AJ McCarron almost traded to Browns

81usaf92 · Nov 1, 2017

It’s likely that Chargers, Steelers, and Pats will be looking for heir apparents for the next 3 years so he could land there

CaliforniaTide · Nov 1, 2017

I've really hoped that the 49ers would pick up McCarron, but looks like that they've gone with Garoppolo. Maybe they can get McCarron as a back-up.

BamaMoon · Nov 1, 2017

81usaf92 said:
It’s likely that Chargers, Steelers, and Pats will be looking for heir apparents for the next 3 years so he could land there

Would love to see AJ go to the Patriots since they just traded their backup. Even if he had to sit another year or two. How long did Steve Young backup Joe Montana before he went on to have a great career?

I think AJ would thrive in the Pats system.

RTR91 · Nov 1, 2017

Bengals located email from Browns about AJ McCarron trade, but NFL still never heard from Browns

Con · Nov 1, 2017

rgw said:
More money just allows for bigger stupid.

I wish I had a lot of stupid then.

rgw · Nov 1, 2017

Con said:
I wish I had a lot of stupid then.

Same.

78Alum · Nov 1, 2017

KrAzY3 said:
I want him to get a chance to start, but I'm thinking he got lucky that this didn't go through.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...qb-aj-mccarron-cleveland-browns-falls-through

Yep. Not surprising that the Browns screwed it up, but I think he dodged a bullet.

Bamabuzzard · Nov 1, 2017

rtrbama1 said:
So you guys actually think it's better for AJ to sit on the bench for another 1/2 to 1 1/2 years with Cincy (after basically already sitting on the bench for 3.5 years) instead of starting for the Browns for 1/2 to 1 1/2 years and then deciding for himself if he wants to stay there or move on? I know they're a lousy franchise, but I guarantee you he'd rather get a real shot to start for the Browns, especially with how competitive he is. At least they'd appreciate him and give him playing time.

Going to the Browns (as a QB) is basically accepting that the move could ruin your career and probably end it. Going to the Browns mid season, without knowing the offense, without having a full off season to work with the OL, backs and WR's is asking to get physically beaten to death. This would be career suicide for McCarron if he had done this. Especially at this point in the season.

stlimprov · Nov 1, 2017

Taking the long view, backup NFL QB is not a bad job.

TexasTideFan · Nov 1, 2017

Bamabuzzard said:
This would be career suicide for McCarron if he had done this. Especially at this point in the season.

Not sure I agree with that. If he went in, got to start, and did well, he could probably secure a much more lucrative deal after than the one he has in Cincy.

But, Browns are gonna Browns.

Elefantman · Nov 1, 2017

The Brown's fax machine operator:

RT27 · Nov 1, 2017

Better to sit for a while than go to browns and get creamed 5 times a game until you cannot play at all. he is still young and healthy, still has time to get to a team that can protect him and win.

Bamabuzzard · Nov 1, 2017

TexasTideFan said:
Not sure I agree with that. If he went in, got to start, and did well, he could probably secure a much more lucrative deal after than the one he has in Cincy.

But, Browns are gonna Browns.

When it comes to the Browns, "If" and "doing well" is on aisle 3 right beside the unicorns and bigfoot.

RollTide_HTTR · Nov 1, 2017

Bamabuzzard said:
When it comes to the Browns, "If" and "doing well" is on aisle 3 right beside the unicorns and bigfoot.

Yea but at least he knows the coach and the offense. If he goes somewhere else he could be adjusting to a new offense and trying to create a relationship with the coaching staff. The transition to the Browns would be pretty easy for him.

TexasTideFan · Nov 1, 2017

Bamabuzzard said:
When it comes to the Browns, "If" and "doing well" is on aisle 3 right beside the unicorns and bigfoot.

He sure isn't going to showcase his skills and get a better deal riding the pine in Cincy.

B1GTide · Nov 1, 2017

TexasTideFan said:
He sure isn't going to showcase his skills and get a better deal riding the pine in Cincy.

Doesn't matter - he is going to get paid. Really, isn't that what most guys want from the NFL? $$$$

Bamabuzzard · Nov 1, 2017

RollTide_HTTR said:
Yea but at least he knows the coach and the offense. If he goes somewhere else he could be adjusting to a new offense and trying to create a relationship with the coaching staff. The transition to the Browns would be pretty easy for him.

I could come closer to getting on board with that if he would have an off season and training camp to practice with the team before getting behind center in a game. The players already on the browns know the offense and the coach and still suck. Plus, I highly, highly doubt everything is the exact same as when Jackson was with the Bengals. They do play in the same division.

CoolBreeze · Nov 1, 2017

B1GTide said:
Doesn't matter - he is going to get paid. Really, isn't that what most guys want from the NFL? $$$$

I wish I could ride the pine and make that kind of money.

TexasTideFan · Nov 1, 2017

B1GTide said:
Doesn't matter - he is going to get paid. Really, isn't that what most guys want from the NFL? $$$$

I think I would want to get paid more than less, but that is me.

B1GTide · Nov 1, 2017

TexasTideFan said:
I think I would want to get paid more than less, but that is me.

There is nothing that he was going to be able to do in the next 8 games at Cleveland that would have increased his next contract terms. He is going to get paid, and this trade was not going to have a positive impact on his value, but it might have hurt his value.

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