Browns Draft

Alex Smith QB from Utah should be the Browns number one pick. He could be another Rothelsberger as a rookie. I think his home life is a great asset to him as pro quarterback. The offensive line has been improved a bit with new aquisitions which will help Dilfer or whoever starts out backing him up, but the improvements are not enough that the Browns QB will not be running for his life to make broken plays a high percentage of the time. The team spirit, meaning the degree of unselfish drive Romeo Crenell can foster in his players without a Ted Brouscki will determine how well the Browns perform. The Browns need dramatic improvement in their tackling particularly their open field tackling and I don't see that being addressed. The defensive back from Baltimore, Baxter may help but he may be pretty lonesome when a reciever or running back gets into the open field.

Sending a entire defensive line to Denver will give us an unusual way to measure the Butch Davis coaching abilities or inabilities.

I don't see any players from the University of Florida, Gators that could have a positive impact on the Browns, perhaps LB Channing Crowder but he comes with some troubled baggage.

Hyping the draft doesn't make it any more promising than it is for the Browns. Chances are neither quarterback the Browns want will be available by the third pick.
The Browns need some people who can tackle.