Here's a Brown player I wouldn't mind getting. - The Orange Mane

HEAV · 06-07-2005, 04:43 PM

Browns give Verba permission for trade, sign Spears
By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer
June 7, 2005

CLEVELAND (AP) -- With disgruntled starter Ross Verba seeking a trade, the Cleveland Browns added another left tackle on Tuesday, signing 11-year veteran Marcus Spears to a one-year contract.

Verba demanded a new contract last week, prompting the Browns to give him permission to talk with any team willing to trade for him. Verba started all 16 games last season, the only Browns lineman who didn't miss any time.

After Verba went public with his displeasure that Cleveland seemed unwilling to give him more money, the Browns signed former Arizona tackle L.J. Shelton. He's expected to replace Verba on the club's revamped offensive line this season.

Verba says the Browns have reneged on a promise to give him a raise after he reworked his deal in 2004. He is due about $7.2 million for the next two seasons and has already been paid a $465,000 bonus.

Verba has started 100 games since being drafted in the first round (No. 30 overall) by Green Bay in 1997.

While he seeks a new team, Verba, 31, has been excused from taking part in coach Romeo Crennel's passing camp.

The 6-foot-4, 320-pound Spears, who has played with Chicago, Kansas City and Houston, gives the Browns depth and experience at a position where they've had trouble the past few years.

The Browns released defensive backs James Boyd and Jamall Johnson on Tuesday.

Spears played in all 16 games, making three starts for the Texans last season. He was drafted by the Bears in the second round (No. 39 overall) in 1994.

Spears has made 21 starts and played in 104 games during his pro career. He started 16 games in 2001 for Kansas City, helping running back Priest Holmes rush for a league-leading 1,555 yards.

In addition to their new tackles, the Browns signed free agent guards Joe Andruzzi and Cosey Coleman during the offseason. Center Jeff Faine and right tackle Ryan Tucker will be the only starters back in 2005.

SpringStein · 06-07-2005, 04:48 PM

Everything I've read about him says that he's a class A jerk - and not a respected player in the clubhouse. If true, no thanks.

HEAV · 06-07-2005, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpringStein

Everything I've read about him says that he's a class A jerk - and not a respected player in the clubhouse. If true, no thanks.

Have you seen our off season pick ups? Not saying they have a criminal record, well maybe Clarrett, but not all have a good following. Still Verba is a talented OT with big game expereince.

watermock · 06-07-2005, 05:05 PM

Pass.

let's get a franchise OT next year from Washington.

Clockwork Orange · 06-07-2005, 05:15 PM

Had D'Brickashaw Ferguson declared for the draft, Verba would have been looking for a job months ago.

No thanks.

Dukes · 06-07-2005, 05:16 PM

Another brown? Ok this is just getting out of hand

Odysseus · 06-07-2005, 05:22 PM

Pass!

TheReverend · 06-07-2005, 05:59 PM

Definite pass... hes been a loud mouth a-hole for years... thats why Holmgren made him cut his hair back in Green Bay so many years ago.

kappys · 06-08-2005, 12:34 PM

Isn't he looking for some ridiculous contract that will pay him like a top OT when he is average at best and making about the kind of money he should? Pass on that one. We should have gone after LJ when we had the chance and asked him to play some OG and backup OT.

Atlas · 06-08-2005, 12:54 PM

Here is a Brown I wouldn't mind getting

alyssa brown

06-07-2005, 04:43 PM	#1
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Here's a Brown player I wouldn't mind getting. Browns give Verba permission for trade, sign Spears By TOM WITHERS, AP Sports Writer June 7, 2005 CLEVELAND (AP) -- With disgruntled starter Ross Verba seeking a trade, the Cleveland Browns added another left tackle on Tuesday, signing 11-year veteran Marcus Spears to a one-year contract. Verba demanded a new contract last week, prompting the Browns to give him permission to talk with any team willing to trade for him. Verba started all 16 games last season, the only Browns lineman who didn't miss any time. After Verba went public with his displeasure that Cleveland seemed unwilling to give him more money, the Browns signed former Arizona tackle L.J. Shelton. He's expected to replace Verba on the club's revamped offensive line this season. Verba says the Browns have reneged on a promise to give him a raise after he reworked his deal in 2004. He is due about $7.2 million for the next two seasons and has already been paid a $465,000 bonus. Verba has started 100 games since being drafted in the first round (No. 30 overall) by Green Bay in 1997. While he seeks a new team, Verba, 31, has been excused from taking part in coach Romeo Crennel's passing camp. The 6-foot-4, 320-pound Spears, who has played with Chicago, Kansas City and Houston, gives the Browns depth and experience at a position where they've had trouble the past few years. The Browns released defensive backs James Boyd and Jamall Johnson on Tuesday. Spears played in all 16 games, making three starts for the Texans last season. He was drafted by the Bears in the second round (No. 39 overall) in 1994. Spears has made 21 starts and played in 104 games during his pro career. He started 16 games in 2001 for Kansas City, helping running back Priest Holmes rush for a league-leading 1,555 yards. In addition to their new tackles, the Browns signed free agent guards Joe Andruzzi and Cosey Coleman during the offseason. Center Jeff Faine and right tackle Ryan Tucker will be the only starters back in 2005.

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06-07-2005, 04:48 PM	#2
SpringStein Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monument, CO Posts: 2,733	Everything I've read about him says that he's a class A jerk - and not a respected player in the clubhouse. If true, no thanks.

06-07-2005, 05:05 PM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Pass. let's get a franchise OT next year from Washington.

06-07-2005, 05:15 PM	#5
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Had D'Brickashaw Ferguson declared for the draft, Verba would have been looking for a job months ago. No thanks.

06-07-2005, 05:16 PM	#6
Dukes Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 6,317	Another brown? Ok this is just getting out of hand

06-07-2005, 05:22 PM	#7
Odysseus Fan of the home team Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Durango, Colorado Posts: 12,107 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mark Schlereth	Pass!

06-07-2005, 05:59 PM	#8
TheReverend www.PatrickTurley.org ^ buy this... twice Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 32,966 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mike Shanahan	Definite pass... hes been a loud mouth a-hole for years... thats why Holmgren made him cut his hair back in Green Bay so many years ago.

06-08-2005, 12:34 PM	#9
kappys Ring of Famer “It will be of little avail to the Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 3,900	Isn't he looking for some ridiculous contract that will pay him like a top OT when he is average at best and making about the kind of money he should? Pass on that one. We should have gone after LJ when we had the chance and asked him to play some OG and backup OT.

06-08-2005, 12:54 PM	#10
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	Here is a Brown I wouldn't mind getting alyssa brown