Well, supposedly the Browns were willing to

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give a first rounder to the Rams for Bradford and they went with Foles and a two, right?

So, now if the Eagles franchise him ...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000631373/article/cleveland-browns-will-cut-johnny-manziel-on-march-9

[Raptor]

Well if it's a no brainer...

...you can be sure the FO will miss it.

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In all fairness there are some variables ... it was a story that Kelly told when asked about why he paid what he did for Bradford (if I remember correctly).

And, even if true, the people making the personnel decisions in Cleveland have changed.

Regardless, if they cut Manziel, they're clearly looking for a QB then.

[Ground_Meat]

give a first rounder to the Rams for Bradford and they went with Foles and a two, right?

So, now if the Eagles franchise him ...

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...iel-on-march-9

I believe this scenario is very rare. Plus, Samantha would have to sign the tender.

The only player that I can remember this happening with was Jared Allen...I am not sure what the Vikes gave the Chiefs in return.

[IronEagle]

In all fairness there are some variables ... it was a story that Kelly told when asked about why he paid what he did for Bradford (if I remember correctly).

And, even if true, the people making the personnel decisions in Cleveland have changed.

Regardless, if they cut Manziel, they're clearly looking for a QB then.

Yeah, I think Hue Jackson is more likely to go the draft and develop a young QB route.

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I actually think it's possible that he would be inclined to go with Bradford ... he's 28.

[Sect 236]

I believe this scenario is very rare. Plus, Samantha would have to sign the tender.

The only player that I can remember this happening with was Jared Allen...I am not sure what the Vikes gave the Chiefs in return.

Cassel signed his franchise tender with New England and then was traded, with Vrabel, to KC for the 34th pick.

Edit to add: KC got a 1st and two 3rds for Allen.

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http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3942130

[Ground_Meat]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3942130

Ahhhhh, good call. Chiefs got fleeced!


Edit: maybe not. The Pats took Patrick Chung with the selection, hahahahaaa!

[Ellsworth]

Why would Bradford even consider going there (if tagged and traded) and signing a long term deal?

[ThreeHeadedMonster]

I'm going to ask a serious question... Who gives a shit? What's done is done.. time to move on from this crap.

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Cheddar?

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and Hue Jackson?

[Ellsworth]

He's made $78m already. Doubt he's gonna wanna go there. It's one of the worst landing spots for a QB, historically. You'd have to put a lot of faith in Hue Jackson to go there long term and I just cannot see him doing that.

I believe he'd rather throw to DeAndre Hopkins than Dwayne Bowe. He's had enough garbage WR's to play with in St. Louis and Philly.
He will either be stuck here or going to Houston. Texans will overpay for him after that playoff shutout.

Tom Condon should be disbarred if he allows his client to sign a long term deal in Cleveland. (No offense EIO)

Also, I am sure Jackson will wanna take a QB at 2 and groom him behind Manziel ERRRRRRR whoever is starting at beginning of the season. Jackson gets a longer leash if he's building with a young QB and not just trying a quick fix. Well, with Haslam you never know but historically you can get an extra year or two if your coaching area begins with a rookie QB and not a veteran. Not as much pressure to "win now".

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Texas is more attractive to him and likely has more interest, but it doesn't hurt if Cleveland gets in the mix ... and there's the added bonus of Eckel potentially fucking up another Cleveland-related scoop.