The Offensive Line
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OconRecon
If you're juiceless, you're useless
So, here's my dream OL at the moment
RT - Blake Miller, Clemson, with the 24th or 39th overall
RG - Howard (bumped in from RT)
C - McGovern (free agent from the Bills)
LG - Bitonio
LT - Mo Freeling, UGA, with 6th over all
C/G - Wyp
C/G - Coogan, ND, in the 5th
G - Zint
OT - Dawand
Freeling is a pure LT, and not projected to bump down to G
Miller is a pure RT, and also, is not projected to bump to G
We take a WR @ 39 - like 6'5" ballhawk Fields
RT - Blake Miller, Clemson, with the 24th or 39th overall
RG - Howard (bumped in from RT)
C - McGovern (free agent from the Bills)
LG - Bitonio
LT - Mo Freeling, UGA, with 6th over all
C/G - Wyp
C/G - Coogan, ND, in the 5th
G - Zint
OT - Dawand
Freeling is a pure LT, and not projected to bump down to G
Miller is a pure RT, and also, is not projected to bump to G
We take a WR @ 39 - like 6'5" ballhawk Fields
Sez.EJ
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JOEL BITONIO DECISION LOOMING FOR NEXT WEDS WHEN THE NEW LEAGUE YEAR STARTS. THIS IS BIG, GIVEN OUT LIMITED CAP SPACE AS WE WILL NEED AROUND 14 MIL JUST TO SIGN ROOKIES (2 first rounders at this time)
THE OPTIONS:
1. The Extension: Slicing the Cap Hit
If Bitonio decides he still has the fire to play in 2026, a one-year, $12-to-15-million extension could work wonders. By utilizing a league-minimum salary and a signing bonus spread over void years, Cleveland could slash his cap hit from $23.5-million down to a more affordable $12.6-million. It’s a big win for the front office, keeping a Pro Bowler on the roster while gaining significant spending money.
2. The "Post-June 1" Retirement
If Bitonio hangs it up, the Browns have a creative fallback. By signing him to a minimum-cost deal now and waiting until June 2 to officially process the retirement, they can split that $23.5 million dead cap hit over two seasons ($8.5M in 2026; $14.9M in 2027). This prevents a single year from being swallowed by dead money.
3. The Extra Breathing Room (Already In Motion)
By amending the contract to move the deadline, Berry has successfully avoided an immediate "cap acceleration." Instead of being forced into a corner on February 16, the Browns now have until the start of the new league year in March to finalize a plan that protects their 2026 books.
Whether he returns for one last run or rides off into the sunset, Bitonio’s decision remains the biggest domino to fall for the Cleveland Browns.
*********** Getting him to play one more year would be HUGE..
THE OPTIONS:
1. The Extension: Slicing the Cap Hit
If Bitonio decides he still has the fire to play in 2026, a one-year, $12-to-15-million extension could work wonders. By utilizing a league-minimum salary and a signing bonus spread over void years, Cleveland could slash his cap hit from $23.5-million down to a more affordable $12.6-million. It’s a big win for the front office, keeping a Pro Bowler on the roster while gaining significant spending money.
2. The "Post-June 1" Retirement
If Bitonio hangs it up, the Browns have a creative fallback. By signing him to a minimum-cost deal now and waiting until June 2 to officially process the retirement, they can split that $23.5 million dead cap hit over two seasons ($8.5M in 2026; $14.9M in 2027). This prevents a single year from being swallowed by dead money.
3. The Extra Breathing Room (Already In Motion)
By amending the contract to move the deadline, Berry has successfully avoided an immediate "cap acceleration." Instead of being forced into a corner on February 16, the Browns now have until the start of the new league year in March to finalize a plan that protects their 2026 books.
Whether he returns for one last run or rides off into the sunset, Bitonio’s decision remains the biggest domino to fall for the Cleveland Browns.
*********** Getting him to play one more year would be HUGE..
The Haymaker
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mad maxx crosby the 2nd best rusher in the NFL just signed with the ravens..
looks like OT just became the priority.2x1st rd OT? possible. DEEP at WR.bye tate
GO BROWNS