BROWNS OFF-SEASON 2020

[Los216]

 

[JDailey23]

Clowney is overrated IMO, but the fact he turned down all that money from us speaks volumes to me still. We HAVE to show up and be competitive or we may be screwed for more years to come.

 

[TheLand1287]

Clowney is overrated IMO, but the fact he turned down all that money from us speaks volumes to me still. We HAVE to show up and be competitive or we may be screwed for more years to come.

Eh, yeah. But by All accounts Ngakua wanted to play for us, and was even willing to take a pay cut to do so. Clowney seemed to only be interested in playing for a team he had a comfort level with in regards to the coaching staff.

 

[CBBI]

According to sources informed of the talks, the Saints didn't feel they could compete financially with the Titans' offer – $12 million, plus $3 million in incentives – given budgetary reasons. So, they approached another team to find a workaround. (Sources didn't confirm the other team, which hereafter is referred to as "Team X", but it is believed to be the Cleveland Browns, who have ample cap space and a front office known for having a propensity for creativity, most memorably on display in their 2016 trade for quarterback Brock Osweiler.)

The sides discussed parameters of a deal in which Team X would've signed Clowney to a one-year, $15 million contract and paid him a $5 million signing bonus. Then, Team X would've immediately traded Clowney to the Saints, who would've sent Team X a second-round draft pick, as well as a player to take additional salary off New Orleans' books. The Saints would've paid Clowney's remaining $10 million salary.

Just one problem: The teams got word late Saturday the NFL was unlikely to approve such a deal.

An inside look at wild backstory behind Saints' last-ditch effort to sign Jadeveon Clowney

Making a final push late Saturday to land star pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, the Saints got creative, attempting to pull off a move believed to be the first of its kind in NFL history – but couldn’t get final clearance from the league.

www.nfl.com

This is bogus. The NFL should have allowed the deal.

 

[MGMT]

It was just a matter of time before payroll fixed the glitch for Damion Ratley. Looks like it just kind of worked itself out.

and as far as Mack Wilson being on short term, I thought he was done for the season?

 

[CBBI]

It was just a matter of time before payroll fixed the glitch for Damion Ratley. Looks like it just kind of worked itself out.

and as far as Mack Wilson being on short term, I thought he was done for the season?

No surgery. Out 4-6 weeks and it's already been two-ish. I assume he'll go on short-term IR and be out 3 weeks.

 

[FrontPageNews]

never heard of this guy. But I like what he’s saying.

 

[Randolphkeys]

never heard of this guy. But I like what he’s saying.

Maybe an old neighborhood buddy? Wild guessing. I'd be thrilled if they can lock Hunt up. Seems like he loves playing at home and prefers being in his partnership with Chubb.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

According to sources informed of the talks, the Saints didn't feel they could compete financially with the Titans' offer – $12 million, plus $3 million in incentives – given budgetary reasons. So, they approached another team to find a workaround. (Sources didn't confirm the other team, which hereafter is referred to as "Team X", but it is believed to be the Cleveland Browns, who have ample cap space and a front office known for having a propensity for creativity, most memorably on display in their 2016 trade for quarterback Brock Osweiler.)

The sides discussed parameters of a deal in which Team X would've signed Clowney to a one-year, $15 million contract and paid him a $5 million signing bonus. Then, Team X would've immediately traded Clowney to the Saints, who would've sent Team X a second-round draft pick, as well as a player to take additional salary off New Orleans' books. The Saints would've paid Clowney's remaining $10 million salary.

Just one problem: The teams got word late Saturday the NFL was unlikely to approve such a deal.

An inside look at wild backstory behind Saints' last-ditch effort to sign Jadeveon Clowney

Making a final push late Saturday to land star pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney, the Saints got creative, attempting to pull off a move believed to be the first of its kind in NFL history – but couldn’t get final clearance from the league.

www.nfl.com

This is bogus. The NFL should have allowed the deal.

I'd just like to say that I made this type of deal in our RCF Mock Draft, by having Washington sign Trent Williams to his new contract first, and then trading him to the new team, therefore eating that guaranteed money in order to receive better draft compensation.

Berry, call me up.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

Maybe an old neighborhood buddy? Wild guessing. I'd be thrilled if they can lock Hunt up. Seems like he loves playing at home and prefers being in his partnership with Chubb.

Assuming it's a reasonable deal, it also may make him more valuable as a trade prospect.

 

[Jack Brickman]

Assuming it's a reasonable deal, it also may make him more valuable as a trade prospect.

I can't imagine he'd get an unreasonable deal coming off a season where he spent eight games suspended and the other eight as a backup, especially in the wake of that incident back in January or whenever where he told a cop he wouldn't pass a drug test.

It's hard to see the current Browns front office giving a ton of money to a guy like Hunt who has proven to be unreliable, especially when they've got Nick Chubb, who is the picture of professionalism and work ethic.

 

[FiveThous]

Assuming it's a reasonable deal, it also may make him more valuable as a trade prospect.

Also gives the Browns a backup plan if they don't want to sign Chubb to a mega extension.

 

[Jordan]

Hunt is going to be a receiver who can run for Stefanski, imo. My guess is that this does not mean much for the Chubb negotiations.

 

[Ohio]

Also gives the Browns a backup plan if they don't want to sign Chubb to a mega extension.

This was the first thing that came to mind.

Both great points, though.

A team friendly deal for Hunt is a win no matter how you look at it.

 

[Out of the Rafters at the Q]

Hunt is going to be a receiver who can run for Stefanski, imo. My guess is that this does not mean much for the Chubb negotiations.

If I'm Berry and Stefanski, I'm selling Hunt on having a role. While Chubb is the primary back, Hunt is our X-Factor. Sometimes he'll split out wide. Sometimes he'll be in the backfield. We're going to do our best to put him in space with the ball in his hands. If the defense has to account for Chubb running the rock, OBJ and Juice on the outside, there's going to be so much space for Hunt to operate in the flats and on the edge.

You're our Tyreek Hill. You're our "just get the ball in his hands" guy. And, then you'll also be our backup RB. There's a great chance for you to succeed here, in Cleveland. It's your hometown team. It's the organization that took a chance on you when nobody else will. Let's get this contract out of the way so we can go focus on football.