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Cleveland Browns Rumors: Talks for Houston Texans RB Ben Tate Surface

I think in Today's NFL you got to have two good running backs. Barring scoring something high as a second rounder, I don't think the Texans bite.
 
I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....
 
For clarity, the original blog used the words "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston for backup running back Ben Tate.

The next "writer" decided to embellish on that, twisting the phrase "may explore" into this:
"However, reports surfaced that the Browns are engaged in talks with the Houston Texans about running back Ben Tate."
 
Interesting for sure. If the offer is right i'd be up for it. With the situation it looks like we're in we could use some draft picks.


Unless your name is Foster, you're replaceable in this system although i really do like Tate.
 
With Tate's contract coming up in 2 years and Arian guaranteed a good amount for the first 3 years of his contract I would entertain offers and see what they're willing to give. If its for the #22 pick then I jump all over that. The ideal time to trade him would be after next year when he only has 1 year left, but his value may never be higher. The likelihood that we'll be able to keep him after his rookie contract expires isn't very high. We have to get what we can while we can.

The problem is finding a replacement for him. If we lose some of our Lineman then obviously we'll have to fill some of those spots through the draft. But there are some backs in the draft that I love namely Isaiah Pead from Cinci. We can't just keep losing good players for nothing though.
 
He was our 2nd. Why would we trade him for a 2nd?!?

No like at all. Tate is my favorite.
 
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The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.
 
Couldn't resist. I left this comment for the writer:

michaelm said:
Nice way to twist a story Mr. Wolf. You use the phrase "are engaged with the Houston Texans", when the story you linked to merely says "I have heard some rumblings recently that the Browns may explore a trade with Houston". "May Explore" is entirely different than "are engaged", but you know this for sure. That makes you a complete hack, and totally unreliable, in my book.
And "details of the trade were not available at the time of publishing this article"? Of course details are not available. How the F can details be available for a trade that does not exist, as evidenced by the link YOU provided.

LOL Hack.
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Lucky said:
The Texans are looking thin on the O-line. If the Browns offered their 2nd 1st round pick, I think the Texans would have to consider the deal.
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I think that'd be a no brainer, too bad i think they're even too smart to make that offer.
 
Yes, for a 2nd rd pick.

Re-sign Ward

5-6th rd RB draft pick, my favorite Micheal Smith RB Utah St.
 
beerlover said:
Cleveland 2nd is almost like a first. Good enough :worldpeace:
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No way would I trade Tate for a 2nd rounder. We know what we have with Tate.
Why would you trade a 2nd round pick (Tate) that you know you hit on, for an equivalent pick that is an unknown? It's like taking all the risk for the Browns.
 
LOL, you guys are dreaming if you think you can get a first off of us. Even #22 for Tate.

Think in the vicinity of a second, or two thirds.
 
Why not we gave Foster a big deal might has well run dem tires to the bone no need for another high profile RB in this league for this day of age

for a 2nd sure we could get a player off need like 2 WR's in the 2nd !!!!!!!!!
 
Mr teX said:
its okay, have fun watching montario hardesty fail...
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I'm not trying to start a flame war here. I love you Houston guys, I'm just saying you're dreaming if that's what you thought.

Hardesty will not be the primary back next year. We'll either address it through the draft or Hillis will be back.
 
triplethreat said:
LOL, you guys are dreaming if you think you can get a first off of us. Even #22 for Tate.

Think in the vicinity of a second, or two thirds.
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Most teams would love to get a young, proven 1000 yard back at #22 overall. The Brownies, on the other hand will trade top to that position and blow it on Brady Quinn. LOL.

Dude, we might not get #22 from you, most likely because we don't want to trade Tate, but ANY team would be happy if they drafted a rookie at #22, and he had a season like Tate's let season.
 
Norg said:
Why not we gave Foster a big deal might has well run dem tires to the bone no need for another high profile RB in this league for this day of age

for a 2nd sure we could get a player off need like 2 WR's in the 2nd !!!!!!!!!
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You're killin me tonight, Norg.

you in rare form thas for sho
 
Cjeremy635 said:
I wouldn't even consider it. We have the best 1-2 punch in the game, why mess that up? Injuries happen on a dime & we're lucky enough to have a back up that can step right in if needed. Thanks, but no thanks....
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I'd totally consider it. Not because I don't think that Ben Tate is a total stud and a 1st string back, but because he'll probably be gone when his contract is up any way. He is to good for the Texans to be able to pay him and Foster when that time comes most likely. So, I'd at least hear what the Browns had to offer if this article has any merit to it. Tate will most likely be gone when his rookie deal is up to become a starter somewhere. Deal him while you can if the offer is right. It probably isn't though. I agree that in this day and age in the league you need two capable backs and this is an awsome 1-2 punch. But if he has only one more season, than I'd see how just how strong another team's interest might be if they are actually acquiring.
 
triplethreat said:
I'm not trying to start a flame war here. I love you Houston guys, I'm just saying you're dreaming if that's what you thought.

Hardesty will not be the primary back next year. We'll either address it through the draft or Hillis will be back.
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so what do you guys think you're going to do with your 2nd #1 pick then?
 
michaelm said:
Most teams would love to get a young, proven 1000 yard back at #22 overall. The Brownies, on the other hand will trade top to that position and blow it on Brady Quinn. LOL.

Dude, we might not get #22 from you, most likely because we don't want to trade Tate, but ANY team would be happy if they drafted a rookie at #22, and he had a season like Tate's let season.
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I second that...... And he doesn't have a lot of wear on him since basically last year was like his rookie year. He should only get better. The Texans would be crazy to do it for anything less than a 1st round pick.
 
I'd only trade him for future contract reasons. **** it though, him and Arian HAVE to abuse the league next year for our team to have any chance at anything.
 
Mr teX said:
so what do you guys think you're going to do with your 2nd #1 pick then?
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Hopefully draft a WR.

We should trade down with our first pick and try and get more. Maybe the Rams and try to wait for Trent Richardson at 6, since the Rams love Blackmon so much. I doubt they'll trade back up though, so we'll see where we land.

We need WR help bad, a scenario I've been hearing is you move up to 22, we get 26 and you get a 3rd in return for Tate.
 
Dear Cleveland FO,
Sure, we can talk Tate. We need your 1st round pick in return. No? Sorry then, you cannot afford Tate. It goes like this. Tate was our 2. He is now a proven high performer at the NFL level. We took that risk; you took none. And we desire compensation: a little something called risk and reward. If you want Tate, he will cost you a 1 in this year's draft so that we can replace him with a top drawer RB.

Let us know.

Sincerely yours,
rickyb
pretending to speak on behalf of the Texans FO and having fun doing it
 
triplethreat said:
Hopefully draft a WR.

We should trade down with our first pick and try and get more. Maybe the Rams and try to wait for Trent Richardson at 6, since the Rams love Blackmon so much. I doubt they'll trade back up though, so we'll see where we land.

We need WR help bad, a scenario I've been hearing is you move up to 22, we get 26 and you get a 3rd in return for Tate.
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That scenario sucks.
 
why would CLE give up a first to get a RB when they already have Peyton hillis just the be there #2 trading a #1 pick for a #2 RB just does not add up to me LOL

Stop texans Fans LOL
 
Norg said:
why would CLE give up a first to get a RB when they already have Peyton hillis just the be there #2 trading a #1 pick for a #2 RB just does not add up to me LOL

Stop texans Fans LOL
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Did you see Hillis this year? He didn't play anything close to resembling a #1 back. That is when he was even able to step on the field or wasn't crying. I don't see why Cleveland would even want him back after the way he acted last year. He could learn a lot from Arian about how to conduct his business.
 
Norg said:
why would CLE give up a first to get a RB when they already have Peyton hillis just the be there #2 trading a #1 pick for a #2 RB just does not add up to me LOL

Stop texans Fans LOL
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Hey this wasn't my fantasy. Cleveland just called and asked. So I told them what it would take to move Tate. We love Tater here in H-town. Foster and Tate are a great backfield.

Last I heard, Hillis wasn't even sure he wanted to play him some football anymore. Maybe he just doesn't want to play him some football in CLE. Provided Hillis passes a physical and an interview, I would consider taking Hillis and a 2 and 3 in return for Tate. But like I say, we love us some Tate and are not really interested in moving him. Just answering the phone and the question asked. Give us a 1 and make this easy on me. You don't want me to think about this one too hard. Did I mention we love Tate? On second thought, no thanks. We will just sit pat.

How's the hunt for Peyton working out up there in CLE? Now that RGIII will be off the board, you guys gonna trade down or what?
 
rickyb said:
Hey this wasn't my fantasy. Cleveland just called and asked. So I told them what it would take to move Tate. We love Tater here in H-town. Foster and Tate are a great backfield.

Last I heard, Hillis wasn't even sure he wanted to play him some football anymore. Maybe he just doesn't want to play him some football in CLE. Provided Hillis passes a physical and an interview, I would consider taking Hillis and a 2 and 3 in return for Tate. But like I say, we love us some Tate and are not really interested in moving him. Just answering the phone and the question asked. Give us a 1 and make this easy on me. You don't want me to think about this one too hard. Did I mention we love Tate? On second thought, no thanks. We will just sit pat.

How's the hunt for Peyton working out up there in CLE? Now that RGIII will be off the board, you guys gonna trade down or what?
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Pretty sure we'll trade down. Either Coples, or Richardson likely. Just keep stockpiling picks so that we can get better.

I have faith in this regime and I know the Texans have had the same kind of luck as us Cleveland fans (only not nearly as bad). But I feel a connection with the fans in Houston because we've had the same football disasters.
 
triplethreat said:
Pretty sure we'll trade down. Either Coples, or Richardson likely. Just keep stockpiling picks so that we can get better.

I have faith in this regime and I know the Texans have had the same kind of luck as us Cleveland fans (only not nearly as bad). But I feel a connection with the fans in Houston because we've had the same football disasters.
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That's what I would do. Trade back for picks. Blackmon is not the solution. Heck no one player is the solution. WAS will learn that lesson, and unfortunately for that franchise they mortgaged the farm.
 
rickyb said:
That's what I would do. Trade back for picks. Blackmon is not the solution. Heck no one player is the solution. WAS will learn that lesson, and unfortunately for that franchise they mortgaged the farm.
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Three firsts for RGIII? You have to be insane to make a deal like that. I'm glad the Browns weren't willing to comply.

Trade down, get another second and draft Coples. Sure up this defense and get some WR's to TRY and help Colt McCoy for one more season. We should be bad enough next year to get a Matt Barkley/Tyler Bray/Tyler Wilson/Landry Jones/Aaron Murray anyways. QB class is DEEP.
 
mussop said:
Not really. I mean he is good but once a decade? :mcnugget:
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I actually liked Richardson before he put on all of that weight. He lost some explosiveness in my opinion. But he reminds me of a bigger, stronger Maurice Jones-Drew. He's just tough to bring down. I think the Browns should draft this kid. My only concern would be him staying healthy, but you could say that about every running back really.
 
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