We all got way too excited like:
When The Browns Drafted John Hughes…
People were looking through their draft guides like:
Then Browns fans were all like:
And Tom Heckert was just like:
When I found out the Browns drafted Brandon Weeden…
2012 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns Day 2 Potential Targets
Alright, there are a shit-ton of players left that I still want in Cleveland.
We still need a right tackle (Oniel Cousins?!), a wide receiver, and an outside linebacker in the worse possible way.
Here are some potential candidates (note: this is all off the top of my head. Let me know if I’m forgetting anyone in particular):
Right Tackle
Cordy Glenn, UGA
- Almost forgot to mention him because I’m shocked he’s still available.
Jonathan Martin, Stanford
- Huh? He’s still available too? Read more…
Regardless, it’s been an exciting day. Here are my thoughts on each pick, and because I’m a dork who should be studying for finals, I’ll write it with a legal theme:
4) TRENT RICHARDSON, RB, ALABAMA
The Prosecution
I’m not thrilled with taking a RB high. I wrote about this four months ago, and in case you missed it/don’t want to read it now, here are the cliff notes:
- Trent Richardson is a phenomenal running back.
- But, you don’t need a phenomenal running back to be successful in the NFL.
- Only 2/12 playoff teams this past year started a first round running back.
- NONE of those first round running backs were playing for the team that drafted them.
- The best running back in the game (Adrian Peterson) played for a team that was worse than the Browns.
- Running backs are so, so, so dependent on their offensive line.
- Therefore, I’d rather spend the pick on something else.
The Defense
While I still believe in what I wrote (and all of those points are still logical), I have softened on my stance considerably. There are plenty of positives to his game: Read more…
It’s My Team, And I’ll Tank If I Want To
I love Cleveland.
I love the Browns. I love the Tribe. I love my Cleveland Cavaliers. And it’s out of this love that I want the Cavs to lose.
As a fan of Cleveland sports, I’m concerned about one thing: Attending a parade down East 9th celebrating one of those teams being champions of the world. Read more…
#Tannehype vs. #TannehillExpress
I had the opportunity to listen to Joe Lull this past week on 92.3 The Fan. And, per usual*, he was sharing a well-thought out, logical approach in analyzing a sports argument. The day’s topic: why the Browns should take Ryan Tannehill at #4.
I’ve listened to this rant a few times before, but the barebones/simplified version of his syllogism seems to be:
A) The Browns need a franchise Quarterback
B) Ryan Tannehill is a franchise Quarterback
C) Therefore, the Browns need Ryan Tannehill.
Logically, of course, this works. Assuming the truth of the first two premises, the conclusion follows. That’s why the only two debates he welcomes in response to his #TannehillExpress is that either 1) Colt McCoy can be the guy (i.e., premise “A” is flawed) and/or 2) that Ryan Tannehill blows (i.e., premise “B” is flawed). If either premise falls, so does the conclusion. He knows this. And he’ll debate the merits of those first two premises all day.
The one argument he won’t welcome is: “I’d only take Tannehill at [some point after #4].” Read more…
When Geraldo Rivera commented that Trayvon Martin’s hooded sweatshirt was as much to “blame” for the 17-year-old’s death as George Zimmerman, the man who pulled the trigger, masses of people – of all races – were rightfully incensed. Of course, there is nothing inherent about a hoodie on its face that could ever serve as an excuse to gun down an individual.
The hoodie became a symbol of Martin’s death, representing a stance against racism and a visual petition for Zimmerman’s arrest. Photos of individuals wearing the sweatshirts popped up everywhere on Facebook and Twitter. Celebrities, athletes, and even Senators on the Senate floor, have all donned hoodies in support of the cause.
Standing up against racial stereotyping is noble cause that will always have my support, but the hoodie is not the best symbol to represent this cause. Read more…
I Hate Mock Drafts…
…they aren’t privy to inside info, they are rarely right, and really they are just a ‘perfect world’ narrative of how the draft might go if everyone worked together and used the same draft board to address positional need. Worse, I am addicted to them.
Though I haven’t been trawling lately, the Cleveland Plain Dealer thoughtfully compiled a summary of all the big mock drafting sites, indicating who they thought the Browns would take. What caught my eye and caused me to literally jump for joy, was the prevalence of sites suggesting the Browns would take LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne.
I have been advocating for the Browns to take “The Cloak” (yep, I’m coining that) from the beginning. He is a spectacular talent who has flown under the radar (as far under the radar as a top 5 pick is) by playing with the far flashier corners like Patrick Peterson and The Honey Badger. But, though those two get all the press, “The Cloak” might be the best professional corner of the three. Read more…
Why Cavs Fans Should Be Excited The Ramon Sessions Trade
Some thoughts regarding the big Cavs trade today:
- The trade:
- LA receives – Ramon Sessions
- CLE receives – LA’s 2012 1st round pick (lottery protected), Luke Walton, Jason Kapono, and the right to swap Cleveland’s right to Miami’s 2013 1st round pick with the Lakers’ 2013 1st round pick. - I like Ramon Sessions. Always seemed to play hard and acted like a true pro this entire year despite losing his starting role to a rookie and being at the center of trade rumors for the past few months. On a contending team, he’d be a great back-up point guard, and a serviceable starter.
- Both teams “won” this trade. The Lakers hope to compete for a title this year, and Sessions will be a pretty decent upgrade over Derek Fischer’s corpse. This trade guarantees to make them better in the short term, and allows them to unload Luke Walton’s moderately sized contract. Besides, late first round picks are always a crapshoot anyways. Read more…
