Where's Bubble GUys

[Thaak]

Where's the Bubble Guys thread?

[Shep]

I think it got sent down to Hell because it went psycho. This can be the new one?

[Thaak]

I guess we could do that... there was a lot of good stuff in that thread... hate to see the entire thread disappear because two guys wanted to be jerks.

[hammertime]

bubble yum thread right?

[BernietheKid]

Ready for Rehearsal
		By Fred Greetham OBR Browns Reporter Posted Aug 27, 2010 | More The Browns third preseason game, 5 p.m. Saturday at Detroit, should give some insight into what the team will look like when the games start counting Sept. 12 in Tampa Bay. Battles are still raging in some positions and Fred Greethem breaks those down.
BEREA, Ohio—In the NFL, the third preseason game is known as the ‘dress rehearsal.’ Most teams use the game as their final tune up before the regular season. For the Browns, that means keep an eye on who plays the majority of the first half and that will give you a good indication as to who will be playing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 12. That also means the final preseason game on Sept. 2 against the Bears will be played predominantly by players who will be released in the final roster cut downs on Sept. 4 when the Browns must reduce their roster from 75 players to 53. Some interesting battles are still ongoing for starting positions, as well as roster spots. Here are some of the biggest ones to watch for in the final two preseason games. Right tackle/guard: Tony Pashos was the odds on favorite entering training camp when the Browns went out and signed him as an unrestricted free agent. However, a bout of food poisoning and a shoulder ailment kept him sidelined for most of training camp. He returned to the practice field this week and is expected to play against the Lions. With John St. Clair missing this week and most likely the Lions game has hurt his cause, not only for being a starter, but making the final roster. Floyd “Pork Chop” Womack had a good chance to be the right guard or tackle. If Womack lost the battle at right guard to Shawn Lauvao, he could’ve been moved out to tackle. However, he also is on the sideline with a knee injury. As long as Pashos can stay on the field, he should end up as the starter. Pay attention to how he plays in his first action of the preseason. It looks as though the right guard position is Lauvao’s to lose. Billy Yates is trying to unseat Lauvao and is trying to also show he can be the backup center. Running Back: Jerome Harrison seems to be the favorite to start the season as the primary running back with the injury to Montario Hardesty. Peyton Hillis showed he could push for playing time by his play in the first two preseason games. Hardesty has a chance to play in the final preseason game to show if he is able to contribute right away in the regular season. James Davis and Chris Jennings are most likely battling for a final roster spot and their special teams play might determine the outcome. Cornerback: Most likely Joe Haden will start the season as the third cornerback behind Eric Wright and Sheldon Brown. Haden is trying to continue his development and become a prominent member of the Browns secondary. Behind the aforementioned three, will Brandon McDonald or Gerard Lawson be the fourth cornerback or will the Browns settle on Mike Adams in that role. Punter: Keep an eye on Reggie Hodges’ punting. With the season-ending injury to Dave Zastudil, Hodges appears to have the punting job, but if he doesn’t continue to do a good job, the Browns might be scouring the final cuts of other teams to see if there might be an upgrade at the position. Linebacker: Will David Veikune show on the field as much progress as Mangini said he has made in the off-season or is he battling for his life on the roster as he’s currently listed on the third team on the depth chart behind Kaluka Maiava. Eric Barton is listed as the starter on the inside with D’Qwell Jackson out. Will the Browns keep a 12-year veteran coming off neck surgery or turn things over to the younger players. If Veikune and Maiava have made as much strides inside as the coaches have said, it seems that Barton would be expendable. Tight End: Besides Ben Watson, the battle for backup tight ends seems to be between Robert Royal and Alex Smith. Evan Moore has been featured prominently in the passing game and seems to be counted on to play this year. The question remains if the Browns keep three or even four tight ends. Most likely they’ll keep three and it comes down to Royal or Smith. Third Quarterback: Colt McCoy and Brett Ratliff might not be on the field a lot in the Lions game, but if they are the duo are likely battling for the third quarterback role. Barring something monumental, McCoy should stick on the final roster. The question is do the Browns keep a fourth quarterback. Eric Mangini said the two will most likely play the majority of the final preseason game with the Bears. Scout.com: Ready for Rehearsal

[AdaM]

Can we hear more about the Bubble Yum please?

[NDneighbor]

Whoever wants to see the original thread. It's here:

http://www.barkinghard.com/forums/fa...t-part-ii.html

Please remember to put the O.T. stuff there, not here. Thanks all.

[DawgFan]

Currently there are 81 on the roster...needing to get down to 53. That means 28 are gone. So, let's start with the no brainers:

WR Bobby Engram - not a single catch to date
WR Taurus Johnson - ditto
WR Syndric Steptoe - 1 catch, and not as good on returns as several other guys

TE Joel Gamble - not a single catch to date

ROG John Malecki - already behind at least 2 guys

DT Travis Ivey
DE Brian Sanford
DE Swanson Miller

CB John Bowie
CB Chris Chancellor
SS DeAngelo Smith

P Zastudil is on IR

That is 12 guys, meaning we need 16 more to go.

LB is a tough one, but I would have to say Barton is likely on the outside looking in, as is Titus Brown. I like Titus, but the numbers thing just tells me he is gone.

10 to go

OL I think Billy Yates has yet to prove anything, and with Luauvo playing mean at G and able to play center...I think he is gone. Not sure I have heard anything about Joel Reinders either. I also think Kooistra has not stepped it up so Bender may get a stick around instead.

7 to go

QB, I just don't see them giving up on a rookie 3rd when the other guy hasn't had a 50+ QBR in 2 years. Ratliff is gone in my opinion.

6 to go

WR, Jake Allen just isn't getting it done enough with only 2 catches. Carlton Mitchell just has way more upside

5 to go

TE, I just don't think we keep 4 guys...and believe it or not I think Smith stays...and Royal goes. Smith has 4 receptions and is a legit blocker.

4 to go

RB, there has to be an odd man out, and it is between Davis and Jennings. Jennings has been less than impressive in his 4 carries (1.5/c), so I think he is out.

3 to go

The rest I think come from the OL/DL
NT Titus Adams
RT John St. Clair - this is my surprise guy
RG John Malecki

[Sez.EJ]

Dawg..I think your pretty close...not sure what I would change. I think Royal will keep the job over smith .. but.. who knows.

[Shep]

Great stuff, Dawg. I just read something about Yates impressing the brass at both center and RG, though... I think he might make it.

[DawgFan]

Originally Posted by Sez.EJ

Dawg..I think your pretty close...not sure what I would change. I think Royal will keep the job over smith .. but.. who knows.

AAArgh! I had Malecki in there twice...which I think puts Pat Murray out.

[DawgFan]

Originally Posted by Shep

Great stuff, Dawg. I just read something about Yates impressing the brass at both center and RG, though... I think he might make it.

Could be...I haven't read/seen as much as I would like this year.