Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Romeo: Draft CB, DC, OL
Crennel throws out his wish list in the PD:
Of course, the coach is not tipping the club's hand on taking a quarterback or running back with its first pick.
"I don't think that you can rule anything out," Crennel said.
Including a trade down?
"If you get an offer you can't refuse, you should probably take it," he said.
Crennel said that both quarterbacks Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson, who ended last season with injuries, reported to him that they are feeling well and are throwing in the team's off-season conditioning program.
Crennel reiterated the club's position that Frye has "a leg up" on the 2007 starting job, but that Anderson performed well enough last year to earn a shot at unseating Frye.
Of course, the coach is not tipping the club's hand on taking a quarterback or running back with its first pick.
"I don't think that you can rule anything out," Crennel said.
Including a trade down?
"If you get an offer you can't refuse, you should probably take it," he said.
Crennel said that both quarterbacks Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson, who ended last season with injuries, reported to him that they are feeling well and are throwing in the team's off-season conditioning program.
Crennel reiterated the club's position that Frye has "a leg up" on the 2007 starting job, but that Anderson performed well enough last year to earn a shot at unseating Frye.
Raider's Boy Coach: JR Like a "Video Game"
Raiders Coach Larry Kiffin, if Davis let's him, will probably draft JR No. 1. According to NFL Network, Al was comparing Russell to John Elway today, so those chances look pretty good.
From SI.com: "With JaMarcus, you have someone who's like a video game, I guess,'' said Kiffin, whose table at the AFC head coaches media breakfast was jam-packed with reporters, in no small part because Oakland owns the top pick in next month's NFL Draft. "That's what I tell our guys. Just because he can make all these throws you can make on a video game.''
From SI.com: "With JaMarcus, you have someone who's like a video game, I guess,'' said Kiffin, whose table at the AFC head coaches media breakfast was jam-packed with reporters, in no small part because Oakland owns the top pick in next month's NFL Draft. "That's what I tell our guys. Just because he can make all these throws you can make on a video game.''
Sav On Draft: Talks Up QBs, AP
Writes Grossi: Asked about a possible backlash from fans if the team passes on one of the top two quarterbacks, he said, "When you pick in the top five, you're not expecting on being up there again. Now that we're back up there this year, it changes your perspective on things to a degree."
Asked if the Browns can afford to trade up to No. 1 or No. 2, he did not say he wouldn't investigate the cost.
"I would sense it's going to be prohibitive because I think the two teams up there can ask for whatever they ask for. There's no real rules," Savage said.
Asked about rumors that Oakland may be leaning to Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson, which may push Russell within the Browns' reach, Savage replied, "I can see it happening. There are going to be those that argue he's the best player in the draft, so if you're sitting there at No. 1, I wouldn't rule it out."
What about Wisconsin left tackle Joe Thomas and Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson? Savage gave the impression - purposely, perhaps - that Peterson is higher on the Browns' radar screen.
Does Peterson's injury history concern Savage?
"I don't think so much," he replied. "I think he's a terrific talent. He's fast, he's physical. He's got acceleration. He's got burst. We've got Jamal [Lewis] on a one-year deal, so I don't think it takes us out of picking Adrian."
Could he find decent offensive linemen after the first round?
"I think there will be some linemen available that we like," Savage said. He then raised the example of the explosive San Diego Chargers, whose highest-drafted lineman was 2006 second-round pick Marcus McNeill.
"But they have a pretty good back behind those guys," Savage said, referring to LaDainian Tomlinson.
Asked if the Browns can afford to trade up to No. 1 or No. 2, he did not say he wouldn't investigate the cost.
"I would sense it's going to be prohibitive because I think the two teams up there can ask for whatever they ask for. There's no real rules," Savage said.
Asked about rumors that Oakland may be leaning to Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson, which may push Russell within the Browns' reach, Savage replied, "I can see it happening. There are going to be those that argue he's the best player in the draft, so if you're sitting there at No. 1, I wouldn't rule it out."
What about Wisconsin left tackle Joe Thomas and Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson? Savage gave the impression - purposely, perhaps - that Peterson is higher on the Browns' radar screen.
Does Peterson's injury history concern Savage?
"I don't think so much," he replied. "I think he's a terrific talent. He's fast, he's physical. He's got acceleration. He's got burst. We've got Jamal [Lewis] on a one-year deal, so I don't think it takes us out of picking Adrian."
Could he find decent offensive linemen after the first round?
"I think there will be some linemen available that we like," Savage said. He then raised the example of the explosive San Diego Chargers, whose highest-drafted lineman was 2006 second-round pick Marcus McNeill.
"But they have a pretty good back behind those guys," Savage said, referring to LaDainian Tomlinson.
Browns Wont Add a Vet QB
Speaking at the owner's meetings, Sav says he's sticking with his QBs.
Write's the PD:
So you can forget about Trent Green, David Carr, Daunte Culpepper, Anthony Wright or any other veteran quarterback coming to Cleveland.
"I would say it's something we lightly considered, but probably will take a pass on," Savage said.
He admitted the Browns talked internally about making a run at former Atlanta backup quarterback Matt Schaub, but he expected the price tag to be "prohibitive." Schaub was traded to Houston last week for second-round draft picks in 2007 and 2008 and a swap of the teams' No. 8 and No. 10 places in this year's draft. The Texans then signed Schaub for $48 million over six years.
"That's a pretty substantial contract for a guy that really hasn't played a ton of football," Savage said.
All of which leaves Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson still the only competitors for the starting job in 2007. Whether the Browns decide to choose a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick, or later, may hinge on the initial stages of that competition under the auspices of new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski.
"I think we're content with what we're doing, to stay with the direction we're going," Savage said. "We've got six weeks of off-season conditioning and [organized] programs. Chud's putting the offense in, meeting with the quarterbacks, along with [assistant head coach] Rip Scherer. So I think we'll have a pretty good gauge of the two primary competitors, Charlie and Derek, by the time we get to the draft."
Write's the PD:
So you can forget about Trent Green, David Carr, Daunte Culpepper, Anthony Wright or any other veteran quarterback coming to Cleveland.
"I would say it's something we lightly considered, but probably will take a pass on," Savage said.
He admitted the Browns talked internally about making a run at former Atlanta backup quarterback Matt Schaub, but he expected the price tag to be "prohibitive." Schaub was traded to Houston last week for second-round draft picks in 2007 and 2008 and a swap of the teams' No. 8 and No. 10 places in this year's draft. The Texans then signed Schaub for $48 million over six years.
"That's a pretty substantial contract for a guy that really hasn't played a ton of football," Savage said.
All of which leaves Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson still the only competitors for the starting job in 2007. Whether the Browns decide to choose a quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick, or later, may hinge on the initial stages of that competition under the auspices of new offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski.
"I think we're content with what we're doing, to stay with the direction we're going," Savage said. "We've got six weeks of off-season conditioning and [organized] programs. Chud's putting the offense in, meeting with the quarterbacks, along with [assistant head coach] Rip Scherer. So I think we'll have a pretty good gauge of the two primary competitors, Charlie and Derek, by the time we get to the draft."
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