Concern or smokescreen

by S-n-B4life on Apr 22, 2009 5:23 PM PDT Comment 11 comments

Crabtree wants to join Browns, but is feeling mutual?

Texas Tech’s Michael Crabtree would love to play for the Browns, which would give the team at least one receiver who wants to be in Cleveland.

Crabtree made his feelings known to the Cleveland Plain Dealer after a recent visit with the Browns went well (according to Crabtree):

“I loved Cleveland and would love to play there,” Crabtree said in an e-mail. “It’s a team with great history and great fans who love football.

“[Browns coach Eric Mangini] is a great coach in this league with a lot of experience and I’d be excited to play for him.

“I was excited by the organization and the facilities. It would be fun to play there and I think they’re close to a championship level team.”

Plus, being the No. 5 overall pick in the draft means a touch more money, too. The Browns could have a glaring need at receiver if they deal Braylon Edwards and Donte’ Stallworth’s legal troubles affect his playing status.

But is the feeling between Crabtree, who’s recovering from foot surgery, and the Browns mutual?

Tony Grossi of the Plain Dealer cites team sources who say the Browns have crossed Crabtree off their draft board because of his diva attitude. Crabtree was described by some in the building as “not nice” during a recent visit.

The Browns have secured last-minute workouts for WRs Hakeem Nicks, Kenny Britt and Mohamed Massaquoi. Those three are expected to go in the bottom half of the first round, where the Browns could be picking if they do trade Edwards to one of the teams at the end of the order.

NFL.com’s panel of experts are in agreement, however, that the Browns will take Texas DE Brian Orakpo
at No. 5. Our panel has Crabtree landing in Oakland (at No. 7) or Jacksonville (at No. 8).

Crabtree chatted with NFL.com today, and he was asked about those conflicting reports about his visit to Cleveland.

“They’re just reports,” Crabtree said. “Who is to say if they were true or not. I had a good time when I met with Cleveland.”

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Aww man

That really sucks that he wants to go to Cleavland it makes me question his work ethic with us if we draft him.

"We want to Win. The Raider fans deserve it. The Raider players deserve it,even my organization deserves it. You have to Win and Win with a vision of the Super Bowl. That's our passion here"- Mr. Davis

by nishal26 on Apr 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope he goes to Cleveland

I dont want this guy. He was in a pass happy spread 5 receiver system at Texas Tech. It’s a huge unknown on how he’ll do in the NFL against professionals. Have you heard him speak in interviews? Very unimpressive

by The Autumn Wind on Apr 23, 2009 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Crabtree is a playmaker...Period

Is there any college player that has not yet played a down of football in the NFL, that is not a huge unknown regarding how he will do against the pros.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Apr 23, 2009 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

crabtree was a playmaker in college

So was Mike Williams at SC, the list goes on and on for wide receiver busts.

by The Autumn Wind on Apr 23, 2009 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As well as

for QB’s, RB’s, OT’s, DL, LB’s CB’ and Safeties.

Your team is your child...You love it no matter what.

by TheRaiderWay on Apr 23, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

but Crabtree isn’t as talented coming out of college as Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald were

by The Autumn Wind on Apr 23, 2009 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

But...cleveland doesnt want Crabtree

there was a report that cleveland didnt like crabtree and he was “rude.” There is so much smokescreen going on. Will cleveland trade edwards? will cleveland draft sanchez? Does cleveland even want crabtree?

If cleveland trades edwards, its a done deal, crabtree is gone. If they keep edwards, then i think they go defensive or draft sanchez (and trade one of their qbs later).

I think us getting crabtree all depends on cleveland (unless another team trades in before us).

by gl12ox05 on Apr 23, 2009 9:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

intially I thought Smokescreen

but then I thought who is the smokescreen for. Picking at 5 the only team probable to draft the Crab is STL. I don’t think one draft expert has Crab as a possibility to go at 2.

Cleveland holds the key and players play better for teams they want to be on!

Cleveland may also trade Quinn for a 1st or 2nd.

by S-n-B4life on Apr 23, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

After Crabtrees remarks on a live chat on nfl.com

the Raiders would be stupid to Draft a guy that doesn’t want to play in Oakland.

Crabtree was on NFL.com stated he wanted to play for the cowboys and earlier in the week he also wanted to play for the browns. When asked about the Raiders he said No comment. Later he tried to repair the damage and stated he would play for who ever drafts him. I would think that should be a CONCERN!!

by S-n-B4life on Apr 23, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs