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Willis most likely will end up with the Dolphins. The head coach and GM came from GB.

If Willis is a good prospect. They will get him.

IMO Ty Simpson is in play for the Browns.

Simply put he could be the bird in hand.

The Browns should have a clear picture of Simpson and how he would fit Monken.

He might be available. That of course is not guaranteed. We have no idea how the Browns or other teams see Simpson.

Him being available is based upon what is being said now by others not inside information and what teams views of him really are.

It would not be a surprise to me if the Browns draft Simpson at 24.

That was a surprise to me.

As was Berry getting a C while KS was a C- ... Stefanski getting a C- really does say a lot in my opinion.

On the one hand players are closer to this than anyone - so their opinions are valid and perhaps shine a light on things we as fans can only normally speculate on. On the other hand, a bit like fans opinions, I am sure winning cures a lot of issues when it comes to Coach/GM/Ownership.

For those round here who keep insisting they wish the Browns ownership was as good AS Pittsburghs.

Treatment of Families: F
Home Game Field: F-
Food/Dining Area: B-
Nutritionist/Dietician: B
Locker Room: F-
Training Room: C
Training Staff: B+
Weight Room: B
Strength Coaches: B-
Position Coaches: B
Offensive Coordinator: B+
Defensive Coordinator: C
Special Teams Coordinator: A-
Team Travel: F
Head Coach: A
General Manager: C+
Team Ownership: D-
Overall Rank: 32

Which NIT do you want to pick next??



Not the same at all. One had performers I like, the other was not in English and you couldn't have paid me money to watch it. Neither was political for me or for many others.


Are you really trying to make them sound different? (here have another NIT. )

Missed this comment.

I agree that the Democratic Party interfered and prevented Bernie from being the nominee. I've stated that elsewhere.

But when the conversation is about election fraud regarding the voting public - it is disingenuous to bring that to the table as a means to try to validate and present as reasonable a case to Nationalize state voting. The two issues are not in any way the same. Add to that - regarding voter fraud and security - it is observable fact that in cases proven in court [1] All the claims about the 2020 election have been dismissed and some claiming that it was a stolen election have faced MASSIVE fines [2] in individual cases around the country - it is proven that Republicans attempted/have been convicted at least as much, in reality more often, than Dem voters. . . And case in point - another Rep in Pit's post above sentenced.

If the conversation is about National Voter integrity - we need to stick to issues concerning the public voting. Not closed institutional voting. The issue with one have nothing to do with the other.

On the subject of National Voting integrity and fraud - and the inaccurate claims that the MAGA fanboys spew - Norhtlima posted the most relevant and factual information in his post above. His link is worth posting again and reading if you did not see it:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/...J1A.hI0k.nkvkWMjlfUft&smid=url-share

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47987931/nfl-2026-report-cards-nflpa-32-teams

Interesting how the Browns players graded their Coaches last season.

Kevin Stefanski C-. Lowest graded head coach in the NFL by his players. 32 out of 32. Not to be out done Bubba Ventrone graded a D. Offensive Coordinator Tommy Reese a D+ graded just slightly better than Bubba. Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz A- no surprise he graded out the best of all Browns. Owner Jimmy Haslam and General Manager Andrew Berry both graded out as a C by the players. Interesting. Seems like the players might have come to same conclusion as FO. 3 Lowest graded coaches all fired. Stefanski, Ventrone, and Reese.

moved.

Edit: Someone started a thread for this...

For reference:

Trump was in office from January 20, 2017, and his presidency ended on January 20, 2021 He was the 45th president.

Biden's was in office from January 20, 2021, and ended on January 20, 2025. He was the 46th president.

45 comes before 46.

That means:

Biden came into office after Trump's first term.

Biden passed his Biden Bucks Bill after Trump was no longer in office.

Biden was warned by economists that his bill was too big and would overstimulate the economy.

Biden's stimulus overcooked the economy.



If someone held a gun to your head, you would think covering your ears would stop a bullet.

That's great. Have him tell us when the last time was that he purchased all-you-can-eat artificial-intelligence.

You want me to "man-up" to what? To you coming out the fool again? That's literally every time I talk to you. You change the conversation eight-ways to Sunday and then act like you made a point. This thread is no different.

Starts with a big hissy fit about canceling a contract, ends with cherry-picking a post from someone in the know... whose very first sentence stated that I was correct.

Carry on, little man.

Harrison I think would be a huge get... if we can get him.

https://www.politico.com/news/2026/02/26/anthropic-rejects-pentagons-ai-demands-00802554

Anthony Richardson has been given permission by the Colts to seek his own trade. We could probably get him for a late round pick. Does anyone think Monken could do anything with him? Myself I'm not sure but it could be worth a shot.

https://archive.is/ixcnj

There is really nothing to read into.

I am actually surprised he was not fired.

My hope is he gets better. The five years he now has hopefully helps.

On top of the DW failure and other misses. In his position he is witness to others success and failures.

Monken might be able to help Berry in finding a franchise QB. I don't know that I am only hope.

Sorry for the confusion. It seemed you were indicating that it took until last years draft for him to learn how to do his job through experience. That would in fact be learning to adjust to the job. If I read anything into it you did not intend that's on me.

"you seem to indicate it takes five seasons to make "adjustments.

I don't know what you are referring to? Five seasons? Adjustments?

What conversation? You haven't tried to hold a conversation on here for a long time now.


That's pretty simple coming from someone that has actual experience in the field. At that point I would have thought even you could man up and admit that ends the conversation. I suppose I should have known better.

lmao He didn't dispute anything I said. But if that makes you feel better as a means to bow out of a conversation after you got served your lunch. So be it!

Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson are both outside receivers. Makai Lemon is a slot receiver. Many experts believe that if the Browns draft Lemon, then Monken would see Lemon as Zay Flowers that plays the slot in Baltimore. If they really want to overhaul the receiving core in 1 year, they could trade a 2nd round pick for Harrison or Olave for the outside to pair with Jeudy and draft Lemon with the 6th pick or small trade down and draft Lemon getting maybe a 2nd back in return. That would leave Bond as the designated deep threat and demoting Tillman down to the 5 to battle for a roster spot with Gage and a few others.

The difference we seem to have is that you seem to indicate it takes five seasons to make "adjustments" when I think that's much too long to use that label for it. You think it's an adjustment rather than a pattern the way I do. Last season was a one off. Give me two or three of those in a row and he will have broken that pattern.

Monkin has never been an NFL HC before. That by no means he won't be good at it. It also means he has a lot of questions to answer in that regard. As is usual the media is talking up the move with nothing of substance to base it on but feel good stories and playing a game of connect the dots. I'm not usually one to permit things like that to influence me.

I'm a wait and see mode on the move but also keep in mind this owner and FO's track record of hiring first time NFL HC's. Maybe like in the draft it's past time for that blind squirrel to find a nut this go around. I mean that may help get the odds closer to normal. I wonder what the average is for how many terrible HC's teams hire before they find a good one?

I agree with you, with the better teams it definitely takes 2-4 years for WRs to show on the stat sheet. But circumstances dictate it as much as talent does.

a) They've already made public comments that Travis Hunter will be exclusively on defense, with possibly a couple of special plays on offense. That experiment didn't last long.
b) Egbuka came on strong when the Buccs two best WRs went down to injury. His production started to drop week 11. Chris Godwin game back week 11 and Mike Evans came back week 14. The Buccs saw enough that they are letting Evans go in free agency rather than signing him to his final contract to retire a Buccaneer.
c) Golden was drafted into a perfect situation, for Green Bay fans anyway. They are loaded with a talented WR room consisting of Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Jayden Reed, all veterans with 3 or more years experience. Doubs is a free agent this year and Watson is a free agent next year. Green Bay just did what good teams do, they reload BEFORE the cupboard is empty.
d) Jayden Higgins was drafted to a team with Nico Collins, Christian Kirk and Tank Dell on it... over 550 yds and 6 TDs is pretty damn good
e) Luther Burden, again was drafted to a team that had DJ Moore and Rome Odunze, as well as drafting what turned out to be one of the top TEs in the league in Colsten Loveland before him. Still he managed 652 yds and 2 TDs.

Harrison actually had 885 yds and 8 TDs his rookie year.. he regressed in 2025 with QB issues, but aside from Tet McMillan, none of them had the rookie year Harrison did.

As for Olave, he has been a bright mark on an otherwise meh team since he joined the NFL.

I would take either of these veterans for a 2nd round pick. Obviously I would rather make a trade with a 4th, moving up with incentives in 2027, but I don't think either team is going to do that. If you gave a 2nd for one of these two, it would give you more reason to trade down at #6.. probably getting at the very least a second round pick back. More likely, move several spots and get a 2027 first AND another second either this year or next.

As for rookies, I think the only one in this draft that isn't going to need that adjustment is Tate. All others will look like #2 or #3 WRs their rookie year I believe. Some will be drafted by teams that they really are #2 or #3 receivers, others will just need that adjustment period to become better players in the NFL. Personally, I think Desmond Boston will also adjust to the NFL faster than the others, but not the same level as Tate.

Any person doing any job one would hope that experience will help you get better.

Berry is a young man. The whole DW ordeal and all that has happened since you hope will make him a better GM.

Monken is an interesting add. I am beginning to like him.

He does not seem to be the type to sugar coat reality.

He might prove helpful in the Browns "never ending search" to find a franchise quarterback.

His experience in college and the pros should be helpful. I mean he was the OC of Weeden at OK state.

His work at Georgia produced championships.

Lamar won MVP's under him.

That frame of reference of what quarterbacks looked like in college and the pros has to help.