Cleveland Browns
- 2014 Finish: 7-9, 4th in AFC North
- Top Positional Need: Offensive Weapons
What do you even say about the Cleveland Browns, the sudden overwhelming laughingstock of the NFL?
Well, I say hold your laughter because this was a 7-9 squad last year who enjoyed a few quality moments.
Browns Offensive Weapons:
- Dwayne Bowe (WR)
- Taylor Gabriel (WR)
- Brian Hartline (WR)
- Andrew Hawkins (WR)
- Travis Benjamin (WR)
- Gary Barnidge (TE)
- Jim Dray (TE)
There’s no question the Browns need some upfront help in the interior of that defense. With backend guys like Joe Haden, Tashaun Gipson and Donte Whitner, coupled with Karlos Dansby, Barkevious Mingo and Paul Kruger at linebacker, the unit fields some immense promise.
The offense is where the real positional need lies.
The Browns remain one of the many who are still without a bonafide franchise signal caller. Cleveland’s weapons are just pitiful, whereas the Jets, for example, have some talent. This is why the Browns top positional need lies at the skilled position rather than quarterback.
The Johnny Manziel factor also weighs heavily.
Josh Gordon exiting explains how dire the weapon situation is at the Browns facility these days. While the acquisitions of Dwayne Bowe and Brian Hartline help matters, there’s no chance in the world I trust either of them as a starting X or Z. Losing tight-end Jordan Cameron further complicates the need for passing targets.
Drafting out of the No. 12 spot, nose tackle Danny Shelton could be the logical choice if either Kevin White or Amari Cooper fail to slip.
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