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[Cleveland Browns]

Can the Patriots solve Cleveland’s QB problem?

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Some media members continue to pump up QB Joe Milton. Would the Browns be willing to take a chance?

The NFL can be a strange place if you are a quarterback.

Play well enough in college to be a high draft pick, and even if you are unable to sustain that same level as a pro, numerous opportunities can still be found with teams believing they will be the ones to “unlock the potential,” no matter how many years you’ve kicked around.

Sometimes, the best course of action, oddly enough, is to play so little that you remain a mystery, one so tempting that a team may be willing to bring you on board to compete for a starting role.

That appears to be what is currently playing out with New England Patriots quarterback Joe Milton III, a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft who played in one game last season - a Week 18 victory over the Buffalo Bills.

Not just with Hoyer's comments today but, in general, the Joe Milton stuff has jumped the shark.

If Pats thought he was that good, they'd keep him as cheap backup unless they were getting 1st/2nd.

Wouldn't have signed Dobbs and put Milton on the market hoping a trade happens

— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) March 19, 2025​

Milton’s numbers from the game are admirable - 22-of-29 for 241 yards, one passing touchdown and one rushing touchdown, no sacks or turnovers - in what was a meaningless game for the Bills.

That game tape has apparently been enough to get the bandwagon rolling that the Patriots, who have Drake Maye as their starter and signed Josh Dobbs in free agency, would be open to trading Milton for the right price.

In the past week, several hosts across numerous programs at Sirius/XM NFL Radio have been arguing that teams should be willing to give up a third-round pick for Milton. One recent morning during The Opening Drive, the idea was even floated that Milton would be the No. 1 quarterback on the board if he were in this year’s NFL Draft.

JOE MILTON III IS UNREAL.

48 YARD TOUCHDOWN TO BOUTTE.

pic.twitter.com/HPSYKmVSDK

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 5, 2025​

All that for a player who, remember, was a sixth-round pick who came into the league with a powerful arm but also a “lack of time, accuracy, and touch,” according to his draft profile at NFL.com.

Such talk is balanced out a bit by Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer, who threw some cold water on the idea of the Patriots getting a team to pony up such a high draft pick for Milton this week:

“I’d be pretty stunned if any team gave up a top-100 selection for him.

“Sure, he looked good in the Patriots’ Week 18 game against the Buffalo Bills’ backups. But that alone isn’t going to supersede the six years of evidence from college that put him in the sixth round last year. He wasn’t the answer for either Michigan or Tennessee, winning and then losing the starting job for the Wolverines in 2020, then having to wait until ’23 to start for the Volunteers. Both programs, for what it’s worth, surged after his departure.

“That doesn’t mean he doesn’t have potential. He did show some in the Buffalo game, so I could see someone taking a flyer on him for a Day 3 pick. Hard to see much more than that.”

For argument’s sake, let’s say the good folks at Sirius are right about Milton’s untapped potential and look at a scenario where the Browns would be interested.

Everyone knows the Cleveland Browns need a quarterback as Kenny Pickett is the only one currently on the roster. But the list of free-agent quarterbacks, which was never robust to begin with, continues to shrink.

The trade market for Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons is currently on pause after reports came out that Cousins is comfortable waiting until after the draft to decide if he wants to waive his no-trade clause or is cool cashing checks for a year while being the backup in Atlanta and not uprooting his family for the second year in a row.

Cleveland can always just address the quarterback position in the draft by selecting whoever is available between Miami’s Cam Ward and Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders with the No. 2 overall pick. But there is debate over the quality of this year’s draft class, and perhaps Berry is not comfortable playing the “take whoever is left card” come the draft.

“(Milton) has all the attributes. Big arm, can move. Can throw. I just feel like he needs a chance to show what he can do.”

- @DerwinJames appearing on @gmfb on why the Giants should trade for Patriots QB Joe Milton pic.twitter.com/nj6v51Sex1

— Doug Rush (@TheDougRush) March 18, 2025​

If the Browns see the upside of having a 6-foot-5 and 235-pound quarterback with a strong arm zipping passes through the Lake Erie winds (at least until the team moves into the domed stadium in Brook Park), and not sold on Sanders, and see no reason to bring the soon-to-be 37-year-old Cousins to town, would they consider a third-round pick too high of a price for Milton?

With Milton in the fold, general manager Andrew Berry could then either select Penn State’s Abdul Carter to bookend with Myles Garrett at defensive end, or add Colorado multi-threat Travis Hunter with their first-round selection. And that still leaves them with the first selection in the second round to add another key piece to the roster.

Milton then comes to training camp, easily beats out Pickett and whatever quarterback the Browns select on Day 3 as their “developmental quarterback,” and starts rewarding the club’s faith in Week 1 of this season.

Joe Milton has a bazooka for an arm

I wish he played in a non gimmicky offense… Tennessee does no favors

It would be way easier to evaluate him
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— ᴅᴏxx ️ (@new_era72) March 2, 2024​

When you think about it, is that really any more ridiculous than the idea that the Browns are actively trying to trade for Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys?

Could the Browns be interested in a young player like Milton? Of course. Would they be willing to give up a third-round pick? Probably not, but Berry might at least be willing to answer the phone to talk about a Day 3 pick. They need someone else in the quarterback room with Pickett and whichever rookie they select this year, and Milton might have more upside as a backup than Pickett.

In the end, Milton will probably be with the Patriots again this year, the Browns will do their thing in the latest attempt to find a quarterback. And in a few weeks, this will all go down as just the latest in the growing list of talking points in the league’s annual silly season leading up to the draft.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...atriots-solve-cleveland-qb-problem-joe-milton

 

[Cleveland Browns]

3 trades the Browns could make: Choose your favorite

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The Browns need help at skill positions, and adding one before the draft could take some pressure off of Andrew Berry.

The Cleveland Browns front office has their focus on the big pro days being held across the country this week, featuring players in consideration at the top of the draft. In addition, Jimmy Haslam was in town for the Browns’ reported private workout with Cam Ward down in Miami.

As rosters league-wide begin to come into focus after free agency, there are opportunities to acquire young talent ahead of the draft via trade.

Doing so could allow the Browns to prioritize other positions on the first two nights of the upcoming NFL draft. While moving up to number one overall isn’t likely, Cleveland should explore the cost of doing so to solve their need at quarterback by selecting Ward.

The Browns, however, have holes in addition to QB to fill on the roster. There has been rumored interest in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk of the 49ers and tight end Michael Mayer of the Raiders as potential targets over the last few weeks.

Both are possible outcomes to help solidify weapons for whoever the starting quarterback will be next season. The Browns should also explore other possibilities and I have identified three other proposals that Andrew Berry should pick up the phone to make.

Green Bay Packers

TE Luke Musgrave

Musgrave could use a fresh start after being selected in the second round by the Packers two years ago. Tucker Kraft, who was selected a round later in the same draft, has established himself as the starter there while Musgrave has missed time with multiple injuries.

Luke also happens to be the nephew of Bill Musgrave who was elevated as the new QB coach in Cleveland after serving as an offensive coach the past two seasons. Musgrave is a decent blocker but is more of a threat in the passing game and could allow the Browns to prioritize other positions in the first couple of rounds of the draft.

Proposed offer:

CB Greg Newsome and 2025 and a 7th-round pick

Offering a pick along with Newsome may seem like a steep price but it would help the Browns offload his $13 million salary cap hit. The Packers could have interest as it seems that Jaire Alexander may be on his way out in Green Bay.

Chicago Bears

WR Tyler Scott

Scott was drafted by the Bears as a top-50 pick in the second round two seasons ago. He fell out of favor with the previous coaching staff and failed to live up to his potential on the field. Also helps that Scott was a “die-hard Browns fan” growing up.

He has speed and could help the Browns stretch the field vertically. With Ben Johnson coming in as the new head coach and playcaller, he may covet an extra draft pick to choose a player for his scheme.

Proposed Offer:

2025 6th round pick and 2026 6th round pick.

New York Giants

WR Jalin Hyatt

Hyatt was drafted in the 2023 draft and was a former teammate of Cedric Tillman at Tennessee. After a decent rookie season, Hyatt’s production fell off a cliff in New York last season. The Giants have more reliable options on the depth chart ahead of him and could be willing to move on from the deep-threat receiver. In Cleveland, he would stress opposing defenses on the outside vertically.

Proposed Offer:

2025 6th-round pick and a 2026 7th-round pick.

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Do you think any of these guys could help the Browns’ offense this season? Would it help free up draft picks to focus on other positions of need? Let us know in the comments below.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...osals-rumors-musgrave-tyler-scott-jalin-hyatt

 

[Cleveland Browns]

NFL Draft Profile: DE Princely Umanmielen, Mississippi

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If the Browns decide to wait on selecting a DE, Princely Umanmielen could be a name to watch in the later rounds.

The Cleveland Browns are selecting a quarterback with their first pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. Everyone knows that.

Unless, of course, they opt for Colorado’s Travis Hunter and then spend the summer deciding if he is better suited to be a wide receiver, a cornerback, or both.

However, general manager Andrew Berry may decide to hold off on a quarterback and select Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter to pair with Myles Garrett in a doomsday scenario for opposing quarterbacks.

But let’s go with Berry filling the quarterback position first and then worrying about defensive end in the later rounds. In that case, a name to keep an eye on could be Princely Umanmielen from the University of Mississippi.

Princely Umanmielen

I can see us targeting him on Day 2 of the draft if we don't go edge at 23. https://t.co/AfVuGaehyL pic.twitter.com/TTR1dAivU5

— Eli Berkovits (@BookOfEli_NFL) March 26, 2025​

Name: Princely Umanmielen

Position: Defensive end

Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 244 pounds

College: University of Mississippi

2024 stats: 12 games, 19 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks

Career stats: 57 games, 67 tackles, 40 tackles for loss, 25.5 sacks

Relative Athletic Score: 8.9 out of 10, which ranks him No. 203 out of 1,829 defensive ends from 1987 to 2025.

Princely Umanmielen is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored a 8.90 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 203 out of 1829 DE from 1987 to 2025.

Pro day pending for remaining tests.https://t.co/v90eDxFTL1 pic.twitter.com/AgEJEsd99Q

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 12, 2025​

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 66th overall/third-round selection

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Day 2 - Adequate starter

Ole Miss EDGE Princely Umanmielen Last Season:

91.5 PFF Grade
11.0 Sacks | 16 QB Hits
55 QB Pressures
91.5 Pass Rush Grade
22% Win Rate pic.twitter.com/MXVCx0vj3a

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 22, 2025​

What an Expert is Saying

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Finesse edge defender with traits, athleticism and upside to have his sack production translate to the NFL. Umanmielen is a serious ground-gainer with burst, stride and bend to create shallow edges leading directly into the quarterback’s drop space. He’s not instinctive and takes predictable pathways to the pocket, but he’s simply hard to keep out of the pocket due to his attributes. He lacks play strength and aggression as a run defender. He will have trouble setting edges and might not be an early down option early in his career. Umanmielen is an ascending stand-up edge rusher who might be just scratching the surface of his already threatening rush talent.

What an Expert is Saying (Bonus Round):

PFF:

At just over 6-foot-3 and around 255 pounds, Umanmielen wins with a very impressive first step with some top-tier flexibility and bend. This lends itself to a dip and rip around the outside shoulder and an inside spin move to switch it up — he does both at an NFL level. He also has the ability to cross the face of offensive linemen with a nice hesitation move.

The rest of his game, however, is a bit erratic. His footwork could be cleaned up. His hands can be fast, but he doesn’t use them in a timely manner to keep himself clean when he isn’t executing one of his top two moves. He also stays blocked too long. He can be off balance and plays on the ground a bit too much. Though his run-defense grade is strong, that is more from a penetration aspect than an anchoring one.

Fit with the Browns

Cleveland already added defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka in free agency, but he is only on a one-year deal, so the Browns could still be in the market for another edge defender. Selecting a player like Umanmielen, who has pass-rush skills but needs to get stronger, and using him selectively throughout his rookie season with an eye on him taking over in 2026 might be appealing. Plus it is not as if the position is exactly stacked at the moment for the Browns.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

Princely Umanmielen would compete for snaps with Isaiah McGuire, Sam Kamara, Elerson Smith, Cameron Thomas, and possibly Ogbo, Okoronkwo, which is not exactly a daunting lineup.

Priority: Medium.

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...draft-profile-princely-umanmielen-mississippi

 

[Cleveland Browns]

NFL Draft Profile: QB Jaxson Dart, Mississippi

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The Browns need a QB. Would they take a shot on Jaxson Dart later in the first round?

It is hard to talk about the Cleveland Browns without talking about quarterbacks.

Bridge quarterbacks. Developmental quarterbacks. Rookie quarterbacks. Quarterbacks that made the earth move. Quarterbacks at fast casual restaurants in the suburbs. Quarterbacks that have no business being on an NFL roster. The Browns have intimate knowledge about every type of quarterback imaginable, with one major exception.

Related: NFL draft: QB Jaxson Dart’s leadership, experience has him prepared for the NFL

The quarterback who can elevate the team, lock down the starter’s role for a decade, and lead the club on deep playoff runs has eluded the franchise since the late 1980s.

The Browns are expected to address the position with the No. 2 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft. But if general manager Andrew Berry decides to play the waiting game and hunt for a quarterback later in the draft, he may be eyeing Mississippi quarterback Jaxson Dart.

some of Jaxson Dart's best throws are when he's staring down the barrel and about to get hit. pic.twitter.com/MWWsPkkZI9

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) March 27, 2025​

Name: Jaxson Dart

Position: Quarterback

Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 223 pounds

2024 stats: 13 games, 69.3 completion percentage, 4,279 passing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, 6 interceptions, 180.7 quarterback rating

Career stats: 45 games, 65.2 completion percentage, 11,970 passing yards, 81 passing touchdowns, 27 interceptions, 158.4 quarterback rating

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 31st overall/first-round selection

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Day 2 - Winning Starter

From The Insiders on @NFLNetwork: In advance of Jaxson Dart's Pro Day at Ole Miss, let's take a look at who he's been spending time with... pic.twitter.com/O7lkcV9EQA

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2025​

What an Expert is Saying

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Three-year SEC starter who saw improvement in play and production season after season. Dart has a stocky build and average physical attributes but good makeup and intangibles. He’s fairly accurate and rarely overcomplicates things for himself. He won’t strike anyone as a running quarterback, but he can find tough yards on the ground. He can make full-field reads but looks more comfortable grazing from the trough of the simple. He will need to work with better anticipation and decisiveness to win in tight windows as a pro. Teams might see physical and play similarities between Dart and Brock Purdy but such a pathway for Dart likely requires a balanced, ball-control passing attack that allows him to manage the game instead of driving it.

What an Expert is Saying (Bonus Round):

Nick Akridge at PFF:

At Ole Miss, he did a great job of constantly getting the ball where it was designed to go depending on the coverage. He was decisive with where to throw when he could quickly identify the coverage. He knew where that coverage was weak and how to exploit it. That didn’t really change when pockets were congested, and it’s why his under pressure PFF grade was one of the highest in the nation. He was able to stand and deliver in those tight pockets because he knew where the ball was supposed to go.

While Dart brings really good qualities and shows flashes in certain areas, he doesn’t really have that elite trait. His arm talent is good, but he lacks high-end velocity. He can make some plays as a scrambler, but he’s not an elite athlete who can live outside the pocket making plays. He’s shown flashes with his processing speed, but due to Ole Miss’ offense, there’s an unknown with how quickly he can process in an NFL offense that will require him to work through the full field.

Fit with the Browns

Cleveland has a good idea of what Dart brings to the field after working with him at the Senior Bowl and having him in for one of their pre-draft visits. Dart can be a solid NFL starter because he is decisive and can read coverages. And with head coach Kevin Stefanski consistently showing he can scheme wide-open receivers, a quarterback with Dart’s traits could be a nice match. The question is whether he can progress from being a solid player to one who can be a difference maker, which could take some time that the Browns may not have.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

The only quarterback currently on Cleveland’s roster is Kenny Pickett, so there is plenty of room for the team to add another quarterback (or two) in the draft without upsetting the roster.

Priority: High. As in “turn it up to 11” levels of need at the position.

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...wns-nfl-draft-profile-jaxson-dart-mississippi

 

[Cleveland Browns]

2025 Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Big Board: Who should the Top 5 players be?

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Which players belong at the top of the Cleveland Browns’ draft board this year?

It’s time to kick off the first round of voting for the 2025 Cleveland Browns’ DBN Big Board! The last few years of these big boards have been a grind for fans, because it’s been a chore to rank the Top 30 or so players when you know there is no chance the team would’ve ended up with them (due to not having a first-round pick). That changes this year, as Cleveland currently holds the second overall pick of the draft.

Remember that you are supposed to weigh a combination of talent, need, character, positional value, etc. for each player you vote for in relation to how they would fit with the Browns.

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Compiling the Big Board: 1-5 Slots​

Treat this like a realistic scenario if you were in the Browns draft room, looking at your big board that aligns with the Browns. You should vote as if the Browns have the No. 1 overall pick of the draft, even though they pick No. 2 overall. Essentially, you are playing devil’s advocate.

The list of 25 players in the poll is taken from The Ringer’s NFL Draft big board. If there are any players you wanted to vote for but who were missing from the list, please let us know in the comments section so we can include them in the next round. Voting for the first round will be open for a day, followed by more rounds of voting until we can compile our Top 50 players.

Please vote only once.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...aft-big-board-who-should-the-top-5-players-be

 

[Cleveland Browns]

Dueling 7-round National Mock Drafts: Choose your Browns direction

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Browns mock drafts are mostly focused on DE Abdul Carter, including ESPN’s & Pro Football Network’s

The mystery surrounding the Cleveland Browns is almost impressive at this point. While we still are not for sure what the Tennessee Titans will do with the first pick, the Browns have everyone guessing, including this writer (with a little sourced help), at what they plan to do with the second pick and at the quarterback position.

Depending on whether you believe GM Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski are on the hot seat or not could also decide Cleveland’s direction. A few lower-level trades could help round out the roster but quarterback talk and NFL Mock Draft’s rule the day (actually month) right now for the Browns.

Two different national seven-round mock drafts came out in the last couple of days, with both starting off with QB Cam Ward to the Titans and DE Abdul Carter being pick for Cleveland. We thought it would be an interesting exercise to share both mocks and then line them up side by side and let you pick which one you like better for the Browns.

First, ESPN’s Matt Miller (subscriber, $) put out his seven-round projection:

• DE Abdul Carter, Penn State
• QB Tyler Shough, Louisville
• RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee
• OT Anthony Belton, North Carolina State
• DT JJ Pegues, Ole Miss
• WR Chimere Dike, Florida
• OT Clay Webb, Jacksonville State
• RB Woody Marks, USC
• DE Ahmed Hassaneien
• CB Jason Marshall, Florida

Notable that Miller has Cleveland adding a quarterback in the second round in the older Shough and nabbing two running backs and two players from Florida.

Second, Pro Football Network’s seven-round mock draft provided a little different look:

• DE Abdul Carter, Penn State
• WR Luther Burden III, Missouri
• RB Kaleb Johnson, Iowa
• DT Shemar Turner, Texas A&M
• OT Emery Jones Jr., LSU
• LB Teddye Buchanan, California
• OG Marcus Tate, Clemson
• CB BJ Adams, UCF
• DE Tyler Batty, BYU
• WR Will Sheppard

The obvious difference here is that PFN does not have Cleveland selecting a quarterback and, instead, grabbing Burden (who many believe could be a mid-1st round pick). Later, Jones Jr. is a player that had first-round potential at one time and now is mocked to the Browns in the fourth round.

Let us line these two mock drafts up next to one other:

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Now it is your turn. Jump down to the comment and share which mock draft you like better.

If you have never signed up for an account so you can comment, today is a perfect day to do that then come back and share which of the above you like better.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...rter-tyler-shough-luther-burden-kaleb-johnson

 

[Cleveland Browns]

NFL Draft Profile: TE Mason Taylor, LSU

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The Browns are thin at tight end behind David Njoku. Could a young player with room to grow be a target in the draft?

The Cleveland Browns enter the 2025 NFL Draft with some holes to fill at tight end.

While David Njoku is the established starter, the rest of the position group is rather light with Brenden Bates, Tre’ McKitty, and Blake Whiteheart (combined NFL stats of 22 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown) on the roster, and Geoff Swaim and Jordan Akins currently unrestricted free agents.

Related: 4 players who should be rising up the Browns’ board for Day 2

Cleveland could always look to bring Akins back for a third tour, but if general manager Andrew Berry decides to select a tight end in the 2025 NFL Draft, Mason Taylor from LSU could be a player to watch.

I like Mason Taylor as a flex TE a fair bit. Good fluidity for his size and understands how to run routes to create separation. Makes some nice out-of-frame catches, too.

Reminds me of Tyler Higbee. https://t.co/6defjOhEsc pic.twitter.com/w2cWmNkq8K

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) March 26, 2025​

Name: Mason Taylor

Position: Tight end

Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 251 pounds

College: LSU

2024 stats: 12 games, 55 receptions, 546 yards, 9.9 yards per catch, 2 receiving touchdowns

Career stats: 38 games, 129 receptions, 1,308 yards, 10.1 yards per catch, 6 receiving touchdowns

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 61st overall/second-round selection

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Day 2 - Adequate starter

“There’s something different about Mason Taylor.”@LanceZierlein shares his two cents on the @LSUfootball TE ahead of the #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/PLlhrb96cQ

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 18, 2025​

What an Expert is Saying

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Ascending tight end with plus catch talent and Hall of Fame bloodlines. With just three seasons under Taylor’s belt, more growth is expected in both his game and frame. He’s a smooth athlete with adequate acceleration and the tools to become a more effective route runner in time. He feels defenders around him and catches with sudden hands and elevated focus when needed. He can handle blocking duties on the move or in space, but in-line action will be a challenge for him. His game needs polish, but Taylor has the ability to become a higher-volume target for a team looking to upgrade at the “F” tight end spot.

What an Expert is Saying (Bonus Round):

Keith Sanchez at The Draft Network:

From the snap, Taylor shows a strong understanding of defensive alignments and adjusts his route tempo and pacing accordingly. He can line up anywhere from an outside wide receiver position to the slot, H-back in the backfield, or as an in-line tight end. As a route-runner, Taylor performs exceptionally well against zone coverage, finding open spaces in the defense to make himself available to the quarterback. He is also aware of his role in the middle of the field, quickly turning his head to locate the ball in case of quarterback pressure. After the catch, Taylor accelerates to pick up extra yards and demonstrates good contact balance, allowing him to break arm tackles and gain additional yardage. His large frame enables him to overpower defensive backs and consistently position himself to fall forward.

Taylor excels in crowded areas, maintaining focus to make contested catches without always needing separation. However, there is room for improvement in creating separation from defenders. He tends to rely on his size and strong hands rather than consistently operating with urgency or precision in his routes, which can limit his effectiveness against high-level defenders with size and ball skills. These defenders can match Taylor’s athleticism, contest catches, or force pass breakups (PBUs). Improving his route-running technique will enhance his ability to separate from defenders more consistently. Additionally, Taylor would benefit from increasing his overall strength, which would make him a more effective run blocker and better able to sustain critical blocks on the perimeter.

I can’t stop gushing over this rookie tight end class.

Mason Taylor is still just 20 years old. He’s got an NFL frame and shocking fluidity.

It’s not every day you see a guy who’s 6’5” and can move like this.pic.twitter.com/flbDzGzgM9 https://t.co/zu2wM1t50I

— Dave Kluge (@DaveKluge) March 26, 2025​

Fit with the Browns

Taylor needs some time to grow and develop his game at the NFL level, which is something the Browns could offer with Njoku in place as the team’s top tight end. He is willing to block, which is always a nice trait to have as a tight end, with Pro Football Focus crediting him with more than 1,300 snaps as an in-line tight end at LSU. Pairing him with Njoku could present some interesting matchup issues for opposing defenses.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

No one as the depth is pretty slim after Njoku, so Taylor would not have much trouble finding playing time if he is up to the challenge.

Priority: Medium to Upper-Medium

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/3/29/24396541/cleveland-browns-nfl-draft-profile-mason-taylor-lsu

 

[Cleveland Browns]

NFL Draft Profile: QB Quinn Ewers, Texas

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The Browns need to fill out the quarterback room. Would they take a shot late in the draft on Quinn Ewers?

The Cleveland Browns are selecting a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft. The sooner everyone accepts that undeniable fact, the better off they will be.

There is a question, however, of just when will the Browns make that selection. Will it be with the No. 2 overall pick? Later in the evening after trading back into the first round? Or perhaps to open the proceedings on Day 2?

Another possibility, one that is starting to appear more likely given that the club only has one quarterback on the roster, is general manager Andrew Berry following the “heir and a spare” model by picking the presumptive starter in the first round and then filling the backup slot later in the draft.

If that scenario comes to pass, then Browns fans should keep an eye on quarterback Quinn Ewers from Texas.

Here’s a peek at some of the “why” with Quinn Ewers, the draft prospect. pic.twitter.com/U5iuF5h2jz

— Todd McShay (@McShay13) March 26, 2025​

Name: Quinn Ewers

Position: Quarterback

Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 214 pounds

College: Texas

2024 stats: 14 games, 65.8 percent completion rate, 3,472 passing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 149 quarterback rating

Career stats: 37 games, 64.9 percent completion rate, 9,128 passing yards, 68 passing touchdowns, 24 interceptions, 148 quarterback rating

Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 81st overall/third-round selection

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value (prior to the season): Day 2 - Adequate starter

Quinn Ewers saved @TexasFootball season

Composure. Been there done that. @GetUpESPN @Espngreeny @HDouglas83 @EJManuel3 @McConaughey pic.twitter.com/P0MZVxc2Xn

— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 2, 2025​

What an Expert is Saying

Lance Zierlein at NFL.com:

Ewers’ arm talent and game flashes are enticing, but he hasn’t learned to play the game with a high enough level of consistency. The tape of road wins over Alabama and Michigan over the last two seasons showed the clearest picture of Ewers’ ceiling. He spins it with a sudden release and good touch over the first two levels and makes it look easy when he finds a rhythm. He won a high percentage of his career starts but struggled to put points on the board in most big games in 2024. Ewers rarely operates as a smooth, full-field reader. He often predetermines his target and throws into coverage instead of taking what the defense is offering. A lack of escapability will require him to process quickly enough to stay ahead of NFL blitz packages. The raw talent and upside will be alluring for pro-style passing attacks, but it’s fair to wonder if he will ever be able to rise above the talent on his roster and the ability of his play-caller to create favorable terms.

What an Expert is Saying (Bonus Round):

Nick Akridge at PFF:

Ewers might not have the strongest arm in terms of velocity, but his ability to manipulate throwing angles and distribute the ball is impressive. That shows up the most on quick-game and RPO throws. He does a great job of dropping his arm angle to avoid pass rushers and get the ball out quickly. Ewers also displays great touch on throws when needed. He has a great feel for how to throw receivers open, which results in big plays on tight, downfield passes. He earned the 24th-best deep PFF passing grade (throws of 20-plus yards) in the FBS last season (92.4).

Quinn Ewers is best when he either gets the ball out quickly or throws on the move, showcasing his playmaking ability, arm talent and quick decision-making. However, he struggles under pressure and too often creates his own pressure, leading to rushed throws and poor decision-making. While naturally talented, Ewers is hindered by his shortcomings in pocket awareness, anticipation and decision-making under pressure. If he improves the mental part of his game, he could have a solid career as a backup quarterback in the NFL.

Here is Quinn Ewers entire game vs Georgia pic.twitter.com/hVUWI2KuXI

— Nash (@NashTalksTexas) October 21, 2024​

Fit with the Browns

Cleveland needs someone to serve as the long-term backup, and Ewers could fit that role — if he can figure out the mental side of playing the position. Head coach Kevin Stefanski has shown that he can get the most out of a quarterback, and Ewers’ ability to throw a pass that gets his receivers open is something that might appeal to the Browns.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

With Kenny Pickett the only quarterback currently on the roster, there is a high likelihood the Browns add two quarterbacks in the draft. There are plenty of empty seats in the room right now that need filled.

Priority: High. As in “turn it up to 11” levels of need at the position.

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...browns-nfl-draft-profile-qb-quinn-ewers-texas

 

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Browns QB search: What did GM Andrew Berry’s ‘skew young’ comment mean?

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Andrew Berry spoke to the local Cleveland media from the owner’s meetings and made a curious statement about the potential quarterback room.

The Cleveland Browns executive leadership team is in Palm Beach for the annual league owners’ meetings. Many topics surround voting on rule change proposals and the administrative functions of operating the league.

It’s also known for the intimate conversations that take place in the background for GMs around the NFL. With the draft just over three weeks away, teams are having discussions to assess potential opportunities to move up or down in the first round.

Andrew Berry spoke to local media members earlier and answered a wide range of questions, including the likelihood of the team trading up to number one overall with the Tennessee Titans. Another comment, however, raised some eyebrows when Berry said that it’s possible that they will add another QB before the draft and that the room would probably “skew young” overall.

Berry said it’s also it’s possible the team makes a QB addition before the draft but noted that the position room will “probably skew young.” https://t.co/P2XHnwCsDy

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) March 30, 2025​

One could assume that may rule out the Browns as potential suitors for Kirk Cousins or Joe Flacco as possible veteran additions. It seems that drafting a quarterback is inevitable at some point early in the draft, and it also feels like the talk of allowing Kenny Pickett to compete is becoming more of a real possibility.

Berry could have also meant two out of the three quarterbacks would be young with one aging veteran, which would still “skew young” in a different way.

Adding to this: Kenny Pickett turns 27 in June but Berry spoke about him as a player who has a “pretty credible path to get better. … he’ll have a chance to compete for the job.” https://t.co/GnzjYe9My8

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) March 30, 2025​

There has been speculation during the offseason about Cleveland possibly acquiring a young QB from another team to potentially compete for the starting job. Two guys who continue to stand out are Malik Willis in Green Bay and Joe Milton in New England.

Adding either to Pickett and a rookie would certainly make the room young overall. At 27, Pickett could be the eldest quarterback on the roster. It will be interesting to see if the Browns add to the room before the draft and who that might be.

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Do you think Berry meant all the Browns QBs would be young with this comment? Would you support bringing in a young QB with upside to compete with Pickett for the starting role while a rookie gets prepared to compete?

Let us know in the comments below.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...w-berry-draft-trade-rumors-qb-room-skew-young

 

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Browns Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski seemingly get a restart in 2025

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Browns fans and media might have Berry and Stefanski on the hot seat but owner Jimmy Haslam does not seem to

There is a saying that “Statistics don’t lie, but liers use statistics.” In professional sports, that “only stat that matters is wins and losses,” but so much more goes into a team’s success or failures than just one or two decision makers.

For the Cleveland Browns, the decision to trade for and sign QB Deshaun Watson has been an abject disaster, costing the team draft picks, cap space, money, fans and, in the end, a lot of games. GM Andrew Berry and HC Kevin Stefanski got taken off the hot seat about that decision by owner Jimmy Haslam at the 2025 owners’ meeting.

As we’ve noted before, Berry and Stefanski are not on the hot seat this season despite the 3-14 year last year. Instead, Haslam has full confidence in his decision makers and, seemingly, has given them a chance at a full restart as they won’t force a quarterback pick this year either:

Browns owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam just met with a group of local reporters.

Jimmy said that despite a “disappointing” 3-14 season, he still has “high confidence” in HC Kevin Stefanski and GM Andrew Berry. Added that the team will not force a QB with the No. 2 pick.

— Daniel Oyefusi (@DanielOyefusi) March 31, 2025​

While it might be overstated slightly, it has been communicated behind the scenes that, in many ways, the 2025 season is Year 1 for Berry and Stefanski. While fans and media focus on last year’s failures, Berry has shown a creative use of the salary cap to acquire talent and Stefanski has won Coach of the Year twice.

Under their leadership, the Browns are 40-44, with two playoff appearances (11 wins each year) and three losing seasons (8-9, 7-10, 3-14).

All of that has basically been thrown away by the Watson acquisition. Now, despite Watson working out at the facility regularly, Cleveland’s brass gets a chance to reestablish what they are building. Not forcing a quarterback pick could mean the team waits for 2026 to select their future QB or a developmental player like Jalen Milroe at some point, either late in the first or sometime in the second round.

For now:

2025 is Year 1 for Berry and Stefanski with the Browns pic.twitter.com/Wp3gyiRZqy

— Jared Mueller (@JaredKMueller) March 31, 2025​

Most teams give their decision-makers at least two seasons to establish what they are looking to do. Berry and Stefanski might find themselves on the hot seat, but probably not before the 2027 season.

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How do you feel about the idea that 2025 is Year 1 for Berry and Stefanski? What do you need to see (or what record if that “is all that matters”) in 2025 to feel better about the pair?

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...vin-stefanski-seemingly-get-a-restart-in-2025

 

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Dawgs By Nature Daily Browns trivia game for Tuesday

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The goal of the game is to guess the correct Browns player with the help of up to five clues. We’ll mix in BOTH ACTIVE AND RETIRED PLAYERS this week. It won’t be easy to figure it out in one or two guesses, but some of you might be able to nail it. The game appears in slot #3 of the DBN layout each day this week and as noted above, will appear in this article exclusively. Additionally, there is a more general version of this at SBNation.com, which features a variety of random players that do not necessarily have Eagles history.

After you correctly guess the player, you can click “Share Results” to share how you did down in the comments and on social media. We won’t go into other details about the game as we’d like your feedback on it. How it plays, what you think of it, the difficulty level, and anything else you can think of that will help us improve this game. You can provide feedback in the comments of this article, or you can fill out this Google Form.

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/1/24398557/sb-nation-browns-daily-trivia-in-5

 

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In praise of Browns QB Kenny Pickett

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Former coaches in Philadelphia are complimentary about Cleveland’s new quarterback.

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski caused a ripple through Browns nation on Monday when he said that quarterback Kenny Pickett is “a guy I believe in.”

That led some fans to get themselves into a bother believing that Stefanski was implying that Pickett is now in the plans to be the team’s starting quarterback and the Browns will focus their attention elsewhere in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Related: Browns QB Kenny Pickett: What 1 year with the Super Bowl champion Eagles led to

But take a step back - along with a deep, calming breath - and a few things come into focus:

• First, no head coach or general manager is going to openly talk down a player on the roster; there is simply no value in doing that.
• Second, and perhaps most importantly, it is only the beginning of April. The final makeup of the quarterback room is nowhere near being set, and the Browns don’t have to decide on anything until September rolls around.

Related: Browns QB Kenny Pickett: New player spotlight

That part was lost in a flurry of sound bytes and social media posts. However, Stefanski prefaced his comments by pointing out that there is still a draft to be had, one where the Browns are likely going to select at least one if not two quarterbacks and the team still has the entirety of training camp and the preseason to get through before settling the starting quarterback role.

So while it is expected that Stefanski would only have good things to say about one of his players at this stage of the offseason, it is interesting to see what Pickett’s former coaches with the Philadelphia Eagles had to say on Tuesday.

Related: Grading the trade for Kenny Pickett

Speaking at the annual NFL owners meetings, Philadelphia head coach Nick Sirianni credited Pickett’s ability to step in on short notice last season when starter Jalen Hurts was sidelined with a concussion (quote via The Beacon Journal):

“Kenny did a great job of being able to step in and play really good football when his time was called. Helped us win a game. Helped us be in a position to win a game against Washington. Helped us win a game against the Cowboys. We felt very comfortable with him as our backup, that if he had to go into the game, which he did, he’d be able to succeed and give our team an opportunity to win, which he did.

“He’s a great teammate and so a great person, a great football player. Yeah, you’re getting a good man.”

Kellen Moore, who worked last season as Philadelphia’s offensive coordinator before being hired as head coach of the New Orleans Saints this offseason, highlighted the growth Pickett showed in his one year with the Eagles, something that is not always easy when a former first-round draft pick is dumped by his original team (quote via The Beacon Journal):

“Transitions are huge for quarterbacks. Sometimes a fresh start can be very, very valuable. Kenny came to us obviously going through an experience where he played a lot at Pittsburgh really early. We were really excited to get him, and I feel like his growth just took off as the season progressed, and you can certainly see the player that showed up in OTAs versus the player who played against Dallas late in the year. (He was a) very different player. The confidence was there.”

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So does that mean the Browns have finally solved their quarterback issue and that Pickett is now the man? Obviously not. He was brought to town to fill the second, or more likely third, quarterback slot and be a player that the Browns would call on if all else failed.

But Sirianni and Moore don’t need to talk him up since he is no longer playing for the teams they are coaching, so getting a positive perspective from them should at least calm everyone down a bit if Pickett does have to play this fall, be it as the Week 1 starter if the drafted rookie is not ready, or as a fill-in starter if someone is injured.

Moore also brings up a good point that sometimes, when a player is over-drafted, like Pickett was when the Pittsburgh Steelers made the surprising move to select him in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft, they can use a reset in a new environment to settle down and get back on track.

In the end, maybe none of this matters because Pickett spends 17 weeks this fall holding a clipboard on the sidelines.

But for one day at least, it was nice to hear something positive about a quarterback who plays for the Cleveland Browns because that has not always been the case in recent years.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/1/24399108/cleveland-browns-in-praise-of-kenny-pickett

 

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NFL Draft Profile: C Drew Kendall, Boston College

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Analyzing Boston College C Drew Kendall as a potential draft pick for Cleveland

The Cleveland Browns have to retool and replace some their offensive line depth pieces in 2025, and this year’s NFL Draft class is loaded with options for the front office to choose from.

The Browns lost quite a few players to free agency this offseason, including one of the team’s top backups in Michael Dunn. It’s no secret that Cleveland’s offensive line needs to be completely reworked this offseason both inside and out when it comes to playable depth, and this is the perfect draft class to acquire talent from.

Boston College C Drew Kendall is a player who could be on the Browns’ radar heading into draft weekend due to his technical prowess, movement skills, and play strength.

Boston College C Drew Kendall was incredibly impressive on Day 1 of #ShrineBowl practices.

Here he is showing excellent hand placement and hip flexibility against Maryland DT Jordan Phillips. Phillips has been killing it so far but stalled out against Kendall a few times. #NFL… pic.twitter.com/QWW0KkxnCL

— Matt Wilson (@CoachWilson66) January 26, 2025​

Name

Drew Kendall

Position

Center

Height/Weight

6’4”, 308 lbs.

College

Boston College

2024 Stats: 13 starts: Only allowed 5 pressures on 350 pass pro snaps, 1st team All-ACC

Career: 38 games - 31 starts

Relative Athletic Score

Drew Kendall is a OC prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.09 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 58 out of 626 OC from 1987 to 2025.

Splits projected, times unofficial. Explosion drills pending pro day.https://t.co/RDO8I86mWz pic.twitter.com/Q3xkztWItg

— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 3, 2025​

Average “Big Board” Position As of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database

268th Overall

The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value

Day 3

What an Expert is Saying

“Overall, Kendall has below-average size and power but is an athletic, sticky run blocker with solid play strength to anchor who can carve out a role as a backup center with the sustain skills to compete for a starting job inside a zone-based run scheme.” - Brandon Thorn, Bleacher Report OL Analyst

Fit with the Browns

Drew Kendall is an excellent athlete and technician when it comes to the center position. His detail-oriented approach to blocking is very intriguing to watch, and he’s exactly the type of player that Cleveland needs on the interior when it comes to their specific style of offense.

He’s a great pass-blocker with a surprisingly strong anchor and consistent “up and under” hand placement, which allows him to gain a leverage advantage early on in both phases of the game despite playing a little high on occasion.

Kendall shows the ability and skillset to be a potential starter in Kevin Stefanski’s offense following Ethan Pocic’s career in Cleveland, which will most likely be over following the 2025 season.

Browns Player Drafting Could Impact

Luke Wypler. Wypler is currently penciled in as the backup center heading into the 2025 season, but Kendall brings a little bit more to the table than Wypler when it comes to run blocking.

Kendall needs to add some strength, but his overall movement skills and technique could make him a better fit for Cleveland’s multi-scheme run game than Wypler going forward.

Priority

Medium-High.

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Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...-college-ethan-pocic-luke-wypler-michael-dunn

 

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2025 Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Big Board: Top 5 spots feature a pair of QBs, vote for spots 6-10

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The Top 5 players are in for the Browns’ big board, and now you can vote for slots 6-10.

The 2025 Cleveland Browns’ DBN Big Board got off to a great start! It turns out, fans are enthused about having a first-round pick again, as 497 people cast a vote. That is more than double the amount of votes we had in the first poll last year. The 1-5 slots for the Browns’ DBN Big Board are as follows:

1. EDGE Abdul Carter - 1947 total points
2. QB Cam Ward - 1723 total points
3. WR/CB Travis Hunter - 1330 total points
4. DT Mason Graham - 507 total points
5. QB Shedeur Sanders - 488 total points

The Browns still need to find themselves a quarterback, and two candidates — Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders — are in the Top 5. The most likely scenario sees the Tennessee Titans selecting Ward with the first overall pick of the draft, so that would allow Abdul Carter — the star edge rusher — to be picked by the Browns. He is the player who the majority of fans prefer at No. 2 overall, but the versatile wide receiver and cornerback — Travis Hunter — is viewed as a worthy candidate as well.

The breakdown of the votes are below. Interestingly enough, and this might be a first in DBN history, Ward actually had the most first-place votes by a wide margin, yet did not finish atop the rankings, as he received (by comparison) very few second- and third-place votes.

Remember that you are supposed to weigh a combination of talent, need, character, positional value, etc. for each player you vote for in relation to how they would fit with the Browns.

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Compiling the Big Board: 6-10 Slots​

Now it’s time to vote for the players who will be in the 6-10 slots on the Browns’ DBN Big Board. Remember that you are supposed to weigh a combination of talent, need, character, positional value, etc. for each player you vote for in relation to how they would fit with the Browns.

If there are any players you wanted to vote for but who were missing from the list, please let us know in the comments section so we can include them in the next round. Please vote only once.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/...ots-feature-a-pair-of-qbs-vote-for-spots-6-10

 

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Browns future: Jimmy Haslem owning up to his mistakes is a giant step forward

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Jimmy Haslam’s Deshaun Watson admission helps the Browns move forward

During the NFL owners meeting, Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam shocked everyone (well, those who didn’t know) when he was asked about the Deshaun Watson trade. Taking responsibility, while noting that it was an organizational decision, is not something that we have heard from Haslam, as everyone has toed the company line despite the obvious failure.

Perhaps Haslam is admitting to even more than just the trade and contract but the admission itself is refreshing and, likely, gives GM Andrew Berry and HC Kevin Stefanski a fresh start.

Let us check the reactions.​

Everyone knew that the Browns took a swing and missed, but to hear the owners come out and take the blame for the decision and not pin it on the general manager/head coach, it shows two important things: Growth & accountability.

never playing another snaphttps://t.co/BcZ9YYgax2

— Cory (@fakecorykinnan) March 31, 2025​

look, we all knew it was a big swing & a miss, but it’s nice to hear them say it out loud

— Abby Mueller (@abby_mueller_) March 31, 2025​

How is it considered growth?​

Everyone has been in situations in which they have taken risks and those risks end up backfiring with the consequences lingering. When Cleveland decided to move off of Baker Mayfield, it may have been the right decision. Mayfield didn’t show he was capable of being a franchise quarterback, so the Browns decided to move on.

While that move may have been the right one, at the time, filling Mayfield’s spot turned out to be the “miss” that Haslam talked about.

When the team traded Watson, the quarterback was dealing with his off-the-field issues, not to mention a rift going on with the Houston Texans front office. He was a Pro Bowl level quarterback at the time, and many thought he could elevate a franchise. He wanted out, and Cleveland needed a quarterback, so they made the move.

Watson never got back to anything close to his old form.

The Browns remained committed to Watson throughout his poor performances but at the end of last season, it was clear the organization was distancing themselves. Subtle quotes and statements made it clear that the team was ready to go in another direction. Everyone knew that it didn’t work out, but instead of trying to make it work they chalked it up as a miss.

It happens. In the past, Cleveland would try to make it work if a trade/signing didn’t go as planned, but instead, they decided it was best to move on.

Haslam’s statement was the final nail in the coffin.

How is it considered accountability and why it’s a positive sign in the right direction​

Rarely have we seen professional team owners own up to their mistakes when it comes to their own football teams. The obvious reason is pride. Owners rarely want to admit when they are wrong, instead, they will choose to either deflect the blame or try to come up with an excuse.

Or just fire people.

Lack of accountability coming from an owner says a lot about how the team operates. Haslam choosing to own up to the mistake is a sign of accountability. The owner showing signs of both growth and accountability the past couple of months and it should be a positive sign.

You might ask, “why should it be considered a positive sign that Haslam showed signs of accountability?”

Has he ever shown signs of being accountable for his actions?

He showed that not only was he the driving force behind the Watson trade, but he was willing to fall on the sword instead of letting Berry and Stefanski take the fall. It’s a positive sign to see because it now allows Haslam to step back and let his general manager run the team and make the decisions that are beneficial.

Haslam gave the duo his vote of confidence, not to mention Haslam not getting involved in the Myles Garrett trade request saga, which showed that he was changing and letting the football people make the football decisions.

Progress was made and fans should feel a little more happy with the direction the Browns are eventually heading in.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/3/24398301/browns-future-jimmy-haslem-deshaun-watson

 

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Browns schedule: Offseason workout dates announced

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Organized team activities and minicamp will be here before you know it.

The Cleveland Browns' offseason schedule is now set.

Beginning on April 22, voluntary offseason activities begin for Cleveland, which is just prior to the 2025 NFL Draft. The first two weeks, otherwise known as Phase 1, is limited to meetings, strength and conditioning, and physical rehabilitation only.

After that, Phase 2 begins and consists of a three-week period. No live contact or offense vs. defense team drills are permitted, but on-field workouts can involve individual or group instruction, and offensive vs. defensive players lining up across each other at a walk-through pace.

Then, Phase 3 of voluntary workouts -- what we refer to as organized team activities (OTAs) -- takes place over a span of 10 days. Offense vs. Defense team drills can begin, but no live contact can occur. For the Browns, OTAs this year will take place on these dates: May 27-28, May 30, June 3-4, June 6, and June 16-19.

Mandatory minicamp for the Browns is sandwiched in between OTAs, taking place from June 10-12. There aren'tany players who are expected to hold out.

Training camp dates will be announced in a couple of months, with sessions typically beginning at the end of July and leading into August.

Source: https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2025/4/3/24400470/browns-schedule-offseason-workout-dates-announced