Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I am a believer that sometimes it is better to build a dominate unit rather than fill needs. Joe Thomas's trade value is probably at an all-time low. I wouldn't be surprised if could be had for a 5th or a 6th. The Browns may flat out release him. So why not pursue this option for RT. He is making $10 million per for two more seasons, which I know is a lot for RT, but you would have maybe the best RT in the game. We would immediately go from a very good offensive line to a great to dominant one. I think this could improve the offensive consistency greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simpleman Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Isn't it over a month late to think about this. Couldn't happen until next year now if everyone even wanted it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Isn't it over a month late to think about this. Couldn't happen until next year now if everyone even wanted it to happen. I mean in the off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I am a believer that sometimes it is better to build a dominate unit rather than fill needs. Joe Thomas's trade value is probably at an all-time low. I wouldn't be surprised if could be had for a 5th or a 6th. The Browns may flat out release him. So why not pursue this option for RT. He is making $10 million per for two more seasons, which I know is a lot for RT, but you would have maybe the best RT in the game. We would immediately go from a very good offensive line to a great to dominant one. I think this could improve the offensive consistency greatly. It's "dominant"......not "dominate", btw. It's also "instinctive" not "instinctual". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 would free up an earlier pick that we would need to use on OT. Not a terrible idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 would free up an earlier pick that we would need to use on OT. Not a terrible idea. Not really since you'd have to give up a high pick in order to get him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 It's "dominant"......not "dominate", btw. It's also "instinctive" not "instinctual". Thanks for pointing it out although not necessary as it was a typo. As evidenced by it being used properly later in the paragraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cereal Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) Joe Thomas has played nearly 10,000 consecutive snaps for the Browns: http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/18212872/cleveland-browns-joe-thomas-9684-straight-shifts-factory-sadness Edited December 7, 2016 by Cereal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 (edited) I am a believer that sometimes it is better to build a dominate unit rather than fill needs. Joe Thomas's trade value is probably at an all-time low. I wouldn't be surprised if could be had for a 5th or a 6th. The Browns may flat out release him. So why not pursue this option for RT. He is making $10 million per for two more seasons, which I know is a lot for RT, but you would have maybe the best RT in the game. We would immediately go from a very good offensive line to a great to dominant one. I think this could improve the offensive consistency greatly. I find it funny you think his trade Value is a 5th or 6th actually. Try 2ns or multiple 3rds Edited December 7, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I find it funny you think his trade Value is a 5th or 6th actually. Try 2ns or multiple 3rds A year ago, Denver wanted him. Browns wanted Thomas & 4th, for their 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 A year ago, Denver wanted him. Browns wanted Thomas & 4th, for their 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Exactly but hey Browns are gonna drop that price to a 6th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Exactly but hey Browns are gonna drop that price to a 6th I'd love Joe Thomas but acquisition price is a stumbling block. As is his salary and would he really want to transition to RT? There's about 25 teams out there where Thomas is a big upgrade at LT. I think the Browns FO would do right by him and at least canvass his opinion prior to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 From CLE. @MaryKayCabot #Browns Hue Jax on if Joe Thomas' name comes up again in draft day trade talks: "That's not happening (or) I'm going with him'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thomas is an out and out left tackle for me. If the Bills pursued him it would mean flipping Cordy to the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 From CLE. @MaryKayCabot #Browns Hue Jax on if Joe Thomas' name comes up again in draft day trade talks: "That's not happening (or) I'm going with him'' So getting Joe Thomas is in fact still laughable. Close thread. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 So getting Joe Thomas is in fact still laughable. Close thread. Case closed. Actually maybe we Trade for Joe and Hugh comes with him. OT AND Coach taken care of in one move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 So getting Joe Thomas is in fact still laughable. Close thread. Case closed. A head coach saying that a loved player on his team is going nowhere mid-season is something that should be taken as Gospel. Also, although I think Hue Jackson is a fine coach, if he goes 0-16, I doubt he will have a choice. Not his fault because they gave him a roster that may be literally impossible to win a game with, but if you go 0-16, you pretty much have to be fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 A head coach saying that a loved player on his team is going nowhere mid-season is something that should be taken as Gospel. Also, although I think Hue Jackson is a fine coach, if he goes 0-16, I doubt he will have a choice. Not his fault because they gave him a roster that may be literally impossible to win a game with, but if you go 0-16, you pretty much have to be fired. They are not firing Hugh and they are not Trading Joe Thomas for a 5th or 6th either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 A year ago, Denver wanted him. Browns wanted Thomas & 4th, for their 1st, 2nd & 3rd. I think with DePodesta, they might be a little more willing to move a 32 player considering there situation, even if that player is one of the best at his position. They are not firing Hugh and they are not Trading Joe Thomas for a 5th or 6th either Maybe not a 5th or 6th but is DePodesta going to let a 32 year old tackle's trade value decrease gradually without trying to get max value for him? Considering their current approach to the draft, I think it may be easier to get him then some think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 This is missing the point. The Bills aren't losing football games because of their o line. One of the best rushing teams in the NFL and I believe there is a stat where Tyrod has the most time to pass if any qb. I love Thomas but he isn't changing anything. I mean just look at Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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