Quick hits:
Sign Brad Johnson. Yes, I know he is old and not that good. But he's exactly the guy I'd prefer as a veteran backup who wouldn't scare me as a starter. The guy has played in the Super Bowl and been part of high-octane offenses. He's also managed games and won ugly. Unless Savage has something up his sleeve at QB, Johnson is the guy to get. Unfortunately, I haven't heard a damn thing about this actually happening....
David Carr? Yeah, right. This rumor is just plausible enough to help the Browns drum up interest from other teams in the third pick. I think this trade is great as long as they don't make it.
Free agency. At midnight, the Browns are going to sign two starting offensive guards.... at least that is my wish. In reality, the Browns will be fortunate to get one guy.
Nate Clements? Sounds good to me. But I think Clements gets bigger money elsewhere. Hope I am wrong.
Draft
- Draft Joe Thomas. I keep hearing the Thomas might only be merely a good left tackle, not a great one. Is that supposed to be a negative?
- Brady Quinn. OK, I'm starting to come around that maybe he'd be a decent NFL QB. But the Browns' interest here has to be a smokescreen.
- Calvin Johnson is the guy I'd pick if truly picking BPA. But c'mon, if there was ever a year to draft for need this is it.
- Adrian Peterson. A stud. Wouldn't be a bad pick, I don't think, but just don't see the logic being there to draft a studly injury risk at RB when there are other more pressing needs.
- Anyone else -- as long as they play in the trenches.