Browns Release Joe Haden

[UKMustangFan]

Browns Cut Joe Haden Loose

 

Pretty big move....Figure he'll have quite a few suitors calling.

[oldgrappler]

This is sad for Browns fans though it was inevitable. Haden was once a shut-down corner. Ask Chad Johnson. Haden had some of his best games against Chad. BUt injuries over the last couple of years have severely hampered Haden and he doesn't seem to be the same. Offenses are now throwing in his direction and he isn't producing. Analytics sites have him ranked low among Dbs over the last couple of years--88th out of 110.

 

Haden was a class act at Cleveland and a fan favorite. He was a Pro Bowl player on a team that had few things to celebrate.

[MJAlltheWay24]

From reading the article, seems like the right move for the Browns. I hadn't realized he had fallen off as much as he apparently has the last couple for years.

 

He was one of the best DBs in the game for a little while.

[Just Hangin Around]

Bengals will probably sign him if he's cheap.

[CincySportsFan]

I wonder if someone will take him, with the idea of switching him to safety.

[neilman1234]

As a Browns fan, I don't understand this move. He may have slipped some but they still need an experienced CB who can keep the ship afloat and also mentor the younger players. It's not like the Browns are hurting for cap space. If you can sign Osweiler and his ridiculous contract strictly to get a 2nd round draft pick, you can keep Haden on your roster.

[TAC]

Bengals will probably sign him if he's cheap.

 

He was scheduled to make $11.1mm this year with $4mm guaranteed. That would suck to get cut making that kind of jack.

[MJAlltheWay24]

As a Browns fan, I don't understand this move. He may have slipped some but they still need an experienced CB who can keep the ship afloat and also mentor the younger players. It's not like the Browns are hurting for cap space. If you can sign Osweiler and his ridiculous contract strictly to get a 2nd round draft pick, you can keep Haden on your roster.

 

He would be a pretty expensive mentor.

[neilman1234]

I've liked a lot of what the Browns are trying to do going forward. I don't like this move though.

[HSfootballfan18]

I'd love to see him in indianapolis!

[halfback20]

He'll sign somewhere but like others have said he's not the same player. He will still get decent money imo.

[Bengal Maniac]

Well, he will be cheap getting $4M from the Browns regardless where he signs or if he signs. As mentioned, safety on a playoff type team is where he will go.

[ManOfTroy]

The Steelers are in pursuit, according to reports

[oldgrappler]

As a Browns fan, I don't understand this move. He may have slipped some but they still need an experienced CB who can keep the ship afloat and also mentor the younger players. It's not like the Browns are hurting for cap space. If you can sign Osweiler and his ridiculous contract strictly to get a 2nd round draft pick, you can keep Haden on your roster.

 

Analytics say "No" to keeping him. It's how they are building their team.

 

He was scheduled to make $11.1mm this year with $4mm guaranteed. That would suck to get cut making that kind of jack.

 

Somebody cut me, please. TAC... anybody, cut me! :greedy:

 

Just joking. I get your point. I'll bet the idea of getting cut by a team that you once were the second best player on and had been completely loyal to was the thing that hurt him first. Then after he has time to think about it, the loss of income will be the pain that lasts.

[futurecoach]

This is sad for Browns fans though it was inevitable. Haden was once a shut-down corner. Ask Chad Johnson. Haden had some of his best games against Chad. BUt injuries over the last couple of years have severely hampered Haden and he doesn't seem to be the same. Offenses are now throwing in his direction and he isn't producing. Analytics sites have him ranked low among Dbs over the last couple of years--88th out of 110.

 

Haden was a class act at Cleveland and a fan favorite. He was a Pro Bowl player on a team that had few things to celebrate.

 

I think your time frame is off. His best games came against AJ Green, not Chad Johnson. Chad wasn't even a Bengal anymore once Haden arrived.