Backup center discussion

My take is why create a controversy when there's no glaring need at center?

We need a backup, not another starter.

My take is why create a controversy when there's no glaring need at center?

We need a backup, not another starter.

AGREED!!!

My take is why create a controversy when there's no glaring need at center?

We need a backup, not another starter.

What I'm most frustrated about is that we didn't take either Justice or Pollack in the draft. Much like we did with receivers, the Colts took both of the best centers available. It's definitely a spot we could have taken a center at without much problem. We still would have gotten Brooks.

My take is why create a controversy when there's no glaring need at center?

We need a backup, not another starter.

Except for the fact that he's had knee injuries and everyone against taking him is saying he's damaged goods. Damaged goods screams back up role. So....sign him as a back up and tell him with coach Bugels help he may challenge for the Guard or Center spot. Either way it pushes our current players, puts the best man on the field, allows him to challenge for a starting role with a team (cough,cough) who is making a run to go deeper into the play offs, and he gets the best trainer in Buges. Buges has a way of taking people who have been written off by teams and making them Pro Bowl players...ie; Samuels. am I wrong?

I don't know the guy well enough to make an informed decision but....if we need O-lineman then it would be crazy for the HC and the owner to not take a look at him and see if they can under cut the other competition out there for a position everyone knows we need more people at.

It never hurts to make a phone call and see what he's requesting. All we as fans get are the rumors. and who knows maybe in his mind he's a starter and wants to play. good for him. can't hurt to call and see what the asking price is and if it's with in reason see if he would like to be a skin training with the best.

I'm all for giving this guy a look as a backup don't get me wrong. If the price is right and he understands the role he would be coming in to that's great. I just don't agree with giving him starter type of money and opening up a competition at center.

I'm not thinking this is huge. If the C goes down, god forbid and someone sub-par has to stepin we can just put big Mike Sellers in and give them some support until the blitzing stops. We'll be fine.

samuels was the #3 pick in the 2000 draft... i dont think he was ever "written off"... buges is a good coach but no one can do much with "damaged goods", but hell id take bentley for the right price.

Lecharles Bentley pre-injury was very, very good. Thats why he got that huge contract. Then got hurt on the first day of camp and never played a down for the Browns. A vet minimum contract would be all I would be willing to risk. With two knee injuries I don't think he will ever get back to form again. The reason he asked to be released was so he could start. The browns had already gone in another direction. I don't think he would sign here just to be a backup.

Lecharles Bentley pre-injury was very, very good. Thats why he got that huge contract. Then got hurt on the first day of camp and never played a down for the Browns. A vet minimum contract would be all I would be willing to risk. With two knee injuries I don't think he will ever get back to form again. The reason he asked to be released was so he could start. The browns had already gone in another direction. I don't think he would sign here just to be a backup.

Finally! I was wondering when someone would say it. :)

My take is why create a controversy when there's no glaring need at center?

We need a backup, not another starter.

I agree that Rabach is the unquestioned starter at C, regardless of who we bring in. Casey is quietly one of the best, most consistent centers in the league, and he's great in the locker room.

SmootSmack mentioned he heard part of the reason LeCharles asked out of Cleveland was because he wanted to play guard. Pete Kendall is 35. He's still good, but if Bentley really wants a shot at guard we'd be foolish not to give him a look. SS, any confirmation on this? I couldn't find anything about it.

Also, I have a question- he still has 4 years left on a 6 yr $36M deal. What happens to that since he was released? Does the team who picks him up have to pick up his contract as well? If so, I imagine he'll have to restructure that deal to find work....