How I Fix The Browns - Vol. 2
Not going to include free agency in this, simply because I don't know how they attract much of anything in that regard.
Draft:
1 (1) - Myles Garrett - EDGE - Texas A&M - Nothing changes here. Simply the best.
1 (12) - Jamal Adams - S - LSU - Really struggled between Adams and Malik McDowell, who I think it an elite interior defender not far behind Jonathan Allen. Adams is a secondary leader and intelligent player who fills gaps nicely and has good enough cover skills to warrant this selection. Ideally, you'd like to move back a few spots and still get him.
2 (32) - Ryan Ramczyk - OT - Wisconsin - Was incredibly efficient against what I feel is the best DL in the country against OSU (film linked). Very tactical, uses great leverage and can get outside or to the second level. Will have to answer questions about his commitment to the game, he turned down Wisky out of HS to stop playing before wanting to play again later.
2 (46) - Kevin King - CB - Washington - Still think he's the best CB on his team, even better than Sidney Jones. Had him in the fourth round last time, but he's clearly a bigger prospect now. Long, athletic and quick enough to stay with receivers.
3 (65) - Pat Elfein - G/C - Ohio State University - Tactician that is well coached and often gets to the second level. Struggles to maintain leverage at times, and could stand to get a bit quicker. But a line manager and easy starter at the next level to solidify the interior.
4 (Comp A) - Joshua Dobbs - QB - Tennessee - If you're looking for a potential "Next Dak," take a look at Dobbs. He's raw, athletic and intelligent with a quick release and superb leadership skills. This is a guy Hue Jackson can work with to develop his skills, while not using the high draft pick on guys who are similarly talented.
4 (Comp B) -
Taywan Taylor - WR - Western Kentucky - If he gets to the combine and runs well, he's going higher than this. Deep speed and reliable hands
5 - Riley Bullough - ILB - Michigan State - Hard nosed guy that is a tenacious blitzer and fills gaps well, but can be fooled by misdirection and ends up out of position too much.
5 (NE) - Ryan Glasgow - DL - Michigan - I started watching film on Chris Wormley and walked away with this guy as a top notch contributor and value pick. He's got a non-stop motor and is incredibly well coached. Michigan moves him across all three interior gaps and he's a constant presence.
Check out #96 in this film and tell me he's not a problem.
5 (Comp C) - Brandon Langley - CB - Lamar - Former wide receiver transferred from Georgia and converted. Has good side and really excellent speed and change of direction, but can show off he's new to the position with some awkward footwork at times.
6 - Alex Ross - RB - Oklahoma/Missouri - Taller, upright runner that is really hard to bring down and has good speed. Never lived up to the hype in college, but could be an interesting developmental guy behind Crow and Duke.
7 - Tarell Basham - DL - Ohio U - Really big and rangy guy who could put on some additional muscle and still show athleticism. Guy you coach into a contributor down the line.
Depth Chart:
Green - Above Avg starter
Yellow - Average
Red - Problem
QB - Robert Griffin - Joshua Dobbs - Cody Kessler
RB - Isaiah Crowell - Duke Johnson - Alex Ross - Dan Vitale
WR - Terrelle Pryor - Rashard Higgins - Jarrett Payton
WR - Corey Coleman - Taywan Taylor - Ricardo Louis
TE - Gary Barnidge - Seth DeValve - Randall Telfer/Conor Hamlett
LT - Joe Thomas
LG - Joel Bitonio - Spencer Drango
C - Pat Elfein - Austin Reiter
RG - John Greco - Cam Erving
RT - Austin Pasztor - Ryan Ramczyk
RDE - Desmond Bryant - Ryan Glasgow
NT - Danny Shelton - Stephen Paea
LDE - Emmanuel Ogbah - Carl Nassib - Xavier Cooper
EDGE - Myles Garrett - Corey Lemonier/Cam Johnson
ILB - Jamie Collins - Riley Bullough
ILB - Chris Kirksey - Dominique Alexander
OLB - Nate Orchard - Joe Schobert - Tyrone Holmes
CB - Joe Haden - Kevin King
CB - Jamar Taylor - Briean Boddy-Calhoun - Brandon Langley
FS - Jamal Adams - Ed Reynolds/Jordan Poyer
SS - Derrick Kindred - Ibraheim Campbell