Colt McCoy just had a good day
The Browns released six veterans on Wednesday, most notably defensive lineman Shaun Rogers and right tackle John St. Clair.
The release of St. Clair has to put a smile on the faces of quarterbacks Colt McCoy, Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme, as it means they don’t have to fear the turnstile brand of blocking that St. Clair employed over the past two years as he inexplicably was put in the lineup time and time again by the former coaching staff.
Also released were linebackers Eric Barton and David Bowens, defensive linemen Kenyon Coleman and tight end Robert Royal. The release of Royal and his stone hands made it a daily double for the quarterbacks.
Despite having a ton of talent, Rogers only played when he wanted to, plus he was hurt for much of last year. He finished the season with 17 tackles and just two sacks. While it would seem as if the Browns could use his talent, if he was unable or unwilling to make it on the field on Sundays, what value did he bring to the team?
It’s interesting to note that new defensive coordinator Dick Jauron coached Rogers in Detroit, so he obviously knew what the team had in Rogers. We think if Jauron would have really wanted Rogers to stay on the team the Browns would have figured something out.
Barton, Bowens and Coleman were “Eric Mangini guys” brought in from New York to teach the Mangini way.
With four of the players released coming from the defensive front seven, the Browns may be giving us a sign as to what their draft plans will be come April.
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The Ravens are reportedly going to look for a backup quarterback in the draft.
Seems to us they could use a veteran quarterback as well; wonder if Jake Delhomme likes crab cakes?
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Liverpool’s big win over Chelsea on Sunday set viewership records for Fox Soccer Channel.
Slowly but surely America seems to be getting it.
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Finally, tonight marks the end of one of the best shows on TV, Friday Night Lights.
We read the book, which was very good; saw the movie, which was excellent; and remember being skeptical when we saw that they were making a TV version.
But we were hooked from the first episode and, despite the show completely losing its way in Season 2, stuck with it and were rewarded each week with quality writing and acting.
We’re going to miss the lights, for sure.
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The Browns finally have a GM who is building from the ground up. You are absolutly right about the direction of the draft! Defense and offensive lineman. Go Browns