AFC North Blog from yesterday

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It sounds like the browns are active but not shooting to break the bank but trying to get some quality players. I mean with the picks we got and possible amount of players we can get I think we will be alright.

 

From yesterday http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth

 

BEREA, Ohio--Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren met with the media Friday following the contract signing of Pro Bowl kick returner Josh Cribbs.

 

But Holmgren also had a lot to say about the state of the team now that free agency has opened.

 

Here are some notes:

• Holmgren said the team is "actively" looking at quarterbacks, either via trades or free agency. Holmgren also cautioned that the team is still considering its own quarterbacks in Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. But it appears Anderson likely will be released before his $2 million roster bonus is due in two weeks.
• One key for getting Cribbs' contract complete was not to tear up the three years remaining on his deal. So the two sides reached a happy medium by adding money to the original contract. The total value with incentives could be worth as much as $18.5 million.
• Holmgren said the Browns have had discussions about the receiver position, but not nearly as much as the quarterbacks. Holmgren didn't think Cleveland’s thin receiving corps would hurt the team's ability to convince another quarterback to come to Cleveland.
• Overall the Browns currently are "as active as can be," according to Holmgren. So far the team traded defensive lineman Corey Williams to the Detroit Lions and restructured Cribbs' deal. But you get the sense this team is not done trying to build its roster. The Browns also have 11 draft picks, including nine in the first five rounds.
• Holmgren also confirmed that free-agent linebacker Scott Fujita will visit with the Browns on Saturday.

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It sounds like the browns are active but not shooting to break the bank but trying to get some quality players. I mean with the picks we got and possible amount of players we can get I think we will be alright.

 

From yesterday http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth

 

BEREA, Ohio--Cleveland Browns president Mike Holmgren met with the media Friday following the contract signing of Pro Bowl kick returner Josh Cribbs.

 

But Holmgren also had a lot to say about the state of the team now that free agency has opened.

 

Here are some notes:

• Holmgren said the team is "actively" looking at quarterbacks, either via trades or free agency. Holmgren also cautioned that the team is still considering its own quarterbacks in Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson. But it appears Anderson likely will be released before his $2 million roster bonus is due in two weeks.
• One key for getting Cribbs' contract complete was not to tear up the three years remaining on his deal. So the two sides reached a happy medium by adding money to the original contract. The total value with incentives could be worth as much as $18.5 million.
• Holmgren said the Browns have had discussions about the receiver position, but not nearly as much as the quarterbacks. Holmgren didn't think Cleveland’s thin receiving corps would hurt the team's ability to convince another quarterback to come to Cleveland.
• Overall the Browns currently are "as active as can be," according to Holmgren. So far the team traded defensive lineman Corey Williams to the Detroit Lions and restructured Cribbs' deal. But you get the sense this team is not done trying to build its roster. The Browns also have 11 draft picks, including nine in the first five rounds.
• Holmgren also confirmed that free-agent linebacker Scott Fujita will visit with the Browns on Saturday.

The Browns have a Huge opportunity to Change their direction with this Draft and off season.