I know I have done a lot on the Browns but I figured to do one different. Listing their needs from the order I think they are needed. I would love feedback on this.
1) Defensive line- In a previous post I said they played with the Norse Gods as a rip on their age. Now I rip on their play. I believe they have 2 good backups (Oft injured Orpheus Roye and Robaire Smith ) starting, and one who could be a starter in a different system (DT/DE Shaun Smith). However as starters they are too old or not consistent enough. They need a change here.
2) Safety- I love FS Brodney Pool and SS Sean Jones. However the Browns need a guy who can get the DB's in position and make adjustments to coverage before the snap. Neither has proven they can do that consistantly, hurting a tallented young group.
3) Right Guard- Ryan Tucker is an upgreade to Mckinney in the tallent department at right guard but he has too many mental errors. He has to be on his way set the Browns record for false starts in eight games.(Counted 8 in 3 weeks). He is a drive killer and needs replaced. The Browns need a player who has Tucker's physical skill and Mckinney's mental discipline.
4) Strong Side LLinebacker- Willie McGinnist has been solid but let's face it, he is 36 years old and not getting any younger or better and Antwan Peek is an excellent third down option but not much of a starter. The Browns need a guy who can stop the run while consistantly staying with Tight Ends and rushing the passer when needed. They dont have any one player that can do those things at this point. That hurts a great young Linebacking core.
5) Running Back- There have been quiet rumors the Browns may be willing to keep Jamal Lewis for the right price. As much as I would like to see it I dont so I would like to think they would need depth here. Jason Write has proven he can be a wonderful third down back and spot starter but in my opinion Jarome Harrison has proven little. He did well at points when Lewis was injured but I still heald my breath when he was in. I see the Browns looking for a new #3 back to follow Write and whoever they get to start next year.
I hope Matt and Walter both comment on this and let me know what they think.
1) Defensive line- In a previous post I said they played with the Norse Gods as a rip on their age. Now I rip on their play. I believe they have 2 good backups (Oft injured Orpheus Roye and Robaire Smith ) starting, and one who could be a starter in a different system (DT/DE Shaun Smith). However as starters they are too old or not consistent enough. They need a change here.
2) Safety- I love FS Brodney Pool and SS Sean Jones. However the Browns need a guy who can get the DB's in position and make adjustments to coverage before the snap. Neither has proven they can do that consistantly, hurting a tallented young group.
3) Right Guard- Ryan Tucker is an upgreade to Mckinney in the tallent department at right guard but he has too many mental errors. He has to be on his way set the Browns record for false starts in eight games.(Counted 8 in 3 weeks). He is a drive killer and needs replaced. The Browns need a player who has Tucker's physical skill and Mckinney's mental discipline.
4) Strong Side LLinebacker- Willie McGinnist has been solid but let's face it, he is 36 years old and not getting any younger or better and Antwan Peek is an excellent third down option but not much of a starter. The Browns need a guy who can stop the run while consistantly staying with Tight Ends and rushing the passer when needed. They dont have any one player that can do those things at this point. That hurts a great young Linebacking core.
5) Running Back- There have been quiet rumors the Browns may be willing to keep Jamal Lewis for the right price. As much as I would like to see it I dont so I would like to think they would need depth here. Jason Write has proven he can be a wonderful third down back and spot starter but in my opinion Jarome Harrison has proven little. He did well at points when Lewis was injured but I still heald my breath when he was in. I see the Browns looking for a new #3 back to follow Write and whoever they get to start next year.
I hope Matt and Walter both comment on this and let me know what they think.
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