Anyone have any interest in Chris Brown? - The Orange Mane

JCMElway · 06-11-2006, 07:22 AM

Would you support C Brown being on the squad? Here's the article:

Having drafted LenDale White and re-signed Travis Henry, Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese may trade first-string running back Chris Brown – or allow him to seek a deal with teams in need of backs with starting experience – according to a source close to Brown. (I know this trade is mostly off the table now, but maybe we get Graham and Brown, and NE gets Duckett? Getting both those guys would be great!)

Brown is in his last year of his contract, so any trade could require that the new team come to an agreement on a new, long-term deal. Reese has not given Brown permission to pursue trades, but Brown would be an excellent target for teams looking for an experienced back, such as the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans.

A league source said that the Broncos have been associated with another veteran running back – T.J. Duckett of the Atlanta Falcons – as part of a potential three-team trade. The deal would also send Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the New England Patriots, while Denver would receive Patriots tight end Daniel Graham and Duckett. The Falcons would receive undisclosed draft choices from both teams.

Both Denver and Houston will run offensive schemes that could entice a runner like Brown, who is a straight-head guy with the ability to make one cut and go.

In his three NFL seasons, Brown has averaged 4.3 yards per carry on 500 career attempts, including a career-high 1,067 yards and 4.9 average in 2004. He also had success against his only AFC West foe last season, gaining 97 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the Oakland Raiders, while also rushing for 267 yards in five career contests against the Texans.

After finishing 4-12 in 2005, the Titans could use significant assistance elsewhere on the roster. Given that offensive coordinator Norm Chow is very familiar with White from their days at USC – and given that Henry is capable of providing an adequate backup at the position if he can stay out of trouble – it might make sense for Tennessee to trade Brown to increase its depth and skill level at another position, and/or possibly supplement its 2007 draft picks.

Brown was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Last year, he finished with 851 rushing yards on a Titans team that struggled to run the ball and often found itself trailing early in games and abandoning the running attack.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Chicago native played his college ball at Colorado, where he led the nation in rushing during his senior year. He has missed some time in the NFL due to a variety of minor injuries, including turf toe, but he reported to the Tennessee's first minicamp at 100 percent. Brown is regarded in league circles as a high-upside back that could thrive in a system that uses his size and speed in a more run-oriented offense.

Atlas · 06-11-2006, 07:28 AM

I like Brown. I like the way he runs. I like how agressive he is. I think he could really be a great back if he could stay healthy.

ludo21 · 06-11-2006, 07:31 AM

Id take him, just for cheap hopefully.

watermock · 06-11-2006, 07:34 AM

I'm not a big fan of backs that tall. If he's so great, why did they take White? Well, I know he fell while SoCal cussed all draft day, but I doubt we go that direction.

My impression is we have a standoff with Billichick over Graham/Lelie. Your looking at two of the most hardheaded coaches in the NFL sans the Tuna. What makes these 3 similiar? All have mutiple SB wins.

-Slap- · 06-11-2006, 07:36 AM

I liked playing against guys who ran like Brown. You could really tee off on guys who run upright like that.

Atlas · 06-11-2006, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

I liked playing against guys who ran like Brown. You could really tee off on guys who run upright like that.

I think that is why he has had so many injuries. He just runs to upright.

Gcver2ver3 · 06-11-2006, 07:40 AM

I hate tall backs

Jens1893 · 06-11-2006, 07:43 AM

go get him, shanny!

just to piss all the nebraska fans off

-Slap- · 06-11-2006, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

I think that is why he has had so many injuries. He just runs to upright.

Definitely. You need superior athletic ability to make it this far with that style. I'm sure his coaches all the way back to Pop Warner were trying to get him run with some body lean. It worked for Dickerson and Muncie, but those guys were both more physical than Brown, especially Dickerson. ED protected himself with a wicked stiff arm and his Robo-Back attire, which included every football pad known to man. He was quite literally the Anti-Eddie Mac.

Muncie never really got the football that much during his largely disappointing career. Drugs and all the other weepons in the Air Coryell attack held down his numbers quite a bit. I've never seen a back more unstoppable on sweeps down at the goalline than Muncie. He had the feet to get outside and then way too much power to stop once he turned the ball upfield.

Atlas · 06-11-2006, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by -Slap-

Definitely. You need superior athletic ability to make it this far with that style. I'm sure his coaches all the way back to Pop Warner were trying to get him run with some body lean. It worked for Dickerson and Muncie, but those guys were both more physical than Brown, especially Dickerson. ED protected himself with a wicked stiff arm and his Robo-Back attire, which included every football pad known to man. He was quite literally the Anti-Eddie Mac.

Muncie never really got the football that much during his largely disappointing career. Drugs and all the other weepons in the Air Coryell attack held down his numbers quite a bit. I've never seen a back more unstoppable on sweeps down at the goalline than Muncie. He had the feet to get outside and then way too much power to stop once he turned the ball upfield.

Brown is a lot like Bernstein but he is more fluid in the hips and slips tackles betterthan Bernstein. Bernstein was the classic example of a big back that runs upright. When healthy he was a load. Unfortunatley he wasn't healthy that much.

-Slap- · 06-11-2006, 08:04 AM

Bernstein's biggest problem was his disastrous knack for landing right on his elbow at the end of a lot of his runs. This doesn't hurt your elbow, but it often leads to shoulder injuries because you jam the humerus right up into the shoulder socket. Bernstein probably went on IR 3-4 times on plays like that.

Florida_Bronco · 06-11-2006, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jens

go get him, shanny!

just to piss all the nebraska fans off

I'm a Nebraska fan and wouldn't be pissed if we got him

NOLA Bronco · 06-11-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

I'm a Nebraska fan and wouldn't be pissed if we got him

I don't think the Broncos should get him, it's not like the Broncos are going to playing against a Craig Bohl defense everyweek.....

Most NFL defenses make adjustments so that the same play doesn't work over and over again.

12th man · 06-11-2006, 12:45 PM

I realy dont' think we need him. If we do get another rb, it should be someone more proven and less injury prone than him. we have a lot of talanted guys and depth at that position already that can step up. I say pass on brown.

Florida_Bronco · 06-11-2006, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NOLA Bronco

I don't think the Broncos should get him, it's not like the Broncos are going to playing against a Craig Bohl defense everyweek.....

Most NFL defenses make adjustments so that the same play doesn't work over and over again.

I didn't say I wanted him, I just didn't understand how getting him would piss off Nebraska fans.

NOLA Bronco · 06-11-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Florida_Bronco

I didn't say I wanted him, I just didn't understand how getting him would piss off Nebraska fans.

I know. I was just cracking a joke.

In general it seems that CU fans have more animosity towards NU and former players than NU fans have for CU and former players.

WoodMan · 06-11-2006, 01:39 PM

No thanks. I think he is injury prone because of his running style. I would hate to sign him long term and never get his value in return. *See Tennessee Titans.
And who cares what he did in the NU game 5 years ago, he ain't in college anymore and has found out the big boys play alot rougher.

SportinOne · 06-11-2006, 03:34 PM

The guy is a hard runner. I'll take him for Lelie straight up, no problem.

If we could flip Lelie and a draft pick, say 4th rounder, for Graham and Brown, i'd be ecstatic.

again, *spell check on ecstatic, please*

Kaylore · 06-11-2006, 04:26 PM

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Anyone have any interest in Chris Brown?

No, not really. Isn't he injured a lot?

-Slap- · 06-11-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChamp

The guy is a hard runner. I'll take him for Lelie straight up, no problem.

If we could flip Lelie and a draft pick, say 4th rounder, for Graham and Brown, i'd be ecstatic.

again, *spell check on ecstatic, please*

BABronco · 06-11-2006, 06:26 PM

I've wanted this guy since he was fresh out of college. However, I don't think we need him. We have Bell Dayne M. Bell Cobbs Sapp ect... I think if we do get another rb he better have experience enough to be a solo rusher. I think its just me but I'm not a big fan of the running back commitee

BroncoBuff · 06-11-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChamp

The guy is a hard runner. I'll take him for Lelie straight up, no problem.

If we could flip Lelie and a draft pick, say 4th rounder, for Graham and Brown, i'd be ecstatic.

again, *spell check on ecstatic, please*

Beauty post ... ditto here.

Al Wilson · 06-11-2006, 10:56 PM

Brown is a horrible back if Denver does trade for him. The dude runs an upward style and gets hit hard, and he's soft for a tall RB.

Next

SportinOne · 06-11-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by God's sunset

I've wanted this guy since he was fresh out of college. However, I don't think we need him. We have Bell Dayne M. Bell Cobbs Sapp ect... I think if we do get another rb he better have experience enough to be a solo rusher. I think its just me but I'm not a big fan of the running back committee

I know what you mean, but really re-read what you just said.

You favor having backs like Dayne, Bell, Bell, Cobbs, and Sapp, and you don't want a running back by committee, but none of those backs are considered to be running backs who can carry the rock by themselves.. not yet at least. If we carry Dayne, the two Bells, and whomever else, you're going to see a running back by committee. If we pick up Brown, it will most likely be a running back by committee, but a dang good committee.

BABronco · 06-12-2006, 02:21 AM

The committee we have will do just fine. It's Denver and saying Denver won't have a good/great running attack is like saying KC is going to the superbowl. I don't favor rbbc, but I'm not afraid to watch my team use it.

06-11-2006, 07:22 AM	#1
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,897 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	Anyone have any interest in Chris Brown? Would you support C Brown being on the squad? Here's the article: Having drafted LenDale White and re-signed Travis Henry, Tennessee Titans general manager Floyd Reese may trade first-string running back Chris Brown – or allow him to seek a deal with teams in need of backs with starting experience – according to a source close to Brown. (I know this trade is mostly off the table now, but maybe we get Graham and Brown, and NE gets Duckett? Getting both those guys would be great!) Brown is in his last year of his contract, so any trade could require that the new team come to an agreement on a new, long-term deal. Reese has not given Brown permission to pursue trades, but Brown would be an excellent target for teams looking for an experienced back, such as the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. A league source said that the Broncos have been associated with another veteran running back – T.J. Duckett of the Atlanta Falcons – as part of a potential three-team trade. The deal would also send Broncos wide receiver Ashley Lelie to the New England Patriots, while Denver would receive Patriots tight end Daniel Graham and Duckett. The Falcons would receive undisclosed draft choices from both teams. Both Denver and Houston will run offensive schemes that could entice a runner like Brown, who is a straight-head guy with the ability to make one cut and go. In his three NFL seasons, Brown has averaged 4.3 yards per carry on 500 career attempts, including a career-high 1,067 yards and 4.9 average in 2004. He also had success against his only AFC West foe last season, gaining 97 yards and one touchdown on 19 carries against the Oakland Raiders, while also rushing for 267 yards in five career contests against the Texans. After finishing 4-12 in 2005, the Titans could use significant assistance elsewhere on the roster. Given that offensive coordinator Norm Chow is very familiar with White from their days at USC – and given that Henry is capable of providing an adequate backup at the position if he can stay out of trouble – it might make sense for Tennessee to trade Brown to increase its depth and skill level at another position, and/or possibly supplement its 2007 draft picks. Brown was drafted in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. Last year, he finished with 851 rushing yards on a Titans team that struggled to run the ball and often found itself trailing early in games and abandoning the running attack. The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Chicago native played his college ball at Colorado, where he led the nation in rushing during his senior year. He has missed some time in the NFL due to a variety of minor injuries, including turf toe, but he reported to the Tennessee's first minicamp at 100 percent. Brown is regarded in league circles as a high-upside back that could thrive in a system that uses his size and speed in a more run-oriented offense.

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06-11-2006, 07:28 AM	#2
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	I like Brown. I like the way he runs. I like how agressive he is. I think he could really be a great back if he could stay healthy.

06-11-2006, 07:31 AM	#3
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,985 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Id take him, just for cheap hopefully.

06-11-2006, 07:34 AM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I'm not a big fan of backs that tall. If he's so great, why did they take White? Well, I know he fell while SoCal cussed all draft day, but I doubt we go that direction. My impression is we have a standoff with Billichick over Graham/Lelie. Your looking at two of the most hardheaded coaches in the NFL sans the Tuna. What makes these 3 similiar? All have mutiple SB wins.

06-11-2006, 07:36 AM	#5
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	I liked playing against guys who ran like Brown. You could really tee off on guys who run upright like that.

06-11-2006, 07:40 AM	#7
Gcver2ver3 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: not Lance Ball	I hate tall backs

06-11-2006, 07:43 AM	#8
Jens1893 Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: People´s Republic of Bad Cannstatt Posts: 9,170	go get him, shanny! just to piss all the nebraska fans off

06-11-2006, 08:04 AM	#11
-Slap- Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 31,895	Bernstein's biggest problem was his disastrous knack for landing right on his elbow at the end of a lot of his runs. This doesn't hurt your elbow, but it often leads to shoulder injuries because you jam the humerus right up into the shoulder socket. Bernstein probably went on IR 3-4 times on plays like that.

06-11-2006, 12:45 PM	#14
12th man Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Trinidad Colorado Posts: 1,634	I realy dont' think we need him. If we do get another rb, it should be someone more proven and less injury prone than him. we have a lot of talanted guys and depth at that position already that can step up. I say pass on brown.

06-11-2006, 01:39 PM	#17
WoodMan Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gulf Coast of Mississippi Posts: 1,327	No thanks. I think he is injury prone because of his running style. I would hate to sign him long term and never get his value in return. *See Tennessee Titans. And who cares what he did in the NU game 5 years ago, he ain't in college anymore and has found out the big boys play alot rougher.

06-11-2006, 03:34 PM	#18
SportinOne Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,439	The guy is a hard runner. I'll take him for Lelie straight up, no problem. If we could flip Lelie and a draft pick, say 4th rounder, for Graham and Brown, i'd be ecstatic. again, spell check on ecstatic, please

06-11-2006, 06:26 PM	#21
BABronco RP2012 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,214 Adopt-a-Bronco: Clady	I've wanted this guy since he was fresh out of college. However, I don't think we need him. We have Bell Dayne M. Bell Cobbs Sapp ect... I think if we do get another rb he better have experience enough to be a solo rusher. I think its just me but I'm not a big fan of the running back commitee

06-11-2006, 10:56 PM	#23
Al Wilson Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 950	Brown is a horrible back if Denver does trade for him. The dude runs an upward style and gets hit hard, and he's soft for a tall RB. Next

06-12-2006, 02:21 AM	#25
BABronco RP2012 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,214 Adopt-a-Bronco: Clady	The committee we have will do just fine. It's Denver and saying Denver won't have a good/great running attack is like saying KC is going to the superbowl. I don't favor rbbc, but I'm not afraid to watch my team use it.