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Browns eyeing Edwards, Pollack and Campbell

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.

Is Z part of the problem?

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).

Wickman silences doubters; Indians defeat Tigers, 4-3

The Indians evened their record at 2-2 with a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Many Tribe fans were ready to panic after Wickman blew a save in game 2 vs. the White Sox, but Wickman rebounded nicely with a clean ninth inning against the Tigers to earn his first save of the season. Newcomer Aaron Boone delivered the game-winning hit with a two-run bomb off of Urbina in the eighth.

Tribe rebounds to win first game

Payback is sweet. After blowing the lead yesterday in the 9th, the Tribe returned the favor by scoring three runs in the 9th to tie today’s game against the White Sox. The Tribe hitters then exploded for six runs in the 11th to complete the 11-6 victory. Cliff Lee had a disappointing start, but the bullpen rebounded from yesterday’s meltdown and the offense woke up to finish off Chicago. Grady Sizemore is off to a good start, so Juan Gone may not be able to reclaim his starting job.

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