DawgTalk Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 I thought I'd start a more recent thred about Droughns and where he will most likely end up... http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/3499620 Broncos, Browns close to a deal Jay Glazer / FOXSports.com Posted: 17 minutes ago The Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos are close to a trade that would strongly bolster the Browns backfield before the draft while giving Denver their second first-round DE in two days. Sources have told FOXSports.com that the Browns and Broncos are in deep talks regarding a trade that would send last year's Broncos breakout back Reuben Droughns to Cleveland for defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban. Ekuban, the former first-round pick, had surgery recently on his knee and shoulder and is not expected to be healthy until May. He is expected to visit the Broncos this week, but due to the health concerns, the two sides have discussed working out appropriate draft choice compensation for the 2006 draft if Ekuban cannot return to full strength in time for the season. However, if Ekuban's physical pans out well, the two sides may agree to a straight up player-for-player deal without any stipulation. Droughns amassed a surprising 1,240 yards rushing last year, impressive numbers considering he didn't take over the primary ball carrier role until the second week of October. He also hauled in an impressive 32 passes for 241 yards and scored eight TDs — six on the ground. Droughns had six 100-yard rushing games — including games of 193, 176 and 166 yards — as Denver's coaching staff and offensive line churned out yet another 1,000-yard rusher. Ekuban, a former first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys, had his best sack total of his career in 2004 when he tabbed eight QB takedowns. His previous high was 6.5 during his sophomore season. His former defensive line coach in Cleveland, Andre Patterson, is now an assistant on the Broncos' staff. Droughns joins a Browns backfield that was split between William Green and Lee Suggs last year. However, Droughns was more productive than those two combined last season. The move also allows Cleveland to focus on a position other than running back in the first round of this year's draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Los Gigantes Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 would it be an open competition between droughns and suggs in camp? (assuming green goes elsewhere) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 would it be an open competition between droughns and suggs in camp? (assuming green goes elsewhere) 756620[/snapback] apparently...obviously they're not high on either Suggs or Green...I welcome Drougns if this goes through. Ekuban again, doesn't fit in with the 3-4 scheme they wanna implement... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Score 1 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 would it be an open competition between droughns and suggs in camp? (assuming green goes elsewhere)756620[/snapback] When the Browns made that offer for Chester Taylor, it was reported that there would be open competition between Taylor & Suggs for the starting gig. I would ass-u-me the same scenario would apply, if this trade for Droughns happens to go through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 god dayyum. as much as we could use some help up front, i REALLY don't want cleveland's WHOLE d-line in here next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 29, 2005 Share Posted March 29, 2005 hmmmm....the Denver Browns.... ahaaaaaa ahaaaaa ahaaaaaa ahaaaaaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Done deal. Droughns for Ekuban(sp.?) according to ESPN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luger Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 So is Tatum Bell the man now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Rodgers Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 So is Tatum Bell the man now? 757038[/snapback] Must be, unless Quenten Griffin makes a big comeback from his knee problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 (edited) Must be, unless Quenten Griffin makes a big comeback from his knee problems. 757042[/snapback] Griffin has now broken his leg and tore up his ACL in his brief NFL career. Perhaps the Broncos are realizing what many of us have said all along. HE IS TOO SMALL TO WITHSTAND THE POUNDING. Edited March 30, 2005 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 What's Mike Anderson's status? I heard he was looking great before he got injured early last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawgTalk Posted March 30, 2005 Author Share Posted March 30, 2005 It's reported that Rueben Droughns was traded to the Cleveland Browns for Ebenezer Eukuban, DE and Micheal Myers, DT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizards Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 It's reported that Rueben Droughns was traded to the Cleveland Browns for Ebenezer Eukuban, DE and Micheal Myers, DT. 757106[/snapback] That is the report!! http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylc=X3oD...ov=ap&type=lgns cut & paste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 would it be an open competition between droughns and suggs in camp? (assuming green goes elsewhere) 756620[/snapback] They've got to be headed to RBBC? Will a clear workhorse emerge from this, one who gets open field, redzone, and goalline carries? I'm surprised it was Cleveland who dealt for him and not someone devoid of backs altogether (Miami) ... It sure says something about Cle's thoughts on Green (gone and good riddance) and Suggs (hmmmm). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 So is Tatum Bell the man now? 757038[/snapback] That appears to be the case. As well as Droughns did last season, just about anybody who can stay healthy and hold onto the ball can rush for 1,000 yds in Denver's offense. Therefore, even if he does beat out Suggs for the featured role, I don't see Droughns being much of a factor in Cleveland this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Just means the Broncos will draft another RB and the whole Denver scenario starts anew. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'canes2004 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 That appears to be the case. As well as Droughns did last season, just about anybody who can stay healthy and hold onto the ball can rush for 1,000 yds in Denver's offense. Therefore, even if he does beat out Suggs for the featured role, I don't see Droughns being much of a factor in Cleveland this year. 757114[/snapback] Agreed. Everyone looks good in Denver running the ball. Let's see how he does in his new home. If the Browns can't solve their QB woes, it won't really matter who they have in the backfield anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 a tad upset at losing Myers as he was an up n comer and was going to figure in the mix but I guess Droughns for Ekuban straight up wasn't quite fair... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 What's Mike Anderson's status? I heard he was looking great before he got injured early last season. 757104[/snapback] He will be playing the tuba in the band section at Broncos' home games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklers Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 William Green is the best running back in the NFL, all he needs is about 14 more chances to prove it! William Green for president in 2008!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 With the first pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Denver Browns select.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czarina Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Of course, the Browns could bring Barry Sanders back and it wouldn't matter if they don't do something to shore up that Oline of theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egret Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Of course, the Browns could bring Barry Sanders back and it wouldn't matter if they don't do something to shore up that Oline of theirs. 757156[/snapback] Barry's coming back?!? Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 (edited) Of course, the Browns could bring Barry Sanders back and it wouldn't matter if they don't do something to shore up that Oline of theirs. 757156[/snapback] 441 attempts for a 3.8 ypc avg is concerning but not the worst I've seen. I am now concerned about having enough DL bodies to keep the rotation fresh. Without looking up who the remaining DL were, I could only name Kenard Lang....came up with Orpheus Roye, Alvin McKinley and someone they signed from KC: Fisk...there are others but I didn't recognize their names... I forgot Tyrone Rogers...as I'm sure the rest of you did too. Edited March 30, 2005 by loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 With the first pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, the Denver Browns select.... 757153[/snapback] hmm, i smell a bet here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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