nearly as well. Are you all fking blind, or what? If the kid doesn't get kayoed again, we got this covered til the monster is ready to leave Hue's Laboratory.
I'm disgusted. Talk amongst yourselves.
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