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The scenario I don't want to see is Ramsey, Tunsil, and Buckner all gone before we pick.

I find the Lynch visit an interesting one. I have no idea, but I'd reckon the staff is way to busy this time of year to set up a visit just for a smokescreen. If we really want Lynch, it would have to be with our second pick (I think he'll be gone by then), and we sure have more pressing needs than another qb. Interesting...

Well, these are nice stories, but the fact remains that Oz & Co need to do a lot better than they have in recent years. They've got the picks, and the draft position, so let's get it done.

20 hours ago, OzzieBisciotti said:

No offense, but Pitta bread still stinks. If Ozzie gave him more than $800,000, then it's time for Ozzie to go. He drafts tight ends and safeties every year and can't get it right- at least recently owned up to not drafting well, which I respect. Regardless, how many more TE or Safeties do we have to pick-up/ draft before we get it right? Now we have a 40 year old TE from New Orleans? SMH. Anyhow, I can't see Pitta not dislocating his hip again this year- he's going to play with fear which isn't good. At least his best friend Joe will give him every opportunity to make some of that money back--

How so? Is it your point that Joe will forego what's best for the team, in order to try and help out a buddy? What do you base that conclusion on?

No offense, but Pitta bread still stinks. If Ozzie gave him more than $800,000, then it's time for Ozzie to go. He drafts tight ends and safeties every year and can't get it right- at least recently owned up to not drafting well, which I respect. Regardless, how many more TE or Safeties do we have to pick-up/ draft before we get it right? Now we have a 40 year old TE from New Orleans? SMH. Anyhow, I can't see Pitta not dislocating his hip again this year- he's going to play with fear which isn't good. At least his best friend Joe will give him every opportunity to make some of that money back--

Maybe it's just those sub-par drafts that make Pitta (at a heavily discounted price) a necessary risk in the eyes of Ozzie & Co...

Whitner stinks. A missed tackle and blown coverage machine. The Browns desperately need players, so why'd they say goodbye?

Awful news. Prayers for his family, and condolences to all who knew him. 

Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers...

If (a big if) Buckner and Jack are still available at #6 that would be an awfully tough call, IMO. I think Buckner could make our DL beastly.

I can see not being thrilled (I'm okay with it, not jumping up and down) with the signing, based on concerns about what Weddle may or may not have left. But to think that we'll miss Lewis, or gave up too early on Elam? C'mon...

Exactly my point.

The focus of the reporting about Joe's restructured contract is that he is, once again, the highest paid player when you break it down in a certain way. Contrast that with the reporting of Brady's new extension, where the narrative is Tom the Ultimate Team Player takes a pay cut. Oy...

9 hours ago, ludy51 said:

I'd say we balanced both in our decision. Especially since we want a more balanced veteran leadership

Well, maybe. I'd guess they considered both, but not equally.

1 hour ago, ludy51 said:

No. Just.... no.

I disagree. I happen to like the signing- Watson's a quality TE. But let's no fool ourselves that his productivity isn't the reason we signed him. And that's as it should be...

Terrell Pryor come to mind?

Well, c'mon- Watson's community work has absolutely nothing to do with Ozzie's decision. "Character", generally, is only a major consideration when it's seen as a potential problem...

Security blanket signing similar to the Daniels deal. Sounds a little pricey but with Joe coming off knee surgery, and so much uncertainty in the receiving corps I don't see how it could have been avoided.

On 3/1/2016 at 1:42 PM, JoeyFlex5 said:

I'm going with shaq Lawson. It was between him and vh3 and I ultimately went with the more shallow position group. I figure we can absolutely find a starting cb in round 2 like wj3 or fuller which would likely be our goal. 

 

I doubt we see value at Lawson in the first but i personally think that he has low risk and the most potential and also is the prototype for a ravens OLB

I like Lawson a lot, too, but I'm not sure he's worth a #6, and I don't see us trading down this time- unless Ozzie's board get wiped out by the 1-5 picks.

Could be resigned.

All of this is assuming the Titans don't trade the #1 pick. Is there somebody out there willing to trade up to get ahead of Cleveland at #2 to take Goff or Lynch?

I think Tunsil being around at #6 is a pipe dream. I like Jack a lot maybe he's around if we trade down. I know it's not a popular opinion but I like Lawson, too. Not at #6, of course, but later.

I think he also destroyed one of their WRs in a different game, the guy had a very odd name, ill look it up

 

*Edit- it was massaquoi

 

He also destoryed Josh cribs

I think his shot on Cribbs was one of the dirtiest I've ever seen. Cribbs was already being tackled and on his way down. The camera angle clearly shows Harrison lining up that helmet shot right to Cribbs' jaw. No flag, of course.

Looks like an excellent hire by the Browns.

Shaq Lawson isnt looking bad tonight- even with the banged up knee.

He sure did. Should be there if we trade down a few spots for extra picks- if there isn't anyone the brass doesn't absolutely love at #6.

Since the officiating has been such a big topic this season I thought I post who the refs are for this weekend's games.

 

Craig Wrolstad - Chiefs @ Patriots. If it means anything, he was in the middle of two controversial calls during a Chiefs/Cardinals game in December 2014. A questionable OPI penalty that negated a Chiefs TD. He then ruled TE Travis Kelce lost control of the ball(catch/no catch BS), Arizona recovered and it was Arizona's ball. He originally ruled Kelce down.

 

Clete Blakeman- Packers @ Cardinals. His most recent controversial call came during the MNF game between the Patriots & Panthers. They threw a flag on LB Luke Kuechly for DPI but then picked up the flag and said there was no penalty, ending the game. 

 

Tony Corrente - Seahawks @ Panthers. He allowed an illegal bat of the ball to happen during the Seahawks-Lions MNF game earlier in the year. Calvin Johnson fumbled and KJ Wright batted out of the end zone. Blandino afterwards said it should have gave Detroit a first down. Yet he's doing another Seahawks game??? Panthers are screwed lol.

 

Terry McAulay - Steelers @ Broncos. Well we all know how awful Terry is, no explanation needed lol. 

I thought you didn't want this thread to be about the officiating.