Bub, now our kickers suck because they missed 53-yarders? Actually, most kickers are shaky at anything over 48 yards.
Verily, it would be better to have signed that Gold guy or somebody, and whichever kicker wins the competition probably won't be a top 10 guy or whatever, but "suck"?
The percieved fantasy outlook for several Browns is really interesting, but nobody has asked me yet, so who knows, right?
It's ok. I'm here for you:
1: OBJ will be a top 10 WR, but top 5 is iffy.
The reasons are the same as I listed before:
A: Mayfield spreads the ball around (which is a big part of why he is exceptional).
B: When opposing defenses focus on any Browns WR, it will be Beckham.
C: Njoku's drop rate in the most recent 8 games (knock-knock anybody home!?!) was top 10 among TEs last season, and he's a prime red zone target.
D: Both Higgins and Landry will cut into OBJ's catches, as well as the running backs.
But OBJ is an extraordinary talent, so don't get me wrong. He could still be a top 3 WR in 2019 despite all this.
2: Baker Mayfield will obviously be a top 5 fantasy QB.
He will have better weapons, an even stronger running game, most of a season under his belt---I mean duh!
I guess you could legitimately say that an upgraded defense and the likelihood of playing with nice leads more often could undermine Baker with more conservative game plans and playcalling.
That's logical, but I don't think the cards will fall that way.
Todd Monken will influence this offense, and Freddie Kitchens doesn't mind going for the throat early and often either. The Browns will seek to establish those early leads running a balanced offense, and Mayfield will always go for it every chance he gets.
Inside the red zone, it's been Mayfield's arm that's racked up those TDs. A bunch of those scored by Duke or Nick were receptions instead of handoffs as well.
And you can't tell a Quarterback "don't go deep", or just keep handing off all day, or in general put your strongest offensive asset on ice.
What's a "comfortable lead" by halftime in the NFL these days?
30+ points.
3: Njoku should be a top 10 TE, but maybe not top 5. He's got most of OBJ's issues working against him, plus he'll be blocking more often to help Hubbard or Robinson; the WRs in general are going to be the main downfield weapons.
I don't know about Jarvis Landry.
He's "solid", but on this Browns team in 2019, he's kinda tied with Higgins, ok? It's why I've predicted that Jarvis Landry won't be on this team in 2020.
Ah, shaddap! I love the guy too, but business is business (like with Kirksey/Schobert).
4: Nick Chubb will be a top 5 RB (including for PPR leagues) through 8 games, but after that?
This gets deep. I addressed it in depth in a post a week or so after Dorsey signed Kareem Hunt:
In a nutshell, the Browns use Hunt some in 2019 (partly to showcase him), then pay serious dineros to sign him long-term, then TRADE him and his (still not outrageous) salary for awesome draft picks a year or so before Nick Chubb's contract nears the "renegotiation" zone...
But I digress:
MKC's view of day 17 is as good as anybody's, but I'm here for you again (you're welcome):
Gregg Joseph doesn't still "have a chance" vs Seibert. Pun intended, he's still kicking Seibert's ass! Is this about that F I F T H round draft pick or something?
Ok so Drew Stanton is a major brain and has helped Mayfield (etc) a lot.
...this recommends Stanton as a COACH, ok? How can you turn this into an excuse for this guy to step in for an injured Mayfield ahead of 2 Quarterbacks who are better than he is?
Fuzzy thinking. Zzinggg!
Damion Ratley, who testified on Drew Stanton's behalf, is in trouble now due to his injuries.
As you guys know, I've been in Ratley's corner all along, with his length, freakish agility, and speed.
But now Strong, Willies, and Montgomery have all stolen a march on him.
I can't predict how this shakes out, but can guarantee you that the rest of the NFL eagerly awaits the players the 2019 Browns will have to waive.
WR is the big one, as Willies, Strong, Ratley, and Montgomery all belong in the NFL.
But after that, the Browns will be letting go some very good DBs, LBs, (maybe) DEs, and TEs too!
For that matter (Bub) whoever loses the punting and kicking battles here has a good shot at remaining in the NFL.
By the way I love Colquitt but want the Scottish Hammer (and a couple mil in cap savings) more.
I will close with this:
Experience at suckage or mediocrity means less than talent. And if you favor a more experienced sucker or mediocre guy over a younger guy who hasn't mastered suckage or mediocrity yet, you are an IDIOT.
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