Browns cut Ifo

[Wildabeast88]

Just read that the Browns cut former Oregon CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu. He was drafted in the 7th round due to a torn ACL and dislocated knee but before the injury he was a projected 1st round pick. He doesn't have great size I believe 5'9 but I would take a gamble on him. Opinions guys.

[Wildabeast88]

Here is his draft breakdown 

STRENGTHS Very fluid mover. He can transition like his hips are on a swivel and he has the foot quickness in tight spaces to match. Instinctive and alert. Will transition from man or zone coverage and become a willing tackler against crossing routes that enter his side of the field. Not a robotic defender -- adjusts on the fly as plays unfold. Uses the boundary effectively. Doesn't shy away from tackling. Competitive and won't prematurely open up out of fear. Tracks the ball effectively and has plus ball skills. Mentally tough and twitchy. Playmaking tendencies. Aggressive for size in press coverage. Has experience outside and in the slot. Projected as an NFL gunner on special teams.

 

[Somerset Ravens]

The question is how healthy is he now.

[GrimCoconut]

Sure, why not. Competition doesn't hurt but I wouldn't count on him to do anything. I thought he was overrated last year even before the injury. He's small and doesn't play big enough. Furthermore, he's dealt with his fair share of injuries so I guess he would fit in here but I wonder if that's a good thing lol

[thieverycorporation]

If the medical checks out I'd be all over that signing. Low cost and high reward. The Browns either whiffed as usual or have a bad report card on the injury.

[rmw10]

I wouldn't hesitate throwing in a waiver claim on him.  Minimum salary and a talented player pre-injury.  If nothing less, you can at least claim him and do a medical check.  If that knee is still shredded, no shame in moving on.  No risk associated.

[Maryland]

I would put in a waiver claim and add him to the 90-man roster--it's only a 450k cap hit. We need all the competition at CB that we can get. If he succeeds as a nickle CB, then you can consider cutting Arrington. If he fails, then no harm done: we would not owe him any guaranteed money (the Browns would be on the hook for his minuscule signing bonus).

However, I am inclined to believe his injury must be pretty serious if they're cutting him after only 1 season. A sad, sad story. This poor kid lost millions in one of the last practices of his college career. 

Edited April 3, 2016 by Maryland

[GrimCoconut]

43 minutes ago, Maryland said:

I would put in a waiver claim and add him to the 90-man roster--it's only a 450k cap hit. We need all the competition at CB that we can get. If he succeeds as a nickle CB, then you can consider cutting Arrington. If he fails, then no harm done: we would not owe him any guaranteed money (the Browns would be on the hook for his minuscule signing bonus).

However, I am inclined to believe his injury must be pretty serious if they're cutting him after only 1 season. A sad, sad story. This poor kid lost millions in one of the last practices of his college career. 

I also believe he collected on quite a large insurance policy as well from the same injury, lol. 

[hawkprey]

Right, the Browns probably cut him because they didn't like his shoes. Not because his knee is shot and he'll never play football again.

[jazz1988]

I saw they cut Donte Whitner as well

[airconteka1]

2 hours ago, hawkprey said:

Right, the Browns probably cut him because they didn't like his shoes. Not because his knee is shot and he'll never play football again.

 

Are you being sarcastic? Normally it would be pretty obvious but we are talking about the Browns here.

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

Considering the Browns are looking to start over - cutting vets with big salaries and players that don't fit from a culture stand point... Looking to build around young players and high value guys, his release is a HUGE warning sign.

theyre not looking to win this year, so what's the harm in keeping an injured player with high potential upside on an incredibly low salary??

theres none. 

So the only logical reason is that his injury isn't getting better and there's not much hope that he'll play again.

He's clearly not going to be able to play this offseason, so you're going to have to IR him. Sure if you want to sign him to get your own look at the injury then go for it - I just don't see the point in taking on a salary for a guy who u won't be able to evaluate for at least a year most likely.

[RaineV1]

2 hours ago, jazz1988 said:

I saw they cut Donte Whitner as well

I'd sooner take a look at bringing in Whitner than Ifo.

[Wildabeast88]

9 hours ago, thieverycorporation said:

If the medical checks out I'd be all over that signing. Low cost and high reward. The Browns either whiffed as usual or have a bad report card on the injury.

It's the Browns I would assume as usual they whiffed. The medical is huge but I would hope 16 months after an ACL you would be healthy. I thought it was weird cutting him this soon but if he could kick inside as the slot for Webb I would be happy.

[Ravenseconbeast]

Said no to him @draft.  No to him as a project.   Sorry!

[rafahash]

This guy is done.

[JoeyFlex5]

I thought he would at least recover enough to play even if he wasn't at 100% ever again. It really is sad to see this kind of thing. I have to consider things like this when looking at guys like jaylon Smith who could very well end up in the same boat

[Purple Punishment]

He seemed hopeful that he could step up for them this season after healing up. Hope his healing isn't Foxworth-esque

[JO_75]

According to PFT, Ifo is going to get his knee reexamined to clarify any issues teams may have with his knee. Apparently he feels great, he's able to dunk a basketball, working out with NFL caliber players covering receivers and performing at a high level. I hope we put a claim in for him because it won't hurt to bring him in. If he is really healthy now, then it's a great steal and another "What If" added to the history of the Browns.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/04/03/ekpre-olomu-feels-great-will-get-knee-re-examined-soon/

[Maryland]

18 hours ago, GrimCoconut said:

I also believe he collected on quite a large insurance policy as well from the same injury, lol. 

Didn't know that part. Thought you had to never play to claim those.

Still unfortunate 

36 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

I thought he would at least recover enough to play even if he wasn't at 100% ever again. It really is sad to see this kind of thing. I have to consider things like this when looking at guys like jaylon Smith who could very well end up in the same boat

I think fans see how often guys come back from these injuries and take it for granted.

He could be another Marcus Lattimore. 

[BmoreBird22]

6 minutes ago, Maryland said:

Didn't know that part. Thought you had to never play to claim those.

Still unfortunate 

Some of them are draft status designated, like if player X falls out of the first round, he'll collect Y amount of money. I can't remember who it was that recently had something like that if he fell out of the first.

[allblackraven]

12 minutes ago, BmoreBird22 said:

Some of them are draft status designated, like if player X falls out of the first round, he'll collect Y amount of money. I can't remember who it was that recently had something like that if he fell out of the first.

I think Gurley had it. Olomu collected around $3 mil.

[BmoreBird22]

6 minutes ago, allblackraven said:

I think Gurley had it. Olomu collected around $3 mil.

I read that his was $3M if he fell past the third

 

[Wildabeast88]

There are different variables in these policies 

Edited April 3, 2016 by Wildabeast88

[JoeyFlex5]

1 hour ago, Maryland said:

 

I think fans see how often guys come back from these injuries and take it for granted.

He could be another Marcus Lattimore. 

That's how I see it. If an injury can end no Jackson's career then a shredded knee with nerve damage certainly has potential to end jaylon smiths. 

 

Look at the quality of player we have managed to find with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders. Do we REALLY want to miss out on a starting caliber player or a very impactful roleplayer like we tend to find, to take a flyer on a LB who may not play again? 

[GrimCoconut]

26 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

That's how I see it. If an injury can end no Jackson's career then a shredded knee with nerve damage certainly has potential to end jaylon smiths. 

 

Look at the quality of player we have managed to find with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders. Do we REALLY want to miss out on a starting caliber player or a very impactful roleplayer like we tend to find, to take a flyer on a LB who may not play again? 

It depends but having four fourth round picks makes Smith mighty enticing. It's one of those things that would cause a conflict. Tough decision. 

[jazz1988]

2 hours ago, Maryland said:

Didn't know that part. Thought you had to never play to claim those.

Still unfortunate 

I think fans see how often guys come back from these injuries and take it for granted.

He could be another Marcus Lattimore. 

 

To my understanding Lattimore had two serious injuries to his leg  and one of the reasons why he retired from The NFl was because he never got over the soreness sustained from the injury. He was cleared to practice but just never got over that soreness but Ifo  on the other hand has been saying he feels good and has been practicing/work out  with other  NFL players. 

 

 

 

Edited April 3, 2016 by jazz1988

[jazz1988]

37 minutes ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

That's how I see it. If an injury can end no Jackson's career then a shredded knee with nerve damage certainly has potential to end jaylon smiths. 

 

Look at the quality of player we have managed to find with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders. Do we REALLY want to miss out on a starting caliber player or a very impactful roleplayer like we tend to find, to take a flyer on a LB who may not play again? 

I think it depends on  how his medical recheck goes but I honestly think a guy like Jaylon Smith is needed on The Ravens team and it's just his talent either. It's just something special about that guy and he has such a optimistic aura  that I can't see how any player couldn't feed off it .

[Winchester]

1 hour ago, JoeyFlex5 said:

That's how I see it. If an injury can end no Jackson's career then a shredded knee with nerve damage certainly has potential to end jaylon smiths. 

 

Look at the quality of player we have managed to find with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rounders. Do we REALLY want to miss out on a starting caliber player or a very impactful roleplayer like we tend to find, to take a flyer on a LB who may not play again? 

I dunno. Would you trade Upshaw Carl Davis and Brooks for a good Jaylon Smith. Or even a max Williams/ Buck Allen. My opinion have to take your throws for building block players.  A solid player for cornerstone game changer in .08 seconds!! And like  jazz pointed out he is a leader that has his own gravitational pull.

Edited April 3, 2016 by Winchester

[BmoreBird22]

3 hours ago, Maryland said:

He could be another Marcus Lattimore. 

One important distinction I also want to throw out is that Lattimore tore all the ligaments of his knee and sustained nerve damage.