2011 NFL Draft: Cleveland Browns analysis and predictions

Wednesday, 27 April 2011 05:55

WHERE THEY NEED HELP: Defensive End, wide receiver

ANALYSIS: They would love Green to fall to them in the sixth spot, and if he is gone still may draft Julio Jones, who is ranked just a shade below Green. Colt McCoy will be given the chance to win the starting job this year out of training camp, but he will need weapons as the Browns offense was 31st in points and 29th in total passing yards. A wide receiver like Green or Jones would fill a need. But like the Bengals, the Browns have pressing needs along the defensive line. Cleveland had only 29 sacks last year and gave up an average of 350 yards per game. The Browns are switching to the 4-3 this year and need players. Besides the Browns drafted both Brian Robiske and Mohamed Massaquoi in the second round of the 2009 draft. They already have spent high picks on young wide receivers. They have to address the defensive front now

WHAT THEY SHOULD DO: Draft either Da’Quan Bowers, Robert Quinn or Nick Fairley if they are available.

WHERE THEY ARE EXPECTED TO USE THE FIRST PICK: Robert Quinn, Defensive End, North Carolina

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