BROWN SHOCKWAVES!
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by user Jackjny
While Ravens fans may still be reeling from the news that Running Back, Jamal Lewis has signed a one year $3.5 million deal with the Cleveland Browns, the real shock waves from this signing will be felt in this April's NFL Draft. Specifically, the top 10 spots of the first round.
Most of the talking heads who analyze and post MOCK DRAFTS have been scrambling to understand just what the Cleveland Browns will now do with their 3rd pick overall? Originally, most boards showed that it was a sure lock for the Browns to select Running Back Adrian Peterson. Now it seems, they have a couple of different ways that they could go.
The first option they have is to take the most talented player available. This selection would be represented by Wide Receiver, Calvin Johnson. Johnson is the top rated player overall in the 2007 draft, but with the Oakland Raiders sitting at #1 & the Detroit Lions at #2, it is highly unlikely that either one of them will use their pick on Mr. Johnson and his phenomenal pass catching abilities. With Calvin Johnson still hanging around at #3 the Browns could pick him from the Draft Tree, giving Romeo Crennel yet another dangerous weapon for his offense.
The other option would give the Browns organization the piece to their franchise they have been missing for decades, a franchise Quarter Back! Many sports writers and announcers have had quite a fun time with their attempts at destroying or eroding former Notre Dame Quarter Back, Brady Quin's reputation as a highly skilled signal caller. The most notable criticism being that he folded under pressure during the big games. I find this criticism laughable. Brady Quinn has been under the tutelage of former New England Patriots Offensive Coordinator, Charlie Weis. Since Weis has taken over the reigns of Notre Dame's much coveted football program he has installed a "professional style offense". Yes that's right "professional" as in "NFL" style. It is that same style that helped develop New England's Quarter Back Tom Brady & netted the franchise two of its three Super Bowl Rings. It is my guess that Charlie Weis is on the phone to his old comrade in arms, Romeo Crennel, singing Quinn's praises and just maybe Crennel has begun humming along.
Both of these options would be a good move for the Cleveland Browns and their fans. Because, both players have the potential skill to become elite players at the next level. Grabbing Jamal Lewis was a brilliant maneuver to open up their #3 pick to ensure they draft a player that will be a cornerstone for the franchise for the next decade or more. Now how the Buc's pick at #4 to the Vikes at #7 is a crap shoot! Jack Johnson
