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Originally posted 01:56 PM ET  01.08 by HellsGrimeTyrant

WR- No brainer. Get Colt an explosive weapon

See above about finishing. Two WR's is better than one! ......and time to get off quality passes from a very protective O line is even better. Too many needs and not enough picks. Which brings us back to your first point, the Browns probably would be better off trading down and accumulating picks.

The defense ranked at 13 makes it o.k. to focus 1st on providing a stronger offense and RT and WR certainly will help. The Browns history of drafting high and often getting someone who doesn't pan out indicates they should do as suggested and trade down and accumulate picks. There is always a few guys who are really good and get overlooked. Try to find them in this year's draft. Being respectable next season is o.k., so focus on bulding for 2012 and 2013. It took a long time to finally find a dependable QB and Colt shows promise to be that guy. So work on trying to be respectable for 2011 and build a winner for the future. There are too many holes to fill to expect an over 500 club for next season. Patience is still needed by fans and team management. Go Browns!!

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Originally posted 07:59 PM ET  01.08 by ITZMEBROWNSFAN

See above about finishing. Two WR's is better than one! ......and time to get off quality passes from a very protective O line is even better. Too many needs and not enough picks. Which brings us back to your first point, the Browns probably would be better off trading down and accumulating picks.

There are some intriguing players projected in the 3rd round at WR. If we get Blackmon, or Jones or even (fingers crossed) AJ Green in the first round we should definitely look at Jerrell Jernigan from Troy in the 3rd if he's still available.

I agree that they should trade down, get a few more picks; but what is Heckert's history with trading down in the draft? Seems like they were pretty successful in Philly, thus picking in the latter half of the draft. Come on Eagles fans; help me out with this because I am too lazy to look it up right now...lol.

WR is the most glaring hole on offense...could be solved in FA? Vincent Jackson, Sidney Rice, Malcom Floyd and Steve Breaston will be some notable free agents...Cleveland might be a tough sell for top WRs...oh, and I guess Braylon Edwards is available as a FA, too....wouldn't that be nice--HA!

Cleveland will also have to make some decisions with their LBs: D. Jackson, C Gocong, M Roth, and J Trusnik. Desmond Bishop will be a Fa with GB after this season, as the Pack may have some tough choices at LB as well. He's a solid playmaker against the run and as a rusher, but struggles a little bit in pass coverage; however, he's a playmaker and very aggressive.

There are also some interesting options at RB hitting the FA market. A. Foster will definitely get a new contract in Houston, but his back-up Derrick Ward may be available if the Texans don't resign him for insurance on Foster. DeAngelo Williams from Carolina is another option, but he would probably want too much money for Cleveland, since they would expect him to split carries with Hillis. Some other notables are Cedric Benson, Mike Tolbert and Michael Bush. RB is an easier sell in Cleveland because they love to run the ball, but Montario Hardesty could be a factor in the decision making. If they think that he can be healthy and effective, they may look to build other needs.

Depth at CB looks pretty thin on the FA market. The Browns have E Wright listed as a possible FA, and his return might be a necessary evil if they cannot bring in other top choices, through the draft or FA. Maybe the next coach can utilize him better.

The Browns definitely need to draft Patrick Peterson or Prince Amukamara to move Sheldon Brown to safety and have him back there with TJ Ward, that would give us four DB's that can cover and def tackle....Have we not learned that WR frafted high do not provide the immediate impact that you would look for on a team....Dane Sanzanbacher is the type of WR that the Browns need to go after with is switching to a west coast offense, he will make as many plays as chansi stuckey did this year with colt throwing him the ball...look at how often he had to adjust to Pryors passing.....Reggie Wayne is not happy in Indy can we get him...can we get a vet WR through free agaency and not waste a pick on a WR please...Dline help would also be an added Bonus im not a dline kind of guy so i leave that to the people who knows big guys best, but for sure the WR is 2nd or 3rd round and the CB is the #6 pick in the draft

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Originally posted 10:46 AM ET  01.10 by EuclidBrown

The Browns definitely need to draft Patrick Peterson or Prince Amukamara to move Sheldon Brown to safety and have him back there with TJ Ward, that would give us four DB's that can cover and def tackle....Have we not learned that WR frafted high do not provide the immediate impact that you would look for on a team....Dane Sanzanbacher is the type of WR that the Browns need to go after with is switching to a west coast offense, he will make as many plays as chansi stuckey did this year with colt throwing him the ball...look at how often he had to adjust to Pryors passing.....Reggie Wayne is not happy in Indy can we get him...can we get a vet WR through free agaency and not waste a pick on a WR please...Dline help would also be an added Bonus im not a dline kind of guy so i leave that to the people who knows big guys best, but for sure the WR is 2nd or 3rd round and the CB is the #6 pick in the draft

Buddy, You are just like everybody else...

There can be no player activity until the first day of the business year...March 1
On March 1, there will be a lock out, no player activity except the draft...Draft well

I just dont see it happening....Ownership and management leadership & decisions are the key. Follow the Ozzie Newsome model for success.

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Originally posted 10:46 AM ET  01.10 by EuclidBrown

The Browns definitely need to draft Patrick Peterson or Prince Amukamara to move Sheldon Brown to safety and have him back there with TJ Ward, that would give us four DB's that can cover and def tackle....Have we not learned that WR frafted high do not provide the immediate impact that you would look for on a team....Dane Sanzanbacher is the type of WR that the Browns need to go after with is switching to a west coast offense, he will make as many plays as chansi stuckey did this year with colt throwing him the ball...look at how often he had to adjust to Pryors passing.....Reggie Wayne is not happy in Indy can we get him...can we get a vet WR through free agaency and not waste a pick on a WR please...Dline help would also be an added Bonus im not a dline kind of guy so i leave that to the people who knows big guys best, but for sure the WR is 2nd or 3rd round and the CB is the #6 pick in the draft

I completely agree about Sanzenbacher. I think he would be an Austin Collie type receiver with good hands. I would be for taking the two you named in the first round but only those two. I still like Bama's DT Darius (sp) who I beleive can play an end position as well. If they can drop down, I think they have to due to the amount of holes.

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Originally posted 09:55 AM ET  01.10 by LowCountryBrownsFan

Depth at CB looks pretty thin on the FA market. The Browns have E Wright listed as a possible FA, and his return might be a necessary evil if they cannot bring in other top choices, through the draft or FA. Maybe the next coach can utilize him better.

Nnamdi Asomugha would be a great addition to any team, though. Does Rob Ryan have enough pull to get his former player? Will Ryan still have a job in Cleveland? He's the highest paid CB in the league, so will Lerner open the pocket book for him? He's 30 years old, in his prime and only allowed 13 receptions out of 33 targets thrown his way this year: and no TD's allowed. Speaking as a HUGE Browns homer, I think Aso makes a lot of sense for the Cleveland Browns.

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I predict browns are gonna trade down into the 15-16 range and get themselves another 2nd round pick.. i could see them passing up aj green and moving down taking a guy like julio jones.

Then come back in the second round and take a defensive linemen and a true middle linebacker.

What do yall think of Jonathan Baldwin (WR, Pitt) in the second round? He's listed at 6'-5'', 230 lbs. Freaky athletic, with good hands, fast (not top-end speed, though) and he can block downfield. If Cleveland takes a WR in the first few rounds, which I really was not hoping for, this guy would seem to be a good fit. Size, hands, toughness over the middle. Only going by what I've read about him though...didn't actually see him play live this year.

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  01.25 by LowCountryBrownsFan

What do yall think of Jonathan Baldwin (WR, Pitt) in the second round? He's listed at 6'-5'', 230 lbs. Freaky athletic, with good hands, fast (not top-end speed, though) and he can block downfield. If Cleveland takes a WR in the first few rounds, which I really was not hoping for, this guy would seem to be a good fit. Size, hands, toughness over the middle. Only going by what I've read about him though...didn't actually see him play live this year.

Baldwin == Roy Williams Starter kit ... So if you like to pay big money to someone who is only efffective for 1 year ... go for it.

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Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  01.25 by LowCountryBrownsFan

What do yall think of Jonathan Baldwin (WR, Pitt) in the second round? He's listed at 6'-5'', 230 lbs. Freaky athletic, with good hands, fast (not top-end speed, though) and he can block downfield.

As a Pitt fan, I can tell you that Baldwin has a ton of talent. Personally I think he would definitely benefit from another year of college as his toughness has come into question, specifically going across the middle. He could be a steal in the early rounds or he could be a bust. Only time will tell. From what I've seen, he looks to be a little more Antonio Bryant instead of Larry Fitzgerald. Of course, that could easily change as he matures.

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Originally posted 02:24 PM ET  01.25 by LGP: Pensational!

As a Pitt fan, I can tell you that Baldwin has a ton of talent. Personally I think he would definitely benefit from another year of college as his toughness has come into question, specifically going across the middle. He could be a steal in the early rounds or he could be a bust. Only time will tell. From what I've seen, he looks to be a little more Antonio Bryant instead of Larry Fitzgerald. Of course, that could easily change as he matures.

Thanks for the info...pulled up a mock draft saw his name, and was hoping a Pitt fan could shed a little more light on the subject. Is he only a junior?

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Originally posted 02:41 PM ET  01.25 by LowCountryBrownsFan

Thanks for the info...pulled up a mock draft saw his name, and was hoping a Pitt fan could shed a little more light on the subject. Is he only a junior?

You are correct, he is only a Junior. My guess is that he won't get out of the first round or, if he does, won't last long early in the second. His size and potential are just too tempting. He really had a down year this past season, but in fairness, Pitt had a first year starting QB, however it's not like he did anything spectacular to distinguish himself . Like I said, he would definitely benefit from another year in college, but it looks like he's going pro.

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Originally posted 02:56 PM ET  01.25 by LGP: Pensational!

You are correct, he is only a Junior. My guess is that he won't get out of the first round or, if he does, won't last long early in the second. His size and potential are just too tempting. He really had a down year this past season, but in fairness, Pitt had a first year starting QB, however it's not like he did anything spectacular to distinguish himself . Like I said, he would definitely benefit from another year in college, but it looks like he's going pro.

Big risk/big reward candidate, huh? Didn't watch a lot of college ball this year...so I'm trying to put some faces to some names that I have been hearing...thanks.

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Originally posted 07:59 PM ET  01.08 by ITZMEBROWNSFAN

See above about finishing. Two WR's is better than one! ......and time to get off quality passes from a very protective O line is even better. Too many needs and not enough picks. Which brings us back to your first point, the Browns probably would be better off trading down and accumulating picks.

Trading doown to get more picks is a Pats type move.

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