LETSGOBROWNIES Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 20 minutes ago, Here'sJim said: So apprently, there was a point where the Browns were at 54 players on the roster and there was a discussion about what to do with Drew Forbes. If they were to place him on it before the cut down to the 53, they would lose him for the season. Rather than do that, the Browns instead released Greg Robinson (which meant Drew Forbes was on the 53), placed Drew Forbes on it, and now they can get him back during the season. The reason why they used Greg Robinson is probably: 1. He's played enough years to not go through the waiver system. 2. He's on a one year deal with a minimum amount of guaranteed money. 3. He would want to come back (considering that he is the starter and was likely offered some incentives). Any other player either would have gone through the waiver system, would have cost the organization alot of dead money, or would have been high risk to leave. Yeah it sounds like a clever move that allows some flexibility with Forbes. They must REALLY trust Greg Robinson though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketheadsdad Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 19 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Yeah it sounds like a clever move that allows some flexibility with Forbes. They must REALLY trust Greg Robinson though. Hence my Carlos Boozer reference on the previous page. We've been going along pretty well here in NE Ohio, in preparation for the upcoming season (and beyond). We've not had much lulz (unless you count the continued injury bug hitting the Indians). I hope I am wrong, but until he has his named signed on a new contract, we're in danger of falling back into our lull of lulz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Bucketheadsdad said: If this blows up in the Browns face, I might find myself turning into a Nah Boozer was actually an all star level player. Robinson is still a slightly better JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnies20 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 @Heinz D. you owe me $50 that was the deal right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 Why cut someone if you are going to sign them back again? Doesn't make much sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heinz D. Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, pnies20 said: @Heinz D. you owe me $50 that was the deal right? LOL. Not really. I assume he's re-signed now, then? I'll look that up--hope he got a nice raise. Actually, once @buno67 and @Here'sJim explained what the Browns were up to...well, you got to admit it was a pretty clever move. Kudos to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnies20 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Heinz D. said: LOL. Not really. I assume he's re-signed now, then? I'll look that up--hope he got a nice raise. Actually, once @buno67 and @Here'sJim explained what the Browns were up to...well, you got to admit it was a pretty clever move. Kudos to them. You’re right... they did come in and reiterate what I said at the top of page 4. I take PayPal, Venmo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, tom cody said: Why cut someone if you are going to sign them back again? Doesn't make much sense to me. Roster flexibility. It allows Drew Forbes to go on IR and return as opposed to ending his season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 hour ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Yeah it sounds like a clever move that allows some flexibility with Forbes. They must REALLY trust Greg Robinson though. Yeah, the trust is the biggest thing. Teams do this more than some probably realize, but it is all dependent on trusting that player will come back and not sign elsewhere. Sometimes teams even throw a little extra at the player for their loyalty to the organization. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, minutemancl said: Yeah, the trust is the biggest thing. Teams do this more than some probably realize, but it is all dependent on trusting that player will come back and not sign elsewhere. Sometimes teams even throw a little extra at the player for their loyalty to the organization. Yeah I’d imagine they’re so something to sweeten things up for him. Add a year perhaps? Idk.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 1 minute ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: Yeah I’d imagine they’re so something to sweeten things up for him. Add a year perhaps? Idk.. From past incidents like this, at least what I can remember, it is normally a little extra in the signing bonus, so guaranteed money. We will see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETSGOBROWNIES Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, minutemancl said: From past incidents like this, at least what I can remember, it is normally a little extra in the signing bonus, so guaranteed money. We will see though. He was on a one year with little bonus (500k iirc), but it’s fairly irrelevant as he’s been penned in as the starting LT all offseason. Im guessing either a slightly larger version of the same deal? Who knows, maybe he’s a good sport and just did his part to help the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, LETSGOBROWNIES said: He was on a one year with little bonus (500k iirc), but it’s fairly irrelevant as he’s been penned in as the starting LT all offseason. Im guessing either a slightly larger version of the same deal? Who knows, maybe he’s a good sport and just did his part to help the team? Blasphemous to say this on Labor Day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakdb36 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 The Pats just did this with Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp6488 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, oakdb36 said: The Pats just did this with Thomas. It’s backfired for teams in the past. Not saying it will happen here, but it is a definite risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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