Courtney Brown (3/15/2005)

Sounds like the Skins are seriously considering him, what do you think, is he worth the risk?

Sorry Matty, I think this guys' a bust.

No need to apologize to me, LOL

I'd sign him up for a minimal contract loaded with incentives.

Blache worked wonders for our D-line last year particularly for Griffin. If Brown can stay healthy, and that's a big if, the guy is a difference maker who could be a real find for our defense and finally give us the strong pass rush from the DE spot we've lacked for the past few years.

He is a bust at $5m a year. But if he agrees to a serious pay cut and we work him in slowly (prior injuries) he should respond well. He has great potential.

From what I understand, he considers our team his preferred destination, but doesn't want to lose money coming here. The Browns have a standing offer that averages $2 million for the remainder of his deal. If we can match that and sign him, I think it's worth it. If we have to beat that (with guaranteed money), then it isn't wise.

I'd love to slap a load of "performance guaranteed bonuses" on him and let him play for the league minimum and a respectable signing bonus. I just don't think it'll happen.

I would sign him. Quality DE's are hard to find and this guy was a good enough prospect to be the #1 overall pick in the draft. I would take the chance as long as we don't give him a huge signing bonus.

I would sign him only if the price is right. He's a true pass rusher, and he's fairly young. As long as he stays healthy, he should be very effective.

Doesn’t it sound odd that this is his "preferred" destination but he won't take less to come here? Wouldn’t that make whoever offers the most money the "preferred" destination? What the hell is the point of having a "preferred" destination when your decision will be based on solely on money? Sounds ridiculous to me.

Doesn’t it sound odd that this is his "preferred" destination but he won't take less to come here? Wouldn’t that make whoever offers the most money the "preferred" destination? What the hell is the point of having a "preferred" destination when your decision will be based on solely on money? Sounds ridiculous to me.
If I had the talent, I'd prefer to be a Washington Redskin. If my disappointing career, already in jeopardy because of recurring injuries, was at the point where I may be signing my last contract, I would take the most guaranteed money.

If Courtney Brown continues to perform at the same level he has throughout his professional career (missing an average of over 6 games a season), this will be the last contract he signs. I don't begrudge him at all for trying to ensure his future with the money he will receive.

The Browns have the standing offer of $2M per, but who knows how serious they are about bringing him back even at that price.

Regardless, I think he's worth the gamble. I'd roll the dice on him.