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Why Arm Strength for a Quarterback is a Must in Cleveland and the AFC North

May 20th, 2012 at 10:08 PM
By Jared Luginbill

When the Cleveland Browns selected Brandon Weeden with the 22nd over pick in the NFL draft it became very clear that Colt McCoy's days as starting qb for the Cleveland Browns were numbered. While there is a minority of staunch supporters in McCoy's corner, it won't take Browns fans long to why the Browns would be so high on Weeden. The importance of arm strength at the quarterback position in the NFL simply cannot be overstated. 

Discussion regarding Colt McCoy's lack of arm strength has been beaten like a dead horse since his arrival in Cleveland 2 year ago. There fact is there are NFL teams capable of compensating more so for a qb with a weaker arm, Cleveland is not one of those cities. It's one thing for a qb to lack arm strength while playing for a team in a warm weather climate or a dome stadium, it's another for one to play in the inclement weather cities of the AFC North. 

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Cleveland Browns Looking to Upgrade Offense, Get Their Men

April 27th, 2012 at 8:16 AM
By Jared Luginbill

Many Brown fans went into this 2012 NFL draft with the hopes that the Cleveland Browns would address their anemic offense. The Browns feel they did just that, and did it in surprising fashion to say the least. While many thought the Browns may have Trent Richardson targeted as their man at 4, there weren't a lot of people who would have thought the Browns would have traded up for him.

Alabama running back Trent Richardson holds up a Cleveland jersey and stands next to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after the Cleveland Browns select him as the #3 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26, 2012. UPI /John Angelillo
Trent Richardson finally gives a player that opposing teams are going to have to game plan against and be aware of at all times. Richardson's abilities are multifaceted. Richardson is a guy who can catch out of the backfield, which is extremely important in the west coast offense. He can protect the quarterback and extend pass plays by his pass blocking. Getting down to the nitty gritty Trent Richardson can just flat out run the ball. He's a guy who can shake and bake, or he can lower his shoulder and run the defender over. An added bonus with Richardson is the fact that he was coached by Nick Saban, who knows how to prepare players to play in the NFL.

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Cleveland Browns Front Office Can’t Listen to the Fans When It Comes to the NFL Draft

April 25th, 2012 at 11:41 PM
By Jared Luginbill

17 of the top 2010 NFL Draft prospects appear for a photo call atop the Marquee of Radio City Music Hall in New York, April 21, 2010. The 2010 NFL Draft will be held April 22 at Radio City Music Hall. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
The Cleveland Browns have had well documented struggles on the football field since their return to the NFL in 1999. Because of those struggles Browns fan has had little to be excited about, and thus have turned their attention to the draft year after year. For Browns fan the draft represents hope, a possible change of direction from that which has caused them so much pain and frustration.

Everyone has their dream scenario for the Browns draft, but let me implore you to step back for a bit. It's not the specific player that Browns fans are really hoping for it's the results that we believe they can produce that we seek. So with that being said lets not be rash with our assessment of the draft. The Browns may believe they can get similar or better production from a player at a different point in the draft. Their is more than one way to the promise land that we all seek. It's going to take time to see who was right.

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Cleveland Browns Draft 2012: a Fan’s Take

April 24th, 2012 at 11:31 PM
By Jared Luginbill

Today we have the pleasure of welcoming guest writer and fellow Browns fan Derek Scharenberg. Here is a little bit about Derek's love for the Browns. "I am obsessed with the browns, I read about their going-ons daily, buy the most random things I see if the say Browns on them, and cannot wait to make my man cave such a bright orange you need sunglasses. I believe in the colors, but that we need a symbol, a crest of some sort. I'm also new season ticket holder as of this year."

Oklahoma State Cowboys quarterback Brandon Weeden throws the football in the first quarter against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field in Columbia, Missouri on October 22, 2011. Oklahoma State won the game 45-24. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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Thoughts Cleveland Browns GM Tom Heckert’s Pre Draft Press Conference

April 19th, 2012 at 2:25 PM
By Jared Luginbill

Tom Heckert had his annual pre draft press conference. There wasn't a lot said of note, but there were a few nuggets that we came away from regarding how the Cleveland Browns will be approaching this draft.

Tom Heckert said that they have 18 players with first round grades in this draft, and that he's confident that one of those players will be there at 22. First thing this leads me to believe when I think about this is I don't see the Browns trading back at 22. This is of course assuming that they will be near the bottom of those 18 players when they get to that 22nd pick.

Boise State Broncos running back Doug Martin (22) (R) runs against the Virginia Tech Hokies defense during their NCAA football game in Landover, Maryland, September 6, 2010. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL IMAGES OF THE DAY)
Of their top rated running backs Heckert stated all three of them have the ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. One of the three would most assuredly be Trent Richardson. Heckert also stated one of the three played their college ball in a west coast offense. Doug Martin running back played in a West Coast System at Boise State, which leads you to believe that he is one of the three. I come down to two backs, one of which I think fills the last spot in Heckert's top three. David Wilson from Virginia Tech, and Isaiah Pead from Cincinnati.

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