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It’s the home stretch of NFL Draft chatter: “Another option the Browns have is to select a player who hasn’t been mentioned in regards to the team since early in the off season. Shouldn’t Rolando McClain be a viable option for the Browns at #7? When asked this question, there are two initial knee jerk reactions. One is that the Browns just acquired two new linebackers, and they have something like 72 linebackers on the roster (actually 12). The first argument to this reaction is that while the Browns have quantity, they don’t necessarily have quality. Bowens, Fujita, Barton, and Jackson figure to man the inside linebacker position. Barton and Jackson are coming off injuries. Jackson is in a contract squabble with the front office and may be traded in the off season if he signs his tender. Plus by the end of the first month of the season, Bowens and Barton will be 33, and Fujita will be 31. Whether Jackson is still around or not, some youth needs to be infused into the position.” [No Logo Needed]

Four weeks ago I began the trend of updating the draft board for the Browns, and my how things have changed since the beginning of week 15 in the NFL season. Finishing the season on a roll with a four-game winning streak, Cleveland avoided the top of the draft slot yet again this year. It looks like the Browns
So we are 2-11 and that means it’s time to talk about draft position. Go ahead and read 

