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Browns eyeing Edwards, Pollack and Campbell

Posted on Friday 15 April 2005

ESPN Insider is reporting that the Browns will likely take Braylon Edwards with the #3 pick if he’s available, while Mel Kiper has them picking QB Alex Smith. I like the idea of getting Edwards. Most experts have him rated as the best overall player in the draft.

If the Browns trade down, they reportedly covet Georgia DE David Pollack who would fit in as a rush linebacker in Crennel’s 3-4 scheme. I love this potential pick. Reading Pollack’s bio on ESPN I was reminded of former OSU great Chris Spielman. Pollack’s motor never stops running, and he’s a real football player, not just an athlete. He doesn’t have ideal size, but he performs on the field. He could fill a role similar to Tedi Bruschi in New England.

Finally, ESPN is reporting that the Browns like Auburn QB Jason Campbell in the second round if they don’t pick a QB in the first round. I’m not as excited about this pick. I think Frye would be a better choice.

G @ 9:45 pm
Filed under: Cleveland Browns
Is Z part of the problem?

Posted on Friday 15 April 2005

Kenny Roda is in rare form today on WKNR. He’s ripping Z and the Cavs for last night’s loss, pointing out how Z’s limitations on defense were exploited by the Knicks. Comments from the Knicks after the game support Kenny’s argument, and it raises the issue of whether the Cavs should resign Z for top dollar, or whether they would be better off acquiring an athletic center that can rebound, run the floor and play good defense (assuming, of course, that they also get a shooting guard).

G @ 4:25 pm
Filed under: Cleveland Cavaliers