I don’t really agree with that. Cribbs didn’t get a new contract right away; the team is negotiating with him just like they would have without all of the talking from Cribbs and his agent. I don’t see what good it did him.
I see what you’re saying, but at the time Cribbs spoke up he was being told he had the final offer from the Browns. So, it could appear to the other players that it was effective…..then again I could be totally wrong
true, but Cribbs agent was telling Cribbs and Bruce Drennan on ABAO that he was given a final offer by Aponte ( i know she’s not with the team now, but she was then). I’m just saying it could appear that it was effective. That’s all
Don’t have a link for this yet, but Matt Roth received the 2nd round tender from the Browns. Should be enough to keep him here for at least another year.
He´s free to go with a second round tender, I´d say. He´s a third or even fourth rounder as a Brown under inclusion of prospects we´ve sighted, coming in the round is negligible as we allow players to play up to standard in the NFL, going out sorry.
Ok, I feel like a creep here. But, I´ll put it to you straight. D´Qwell is limber but not fast. He has a nose for the ball, and he´ll lower the boom.
He is not prototypical for an inside linebacker. A prototypical linebacker is a squat, stout, 6foot1 maximum height, preferably 5´11, 230 lbs, with thin quick little legs to move him around like a little crab, sideways, forwards, backwards, bam, bam, bam. It´s a crab ram, with a reverse gear.
He´s not prototypical inside, and outside he´s plain too slow for a high speed game. Now if you´re resigned to average, he´s a nice jack of all trades, his proportions let him pass as inside or outside. Is he outstanding at either? No.
If D’Qwell Jackson leaves Cleveland (which I’m not opposed to, honestly), what do you think that will do for our draft needs? Is DB still our top need to be addressed with the #7 pick? I’d say if Jackson is gone then ILB would be really high on my list of needs…
I don’t know why anyone would give Jackson big bucks. They shouldn’t break the bank for him.
Cols714 - March 3, 2010
Inside linebackers in general don’t deserve big bucks. Jackson is a fine player, but one that should not be overpaid.
Roger Dorn - March 3, 2010
Someone should let DQ know this.
He thinks he is the greatest thing since sliced bread.
Bernie19Kosar - March 3, 2010
Not liking the tone of his public outcry. I’d be comfortable with them playing hardball.
danvail - March 4, 2010
I’d be fine with stringing him out, this tweet pissed me off.
SpecialBrownie - March 4, 2010
His agent’s remarks were out of place as well. Don’t any of these guys know how to negotiate?
Monsters of the Midway - March 4, 2010
This is how Cribbs’ agents negotiated, and it seems to have worked for them. That’s probably why this happened and will for a while
mich_n_trum84 - March 4, 2010
I don’t really agree with that. Cribbs didn’t get a new contract right away; the team is negotiating with him just like they would have without all of the talking from Cribbs and his agent. I don’t see what good it did him.
Buckeye Brad - March 4, 2010
I see what you’re saying, but at the time Cribbs spoke up he was being told he had the final offer from the Browns. So, it could appear to the other players that it was effective…..then again I could be totally wrong
mich_n_trum84 - March 4, 2010
The team says they never told Cribbs their offer was a “final” offer.
Buckeye Brad - March 4, 2010
true, but Cribbs agent was telling Cribbs and Bruce Drennan on ABAO that he was given a final offer by Aponte ( i know she’s not with the team now, but she was then). I’m just saying it could appear that it was effective. That’s all
mich_n_trum84 - March 4, 2010
Agents are lying douchebags.
See Boras, Scott and Rosenhaus, Drew.
Bernie19Kosar - March 4, 2010
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think I read somewhere that he and Cribbs have the same agent.
North Coast Flea - March 4, 2010
Every player goes through this in their career. Then they learn that this is a business.
homerun21 - March 4, 2010
Don’t have a link for this yet, but Matt Roth received the 2nd round tender from the Browns. Should be enough to keep him here for at least another year.
Roger Dorn - March 4, 2010
When the Browns signed him I was scratching my head, but after watching him play, he is one guy I definitely want to keep.
JustBob - March 4, 2010
He´s free to go with a second round tender, I´d say. He´s a third or even fourth rounder as a Brown under inclusion of prospects we´ve sighted, coming in the round is negligible as we allow players to play up to standard in the NFL, going out sorry.
mooncamping - March 4, 2010
Ok, I feel like a creep here. But, I´ll put it to you straight. D´Qwell is limber but not fast. He has a nose for the ball, and he´ll lower the boom.
He is not prototypical for an inside linebacker. A prototypical linebacker is a squat, stout, 6foot1 maximum height, preferably 5´11, 230 lbs, with thin quick little legs to move him around like a little crab, sideways, forwards, backwards, bam, bam, bam. It´s a crab ram, with a reverse gear.
He´s not prototypical inside, and outside he´s plain too slow for a high speed game. Now if you´re resigned to average, he´s a nice jack of all trades, his proportions let him pass as inside or outside. Is he outstanding at either? No.
mooncamping - March 4, 2010
Get Bo Ruud back, and you have a nice set of versatile linebackers.
mooncamping - March 4, 2010
I love the fact that you still cited Bo Ruud.
Chris Pokorny - March 4, 2010
I love the fact that he thinks MLB’s HAVE to be small and thin-legged.
BrownDawg1409 - March 4, 2010
They to be if they want to “crab ram.”
gahnki - March 4, 2010
Recced cause “crab ram” made me laugh.
North Coast Flea - March 4, 2010
I just love it when athletes complain about their salaries.
emily522 - March 4, 2010
/sarc
emily522 - March 4, 2010
The sarc was kind of implied. no one loves this stuff, and the people that do aren’t as intelligent as you or some of the other people here.
bross09 - March 4, 2010
It’s so endearing.
danvail - March 4, 2010
If D’Qwell Jackson leaves Cleveland (which I’m not opposed to, honestly), what do you think that will do for our draft needs? Is DB still our top need to be addressed with the #7 pick? I’d say if Jackson is gone then ILB would be really high on my list of needs…
shep615 - March 4, 2010
Not at 7, please.
Roger Dorn - March 4, 2010
agreed.
Dawg Nuts - March 4, 2010
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