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Browns Pre-Draft Summit
Andrew Perna & The RGM Cleveland Browns Forum. 21st April, 2008 - 3:41 pm
Here at RealGM our hearts beat thanks to the thousands upon thousands of posters that frequent our forums on a daily basis. With the NFL season still months from kicking off, but the ever-important NFL Draft less than a week away, what better time than now to check in with the people who care about football even more than some of the players on the field?
2007 Record: 10-6
Additions: Donte Stallworth, WR, Corey Williams, DT, Rex Hadnot, C
Subtractions: None of importance
Draft Picks: None in first round
The Answers 1. What was the best thing(s) that happened in 2007?
Smooth32: Having a general manager like Phil Savage.
JDaWg1000: Watching the offensive line become stable.
2. What was the worst thing that happened in 2007?
Smooth32: Our defense.
JDaWg1000: The fact that we missed the playoffs.
3. Who had a breakout season?
Smooth32: Derek Anderson.
JDaWg1000: Braylon Edwards.
4. Who was the biggest disappointment?
Smooth32: Leigh Bodden, who has since been traded to Detroit.
JDaWg1000: The defensive line, linebackers, and cornerbacks.
5. How could the team have been more successful?
Smooth32: Improved defense and consistency from our quarterbacks.
JDaWg1000: If we had stopped the run, rushed the passer, and grabbed more interceptions.
6. What do you make of the team’s offseason progress at this point?
Smooth32: Great, because we did exactly what needed to be done.
JDaWg1000: We made additions to the defensive line to stop the run and record sacks. I would have liked to add another starting outside linebacker and another corner though.
7. Where are the team’s biggest needs in the draft?
Smooth32: Cornerback, defensive end (for the 3-4), receiver and outside/inside linebacker.
JDaWg1000: Cornerback, outside linebacker, running back (depth), receiver and inside linebacker.
8. Who do you hope the team drafts with their first pick?
Smooth32: The best player available.
JDaWg1000: Ditto. ‘bpa’.
9. Which player will be on the hot seat in 2008?
Smooth32: Derek Anderson.
JDaWg1000: Anderson.
10. What are the realistic expectations for 2008 at this point?
Smooth32: Seven wins or more.
JDaWg1000: Eight-ten wins.
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