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09-07-2021, 02:06 PM | #781 | |
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This is a great post. If you are forced into HAVING to start rookies on the line due to lack of veteran leadership there, you are in trouble. But if those "rookies" (we shouldn't even call Niang that) are so talented that they outperform quality veterans then this trouble turns into a huge amount of optimism. But you Browns fans just keep ignoring that and saying starting rookies is trouble without actually reading |
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09-07-2021, 02:09 PM | #782 | |
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I think people would be pessimistic if we were returning our line from the Super Bowl. If you look at it from that perspective, you can see the reason for the optimism. |
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09-07-2021, 02:14 PM | #783 |
Bono & Grbac wasn't enough
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09-07-2021, 02:15 PM | #784 | |
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Let's talk about the Cleveland Browns
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Veteran line? You’re pinning your hopes on Malik McDowell being a gem (no different than the Chiefs rookies) and JaDaveon Clowney actually doing something. Myles Garrett is awesome. Malik Jackson is a veteran, but also JAG. Clowney hasn’t lived up to his name for a long time now. Andrew Billings … veteran JAG. You seem to have missed the point of my post. This isn’t just a “they’re starting 3 rookies cuz they have to!” situation. They beat out experienced, quality guys for these slots and one of the best coaching staffs and OL coaches in the NFL is comfortable with them starting side-by-side (which indicates comfort with the rookies’ ability to handle “games”). |
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09-07-2021, 02:15 PM | #785 | |
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09-07-2021, 02:20 PM | #786 | |
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If Browns line gets dominated I’ll tip my cap. I’m sure your Oline will be infinitely better by end of year, but out of the gate I’ll take my chances. |
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09-07-2021, 02:22 PM | #787 | |
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Just because they’re vets doesn’t mean they aren’t JAGS, man. I get the optimism from a fan perspective but it’s not fair to say you don’t understand optimism from Chiefs fans about the young guys on the OL when you’re being just as optimistic about guys who really haven’t done much in recent years. |
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09-07-2021, 02:25 PM | #788 | |
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We started geeking out when Trey Smith started pancaking dudes in camp, including Chris Jones who is probably the second best DL in the league.
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09-07-2021, 02:32 PM | #789 | |
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09-07-2021, 02:36 PM | #790 |
Bono & Grbac wasn't enough
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Speaking of which, is Mayfield still taking up residence at the stadium?
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09-07-2021, 02:47 PM | #791 |
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09-07-2021, 02:49 PM | #792 | |
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And you want to complain about a guy who uses commas in his texts? There is a reason I use the euphemism "taking the Browns to the Superbowl" that is the only time it will ever happen. Then they get flushed away just like God intended. |
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09-07-2021, 02:49 PM | #793 |
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09-07-2021, 02:51 PM | #795 |
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Fine. Replace each with the quality vet they actually beat for the job. Does that make the line seem more formidable?
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