Mr. Scot

I'm not really concerned with how much money Olsen is making. I'd just much rather listen to Olsen than Tom Brady.

I keep expecting to hear a cheesy announcer guy go "But wait...there's more"

I haven't seen what the latest allegations against Watson are, but his defense team apparently responded pretty angrily.

I'd forgotten about that. And yeah, reports are they have zero interest in playing him.

Is his contract guaranteed? If so, he gets to send a massive "FU" to the Browns for replacing him.

Fair point. Could Rivera be Panthers Mid-Atlantic?

Probably do the same thing this year...

What exactly do you expect them to do? You want them to make stone cold, lead pipe lock predictions? Why? Just so a team or a player or an agent can change their mind? (that happens pretty regularly in the real world, ya know) Sorry to disappoint you but beat writers and analysts can't foresee the future. All they can do is report what they know right now. Not sure why that's a problem, but apparently it's a big deal. For me though, I say if something might or might not happen, why not just say that?

If I don't mention it, does that mean it didn't happen? Mind you, it doesn't necessarily mean anything.

Meanwhile, a minor update regarding that other Browns quarterback... Again, glad it's not our problem.

Apparently we're applying Old Testament rules for testing prophets.

Her article was dated April 16th. The Panthers and Browns we're reported to be negotiating as of Draft days 1 and 2 (April 28th and 29th). Where was she wrong again?

Well, at least until Brady retires

Ive always been a bigger fan of the logo than the uniforms, honestly. When it first appeared, I thought the logo looked cool. Thought the redesign made it look even better. Uniform wise? Outside of the helmets and fonts, most pro football uniforms follow a fairly standard formula.

Can you quote exactly where she said a trade was on the verge of happening or were those your words? Having "the inside track" isn't the same as something being "on the verge of happening".

An interest that apparently isn't unanimous. (which is hard to believe...why, exactly?)

Cabot doesn't work for the Browns and has no need to "drum up interest". Hell, it's probably better for her job if he's sticks around. And while it's probably true that all the main guys are in unison when it comes to Corral, there's a lot less likelihood that's true when it comes to Mayfield. Both Cabot and others have mentioned that Ben McAdoo wasn't exactly the biggest Baker Mayfield fan when he was drafted (adding that he wasn't really the biggest Sam Darnold fan either). It's not exactly a stretch to think he still might not be, although he's got no choice when it comes to Darnold.

If you think Mary Kay Cabot is spouting propaganda for the Browns, I can pretty well guarantee you don't read her articles I can add if you think she's portraying Matt Rhule as "anti-Corral", you probably haven't really read this one either. She simply said if the Panthers didn't like what they saw in Corral, they could return to pursuing Mayfield (which is a perfectly reasonable take). Wilson did report mutual disinterest, but later also confirmed the Browns and Panthers were talking. Same as pretty much everyone reported during the draft. I get that you're wanting to portray yourself as more reasonable than the rest of the unwashed masses, but you're off base here.

Her exact quote: If the Panthers and Seahawks are waiting for the Browns to cut Baker Mayfield so they can get him on the cheap, they better not hold their breath. That's not an intimation that either team is doing so, just a use of the expression to say "that's not likely to happen". Cabot first reported that the trade talks were dead in the water after the drafting of Corral. Ta this point, multiple sources in both Cleveland and Charlotte say it's still technically possible but the Browns would have to bend...a lot.

Well it was under your current screen name, but Sanjay was your old one until someone asked you a personal question that set you off on a massive rant and got you banned (and yes, I remember the question) But the more important question: Which story is true? Your dad passed nine years ago or was playing golf with Pat McCrory just a few weeks back? I mean...you're not...lying, right?

I think Ruffalo is actually older than Rhule, though. D'Onofrio probably does have the closer resemblance.

I'm guessing you mean Rhule because James Campen has a stellar rep as an OL coach.

No idea whether McAdoo will succeed with us, but to his credit he did a pretty good job in roles not named "Head Coach". Lots of guys have failed at that but succeeded at lesser jobs/ For example, I wouldn't judge Dick LeBeau's DC career by his head coaching record. Given that he has actual NFL experience, it's reasonable to think he'll at least be better than Joe Brady. (granted, that's a low bar to clear)

I've seen nothing where Cabot suggested the Panthers offered a second. Somebody from Bleacher Report suggested the Browns might get a second rounder for him. Cabot's pre-draft report was that the Panthers had the inside track, but also wanted Cleveland to pay a significant portion of his salary. She was right on both counts (link). As far as Panther reporters, Ellis Williams and Jonathan Alexander have both said similar things, as have national guys like Jeremy Fowler and Aaron Wilson. Also, given that she cites the Observer in the linked story, it's not exactly farfetched to think she and the Panthers beat writers have compared notes.