2015 NFL draft and offseason thread: How will the Browns screw up this year?

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smackababy

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From what I gather through the rumour mill on the changes and general speculation:

Playoffs will be expanded but not till following season.
Expecting 2 teams in LA to start playing starting with the following season.
Blackout Rule put on hiatus for this season.
Point after attempt moved to the one to encourage two point tries.
Catch rule change from "football action" to "establish themself as a runner".
Expanding eligible numbers for linebackers.
All of the other rules changes put forward likely to be declined.

Didn't they agree to a change for the catch rules. I saw an article stating Dez would still not have a catch under the new rules, but there were a few other instances that would now be so.
 

manimal

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From what I gather through the rumour mill on the changes and general speculation:

Playoffs will be expanded but not till following season.
Expecting 2 teams in LA to start playing starting with the following season.
Blackout Rule put on hiatus for this season.
Point after attempt moved to the one to encourage two point tries.
Catch rule change from "football action" to "establish themself as a runner".
Expanding eligible numbers for linebackers.
All of the other rules changes put forward likely to be declined.

was really hoping they would go with adding three roster spots and allowing all players to dress. Game is seriously diluted by injuries and having more people on the roster that know the playbook and have practiced will only make the game more enjoyable.
 

Jimzz

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was really hoping they would go with adding three roster spots and allowing all players to dress. Game is seriously diluted by injuries and having more people on the roster that know the playbook and have practiced will only make the game more enjoyable.


Yea with the league so careful to pull players due to concussions and injuries I would think a few more roster spots could help teams plan for the worse and show the league is "really" serious about injuries.
 

manimal

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Yea with the league so careful to pull players due to concussions and injuries I would think a few more roster spots could help teams plan for the worse and show the league is "really" serious about injuries.

league probably doesn't want the player union to get stronger. More players = stronger in their eyes.

Imagine if teams could keep 3 qbs around all the time? Maybe the cards could have made a better run if they had someone else ready to step up.
 

lupi

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He's been on the list since the judge ruled the NFL couldn't suspend him.


As far as more roster spots, I wouldn't be surprised to see that change but that is something likely to be used during the cba process as a give for something else they want.
 

lupi

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They created a "spotter" position who is supposed to be on watch for players needing medical attention but missed by the teams staff.

Also added the following:
They also changed the rules for a peel-back block to include all offensive players being penalized as opposed to just those inside the tackle box. They also added to the rule protecting receivers, extending the protection if the pass is intercepted and the intended receivers remain unable to defend themselves from a hit. And they made it illegal for a back to chop a defensive player engaged above the waist by another offensive player outside the tight end area. Pushing a teammate at the line of scrimmage on punts and field goals also was made illegal.

The owners also tabled a proposal to have fixed cameras positioned on the sidelines, end lines and goal lines. They're designed to supplement the broadcast network cameras, thereby guaranteeing coverage of a play no matter where the network cameras are stationed. The teams want to research this issue more before voting their approval.

They did approve the ability to review the game clock at the end of a half, game or overtime to determine if there should be more time left on the clock.
 

lupi

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Browns GM fined a quarter million and suspended four games.

Falcons fined $350k and docked a fifth round pick.
 

manimal

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Browns GM fined a quarter million and suspended four games.

Falcons fined $350k and docked a fifth round pick.

Wow both got lucky. the money doesnt matter. A first rounder or a second would have meant it would never happen again.

A fifth rounder?

Meh




Really liked the bears acquisitions outside of Pernell. I dont mind him but he cost too much. I think the bears really wanted worldis and settled for him.


If bears can get Wisnewski and Joe Long on cheap contracts the bears will have a decent o line.


I may be in chicago the weekend of the draft. Anybody else gonna go?
 

Perknose

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Eagles extend & restructure DeMeco Ryans contract:

Ryans' two-year deal is for $7.5 million and is worth up to $10.5 million with $6.25 million in guaranteed money. He got a $2.5 million signing bonus and his 2015 base salary is now $2 million, so the cap number drops from $6.9 million to $3 million, per the source.
 

Kelvrick

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Be firm! Don't yield on which team your future sons will be raised.

Hopefully the 49ers get a new Gm by the time the future son is old enough to realize who is winning and why his father is always so sad and depressed on Sundays (and certain mondays and thursdays).
 

Perknose

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Hopefully the 49ers get a new Gm by the time the future son is old enough to realize who is winning and why his father is always so sad and depressed on Sundays (and certain mondays and thursdays).

:biggrin:
 

zinfamous

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Hopefully the 49ers get a new Gm by the time the future son is old enough to realize who is winning and why his father is always so sad and depressed on Sundays (and certain mondays and thursdays).

Old Man Rogers will probably long gone by then...one might think.
 

lupi

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The suspension aren't final/announced yet as appeals in progress, but looking like Bell will get 3 games and Blount 1 for the I didn't know this gave you a dui fiasco.
 

smackababy

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Any news on McClain suspension? I think he is looking at 4 games, but haven't heard anything concrete.
 
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