I had mentioned before that I wasn't a huge fan of throwing a lot of money at Clowney but I'm fine with this deal. 

This sets them up in the drivers seat to take the BPA at 26, if they stay put. At this point, I'd have no issue if they took a WR, DE, CB, S or DT at the position. The only positions that would cause me to pause would be QB, TE or OL at that spot. I expect OL depth in later rounds and possibly a developmental TE unless Pitts plummeted to 26 LOL.

I am of the nature you can never have enough OL. So, if the best player is an OL who has fallen, go for it. We saw how much worse we were with the injuries to end the year. 

I hope they go DB. Need everything we can get if playing 3 safeties. But if someone falls they like I’m cool too. If you’re subscribed to the athletic my buddies draft guide dropped last week and it’s massive. Also did a full 7 round mock draft this week. Go read!

posted by Laley23

I am of the nature you can never have enough OL. So, if the best player is an OL who has fallen, go for it. We saw how much worse we were with the injuries to end the year. 

Having played & coached OL, I'm an OL guy through and through but unless it's a center to replace Tretter, I want a guy who is going to be a day 1 starter at that spot.....unless someone like Penei Sewell freefalls (unlikely).

Sheldon Richardson being cut is a little puzzling

DT suddenly could be the pick at RD1.

posted by Laley23

DT suddenly could be the pick at RD1.

Not a ton of 1st and 2nd round DTs projected. Think they’d rather wait until 2nd or 3rd to get a guy. Probably also depends on who is still there at 26. 

posted by iclfan2

Not a ton of 1st and 2nd round DTs projected. Think they’d rather wait until 2nd or 3rd to get a guy. Probably also depends on who is still there at 26. 

I just hope it's not Barmore.

I'd have to think they asked Richardson to restructure and he passed. The going rate for a DT in this free agency is about $6-7 million, which would be fair for him. He was way overpaid at $13 million. I think only Landry & OBJ were paid higher on the team.

posted by BR1986FB

I just hope it's not Barmore.

I'd have to think they asked Richardson to restructure and he passed. The going rate for a DT in this free agency is about $6-7 million, which would be fair for him. He was way overpaid at $13 million. I think only Landry & OBJ were paid higher on the team.

Agreed. Ha my buddy has Barmore as his first DT taken. If anybody wants his draft guide from The Athletic PM me. He has Browns taking a DB, but that was before this move. 

Hearing several potential reasons for this Richardson release, from the obvious (overpaid) to it freeing money up for potential Teller/Chubb extensions to the fact they just weren't getting the production for the money (analytics/overpaid again). 

Plus, the expected rotation (on passing downs) would've been Garrett-Clowney-Richardson-Malik Jackson which would've left limited reps for Takk McKinley. 

Have also heard the possibility of bringing back Richardson on a cheaper deal if he tests the market.

Greg Pruitt

https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/04/gregg-pruitt-rejected-by-his-coach-hid-on-a-golf-course-on-draft-day-terry-pluto.html

Brian Brennan

https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2021/04/brian-brennan-a-lonely-dorm-room-finally-drafted-then-feeling-like-minnie-mouse-terry-pluto.html

Hearing a lot about a trade down next Thursday. Not really a ton of value where they are picking. The part that sucks is if they trade down, they already have 9 picks this year. They aren't going to likely keep all 9 on the roster and Berry (historically with his analytical ways) doesn't trade up. Unless they trade way back and stockpile higher draft picks next year?

Either way, I likely will watch the first 10-15 picks then go to bed. Have no interest in staying up until pick 26 only to see them trade back to the 2nd round.

For the first time all year I looked at a mock yesterday and it had Browns taking Jeremiah Owusu-Koramora. I was impressed all the games I watched of him at ND. Good speed and makes plays. Seems like LB is still a position of need, so if he’s there I’d rather they just keep the pick and draft him.

I'm not sure if Berry considers LB a position of need or that Woods' defense even requires it with what he's running. I could see more hybrid safeties on the field than LB's with only one to zero LB's on the field during passing downs.

No shock here but Baker & Ward's 5th year options were picked up.

Downtown Cleveland getting ready for Thursday's draft...

Draft day is here. I pity the ducks, I mean people, that will be venturing downtown for this. 

Anyone you really want and anyone you'd hate to see picked?

I'd love to see them get Kwity Paye or Surtain (both unlikely) and would hate to see Oweh, Tryon, Barmore or Rousseau drafted.

OBR's top 50 prospects for the Browns...

https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/LongFormArticle/obr-big-board-top-prospects-164758959/#164758959_1

Solid pick by the Browns last night. Would be thrilled if they traded up for JOK in the 2nd.

posted by BR1986FB

Solid pick by the Browns last night. Would be thrilled if they traded up for JOK in the 2nd.

Got to imagine Jax is taking several call about the #33, probably most for JOK

posted by Verbal Kint

Got to imagine Jax is taking several call about the #33, probably most for JOK

I'd love for the Browns to go after him if the price is reasonable. It would be a big upgrade for us at LB. I'm fine with giving up some of our picks to move up because it's unlikely that we will have roster room for 9 rookies.

posted by Al Bundy

I'd love for the Browns to go after him if the price is reasonable. It would be a big upgrade for us at LB. I'm fine with giving up some of our picks to move up because it's unlikely that we will have roster room for 9 rookies.

Yeah, they don't need all of those picks. He'd compliment that defense in that he's more of a hybrid LB/S who can go sideline to sideline and keep track of Lamar, Josh Allen & Mahomes. Plus they will run a lot of 4-2-5, 4-1-6 and 4-7 defenses in Woods' system.

posted by Verbal Kint

Got to imagine Jax is taking several call about the #33, probably most for JOK

There could be a run on offense, especially OL, early in the 2nd so he might slide a bit more but doubtful.

posted by Al Bundy

I'd love for the Browns to go after him if the price is reasonable. It would be a big upgrade for us at LB. I'm fine with giving up some of our picks to move up because it's unlikely that we will have roster room for 9 rookies.

Got’em