FireChan Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 A lot of people are saying wtf is Cleveland doing on this board and on the sites where it was reported Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 the 2nd rounder is in 2018, and if Houston gets Romo it will be a late 2nd, not as good as it seems, although this only really impacts Clevelands cap this year and I think this gives them the option of sitting a draft pick if they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 @rapsheet From what I understand, the #Browns are weighing simply releasing Brock Osweiler after trading for him. NBA style huh?? What the? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Look up to the post which listed all the Browns picks in 17', 18'. Then go look at some of their recent additions on OLine and front 7 on D. IF they draft well they will be loaded with young talent and still have plenty of cap room with which they can bolster the roster through FA. It's clear they have a plan in place. What's the plan in Buffalo? It's unbelievable how some Bills fans attack things they have no clue about. Cleveland is doing a rebuild and they are going to have tons of young talent on cheap contracts. Meanwhile Buffalo is treading water and starting to go under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilzfancy Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think some of the refugees got off at the wrong stop.I was born in this country, pal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think some of the refugees got off at the wrong stop. It's looking that way ... Come on, people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 they basically paid 16 million for a 2018 2nd Rd pick, IMO, not smart use of money Not really, but they had $100 million in cap space to burn. There was no chance they'd spend all of that in free agency. Owner just doesn't give a damn about the money. He's on board with accumulating picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 huh?? What the? ? Cap floor. makes perfect sense. See above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's unbelievable how some Bills fans attack things they have no clue about. Cleveland is doing a rebuild and they are going to have tons of young talent on cheap contracts. Meanwhile Buffalo is treading water and starting to go under. ...where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 So Bills could of got a 2nd round pick and Osweiler for 16 mil but would rather pay Tyrod 10. Huhyes! How smart ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Not really, but they had $100 million in cap space to burn. There was no chance they'd spend all of that in free agency. Owner just doesn't give a damn about the money. He's on board with accumulating picks. He gives a damn about the money - he'll have to pay it anyway if he doesn't meet the four year rolling average requirement for the cap floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Man Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Casserly just said you don't spend 16 million for a 2nd Rd pick and he's right They would likely have to spent it anyway to reach the cap floor. They are getting something for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 They would likely have to spent it anyway to reach the cap floor. They are getting something for it. Yup: a bad QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 They would likely have to spent it anyway to reach the cap floor. They are getting something for it. yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 I think some of the refugees got off at the wrong stop. You know what? I think you are right. I've been reading posts like yours constantly since I've come over.. I'll take my 44 years of fandom to another board. See you later, TBD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 It's unbelievable how some Bills fans attack things they have no clue about. Cleveland is doing a rebuild and they are going to have tons of young talent on cheap contracts. Meanwhile Buffalo is treading water and starting to go under. Some folks just want to argue for the sake of it, then when multiple people explain the process to them 10 different ways they resort to raising the volume. This same type of trade was rumored years ago when the Bears realized the mistake they made with Cutler and were debating giving up Cutler and a first for a late round pick. I bet they wish they pulled the trigger. Good on Houston for not standing pat and wasting their window. Good on the Browns for not writing a bad contract for the sake of making the floor and losing flexibility going forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 ...where? 2017 NFL Draft First round: (2) Own pick and the Eagles' pick. Second round: (2) Own pick and the Titans' pick. Third round: (1) Own pick. Fourth round: (3) Three *compensatory picks due to free agent losses in 2016. Fifth round: (3) Own pick, the Patriots' pick and a *compensatory pick due to free agent loss in 2016. Sixth round: (1) Own pick. Seventh round: (1) The Colts' pick. 3 2nd round picks in 2018 draft picks 2 4th rounders 2 6 rounders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Cap floor. makes perfect sense. See above.I looked. How does that make perfect sense? Who does it make perfect sense to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) Yup: a bad QB. No, they cut him if they want and pocket the 2nd round pick. People don't seem to realize how far below the cap they are. We're talking in the neighborhood of $100 million. They have to meet a 4-year rolling average requirement of spending 89 percent to the cap, and if they cut Osweiler he counts only for this season - they don't have deal with the signing bonus. That's on Houston's books, not theirs. If they don't meet the 89 percent requirement, they have to pay the league the difference. Edited March 9, 2017 by dave mcbride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheElectricCompany Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 He gives a damn about the money - he'll have to pay it anyway if he doesn't meet the four year rolling average requirement for the cap floor. Yep, but I'm sure he'd rather pay and get something out of it, versus paying only to meet a requirement. Either way, they are getting pretty aggressive with their pocket book. $140 million in new contracts already, maybe another $40 if they care to keep Pryor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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