Okay, after I posted that we haven't done anything in free agency, we made a little splash!
Offense:
It was no secret that we were going to release DA; it was just a matter of time. If the Browns would have kept him, they would have owed him bonus money. Also, I wish we would have gotten more for Brady Quinn. Peyton Hillis, FB, is a nice player, but how does he fit in our backfield? Furthermore, who will start at QB? If money talks, free agent, Jake Delhomme, will start over Seneca Wallace, who we got from Seattle in a trade. Delhomme spent two years in a West Coast Offense, while Wallace has six years of experience--all with Mike Holmgren.
In my opinion, Ben Watson was a nice pickup. Hopefully, we will get into the end zone more, and Watson could help us get there. Who else could help? Tony Pashos, anchoring the right side of the line. I could see Floyd Womack at right guard and John St. Clair moving to a backup role. I don't think that we will miss Hank Fraley, but why didn't we make an offer to Rex Hadnot. He seemed like a serviceable lineman.
Disappointment: What happened to Mike Furrey? Did we even make an offer? Are we happy with Chansi Stuckey, Brian Robiskie, Mohamed Massaquoi, and Josh Cribbs? I still think that we need a #1 WR! Are you will to take a chance on Terrell Owens? Even though he's no longer a #1, but there's not much out there as far as FA WRs. After Dez Bryant, who is a #1 in the draft?
Defense:
As far as I know, the only defensive FA we picked up was Scott Fujita, LB. Some believe that we overpaid for him, and hopefully, he will deliver.
Disappointment: we have many holes to fill on defense. Just to name a couple, we really need help at safety and cornerback.
...Well, the draft is only 2 1/2 weeks away. I can't imagine that we will keep all 11 picks. I could see us packaging some picks to move up or signing a restricted FA. Who knows? Time will tell.
Keywords: AFC North, Ben Watson, Cleveland Browns, Jake Delhomme, Peyton Hillis, Scott Fujita, Seneca Wallace, Tony Pashos


