NFL Draft-Browns

I really dont know what to make of the Browns. Are they as good as they were in 2007, are they the team we saw suck it up last year, are they somewhere in between? I personally think that they are somewhere inbetween those two extremes, slightly leaning more towards the 2007 side though. I think that Brady Quinn will be a servicable QB in the league sooner rather than later, Braylon Edwards will figure out that its the wide recievers job to catch the ball, not batt it down, and their defensive will begin to get a stop every now and again.

They've definitely not been productive personal wise, trading Kellen Winslow Jr. for a couple draft picks and haven't done anything else note-worthy. They did, however, hire who I think is one of the best coaches in football in Eric Mangini..although apparently Shaun Rogers wants a trade now because of this. If they do, for some unGodly reason trade him, I don't think it will really shake up their draft board much, but it would really make me question the decision makers in the organization because they would only be adding another hole to an already porous defense.

The top needs for the Browns are; a pass-rushing OLB, a RB, CB, RT, and thanks to Donte Stallworth's intoxicated manslaughter charges, WR.

In the 1st round (5th overall pick) look for the Browns to fill their biggest need-the pass rushing OLB. Choices like Texas' Brian Orakpo and FSU's Everette Brown will both be available and either would be a solid pick. In the end though, I say it is Orakpo.

In the 2nd round, pick 36, look for the Browns to make a play on either a running back with some speed, or a conerback. LeSean McCoy or Darius Butler are possible choices.

With their remaining picks (2/50, 4/104, and 6/177) look for them to select either a RB or CB-whichever wasn't picked with their 1st second round pick, a Right Guard or Right Tackle (or someone who plays both), and a Wide Reciever.

THE PICK: Brian Orakpo-OLB/DE, Texas