Browns are closing in on Krueger?.. Wat?.. Per roto

[Indeee]

We better get Avril then and with the quickness.. actually I wanted Krueger all along but Avril is better against the run and lights out on field turf

[IndyD4U]

I just read that on PFT as well. Let them overpay! We have to believe in Griggs at this point

[Balzer40]

Don't really surprise me. Cleveland is going to throw a ton of money his way and it just isn't wise to outbid them for him. Cheaper options out there that will be alright.

[Indeee]

Actually maybe we can get Arthur Jones.. ravens second tier tendered him

[Balzer40]

Actually maybe we can get Arthur Jones.. ravens second tier tendered him

 

 

He's not an OLBer though. I don't think we can get him anyway. The way I understand it, is we'd have to give a 2nd rder. for him this yr. and we don't have a 2nd rder.. I don't think we can give a future 2nd.

[Indeee]

well not sure how old dumerville is but hes also available.. Elvis has been hurt but if hes not that old he might work.. I just dont want old stop gap guys.. I wanted us to have young guys to build on for at least 5-6 years

[Gavin]

well not sure how old dumerville is but hes also available.. Elvis has been hurt but if hes not that old he might work.. I just dont want old stop gap guys.. I wanted us to have young guys to build on for at least 5-6 years

He is 29

[Balzer40]

well not sure how old dumerville is but hes also available.. Elvis has been hurt but if hes not that old he might work.. I just dont want old stop gap guys.. I wanted us to have young guys to build on for at least 5-6 years

 

 

Has Denver cut him yet? He was scheduled to make 12 mil. this season and I don't want to pay a guy that much money. Antwan Barnes is who I sort of expect if Kruger does indeed sign with the Browns.

[BrentMc11]

He's not an OLBer though. I don't think we can get him anyway. The way I understand it, is we'd have to give a 2nd rder. for him this yr. and we don't have a 2nd rder.. I don't think we can give a future 2nd.

Avril?  Barwin?  Collins at 24 and stick with Hughes/Collins.....Thoughts?

[CR91]

thank god. another stupid pick for the browns

[Balzer40]

Avril?  Barwin?  Collins at 24 and stick with Hughes/Collins.....Thoughts?

 

 

I'm not high on paying Avril big money. Barwin is an option, as well as Antwan Barnes from SD. Getting closer and closer.

[corgi]

Avril it is. I read this morning that the Colts are the only team linked to Barwin, so maybe that's an option. I would like Kruger, but he isn't my #1 FA choice.

[BrentMc11]

I'm not high on paying Avril big money. Barwin is an option, as well as Antwan Barnes from SD. Getting closer and closer.

Keep hearing Butler from Dallas as a sleeper....too...

[CardiacColts]

I think that it is same to assume we will acquire a pass rusher in some capacity. I say let the market die by allowing Cleveland to sign Kruger, then we only have to outbid Detroit for Avril. What does Detroit have available, 8 mil. Ok, perfect. Avril we offer you 9 mil, or 4 years 36 million. This may sound a little delusional; however, I truly believe these FA's are going to walk away with much less that what has been discussed. I mean let's be real, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay... 

[Balzer40]

Keep hearing Butler from Dallas as a sleeper....too...

 

 

 

Yeah, I forgot about him. He's a good option too.

[LockeDown]

Phil Richards says we're closing in on Avril.  I don't have link.

[Tark The Shark]

I have never been too high on Kruger and I still believe in Hughes as a starter.

 

Avril will probably be too rich for anybody's taste.

[corgi]

I think that it is same to assume we will acquire a pass rusher in some capacity. I say let the market die by allowing Cleveland to sign Kruger, then we only have to outbid Detroit for Avril. What does Detroit have available, 8 mil. Ok, perfect. Avril we offer you 9 mil, or 4 years 36 million. This may sound a little delusional; however, I truly believe these FA's are going to walk away with much less that what has been discussed. I mean let's be real, something is only worth what someone is willing to pay... 

I hear Tampa really wants Avril. I have no idea what their cap situation is though.

[CR91]

Phil Richards says we're closing in on Avril.  I don't have link.

 

balitmore suns says it too. well the exact words are theres a good chance hes a colt

[ALuck>RG3]

I never really wanted him and was hoping they outbid us

[TKnight24]

It's gotta suck to be a Browns Fan/Player. Keep signing people & still barely Win 4 games. Just embarrassing

[Balzer40]

I hear Tampa really wants Avril. I have no idea what their cap situation is though.

 

 

Tampa has a ton of cap space too.

[TKnight24]

I didn't care for Kruger. It's plenty of other options out there for us. Let's go Grigson!!!!!

[CardiacColts]

I hear Tampa really wants Avril. I have no idea what their cap situation is though.

Interesting. They have about 25 million in flexible FA money, so we will have to see what they are willing to part with for Avril. 

[TKnight24]

I hope we sign Avril 1st so my Vote was correct in the poll

[Hans Moleman]

We know Kruger's fair value moreso than any other team that might bid for him. If we decide enough's enough, it's the right move- especially considering we were offering him serious cash in the first place. He'd be a great addition here, but not at the expense of being able to fill other holes in the roster. 

 

Also, seems like Cleveland's really not playing around this Free Agency. We'll see how it turns out for them, but those fans could use a boost.

[Mameluc]

I'm not high on paying Avril big money. Barwin is an option, as well as Antwan Barnes from SD. Getting closer and closer.

 

Aaron Wilson‏@RavensInsider

Hearing good chance Cliff Avril will go to the Colts, but nothing concrete yet.

 

oh boy...didnt want to overpay for either...i was fine with a 3 year contract from barwin or baarnes...

[Balzer40]

We know Kruger's fair value moreso than any other team that might bid for him. If we decide enough's enough, it's the right move- especially considering we were offering him serious cash in the first place. He'd be a great addition here, but not at the expense of being able to fill other holes in the roster. 

 

Also, seems like Cleveland's really not playing around this Free Agency. We'll see how it turns out for them, but those fans could use a boost.

 

 

 

Everything the Browns touch turns to crap. So I wouldn't get real excited if I were a Browns fan, just because they go on a Dan Snyder type spending spree.

[BrentMc11]

This sucks guys...I have to run for a couple of hours.....keep the old linebacker in the know...Thanks!!!  

[TKnight24]

So Barnes & Butler are out of our Radar or no?

[PatMcAfeeFan]

I would rather have Avril anyway. Better stats and was an OLB at Purdue. Hope we get him.

[TKnight24]

Everything the Browns touch turns to crap. So I wouldn't get real excited if I were a Browns fan, just because they go on a Dan Snyder type spending spree.

Prime Example: Joe Haden. Man, imagine if we brought him up here to indy. We'd get his act together & everything, then we got ourselves Vontae's partner in crime

wishful thinking

[Balzer40]

So Barnes & Butler are out of our Radar or no?

 

 

 

I don't put much stock in any of these tweets till something actually does happen. I doubt if they are off the radar yet.

[TKnight24]

I don't put much stock in any of these tweets till something actually does happen. I doubt if they are off the radar yet.

Oh. I hope they aren't. I think both would come cheap & be good depth cause we all know the injury bug can't stand us

[corgi]

Everything the Browns touch turns to crap. So I wouldn't get real excited if I were a Browns fan, just because they go on a Dan Snyder type spending spree.

The Browns have a sort of Midas Touch, just instead of players turning into gold, the players they sign turn to poo. So the choice in the team name, and colors wasn't random.

[Balzer40]

The Browns have a sort of Midas Touch, just instead of players turning into gold, the players they sign turn to poo. So the choice in the team name, and colors wasn't random.

 

 

I was wondering if anyone would pickup on my pun. 

[TiagoAraruna]

I don't like Avril. 4-3 DE, don't know how he will play 3-4, really bad against the run. I'd rather resign Freeney. I think we should sign some players at OL, CB and SS positions and get a pass rusher in the draft.

[corgi]

The Baltimore Sun's Aaron Wilson is hearing there's a "good chance" the Colts will sign free agent Cliff Avril.

[PatMcAfeeFan]

I don't like Avril. 4-3 DE, don't know how he will play 3-4, really bad against the run. I'd rather resign Freeney. I think we should sign some players at OL, CB and SS positions and get a pass rusher in the draft.

Avril played 34 OLB at Purdue. It's his natural position. 

[Balzer40]

I don't like Avril. 4-3 DE, don't know how he will play 3-4, really bad against the run. I'd rather resign Freeney. I think we should sign some players at OL, CB and SS positions and get a pass rusher in the draft.

 

 

 

I don't want Freeney, but my concerns are the same as yours. Not convinced Avril will be good in a 3-4 because his run defense is terrible. I hope he proves me wrong if we end up signing him.