Their journey may have been rocky at times, but Mayfield and the Browns are poised for a longer playoff run.
Many signs point to cornerback, but other options exist.
Trade up to No. 20 (again) secures Browns CB4.
Unless his contract is greatly reduced, Case Keenum’s second year in Cleveland could be his last.
The opportunity is there for this professed progressive football organization to be an industry leader.
Browns are fine with Landry and OBJ – for now.
Richardson’s scheduled salary cap figure of $13.66 million was nearly as high the total of six new players on defense added in free agency.
The Browns GM completes defensive needs with a cornerback to compete with Greedy Williams.
The rush is on to win a championship before Baker Mayfield’s mega-deal imposes different hardships.
Alabama’s Christian Barmore could be an enticing option if Clowney becomes second free agent end to sign.
It’s unlikely the Browns would devote a high pick to linebacker, but it doesn’t mean they won’t continue the search for fast, athletic players like Jacob Phillips.
Reportedly imminent signing of end Jadeveon Clowney clears path leading Browns to cornerback in first round.
With four edge rushers and four cornerbacks off the board, Browns could turn to top-ranked defensive tackle.
GM Andrew Berry has draft options, but ‘best player available … for Browns’ should rule the day.
Both 2018 draft picks endured plenty of adversity, but Mayfield’s inner toughness overcame organizational dysfunction while Darnold did not.