As usual, the Outsiders incorrectly credit Sashi Brown instead of Paul DePodesta for the pre-Dorsey picks and signings (like Zeitler and Tretter).
Pre-Dorsey players acquired by
Players Dorsey got off trading DePodesta players and drafted with the extra draft picks he inherited include Denzel Ward, Damarius Randall, Odell Beckham Jr., Olivier Vernon, and I won't look the rest up, but there are more, ok?
But that's 8 stud (or star or superstar) players, see? So you can stick all that "analytics"-bashing in your ear, see?
John Dorsey has done a great job so far, using all those great draft picks and that massive pile of cash he got from
It's not looking too good for Austin Corbett, picked atop the second round in 2017.
Joe Thomas more or less confirms that Eric Kush has taken the lead in the Right Guard derby.
Some have seen Corbett atop the Depth Chart, and suggested that the Coaches intend to see how he does in a real game vs strangers to see how he responds to the greater pressure before making a decision.
Joel Cade, who seems to know a lot about Offensive Linemen, doesn't buy it, and expects Kush to play with the first team vs the Skins.
Joel expects Corbett (and Kalis) to work with the second and third teams, where they can get a ton more reps/put more on tape/develop faster).
Big Joe said it's not only how the specific player performs, but how he "meshes" or integrates with the guys next to him that factors into these decisions.
Kush has been there/done that, so he's probably better able to fit in between Tretter and Hubbard.
This has nothing to do with the physical talent of these guys; Austin Corbett has the edge in that department.
Tony Grossi seems to have the best coverage of Camp day 11.
He's the only one who "noticed" that rookie Linebacker Mack Wilson has 3 interceptions (2 for TDs) in 3 practices at a time when Freddie Kitchens and company are preaching about "stringing good practices together".
Speaking of Rodney Wilsonfield, Dan Justik thinks that he and fellow 2019 draft pick/roommate Sione Takitaki might be the perfect combo for years to come.
Wilson excels in coverage, but not so much vs the run. Takitaki is the opposite. (Note: both have broad-spectrum upsides; both can improve in their areas of weakness).
I need to re-address Mack Wilson here:
What would you do if you had 2 linebackers who were awesome in pass coverage, but inconsistent vs the run?
I hear ya! Ok but one is a rookie with 4 years left on his cheap contract, and the other is entering the final year of his first contract and preparing his 2020 Brinks truck?
Why--you try to trade the older one while you can, obviously! (Err...you get this is Joe Schobert, right?)
I may be jumping the gun here on Mack Wilson, but don't think so. He started for an elite college team and has respectable experience at the highest level.
Wilson was projected by some (non-idiots) as high as the first round. What dragged him down was what is most commonly described as his "hesitation" or "uncertainty" vs the run.
Wilson doesn't have the "instincts" of a Takitaki vs the run...
You've been hearing the phrase "run fits" from the players lately. Well, that's mostly linebackers and stong safeties, and it means they're supposed to charge into a specific gap to blow up a run at or behind scrimmage.
If you're right, you make a big play. But if you're wrong, the back cuts back or goes outside and you look like a goof.
Mack Wilson isn't "wired" like Sione Takitaki, but it's great that they're roommates and buds, because Sione can help Mack with this part of his game.
To be clear, Mack Wilson is a decent tackler, but hasn't been very good at playing "downhill".
Dan (as is his wont) overstates Takitaki's weakness in coverage, by the way. He's a perfectly competent backpedal and stand there coverage linebacker, with picks and deflections on his resume (like Rodney Averyfield).
Anyway, Mack Wilson is kicking ass, and Joe Schobert and his Brinks truck (and gun and ski-mask) are expendable DO YOU UNDERSTAND?
So is Kirksy, but they can't get anything for him, plus he really is a strong team leader, and solid vs the run, so I'm backing off dumping him, despite his inflated salary.
By the way here's something else that (zzinnggg!) none of you noticed that I did: It's Takitaki who is keeping Wilson awake calling out plays at night.
Takitaki is being trained to call plays. Wilson is not. Those of you who are capable can think about that. Those who are not need to stay tuned until I spell it out for you.
I've fallen slightly out of love with Willies and into like with Jaelen Strong (aint I fickle?)
Strong has been rightfully compared to Dwayne Bowe. That's why the Texans drafted him in the 3rd round in 2015.
He got injured and suspended and stuff and bounced around for awhile, but now appears healthy, and has been the most reliable receiver below the top four in camp so far.
Strong is...well he could become like Dwayne Bowe indeed, and I'll buy that for a dollar!
...I know I just lost some of you. Ok:
You see, some receivers can't go deep all the time! No really! They actually just sorta get open and push Defensive Backs around and you know...don't drop anything?
Oh. I'm sorry: You see, not dropping passes is (believe it or not) more important than how far downfield you are when you drop a pass!!! HONEST!!!
Jaelen Strong has said he's tried to slim down and speed up of late, but he's still very physical, and likes blocking.
If I were to bet on the 5th and 6th WR slots for the 2019 Browns, I'd pick Willies and Strong. (Call that a prediction...err...for the moment, sorta...)
Garrett Gilbert should also become the #2 Quarterback since he is...you know, better than the massively-overrated Drew Stanton (by the way who do you think Rodney Wilsonfield is intercepting once per practice H I N T. H I N T)....
Dontrell Hilliard will obviously kick ass...
The pundits don't get this yet. Hilliard was never a "project", or even a big question mark. Running backs often come from college needing to improve as blockers or receivers, but the "running" part is already there.
Dontrell Hilliard is a little taller and bigger than Saint Duke, and has literally replaced him during this offseason. Dorsey knew that Duke Johnson was expendable last season (because of Hilliard)...
Why don't you GET this!?!
Dumbasses...well the Cornerback battle between Greedy Williams and Rodney Mitchellfield makes more sense.
Cornerback is much tougher than cornerback, and Wilks will use a little zone outside, and off-man...and then there's the tackling stuff, so Terrence Mitchell maintains a lead on Greedy.
...okbye
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