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Buster Skrine | Defensive Back

Team: Cleveland Browns
Age / DOB:  (24) / 4/26/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'9' / 185
College: Chattanooga
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ESPN Cleveland believes Buster Skrine will "at worst" be the Browns' nickel corner.
Skrine is splitting first-team outside corner reps with Chris Owens at OTAs. Eventually, third-round rookie Leon McFadden will get in the mix. This spot opposite Joe Haden is a major hole for an otherwise sound Browns' defense. Skrine graded out negatively over 745 snaps last year. Jun 6 - 10:05 AM
Source: ESPN Cleveland

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Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns DC Ray Horton says CB Buster Skrine has been getting some looks at safety.

"[Skrine] is one of those hybrid players that is playing corner, nickel, penny, safety," Horton said. "He’s a dynamic player that can play more than one position. If you can do that in the Cleveland Browns defense it opens up a versatile attack." The Browns have a gaping hole at free safety, and they're trying anyone and everyone at the position to find the best fit.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
May 16 - 6:42 PM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

The new Browns coaching staff does not envision CB Buster Skrine as a starter.

Ray Horton's staff thinks Skrine "may" have a future as a nickel or dime back, but they're still in the market for a starter opposite Joe Haden. Skrine was stretched in six starts last year, struggling mightily in coverage. He's been better as a slot corner. Skrine has just one interception through 32 career games.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mar 17 - 2:38 PM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns CB Buster Skrine will move inside and cover the slot with Joe Haden returning from suspension.

Skrine will be issued the task of covering the Bengals' Andrew Hawkins on Sunday, and that matchup favors Hawkins considerably. Hawkins beat Cleveland for 56 yards and a touchdown on two catches in Week 2, but he saw just three targets. Look for Cincinnati to exploit Cleveland with its speedy slot man this week. Skrine is replacing injured Dimitri Patterson.
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Source: Nate Ulrich on Twitter
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 02:24:00 PM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

The Browns believe second-year CB Buster Skrine could develop into a starter this season.

Skrine impressed the Browns' coaching staff at the end of last season and will compete to start opposite Joe Haden. Skrine appeared in all 16 games last year. He's still a long shot to unseat incumbent RCB Sheldon Brown.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun, May 27, 2012 09:48:00 AM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns CB Buster Skrine left Wednesday's practice early because of a hip injury.

With Joe Haden (knee) expected to miss another game, Skrine was in line to play left cornerback on all nickel downs this week. His status is now uncertain for the game. Suddenly, Cleveland's pass defense is all kinds of banged up.
Source: Mary Kay Cabot on Twitter
Wed, Oct 19, 2011 07:38:00 PM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns DC Dick Jauron has been impressed with under-sized fifth-round CB Buster Skrine since training camp opened.

"Buster has had a really good camp and I believe in the long run he's going to be an outstanding addition to this football team," Jauron said. "... He's done an outstanding job." The 5'9/185 speedster is ticketed for a role on special teams and in sub-packages to open the season.
Source: Akron Beacon-Journal
Fri, Sep 9, 2011 09:48:00 AM
Buster Skrine - DB - Browns

Browns selected UT-Chattanooga CB Buster Skrine with the No. 137 overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft.

Skrine has been timed in the 4.2s and 4.3s on the track. Problem is, the speedster isn't much of a football player. At 5'10/186, Skrine is likely ticked for a sub-package role on defense at best, with some ability to run down kicks in special teams coverage. Skrine got a big name at the Combine, but we don't have much hope for him to develop into a full-time player.
Sat, Apr 30, 2011 02:05:00 PM

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