First, I was misinformed about Jordon Leslie's stature. For some inexplicable reason, he was not invited to the 2015 Combine, but at his Pro Day he measured 6'13/8", 205 lbs. He should be bigger now, but at any rate was very strong anyway.
He did clock 4.44 with a 6.84 3-cone.
Now, the current unofficial Browns depth chart utterly ignores his outstanding performance throughout this preseason, as Rashard Higgins and Ricardo Louis (at least) are ranked ahead of him. Tough to read this, with how it's structured, but he should be the fifth or sixth wide receiver.
This new information kind of makes him another Ricardo Louis. They're very similar athletically; both superior to Higgins and Payton in that respect.
But again, who is always open, catching everything that's thrown to him, and how can you ignore that dammit!?!
Oh well. Maybe they will keep six, so they can keep him and Sashi's draft picks who AREN'T AS GOOD AS HE IS.
Now, Tony Grossi hears that the Browns are "researching" trading for a wide receiver. This makes sense, since it would probably guarantee that Leslie gets released (that was sarcasm).
Actually it doesn't make much sense, but Grossi doesn't make stuff up. Joe Haden could be on the other side of this trade.
Yes, Kenny Britt has been disappointing, and they really want reliable receivers for their raw rookie quarterback. Yes, none of the other guys (including Leslie) are really "vetted" yet.
But two backs. Two tight ends. That's ONE OR TWO full-time wide receivers, and Duke is the slot guy DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
I can't call Tony fulla beans, but I do think this is dumb, unless the new wide receiver is a young guy who will challenge Kenny Britt to START. Some of the names that have been suggested are just insane though.
Here's a thought: Trade Joe Haden to Philly for errumm...TERRELLE PRYOR how 'bout that!?
And yes, the blind squirrel may have found an acorn. I don't doubt that Joe Haden is on the block.
It's tomorrow: Joe Haden has been released. This was actually classy of them, since now Joe can shop around and choose a team. He might even make more money.
He's healthy now, but has not regained his Pro Bowl form as I'd expected. McCourtey and Calhoun were outperforming him.
Aside from Stribling, Wilson waits on the injured list, and the Browns have quietly built young, ascending depth at cornerback.
At quarterback, the second best one here is listed fourth. That really doesn't mean anything now, as we all know that Osweiler is on the block, and it would be dumb not to list him second. Also, I can assure you that Kessler is "avaiable" as well.
Everybody should watch the last preseason game, where Hogan and Leslie should get some playing time. They'll probably outperform everybody or almost everybody ahead of them on the depth chart. They always do.
Let's see if this even matters.
Hue should actually have Leslie split reps with Kenny Britt, including with the first team. Let the best man win. Leslie has earned this.
He won't. Hue is creative and sneaky, but he's still an NFL Head Coach. Huge blockhead factor there. Too bad.
Well, best wishes to a really great guy in Joe Haden.
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