Randall Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 NFL Jurevicius would look at Browns Friday, February 24, 2006 George Sweda Plain Dealer Reporter The strings that keep Joe Jurevicius attached to his high school could soon pull him toward the pro football team he rooted for as a kid. Jurevicius, 31, a receiver who spent last season with the NFC champion Seattle Seahawks, will be a free agent next week. The Lake Catho lic graduate has thought about play ing for the Browns and would be receptive to overtures from the team. "But everything is out of my hands. It's a matter of do the teams want me and am I the type of player that fits into their system?" he said. In eight years in the NFL, Jurevicius has played in three Super Bowls, winning a championship with Tampa Bay and falling short with the Giants and Seahawks. He didn't rule out returning to Seattle, and said his agent is handling negotiations. "Weirder things have happened," he said of coming to Cleveland. "You know places that you'd like to go and if it happens, it happens." As for leaving Seattle and joining the rebuilding Browns, Jurevicius said: "I think [the Browns have] a pretty good coach. [Romeo Crennel has] made some great moves and so have the people in the front office. They're making decisions that are going to help the organization out. For me personally, of course, I'd love to come to the team. But I just want to play football." Jurevicius played football pretty well at Lake Catholic. He was on state championship teams in 1991 and 1992, and he still holds most of the school's receiving records. His ties to the Cougars were evident at the Super Bowl, when Jurevicius introduced himself on the TV broadcast as being from Lake Catholic. Most players cite their college teams during introductions. "I figured I'd do something a little bit different and I was happy I did it," the former Penn State Nittany Lion said. Jurevicius was at Lake Catholic Thursday to present the first Michael W. Jurevicius Scholarship. The scholarship was named for Jurevicius' son, who died in infancy three years ago after being born with a rare genetic malady. The first recipient of the scholarship was junior lineman Nick Cipkus. Jurevicius, who is funding the scholarship, requires recipients to be a current football player with a grade-point average of at least 3.0 and a record of community involvement. To reach this Plain Dealer reporter: gsweda@plaind.com, 216-999-5167 © 2006 The Plain Dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 One of my favorite players, I don't think the move would be good for his numbers. I hope he stays in Sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Bring him to KC. Obviously he knows how to get teams to the Super Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 Bring him to KC. Obviously he knows how to get teams to the Super Bowl. 1341491[/snapback] That would be real interesting. Would definitely up Trent Green's numbers to have a WR with great hands to go along with Gonzo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 What if he ended up back with NYG? They could use a real #2 WR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 f'em. he spurned OSU for Penn State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 25, 2006 Author Share Posted February 25, 2006 f'em. he spurned OSU for Penn State 1341556[/snapback] Perhaps he wanted to get an education too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 What if he ended up back with NYG? They could use a real #2 WR. 1341533[/snapback] Do you think that JoeJ is that much better than Amani Toomer? I don't. I'm a big fan of JoeJ but I think he is best at serving a certain role. Kind if like a Brandon Stokley, Antwaan Randle El, or even a guy like Terry Glenn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 He's an awsome #3 but I don't think he will do well as a #2 in any off. Maybe an Off with a dominant TE like KC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 He's an awsome #3 but I don't think he will do well as a #2 in any off. 1341749[/snapback] I think he is best suited as a #3 but he pretty much kicked ass with the Hawks (due to injuries) as a #1 WR for about 3-4 weeks and a #1a/1b for about 8 weeks. Granted, it was a west coast offense clicking on all cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 I think he is best suited as a #3 but he pretty much kicked ass with the Hawks (due to injuries) as a #1 WR for about 3-4 weeks and a #1a/1b for about 8 weeks. Granted, it was a west coast offense clicking on all cylinders. 1341772[/snapback] I think of him more as a possesion guy as a #3. He did do well this season when he filled in at #1 but I don't see him doing that for a full season. Having SA in the back-field takes some pressure of the WRs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vatican Hitsquad Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 Do you think that JoeJ is that much better than Amani Toomer? I don't. I'm a big fan of JoeJ but I think he is best at serving a certain role. Kind if like a Brandon Stokley, Antwaan Randle El, or even a guy like Terry Glenn. 1341746[/snapback] No, I'm saying he's that much better than Plexiglass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider.Nation Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 No, I'm saying he's that much better than Plexiglass. 1342029[/snapback] hahaha touche Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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