Grahamhawker wrote:If you're going to gut the defense, then gut the defense. Get what picks you can and move forward at this point.
nanomoz wrote:He is still top-3 at his position even after a year in which we wasn't the best in the league
He's in his prime
He's one of the best players in franchise history
His profile/position suggests he could be pretty damn great for another 5-7 years
Yes, he's emotional and does stupid shit sometimes. But, it's kind of worth it.
I don't know why you'd get rid of him. It'd be absolutely moronic, in my opinion, unless he demands it or has an injury situation.
This team still has a quarterback, the best linebacker in football, and ET3 will be tops-or-near it at his position.
And he's under contract for chrissakes.
Grahamhawker wrote:If it's all about rebuilding with younger and hungrier, why not let Earl's value provide a significant boost for that plan?
As has been stated ad nauseam, better too early than too late (see Kam, Sherman, and Bennett examples). Unless playoff runs are on the near horizon (?), why keep doing the same thing by renewing expensive vets?
The alternative seems to be we extend Earl with the huge deal he may expect, still don't reach the playoffs because of multiple existing holes, then cut him or trade him for a 6th.
Sports Hernia wrote:In my eyes you either extend him (preferred) or you gut this team and do a total rebuild outside of Russ.
That includes trading Wagner and KJ who’s value will never be higher than it is right now. Lots of cap space and picks if you trade Bobby and KJ. ....but like I said extending Earl is my preferred route.
MontanaHawk05 wrote:His off-the-field statements have nothing to do with his on-the-field value. I'd still take a 30-year old Earl over half the free safeties in the league.
Steve2222 wrote:Wilson, Doug, Wagner, and ET are untouchables as far as I’m concerned.
sdog1981 wrote:Steve2222 wrote:Wilson, Doug, Wagner, and ET are untouchables as far as I’m concerned.
Indeed. That is the core of the team.
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
DomeHawk wrote:sdog1981 wrote:Steve2222 wrote:Wilson, Doug, Wagner, and ET are untouchables as far as I’m concerned.
Indeed. That is the core of the team.
Provided they want to stay, I'm guessing ET is done here.
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
TransGenderHawkFan wrote:original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
I like Earl, but wouldn't even hesitate. That trade would garner multiple high end selections this year and next. Possibly even another first rounder two drafts from now.
That is the kind of trade that can set a them up for a decade. That kind of trade made the Rams defensive line and is likely why it would never happen. The Browns would be getting fleeced.
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
original poster wrote:TransGenderHawkFan wrote:original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
I like Earl, but wouldn't even hesitate. That trade would garner multiple high end selections this year and next. Possibly even another first rounder two drafts from now.
That is the kind of trade that can set a them up for a decade. That kind of trade made the Rams defensive line and is likely why it would never happen. The Browns would be getting fleeced.
Agreed.
Incredibly unlikely, though. Doesn't seem like a fair trade at all for the Browns.
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
TransGenderHawkFan wrote:If Cleveland went for that I would do it as well. Any team in the 20+ range we have a chance to meet in the playoffs. We will likely play Cleveland once before Earl retires and that is only because each NFC team plays a different division in the AFC every year.
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
Sports Hernia wrote:original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
Why would Cleveland do that for a one year rental?
Sports Hernia wrote:original poster wrote:Out of interest, would anyone jump on the following?
#18 + Earl to Browns for #4?
I'd personally jump all over it, then trade back aggressively.
Why would Cleveland do that for a one year rental?
Richard Sherman wrote:People look forward to writing us off. Our demise was greatly overstated.
flmmkrz wrote:
chris98251 wrote:flmmkrz wrote:
Seymour wrote:Notice Sea proposed means they aren't just "listening", they are doing the initiating. Earl is gone IMO.
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