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I'm not saying you're wrong about Hunt playing hurt, but I'm basing my claim off of more than that past few games.beer 30 said:
This strikes me as the sorta match up, especially if the weather is bad, to give it a shot. Only thing I'm worried about deep is Ruggs, but if it's sleeting will Carr even try?
From what I have heard on both:beer 30 said:
The Ravens didn't cut Thomas because of his play (though it was a problem at times).
My comments were directed more on why Thomas style of play was not a good fit for the Browns defensive backfield rather than why he was actually cut by the Ravens.
It's important though. That's really the only reason I have zero interest in him in this particular locker room. This year's about establishing the culture, so we can take the next step in 2021. Adding Earl runs counter to those goals.
Gotcha, but you had mentioned that his on-field play was part of the problem. If it weren't for the off-the-field stuff, he'd probably still be in Baltimore. He didn't make many big plays, but opposing offenses were staying away from him on reputation if nothing else - which definitely helped the defense. And he seemed to settle in to the Ravens' scheme as the year went on (while still not making big plays).
I think it's telling that no team with a strong culture has been rumored to be sniffing around Thomas since Baltimore cut him. Hell, even Dallas wouldn't sign him and they'll sign anyone.
Really Hard to say as one can influence the other.
Eric Reid = slow, has a history of concussions and said he contemplated retirement back in 2015 after suffering 3 in a short span, torn bicep in 2016 after signing a 5th year extension landed on IR for year, 2017 knee injury then moved to hybrid S/LB role injuries to others forced a move back to SS. 2018 he was out of SF and in CAR ended with another knee injury. 2019 CAR gave him a 3 year deal but was released in March. In a league desperate for DBs no NFL has bothered to sign him. He's not good in coverage, he's a run stopper S/LB hybrid.
Joseph was active against the Bungles, just played reserve to Harrison. With his former team on tap this week I'd think he's back in the starting lineup. If this team isn't willing to play Joseph and Harrison together then I wonder if we'll rent Anthony Harris before Tuesday's trade deadline.
He is exactly what we need and their are 'rumors' of him being traded but he's 29 and we are not acting like we are in a SB window like the Ravens who are in a 'Yankee-like' binge at the trade deadline ramping-up for a SB run and who are acting like they are clearly within a Super Bowl window.
I don't think we'd offer anything meaningful, so if a contender wants him we'll be priced out. Does any contender have a need at FS though? Usually I'd think a team like Minnesota would just wait for the comp pick instead, but they've got some major cap problems next year. I think shedding half his salary to increase their carry over is their priority, so this cold be exactly the sort of discounted buy this front office values.
They were turning down trade offers this summer.
Oh I don't think we'd re-sign him. It'd strictly be a rental. Cause like you said, Delpit. The changing situation in Minnesota is what peaked my interest, but I'd be surprised if this team yielded either of their 3's. 4's? or a pick swap? Maybe...
Sure, but if anything this season is showing is quality depth is a good thing.The Man With No Name said:
i don't believe their yards per rush are going to plummet the rest of the season.
DC's accounted for Beckham being on the field. Big plays, down field...that threat matters. What sort of effect will it have going forward? I don't know. I obviously hope it isn't a negative, but I think it'd be silly not to consider it until after it's proven to be a non-issue.
Thats a good point. The counter would be what happened during the Bengals game after OBJ left the game. There were quite a few big plays made downfield to Higgins and DPJ. During those, there was no OBJ to act as a decoy, or demand double coverage. Unless the defense moved to focus on Landry, at which point does it matter if OBJ is really on the field if the defense will just key in on another player?
It isn't good for conversation's sake, but this all is what I'll be watching over the next 6 weeks. The Bengals didn't apply any pressure on Baker before that one play to DPJ early in the GW drive. That's been the common theme throughout the wins this year - lack of pressure. Of which the Ravens and Steelers applied in droves leading to their blowouts. Which was more to blame for our disjointed offense? Baker vs. pressure? or Baker vs. Beckham? It's both, but which was the bigger problem? and how will his absence effect the rest of the offense when the pressure is there?
i get what you're saying. they are separate issues, but they may be intertwined.
for fantasy?
Agreed. I think it'll be run heavy first and then Baker spreading the ball around to multiple receivers. Harrison Bryant really seems to have Baker's trust, especially in the red-zone. He might be a good pickup if you need a TE.
He does, but I'm skeptical of the volume. Even during that post Huebola stretch in 18 when him and Baker clicked he only saw > 5 targets twice, 6-60-1 (7 targets) and 4-86 (6 targets)...and Browns QB's are averaging just 25 attempts/game. He's efficient and what transpired between week 17 2018 and last week doesn't make any sense, but unless he sees more targets it's difficult to justify him as anything more than a reserve to consider in plus matchups in our game.
I feel like Higgins & DPJ are fools gold this week. I'd put more stock in the TE than either of them. Not sure if Hooper is back this week (kinda looking like nah) but I wouldn't shy away from Harrison Bryant. Seems like he and Baker have a nice rapport.
I mentioned it upstream, but given the weather conditions I'll be surprised if any WR is worthwhile this week.
Hooper's out. I would not fault anyone for starting Bryant or even Njoku. I'll be one probably.
If not for the weather conditions it could be another story as both teams defenses are putrid against the pass with the Raiders 28th rank and the Browns 30th.
Lil bit.
Cold front is supposed to come through around kickoff, so what's going on out there right now (a lot of rain, some wind) isn't gonna be what they're dealing with during the game (scattered rain, colder, and A LOT of wind).
