3 Critical Offseason Moves the Browns Must Make to Improve
The Cleveland Browns must focus on three critical areas this offseason to improve their roster:
- Re-Sign Key Defensive Players
- Priority target: Jadeveon Clowney to maintain strong defensive line with Myles Garrett
- Other important free agents: Malik Jackson, Malcolm Smith, and MJ Stewart
- Defense performed well in 2021, making retention crucial
- Current team-friendly contracts provide flexibility
- Evaluate Quarterback Options
- Assess potential upgrades from Baker Mayfield
- Possible targets include Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, Aaron Rodgers, and Teddy Bridgewater
- Consider cost implications (cap space and draft picks)
- Current QB play limits Super Bowl potential
- Need franchise quarterback to consistently compete
- Add Wide Receiver Depth
- Replace Odell Beckham Jr.'s production
- Address Jarvis Landry's contract situation
- Top free agent options:
- Davante Adams
- Will Fuller V
- Chris Godwin
- Allen Robinson
- Consider value options like JuJu Smith-Schuster
- Additional receiver would benefit:
- Existing receivers (Landry, Peoples-Jones)
- Running game effectiveness
- Overall offensive flexibility