Stray Dawg
Journeyman; Local '56
It's all about reading the defense as you know. I have a hunch on who that guy is and will emerge after some valuable lessons last year. That leaves 3 out in case you're wondering
The #29 pick is in -- David Njoku.
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It's all about reading the defense as you know. I have a hunch on who that guy is and will emerge after some valuable lessons last year. That leaves 3 out in case you're wondering
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
David's little brother entering The U this fall to play football, but I don't know the story of the name.
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
Chief turns 21 today. This guy looks like a show.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to see 21! God I give you all the glory!
<a href="https://t.co/46nWPtZlNO">pic.twitter.com/46nWPtZlNO</a></p>— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Njoku80/status/884389061888266240">July 10, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Blessed to see 21! God I give you all the glory!
<a href="https://t.co/46nWPtZlNO">pic.twitter.com/46nWPtZlNO</a></p>— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) <a href="https://twitter.com/David_Njoku80/status/884389061888266240">July 10, 2017</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
brownsdownunder
Fuck Cancer! R.I.P Sean Webb
I'm so pumped to see this kid play. I still think he could legitimately be a Pro-Bowler from year one. I envy Hue Jackson - you could have a LOT of fun with a kid like Njoku on the roster.
It was cool seeing him and Coa... Joe Thomas having fun again on Twitter. These rookies have really made a strong impression on our veteran players. Always good to see young guys come in and gel quickly.
It was cool seeing him and Coa... Joe Thomas having fun again on Twitter. These rookies have really made a strong impression on our veteran players. Always good to see young guys come in and gel quickly.
Geech
Active member
Well, I am cool as hell (in winter), a badass, and ready to embrace the greatness, too. However, the only jerseys I am wearing is Jim Brown Throwbacks (a Brown one and a White one, but I shoulda went with Otto Graham). When Njoku is my age, he'll be very, VERY lucky to be wearing an Ozzie Newsome Throwback!
-Al
johnnycomelately
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I hope this guy can play. Our wide receivers are the worst in the league. He would be a pleasant surprise.
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
Slow news week, which is good, at least we don't have that Zeke drama. Anywho, 3-sigma stuff on Njoku...
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cleveland <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash">#Browns</a> rookie TE David Njoku NFL Combine highlights:<br><br>SPEED: 77th Percentile<br>BURST: 97th Percentile<br>CATCH RADIUS: 92nd Percentile <a href="https://t.co/37VAGv0D49">pic.twitter.com/37VAGv0D49</a></p>— PirateLife Football (@PirateLifeFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PirateLifeFF/status/887041591239639040">July 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cleveland <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Browns?src=hash">#Browns</a> rookie TE David Njoku NFL Combine highlights:<br><br>SPEED: 77th Percentile<br>BURST: 97th Percentile<br>CATCH RADIUS: 92nd Percentile <a href="https://t.co/37VAGv0D49">pic.twitter.com/37VAGv0D49</a></p>— PirateLife Football (@PirateLifeFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PirateLifeFF/status/887041591239639040">July 17, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Enigmatic Evil
Mr. Censor
Being the first time I've seen any of that stuff (I typically don't go out of my way for it) damn...
I can see why they're hyping this kid to high hell. I hope he helps me forget (in a good way) Kellen Winslow Jr, to date probably my favourite Brown of the reboot era. He would have been Joe Thomas tier if he didn't own a damn motorcycle. Even with two bad knees he went on to have a productive career. I digress, Njoku is in some very nice company as a first round TE draft pick and I hope he can keep the standard strong.
I can see why they're hyping this kid to high hell. I hope he helps me forget (in a good way) Kellen Winslow Jr, to date probably my favourite Brown of the reboot era. He would have been Joe Thomas tier if he didn't own a damn motorcycle. Even with two bad knees he went on to have a productive career. I digress, Njoku is in some very nice company as a first round TE draft pick and I hope he can keep the standard strong.
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
2nd practice in a row with one of these catches. Seems like the youngest player on the team just needed a second....
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Njoku went up over two defenders to catch a TD pass from Hogan. Play of the day. What are the odds we see that connection this season?</p>— Scott Patsko (@ScottPatsko) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottPatsko/status/892852673430552577">August 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Njoku the touchdown and spike. Somebody GIF that. <a href="https://t.co/LjAIBCTagT">pic.twitter.com/LjAIBCTagT</a></p>— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/dan_labbe/status/892853924574703616">August 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Njoku went up over two defenders to catch a TD pass from Hogan. Play of the day. What are the odds we see that connection this season?</p>— Scott Patsko (@ScottPatsko) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottPatsko/status/892852673430552577">August 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">David Njoku the touchdown and spike. Somebody GIF that. <a href="https://t.co/LjAIBCTagT">pic.twitter.com/LjAIBCTagT</a></p>— Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) <a href="https://twitter.com/dan_labbe/status/892853924574703616">August 2, 2017</a></blockquote>
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Martin Eden
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That play definitely moves Hogan up to #1. 
1dawgfan
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That play definitely moves Hogan up to #1.
Are you nuts or what?
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KJP
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Martin Eden
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Learn to recognize sarcasm.
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
*Bump*
Scraping around for a little positivity this morning.
Has the Chief arrived? Youngest guy on the team, have to mention his freak athletisism, and has gotten better as the season has progressed.
Just set the team rookie TD record for receptions, with a month yet to play.
Blocking was ranked 6th out of 5-dozen TE's for the month of November.
Then had his best game as a pro vs the Chargers with Bosa and Ingram to block.
Recall, he was a WR his whole life until his sophomore year at the U.
Think it's fair to declare, this was NOT another first round whiff by the Browns, and by moving up and snagging an extra year on his rookie deal, it's likely the best pick/move the current Browns front office has made.
And he has infectious energy. He's going to soon elevate to a leader on the offense.
Calling it. Ladies and gentleman, we have our TE of the future.
(okay, that's a desperate way to put it, but desperate times call for ... etc etc)
Scraping around for a little positivity this morning.
Has the Chief arrived? Youngest guy on the team, have to mention his freak athletisism, and has gotten better as the season has progressed.
Just set the team rookie TD record for receptions, with a month yet to play.
Blocking was ranked 6th out of 5-dozen TE's for the month of November.
Then had his best game as a pro vs the Chargers with Bosa and Ingram to block.
Recall, he was a WR his whole life until his sophomore year at the U.
Think it's fair to declare, this was NOT another first round whiff by the Browns, and by moving up and snagging an extra year on his rookie deal, it's likely the best pick/move the current Browns front office has made.
And he has infectious energy. He's going to soon elevate to a leader on the offense.
Calling it. Ladies and gentleman, we have our TE of the future.
(okay, that's a desperate way to put it, but desperate times call for ... etc etc)
Enigmatic Evil
Mr. Censor
He's been the least disappointing first rounder we've had in a while. Imagine his numbers would be more respectable if he had a QB with a consistent arm throwing to him.
OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
Reading the all-22 film was super friendly to Njoku as well. He seemed to embrace the opportunities afforded by the presence of Josh Gordon, who of course, looked like the best player on the field.
Coleman? Weirdly enough, on the all-22, looked disinterested at times, separated less than ever, and of course in the 4thQ, when Kizer had driven the ball 90+ yards, had a lazy holding penalty on the 6-yard line, and dropped a pass in his chest on the 5 yard line on back-to-back plays. 0 catches for 0 yards. Laid an absolute egg.
Rico's play count was 6 vs the Chargers. May have officially moved on from him.
Coleman? Weirdly enough, on the all-22, looked disinterested at times, separated less than ever, and of course in the 4thQ, when Kizer had driven the ball 90+ yards, had a lazy holding penalty on the 6-yard line, and dropped a pass in his chest on the 5 yard line on back-to-back plays. 0 catches for 0 yards. Laid an absolute egg.
Rico's play count was 6 vs the Chargers. May have officially moved on from him.
Shep
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I believe in Coleman. He's really worked on his route running and Zirm showed how many times he was open last Sunday. Did he get frustrated by being ignored on all his curls? I'm thinking maybe. He has a bit of a reputation for being a dick, but then again, so do a ton of great WRs.
I agree with whoever Tweeted it: Gordon, Coleman, and Njoku have a very real opportunity to be one of the best target trios in 2018. From a raw talent and size/speed standpoint, absolutely. Add in Duke Johnson and the argument gets even stronger.
Is it to the point that taking a WR too high might well be a wasted pick, considering those are almost guaranteed to be your top 4 targets? Plus DeValve? I personally think so. I'd seriously look at bringing in Pryor on another prove it deal, maybe 1 year plus a 1 year team option. And I like Anthony Miller a lot at 33 but wouldn't have any problem with the Browns waiting until 40 for Simmie or someone like that. Still expect to find serious contributors that high.
I'm all about Minkah and either Baker or Rosen in R1.
I agree with whoever Tweeted it: Gordon, Coleman, and Njoku have a very real opportunity to be one of the best target trios in 2018. From a raw talent and size/speed standpoint, absolutely. Add in Duke Johnson and the argument gets even stronger.
Is it to the point that taking a WR too high might well be a wasted pick, considering those are almost guaranteed to be your top 4 targets? Plus DeValve? I personally think so. I'd seriously look at bringing in Pryor on another prove it deal, maybe 1 year plus a 1 year team option. And I like Anthony Miller a lot at 33 but wouldn't have any problem with the Browns waiting until 40 for Simmie or someone like that. Still expect to find serious contributors that high.
I'm all about Minkah and either Baker or Rosen in R1.