April 1, 2008

Needs on offense: There aren’t many, but the Browns could look to draft a running back in the late rounds to push Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison for the backup spot behind Jamal Lewis. Adding more WR depth behind Braylon Edwards, Donté Stallworth and Joe Jurevicius wouldn’t be a bad move, either.

Needs on defense: Cornerback may be the most pressing need; as it stands, Eric Wright is the Browns’ best cornerback, and he’s only entering his second NFL season. CBs Daven Holly and Brandon McDonald are also expected to play major roles this season. If they struggle, the Browns don’t have many other options. Outside linebacker is another position that needs another option or two.

On Draft Day … The Browns will sit out Day One after trading their first-round pick to Dallas in the Brady Quinn deal and their second-rounder to Green Bay for DE Corey Williams. They will also sit out the first round of Day Two after swapping their third-round pick for Lions DL Shaun Rogers.  Expect the defense to be the focus once the Browns finally are on the clock in Round Four.