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Cut: Chris Hubbard. IMO Laam has out played him and is a FA and likely will be cheaper. Which is cap savings of 2.7 million from the cut.
Trade: OBJ to the Jets for the 2nd pick in the 3rd round. The Jets have a ton of cap space and OBJ loves NYC. Browns get a cap savings of 15.75 million.
Browns Free Agents that are Resigned
Karl Joseph S Browns UFA Resign for 2 years 4 mill a year
Kendall Lamm LT Browns UFA Resign for 2 years 2.75 mill a year
Cody Parkey K Browns UFA Resign for 2 years 1 mill a year
Vincent Taylor DT UFA Resign for 2 years 1 mill a yearTENDER these EFRA’s
Tae Davis Browns LB Browns RFA
Stephen Carlson TE Browns ERFA
Porter Gustin EDGE Browns ERFAFree Agent Aquisitions
From: https://www.pff.com/nfl/free-agency?season=2021
PFF Rank 36 Shaquill Griffin Ranked 5th among potential FA Corners Sign for 4 years at 8 million a year.
A former third-round pick from the 2017 NFL Draft, Shaquill Griffin has been a starter for the Seahawks pretty much from Day 1, but it wasn’t until 2019 that the team really started to see plus play from him. That year, he posted a PFF grade of 78.0, and though he didn’t have any interceptions, he did record 13 pass breakups. He hasn’t managed to replicate that level of play this season, but he has been dealing with injuries and has still flashed high-end play, like against Miami where he didn’t allow a single reception all game long. Griffin is one of two Seattle cornerbacks set to hit free agency (Quinton Dunbar), and both have dealt with injury issues for most of the year. After a 2019 season in which Griffin registered a 77.0 defensive grade and 76.0 coverage grade, he slid to 64.1 and 63.6, respectively, in 2020.PFF Rank 67 Malik Hooker Ranked 7th among potential FA Safeties Sign for 2 years at 3 million with incentives to make it 6 and a club option of 2 more years. Hooker has dealt with significant injury after significant injury, and this concern existed even before the 2020 season, which was lost to a torn Achilles. He’s never really provided the intended playmaking ability in the middle of the field, but he’s also played in a Colts scheme that has been heavy on two-high safety coverages. Hooker still may be a better fit in a true single-high safety role where he takes good angles on downfield throws. He’s looked out of place when forced into one-on-ones with receivers or when needing to react quickly from two-high alignments. His best season saw him grade at 81.6 in coverage in 2018, though the other 1200 or so snaps have him graded in the mid-60s. He’s worth a look in a new system that could get the most out of his downfield playmaking skill set.
PFF Rank 89 Gareon Conley Ranked 17th among potential FA Corners Sign for 4 years at 3 million a year.
A former first-round pick, Conley has had his ups and downs, grading out at 64.5 and 64.0 in his two full seasons. He missed all of the 2020 season. Conley is better in man coverage, as he’s graded in the 69th percentile in single coverage compared to just the 37th percentile in zone since entering the league. He’s also forced incompletions on 22.2% of his targets, the second-best rate in the NFL since 2017. Conley is worth a look in a man-heavy system.PFF Rank 97 Breshad Perriman Ranked 15th among potential FA Wide Recievers Sign for 2 years at 6 million a year.
Perriman, a former first-round draft pick, looked as if he had put it all together late in the 2019 season for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but then he joined the New York Jets. Perriman couldn’t avoid being tarnished by New York in 2020, and his 63.1 overall PFF grade was back to his baseline of disappointment. Perriman dropped only three passes, but he caught just 53.6% of the targets sent his way. With his height, weight and speed combination, there is still a lot to like about his potential in the right situation. The Jets, obviously, were not the right fit.Browns Draft
Round 1 Pick 26
Carlos Basham, DE, Wake Forest
Height: 6-5. Weight: 282.
Projected 40 Time: 4.68.
Wake Forest defensive end Carlos Basham Jr. takes his game to the next level after racking up splash play after splash play from 2018-2020. In 31 games across that span, Basham Jr. has 33.5 tackles for loss, 19.5 sacks, seven forced fumbles, and a defensive touchdown. At the next level, Basham Jr. projects most favorably as a left defensive end in a 4-3 scheme that situationally gets chances to rush interior gaps. He’s a power style end that is strong at the point of attack, does well to contain, and features a sufficient pass-rushing skill set where his technique and effort leads to pressure on the quarterback. If a team is in search of a burst and bendy pass rusher, that’s not Basham’s game. He wins with power, technique, effort, and angles to get home. For Basham to reach his ceiling at the next level, developing his secondary pass rush moves, trimming weight, adding functional strength, and improving his block recognition skills on run plays will be important. If everything comes together, Basham can be a productive starter for a 4-3 defense. thedraftnetwork write upRound 2 Pick 27
Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190.
Projected 40 Time: 4.5.
Greg Newsome II is an exciting cornerback prospect who will offer an NFL franchise plenty of appeal as a potential starter on the perimeter. Newsome II has showcased strong ball skills and length to pair with high-end levels of flexibility and functional athleticism—that’s a blend that is going to get Newsome II drafted sooner rather than later. This young cornerback prospect did miss a golden showcase opportunity against Ohio State in the 2020 Big Ten Championship Game to put an exclamation point on his resume, but nevertheless, this is a prospect who saved his best football for last. Newsome II is instinctual and offers suddenness in split decisions in coverage; frequently driving to the target and attacking the football in the air. He brings the right kind of attitude to perimeter play both in collision routes and in run support and tackling at the line of scrimmage, but his aggressive angles will need a little work to ensure he’s secured tackles at the catch point before attempting to attack the football and undercut throws. thedraftnetwork write upRound 3 Pick 2
Alim McNeill, DT, NC State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.02.
Good athlete with good explosiveness. Features above average lateral quickness and his pursuit effort is outstanding. His best moments on tape come when he’s tasked with shooting gaps and serving as a penetration-style player. He’s pretty slippery through gaps and his blend of burst, flexibility and functional strength enables him to clear contact and disrupt. Has a sufficient anchor to hold up against single blocks and he competes against doubles. Does well to place his hands and win with first contact to play with extension and help him control reps at the point of attack. Raw traits blend together to make him an effective interior penetration although more technique is required. thedraftnetwork write upRound 3 Pick 25
Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 215.
Projected 40 Time: 4.54.
Florida State safety Hamsah Nasirildeen’s blend of size, physicality, athleticism, and downhill trigger jump off the screen when watching the Seminoles defense. A versatile defender, Nasilideen forecasts best as a positionless sub-package defender in the NFL. He can serve the role of tight end neutralizer, play in an overhang role, play in man coverage against running backs, and play in the box and operate from deeper alignments. Outside of his rare physical gifts, Nasirildeen takes terrific angles, is versatile, and his presence can add new layers to the defense of the team that drafts him. Nasirildeen tore his ACL late in the 2019 season in a non-contact situation and the recovery sidelined him for all but two games in 2020. When it comes to areas that he can still improve, ball skills, serving as a one-high safety, blitzing, and proving his health are the top priorities. Nasirildeen has a high ceiling at the next level should he land with a team that is willing to deploy him creatively to take advantage of his immense physical gifts. thedraftnetwork write upRound 3 Pick 27
Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 233.
Projected 40 Time: 4.6.
Jabril Cox enjoyed a standout high school career where he played multiple positions and starred in both football and basketball but didn’t receive much interest coming out as a recruit. He spent three seasons at North Dakota State where he was outstanding. After being named the Missouri Valley Conference Freshman of the Year in 2017, Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2018, and being a two-time FCS All-American, Cox opted to level up and compete in the SEC before entering the NFL. Cox is an outstanding coverage linebacker that thrives in space. He is terrific in both man and zone coverage, making him an ideal matchup linebacker that can handle tight ends, running backs, and some slot receivers. He has terrific range, mobility, and his motor always runs hot. When it comes to areas of concern for Cox, run defense, playing through contact, and being consistent with being an assignment-sound defender are the primary areas that need growth. Cox profiles as a productive NFL starter that brings a rare coverage skill set to the table. thedraftnetwork write upRound 4 Pick 5
Jonathan Adams Jr., WR, Arkansas State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 219.
Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Adams Jr. wanted to follow in his Fathers’ footsteps and boy has he been electrifying in 2020. He has played in 7 games and has already registered 52 receptions, 737 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns. He annihilated Kansas State by himself, scoring 3 acrobatic touchdowns. In his career, Jonathan has 139 career receptions for 1,932 yards and 17 touchdowns, with 13 of those touchdowns over the last two years. He is currently averaging 105.3 yards per game as a senior and has an impressive 14.2 yards per catch. Adams Jr. can go up and get the ball. He played on Arkansas State basketball team as a guard as well. He has definitely helped his stock in 2020 more than almost any wide receiver in the draft. People know about him, and his name is popping up on Big Boards around the country.
NFL draft diamonds write upRound 4 Pick 27
K.J. Britt, LB, Auburn
Height: 6-0. Weight: 243.
Projected 40 Time: 4.63.
Britt just got voted the TOP LB at the senior by those he faced at the senior bowl. He flows extremely well vs the run and pass and has shut down the short area passing routes at the senior bowl practices. He and Jacob Phillips are a lot a like IMO only Britt is a bit thicker built.Round 5 Pick 25
Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina
Height: 6-4. Weight: 205.
Projected 40 Time: 4.52.
Long and rangy. Plays a physical brand of football in every regard. Excellent run defender and tackler. Does well to use his length to keep separation from blockers, disengage and finish. Aggressive tackler that rarely whiffs. Length shows up when tackling and he frequently finished outside of his frame. Plays to his size in coverage with a willingness to crowd receivers and get his hands on them. Ball skills when driving forward appear natural. Ultra competitive in everything he does on the field. Finds success staying leveraged in zone coverage and using his length to reduce throwing windows. Has played some safety and that may be his best and most natural role in the NFL. Impressive amount of spring in his feet and change of direction for a player of his build. High-hipped, leggy and wiry frame that creates natural challenges with flipping his hips and executing clean transitions. Change of direction ability can be elongated because he has to gather himself. Twitchy and elusive receivers could present matchup challenges if they can beat him in press coverage. Frame is far from maxed but he could add some bulk and fill out his frame.Round 6 Pick 27
Isaiah Thomas*, DE, Oklahoma
Height: 6-5. Weight: 267.
Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
Due to his name sake it was hard to find anything on the interenet that was about football. The Sooners site talks of his strength and positional versatilty as an inside rusher. It seem this guy is just a down hill high motor guy that is stronger than he is fast, that gets stuff done. As a back up DE I like that.Round 7 Pick 30
Tedarrell Slaton, DT, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 333.
Projected 40 Time: 5.5.
Slaton is one of the most impressively built interior defensive line prospects that you will see. Listed at nearly 360 pounds, but looks much slimmer than his listed weight. Looks around 330 pounds and carries his weight well with an evenly distributed body structure. Leverage is the name of his game and he often starts low in his stance. He’s able to remain at that level throughout the duration of reps. An extremely powerful player at the point of attack, he makes it difficult for double teams to move him off of his spots. He’s a true head up 0-technique that thrives with maintaining both A gaps. Slaton wins strictly off of bull rush attempts and it’s a method that’s been highly effective for him to this point in his career. He also incorporates a quick swim move when able to jump the snap. thedraftnetwork write uphttp://cloudassetserver.com/STL/posts/185/sp_04_976x0.jpg
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My thoughts: I’m not crazy about it. Trading OBJ for a 3rd?!? Why? We can afford him and he’s a game changer. You don’t throw that away for a 3rd.
I’ll never understand the Hubbard hate here. Yeah he’s not good enough to be a starter but he’s a good backup who can play multiple positions on the line. I don’t know that Lamm is better than him, I’d like to see us keep both especially after having to play “some guy named Blake” during the playoffs.
You also focused very heavily on DB’s, but don’t forget we have 2 starters returning from injury next year that we should be pretty excited about. Can’t wait to get Greedy and Delpit on the field, that will fix a LOT of problems.
We need LB’s badly, and you don’t address that position until late in the 3rd round of the draft. I don’t mind that you grab a pass rusher in the 1st because if you want one that’s where you have to get them.
What’s the status of Ogunjobi? Is he a FA this year? If so I’d make an offer to him. He’s a damn good player.
My thoughts:1 I’m not crazy about it. Trading OBJ for a 3rd?!? Why? We can afford him and he’s a game changer. You don’t throw that away for a 3rd.
2 I’ll never understand the Hubbard hate here. Yeah he’s not good enough to be a starter but he’s a good backup who can play multiple positions on the line. I don’t know that Lamm is better than him, I’d like to see us keep both especially after having to play “some guy named Blake” during the playoffs.
3You also focused very heavily on DB’s, but don’t forget we have 2 starters returning from injury next year that we should be pretty excited about. Can’t wait to get Greedy and Delpit on the field, that will fix a LOT of problems.
4We need LB’s badly, and you don’t address that position until late in the 3rd round of the draft. I don’t mind that you grab a pass rusher in the 1st because if you want one that’s where you have to get them.
What’s the status of Ogunjobi? Is he a FA this year? If so I’d make an offer to him. He’s a damn good player.1 30 million dollars in 2 WR’s is way out of wack asset wise in a run oriented offence ESPECIALLY when one of them as a Brown has been chronically un availble and ha production way out line for the price tag. Also tradhim frees up $$$$$$$$ to sign defensive FA’s in defense that needs a talent injection.
2 I like Laam as a swing tackle more than Hubbard. And cutting him and signing him is just a cap management cut. The Browns still have plenty of OL depth.
3 I focused very heavily on DB’s BECAUSE the Greedy and Delpit had significant injuries. Also Adding 3 DB’s of that caliber turns the back end from a 1st-dary and into and actual 2nd-dary that will be able to cover.
4 On the LB topic the LB Fa class isn’t very good and the draft class is top heavy. Cox does have a 90+ coverage grade in the SEC fromm PFF. Ogunjobi is a FA as is Higgins. I let them walk. I went with a bigger NT that will be on a Rookie deal. And I replaced Higgins with Periman because the WR group needs more size and speed IMO.
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