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Kareem Hunt: “Multiple teams interested” - UPDATE: Signed by BROWNS


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Kareem Hunt: To sign or not to sign...  

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  1. 1. Should Beane and the Bills pursue Hunt?

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47 minutes ago, Mountain Man said:

It isn't low risk though. It will really annoying their young star RB, and it sends a terrible message to the locker room

 

I disagree. If a second year player is annoyed at competition then he isn't worth anything to begin with. As for the locker room, that's all about messaging. Saying that we believe in second chances but you gotta keep your crap together isn't a bad message to send to the locker room. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has issues in their past. The franchise QB was arrested for running from cops. This isn't that different, it's about what he does when he's a member of the Browns. 

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3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:


Well, the browns' gain is our loss, unfortunately. That was a playmaker that could be had cheap.

 

I think Hunt is a bit overrated , his whole , short career , he has had defenses really keying in on Hill and Kelce. I'm not saying he's not a very good RB , I just think the Chiefs didn't really miss a beat without him. 

He would obviously be a nice piece on offense but as cliche as it is , he just didn't fit in the bigger picture of the culture being built here. I still think Shady is better too, he's going to have a huge bounce back year but we do need youth there,not sold on Murphy

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3 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

 

I disagree. If a second year player is annoyed at competition then he isn't worth anything to begin with. As for the locker room, that's all about messaging. Saying that we believe in second chances but you gotta keep your crap together isn't a bad message to send to the locker room. Everyone makes mistakes, everyone has issues in their past. The franchise QB was arrested for running from cops. This isn't that different, it's about what he does when he's a member of the Browns. 

The NFL investigated three incidents.  Technically it his fourth chance.  And I don't say that to be snarky at you, but really to say that I wish the NFL was better than to accept this sort of behavior and let guys continue to be stars in their league.  Its the way it is, but I wish it was better. 

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Just now, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

The NFL investigated three incidents.  Technically it his fourth chance.  And I don't say that to be snarky at you, but really to say that I wish the NFL was better than to accept this sort of behavior and let guys continue to be stars in their league.  Its the way it is, but I wish it was better. 

 

That's definitely on the NFL, the Chiefs, and the Police. The Browns only interest is what he does from here forward. 

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Just now, Joe in Winslow said:

 

Shady's done, dude. Like toast.

 

 

I guess we'll find out because he's not going anywhere and with his salary will be a huge piece on O. I just watched a season highlight video and he still has that elite vision and cutting . His injury and terrible ol really hurt him. I truly expect a big year from him and we need to use him WAY more in the pass game. He was criminally underutilized in the pass game this year. He still has the juice

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38 minutes ago, H2o said:

To me, personally, I don't get the fit. They have Chubb who looked like a stud RB in his own right last year at times. They got rid of Hyde because of Chubb. Now you sign Hunt to put Chubb back on the shelf? 

 

Hunt won't put Chubb on the shelf. He'll be suspended for a bit anyway. Now, especially with Duke, they can run like crazy and keep a fresh back.  Also, Duke can be a WR at this point too, and mix in some runs. 

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12 minutes ago, TheFunPolice said:

Schopp is going off on the Bills for being mentioned in a story as if they signed Hunt to a 5 year deal and put his jersey on the front page.   Lol

 

 

 

This didn't happen.

 

But I know there is a narrative to maintain about that sports talk show and perhaps you were feeling neglected and wanted some attention.:lol:

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19 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

I think Hunt is a bit overrated , his whole , short career , he has had defenses really keying in on Hill and Kelce. I'm not saying he's not a very good RB , I just think the Chiefs didn't really miss a beat without him. 

He would obviously be a nice piece on offense but as cliche as it is , he just didn't fit in the bigger picture of the culture being built here. I still think Shady is better too, he's going to have a huge bounce back year but we do need youth there,not sold on Murphy

If Beane’s plan is having Shady back as numero uno then I’m leaning towards Coach Tuesday’s line of thinking.

 

Beane needs to add some playmakers and stop tinkering around with the all toast team candidates. I don’t think Hunt was a big miss he is going to miss a handful of games just from suspension, for all we know he may not even had been an option.

 

They need to draft a stud or trade for one and stop signing old running backs like Ivory. RB is the easiest position to find, fix it! 

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34 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:


Well, the browns' gain is our loss, unfortunately. That was a playmaker that could be had cheap.

 

 

He's going on the commissioner's exempt list until the NFL sorts everything out, then he'll serve a 6 game suspension.

 

So he's the opposite of a playmaker because he won't see the field for a long, long time.

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5 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

If Beane’s plan is having Shady back as numero uno then I’m leaning towards Coach Tuesday’s line of thinking.

 

Beane needs to add some playmakers and stop tinkering around with the all toast team candidates. I don’t think Hunt was a big miss he is going to miss a handful of games just from suspension, for all we know he may not even had been an option.

 

They need to draft a stud or trade for one and stop signing old running backs like Ivory. RB is the easiest position to find, fix it! 

I personally think we're going to add a young guy and have a 1a 1b type of situation at RB. 

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I understand the temptation but I’d rather take Tevin Coleman and a draft pick. I want a guy ready to play right away.  I actually am not sure McCoy is back. I’m 50/50 - Beane says he will be but that’s easy to explain away (we felt it was the best decision for our team at this time yadda yadda)

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1 minute ago, YoloinOhio said:

I understand the temptation but I’ll take Tevin Coleman and a draft picks I actually am not sure McCoy is back. I’m 50/50 - Beane says he will be but that’s easy to explain away (we felt it was the best decision for our team at this time yadda yadda)

 

McCoy is done. I don't know how anyone can think otherwise.  A dancing-runner who's lost a step is toast.

 

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3 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:

 

McCoy is done. I don't know how anyone can think otherwise.  A dancing-runner who's lost a step is toast.

 

It wasn’t giving my opinion on McCoy. I’m 50/50 on what I think the Bills will do, not what I would do. 

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27 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:

 

Which young guy that has better skills than Hunt?

 

I think we trade down and grab one in the late 3rd Rd. I'm not well versed enough in cfb to speak on a specific player but I am very high on and impressed with Beane and his scouts. I mean just look at the young influx of talent littered throughout this roster, impressive to say the least

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16 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:

 

Roger that.

 

Think he's toast?

 

Not to be repetitive, but we know that the "cliff" is a real phenomenon over age 29 with RB's reaction speeds, bursts, ability to shake off the first tackler, etc. What would make McCoy an exception to this rule? Has his workload been dramatically less than those of his peers from a mileage standpoint? No. Maybe he's incrementally better than the next guy with his nutrition, offseason programs and the like, but I'm not sold. A nice piece from 2015 about this issue for running backs here:

https://sports.cbslocal.com/2015/08/25/running-backs-who-can-avoid-falling-off-the-cliff/

 

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19 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:

 

Roger that.

 

Think he's toast?

 

One of Shadys most impressive attributes is in the pass game , and even in a down year , when he was targeted on 3rd down , he found a way to get past the sticks.

There was a thread about 2 weeks ago , about Shady having one of the best yac for RB , problem was he just wasn't targeted enough. I feel that's his biggest asset at this stage. 

Proof...

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4 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:

One of Shadys most impressive attributes is in the pass game , and even in a down year , when he was targeted on 3rd down , he found a way to get past the sticks.

There was a thread about 2 weeks ago , about Shady having one of the best yac for RB , problem was he just wasn't targeted enough. I feel that's his biggest asset at this stage. 

Proof...

If they do keep him, I think (I hope) that he will he used in more of a Kamara/McCaffrey type hybrid role in the passing/run game than an every down RB. He’s a unique player, but to continue to get production out of him at this age and this price, you have to adapt his role. 

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13 minutes ago, John from Riverside said:

Like I said.....could care less about Hunt......I really have a hard time believing we were that interested.

 

Doesnt sound like a McD guy

 

Another gold plated RB with issues?

 

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3 hours ago, GaryPinC said:

No.  Kareem has done a lot of good around here.  I've shaken his hand and can promise you he's not an ahole like Chad Kelly. 

He needs to grow up and choose his friends better.  I would guess he came here to CLE  to be close to his mom and the things he cares about while he gets back on track.

He's early 20's, had a rough childhood before moving across town to Willoughby, and has made some poor decisions.  He's not unforgivable.

 

Dorsey is the man. Considering many RB's burn out after a few years he's really hedged his bets.

The similarity to Chad is that imo, your hometown Brohios aren’t always the best people to be around because they can enable you and drag you down. Kareem’s father just got arrested for selling crack last week. It was the 35th (!) time he’s best arrested. Sometimes it’s best to be away from the family and entourage. There are a lot of stories about him going back to HS. It could be best if he’s not right back in the thick of it.

 

I’m glad he’s done some good things in Cleveland too and wasnt an A hole to you when you shook his hand. 

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