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An NFL Insider's take on the Browns
On realgm.com there is a poster by the name of Icness who works directly with the Detroit Lions, but also used to work for the Browns so he still has connections in Cleveland and knows quite a bit about them. He posted his thoughts on the Browns offseason and draft. Here's what he had to say.
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Here's what I know for the Browns:
1. They are actively shopping the 1st round pick, trying to move down into the 8-14 range and pick up another 3rd rounder (or better).
2. They would take Adrian Peterson without hesitation if he didn't have the injury history or the reckless running style that's likely to keep him that way. But with all the injury issues and the conservatism of Phil Savage, I'd be surprised if they took him. I absolutely expect them to make a strong run at a free agent RB, like a Michael Turner or a Dominic Rhodes. Don't forget they burned a 3rd rounder last year on a RB to complement Droughns, and Harrison will be given lots of chances to prove himself.
3. If they do keep their current picks, I think they'll take Brady Quinn, then address the CB and OL. The Browns have no interest in Jamarcus Russell should he fall.
4. As mentioned earlier, I stated the Browns are putting out the vibe they will take Troy Smith in the 2nd round. I now believe that is more of a smokescreen to build value and perhaps to conceal their true intentions. Yes, I bit too hard on that one. But it could very well happen too. If they don't take Quinn in the 1st, they will draft a QB sometime in the 2nd-4th, be it Smith or Kolb or Stanton, wherever they feel they are getting good value for the prospect. But other than Kolb I don't see any of those guys being quality NFL QBs right away. I love Troy Smith and what he did for OSU, but he's got some deficiencies that are hard to overcome at the NFL level: slow read progressions, iffy accuracy on short passes, does not feel the rush well.
5. Don't be surprised if the Browns are not as active with their free agent cap room as you'd like them to be. I see them going after the 2nd tier guys or injury reclamation projects that are low-risk, though I do think they'll try to get Nate Clements.
I'll try and post anything I pick up here
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I asked him who they are trying to add value to, Smith or the pick and why? I also asked him why they wouldnt be more active in free agency. Im still waiting for his reply, but he is generally out scouting during the day so I probably wont get an answer until tonight. I figured you guys would like to have any extra info you could get so here you go.
On realgm.com there is a poster by the name of Icness who works directly with the Detroit Lions, but also used to work for the Browns so he still has connections in Cleveland and knows quite a bit about them. He posted his thoughts on the Browns offseason and draft. Here's what he had to say.
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Here's what I know for the Browns:
1. They are actively shopping the 1st round pick, trying to move down into the 8-14 range and pick up another 3rd rounder (or better).
2. They would take Adrian Peterson without hesitation if he didn't have the injury history or the reckless running style that's likely to keep him that way. But with all the injury issues and the conservatism of Phil Savage, I'd be surprised if they took him. I absolutely expect them to make a strong run at a free agent RB, like a Michael Turner or a Dominic Rhodes. Don't forget they burned a 3rd rounder last year on a RB to complement Droughns, and Harrison will be given lots of chances to prove himself.
3. If they do keep their current picks, I think they'll take Brady Quinn, then address the CB and OL. The Browns have no interest in Jamarcus Russell should he fall.
4. As mentioned earlier, I stated the Browns are putting out the vibe they will take Troy Smith in the 2nd round. I now believe that is more of a smokescreen to build value and perhaps to conceal their true intentions. Yes, I bit too hard on that one. But it could very well happen too. If they don't take Quinn in the 1st, they will draft a QB sometime in the 2nd-4th, be it Smith or Kolb or Stanton, wherever they feel they are getting good value for the prospect. But other than Kolb I don't see any of those guys being quality NFL QBs right away. I love Troy Smith and what he did for OSU, but he's got some deficiencies that are hard to overcome at the NFL level: slow read progressions, iffy accuracy on short passes, does not feel the rush well.
5. Don't be surprised if the Browns are not as active with their free agent cap room as you'd like them to be. I see them going after the 2nd tier guys or injury reclamation projects that are low-risk, though I do think they'll try to get Nate Clements.
I'll try and post anything I pick up here
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I asked him who they are trying to add value to, Smith or the pick and why? I also asked him why they wouldnt be more active in free agency. Im still waiting for his reply, but he is generally out scouting during the day so I probably wont get an answer until tonight. I figured you guys would like to have any extra info you could get so here you go.
