At the end of the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns improved themselves at various offensive skill positions. They upgraded the running back room with second-round pick Quinshon Judkins out of Ohio State and fourth-rounder Dylan Sampson out of Tennessee.
They also addressed the tight end spot by drafting Harold Fannin, Jr.
However, they failed to enhance the wide receiver group. With all of their draft choices, they did not take one receiver.
It was long-anticipated the Browns were going to utilize the second pick overall on wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter from Colorado.
General manager Andrew Berry called an audible, though, and traded the pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars and watched them select Hunter.
After the trade, the Browns selected Mason Graham, a defensive tackle, with the fifth pick overall.
In looking for various ways to upgrade the wide receiver position through free agency, one plausible candidate comes to mind. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Timothy Rapp suggests the Browns go after six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen.
Allen, according to Rapp, could provide a boost to the Browns vertical passing game. He has a ton of game experience, is used to performing at a high level, and brings leadership to the locker room.
“The Browns added Judkins at running back and Harold Fannin Jr. at tight end on Friday, but adding a third option at wideout next to Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman would make sense. Allen would be a nice pickup,” Rapp wrote.
By adding Allen the Browns would have a third weapon that could remove a double team from either Jeudy or Tillman. Allen has the ability to spread the field and he can wreak havoc in opposing teams’ secondaries.
Cleveland will have yet another new starting quarterback this season. Berry might as well give that quarterback as many weapons as possible. Allen might not break the bank – we don’t really know his asking price, but rumors put him at $13 million APY – and is still very serviceable.
He is coming off a relatively down year for the Chicago Bears, starting 15 games while totaling 70 receptions, 744 yards and seven touchdowns. … not quite the perennial 1,000 yard guy he was with the Chargers.
Biggest problem here? Allen at 33 is likely ring-chasing. … and the Browns do not presently have a championship look or feel.
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At the end of the NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns improved themselves at various offensive skill positions. They upgraded the running back room with second-round pick Quinshon Judkins out of Ohio State and fourth-rounder Dylan Sampson out of Tennessee.
They also addressed the tight end spot by drafting Harold Fannin, Jr.
However, they failed to enhance the wide receiver group. With all of their draft choices, they did not take one receiver.
It was long-anticipated the Browns were going to utilize the second pick overall on wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter from Colorado.
General manager Andrew Berry called an audible, though, and traded the pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars and watched them select Hunter.
After the trade, the Browns selected Mason Graham, a defensive tackle, with the fifth pick overall.
In looking for various ways to upgrade the wide receiver position through free agency, one plausible candidate comes to mind. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Timothy Rapp suggests the Browns go after six-time Pro Bowler Keenan Allen.
Allen, according to Rapp, could provide a boost to the Browns vertical passing game. He has a ton of game experience, is used to performing at a high level, and brings leadership to the locker room.
“The Browns added Judkins at running back and Harold Fannin Jr. at tight end on Friday, but adding a third option at wideout next to Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman would make sense. Allen would be a nice pickup,” Rapp wrote.
By adding Allen the Browns would have a third weapon that could remove a double team from either Jeudy or Tillman. Allen has the ability to spread the field and he can wreak havoc in opposing teams’ secondaries.
Cleveland will have yet another new starting quarterback this season. Berry might as well give that quarterback as many weapons as possible. Allen might not break the bank – we don’t really know his asking price, but rumors put him at $13 million APY – and is still very serviceable.
He is coming off a relatively down year for the Chicago Bears, starting 15 games while totaling 70 receptions, 744 yards and seven touchdowns. … not quite the perennial 1,000 yard guy he was with the Chargers.
Biggest problem here? Allen at 33 is likely ring-chasing. … and the Browns do not presently have a championship look or feel.
Related: Mel Kiper Jr. Gives One Team an ‘A+’ Final Draft Grade
Related: Browns Sign ‘Too-Short’ 15-Sack Edge to Myles Garrett Defense
