Quote:I think we need to back this up with PFT.  This does not seem to jive with what we were "being told" was accurate.  PFT hardly ever gets any of their rumors wrong so lets just wait one second here.  Anyone got a PFT link, TMD maybe?

 

He's scouring their site right now, no doubt. 

 

Quote:Now can Cleveland come out tomorrow, say "no we won't match" and then just sign him? Or do we still have to wait till Wed?

 

If Cleveland sits on their hands and does nothing, he's ours.  They could come out today and announce they're matching and this entire process would come to an end.  The same is true if they come out before Wednesday and announce they aren't going to match.

 

The no trade clause ends any speculation that the Browns would match the deal, then offer him up in trade for something like a swap of the first round picks.

 

Finally, if Cleveland is considering moving up a spot to get a specific player in the draft, it would serve them well to avoid creating a contentious relationship with the Jags.  If they pass on matching this deal, they might get some good will from the Jaguars in the draft should they decide they need to grab someone specific the Jags might be considering. 

 

Destined to be an interesting few days for sure.

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