Using the 2017 NFL Draft to fix the Cleveland Browns
By Jon Dove
As the Cleveland Browns continue to limp through a winless season, the fan base can find some hope with the talent available in the 2017 NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns are going to have a very busy offseason as they work to rebuild the roster. They’ll likely make some moves via free agency, but their main focus needs to be hitting a home run with each of their 2017 NFL Draft picks.
Cleveland has two picks in the first 2 rounds of this year’s draft. Their 1st round selections both could come inside the top 10. It’s also very likely that their own pick will be the No. 1 pick in the entire draft.
The pressure is on for the Browns front office and decision makers to make the right choices. They can’t have another draft like they did in 2014 where both of their 1st round picks, Johnny Manziel and Justin Gilbert are no longer with the team.
How they navigate this draft could spur a quick turnaround or keep this franchise stuck at the bottom of the league for year’s to come. This slideshow breaks down several ways the Browns can use these picks to get things on the right track.
Obviously, non of these will include bringing Johnny Manziel back in the mix.