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J C Tretter Released by Browns

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A center w/ an anchor- go get him… this seems like a no brainer to me!

Browns will release JC Tretterhttps://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/15/browns-will-release-jc-tretter/Vikings Can Now Fix OL Misery with Stroke of a PenThis theoretical move — Tretter to Minnesota — makes all of the sense in the damn world. Garrett Bradbury has not panned out at center, performing admirably in run-blocking but often bullied via pass protection. Tretter doesn’t do bullying. 

A former Packer, Tretter was drafted in 2014 out of the 3rd Round by Green Bay. He hasn’t missed a football game in six years. Durability is a skillset for Tretter. Here’s his Pro Football Focus track record:

  • 2014 = 51.6
  • 2015 = 76.2
  • 2016 = 78.2
  • 2017 = 69.1
  • 2018 = 76.9
  • 2019 = 72.0
  • 2020 = 77.1
  • 2021 = 78.7
Unlike most Vikings offensive linemen not named Brian O’Neill, Tretter’s strength is pass-blocking. Pass-blocking is his modus operandi. He has not endured a PFF pass-blocking grade south of 80.0 since 2015. It’s incredible.

https://vikingsterritory.com/2022/general-news/vikings-can-now-fix-ol-misery-with-stroke-of-a-pen

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I've left messages for Kwesi.

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#2 · Mar 15, 12:54 PM
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I think it makes a lot of sense as well. He's consistent and good in pass blocking, two things Bradbury is not.

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Makes too much sense, so they will sign a backup dt instead.

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Tretter would take our weakest link and turn it into a strength.

Tretter in the middle of the line, with Davis or a FA OL playing RG you should have a quality to overall good OL which would be drastically different than the last 5 years.

Hunter and Adam's cap savings (whenever this gets done) would be the capital to get Tretter signed.

Go to the draft looking for a starting OLB/DE and CB in the first 2 rounds.

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i have a gut feeling Tretter has a deal in place with another team long before our cap situation would allow us to go shopping.  besides,  Kirk says he likes GBs butt sweat and cant imagine going into this season without GB dripping all over his hands,  so I mean,  what are you gonna do,  you have to go with GB dont you?

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@"Skodin" said: Tretter would take our weakest link and turn it into a strength.

Tretter in the middle of the line, with Davis or a FA OL playing RG you should have a quality to overall good OL which would be drastically different than the last 5 years.

Hunter and Adam's cap savings (whenever this gets done) would be the capital to get Tretter signed.

Go to the draft looking for a starting OLB/DE and CB in the first 2 rounds.


Yep. Those savings along with some from Kendricks, Cook, and Harry Smith would be enough to sign a quality CB or LB too. Gotta get these done as they have to be under the cap by what, tomorrow? This is taking way too damn long and they need to get it done so that we can be more aggressive with the FA's

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I left Kwesi another message. 

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With the cap situation and other holes to fill there is no way they are going to sign Tretter.  Add the fact that Bradbury is under contract it doesn't make financial sense for such a signing.

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@"Greylock" said: With the cap situation and other holes to fill there is no way they are going to sign Tretter.  Add the fact that Bradbury is under contract it doesn't make financial sense for such a signing.
Doesn't make financial sense to pay an immobile QB and not put equal effort into protecting him so he can do the job you are paying him to do.
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Vikings have talked to released Browns Center JC Tretter, but no visit has been scheduled yet
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@"JustinTime18™" said:
Vikings have talked to released Browns Center JC Tretter, but no visit has been scheduled yet
GET HIM IN MINNESOTA NOW.  

Come on, he's a great piece to step in and solidify the line.  He creates a pocket for the tin man QB.  With the young tackles, and young guards, he's a perfect fit (vet with long term outlook).   BUSTBurried is such a weak link and gets dominated in the biggest of games that we never stand a chance to give our offense time to shine.  

This offense could really take off with KOC's play calling, an improving young OL, the return of Irv, Dalvin & Fast Kene, and the wide out weapons of JJ-AT-KO&ISM.

I couldn't think of a better realistic FA to add here.

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@"JustinTime18™" said: I left Kwesi another message. 

I think you're going to have to drive over there and pound on his door a few times...

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@"Skodin" said:
@"JustinTime18™" said:
Vikings have talked to released Browns Center JC Tretter, but no visit has been scheduled yet
GET HIM IN MINNESOTA NOW.  

Come on, he's a great piece to step in and solidify the line.  He creates a pocket for the tin man QB.  With the young tackles, and young guards, he's a perfect fit (vet with long term outlook).   BUSTBurried is such a weak link and gets dominated in the biggest of games that we never stand a chance to give our offense time to shine.  

This offense could really take off with KOC's play calling, an improving young OL, the return of Irv, Dalvin & Fast Kene, and the wide out weapons of JJ-AT-KO&ISM.

I couldn't think of a better realistic FA to add here.



I wonder if they are waiting on the guy from Buffalo,  or if Tretter is out of their price range currently?

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#14 · Mar 18, 12:22 PM
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We are so stupid, we’d probably sign him, then move him to Guard

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#15 · Mar 18, 4:57 PM
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We got Austin Schlottmann.  We don't need Tretter.  Come on man.

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