The Browns essentially bought a 2nd Round pick.

(03-09-2017, 05:54 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: You're looking at it all wrong. The Browns didn't trade for Brock Osweiler. The Browns just paid for a 2018 2nd round pick. Osweiler doesn't matter in the grand scheme. They had over $100m coming into FA, so they're going to eat his salary this year and pick up a 2nd round pick next year for it.

They might even be able to re-trade him since nobody wants a $16m Osweiler, but maybe if the Redskins or someone could get a $2m Osweiler, then maybe they offer a 4th rounder or so.

Either way, the Browns had money they had to use, and they used it to buy draft picks. It's a pretty smart move.

The football team that's ran by baseball people just pulled off a basketball trade.

wish bengals made moves

Sounds like now Osweiler will be immediately released. The Browns basically bought a 2nd and 6th rounder for the buyout of Osweiler against their cap.

(03-09-2017, 05:47 PM)Okeana Wrote: you're totally off base here.  This was a masterful move by the Browns.  

This isn't MLB. This is the NFL where there is a salary cap. That is why teams don't make trades like this in the NFL. 

Gave up a big chunk of their salary cap and a 4th round pick in a loaded class.  

(03-09-2017, 05:54 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: You're looking at it all wrong. The Browns didn't trade for Brock Osweiler. The Browns just paid for a 2018 2nd round pick. Osweiler doesn't matter in the grand scheme. They had over $100m coming into FA, so they're going to eat his salary this year and pick up a 2nd round pick next year for it.

They might even be able to re-trade him since nobody wants a $16m Osweiler, but maybe if the Redskins or someone could get a $2m Osweiler, then maybe they offer a 4th rounder or so.

Either way, the Browns had money they had to use, and they used it to buy draft picks. It's a pretty smart move.

It was very smart.  As I understand it, Osweiler can be cut after this year with no ramifications.  You try him out this year to see if he can be your quarterback of the future.  You also draft Deshaun Watson with either the second first round pick and don't have to play him right away.

We can laugh all we want, but the Browns are not that far from turning it all around and they have a ton of money to do so.

You can talk all you want about the Browns, but they now have one of the best offensive lines, loaded with talent, loaded with early picks for premier players, and enough money to bolster that talent even more. Browns could go from total turds to a dynasty in two years if they draft well.

(03-09-2017, 05:58 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: This isn't MLB. This is the NFL where there is a salary cap. That is why teams don't make trades like this in the NFL. 

Gave up a big chunk of their salary cap and a 4th round pick in a loaded class.  

The Browns have 26 draft picks between this year and next year. I think they can pull a trade or two to get some impact guys.

(03-09-2017, 05:57 PM)ItsOdellThurman Wrote: Sounds like now Osweiler will be immediately released.  

Dude is straight trash.

(03-09-2017, 06:00 PM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: It was very smart.  As I understand it, Osweiler can be cut after this year with no ramifications.  You try him out this year to see if he can be your quarterback of the future.  You also draft Deshaun Watson with either the second first round pick and don't have to play him right away.

We can laugh all we want, but the Browns are not that far from turning it all around and they have a ton of money to do so.

Apparently the Browns aren't even thinking of doing that. Schefter said they were looking to trade him again now that they've eaten his salary and probably make him more marketable in a trade.

Yeah, as Nati said. They have just an absurd amount of draft picks in the next two drafts. If they can hit on some of those, combined with them focusing on their OL in this FA, it could turn around fast.

I know the Browns are the Browns, but their FO has really felt different this last time compared to the past.

At least the Browns are throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks.

This was a great move by the Browns.

Moneyball is crushing it. I just read the Browns are already considering releasing Brockweiler. They essentially bought an extra draft pick.

Browns are now getting offers for Brock LMAO

Adam Schefter‏Verified account @AdamSchefter 20m20 minutes ago

Teams already have reached out to Browns to inquire about Brock Osweiler's availability, per team sources.

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NFLTradeRumors.co‏ @nfltrade_rumors 7m7 minutes ago

Browns Trying To Trade Brock Osweiler & Late-Rd Pick For 2018 3rd-Rd. Will Eat Half Of His $16M Salary http://bit.ly/2nb8g0S

Damn, Browns. Bought him for a 2nd Round pick and now will ship him elsewhere for another pick.

2017 draft: 1,1,2,2,3,4,4,5,5,5,6
2018 draft: 1,2,2,2,3,4,4,5,6,6,7


10 picks in the first 3 rounds over these next 2 years.

(03-09-2017, 06:58 PM)BmorePat87 Wrote: 2017 draft: 1,1,2,2,3,4,4,5,5,5,6
2018 draft: 1,2,2,2,3,4,4,5,6,6,7


10 picks in the first 3 rounds over these next 2 years.

We haven't even reached the 2017 draft and the Browns already have three 2nd round picks next year. 

(03-09-2017, 05:46 PM)PlayadLc Wrote: lol. No.

Did you look at the details of the trade? He won't play a snap and they get a secomd round draft pick. They basically bought a pick. Brilliant trade.

(03-09-2017, 06:07 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Apparently the Browns aren't even thinking of doing that. Schefter said they were looking to trade him again now that they've eaten his salary and probably make him more marketable in a trade.

Yeah, as Nati said. They have just an absurd amount of draft picks in the next two drafts. If they can hit on some of those, combined with them focusing on their OL in this FA, it could turn around fast.

I know the Browns are the Browns, but their FO has really felt different this last time compared to the past.

I read that after posting.  They basically pulled off an NBA type trade.