It is still early and we’ve got to give the guy a chance to prove something on the field, but the Browns reaching for Beau Bell is still a pricey mistake. Maybe not as much as giving up your third round pick to land Rucker, but considering the LB’s that were still on the board, it’s mind-boggling.
Here is an example of the type of player available to the Browns, had they been patient:
Colts Expecting DE Marcus Howard To Step Up In '09
...There’s a feeling around Indianapolis that DE Marcus Howard can make a similar jump in ’09, even though he won’t be winning a starting job. Howard’s incredible speed rivals that of fellow Colts DE Dwight Freeney, and if he can improve his defensive awareness, he’ll be given more of a green light to ply his craft in Year Two. (Howard was drafted 161st in last years draft (pick 26 of round 5)).
I can already hear the argument, “We already had Wimbley, a speed rusher. We didn’t need Howard.”
2 words. Best Player. Run your draft based on need and you’ll always be in need. Take great players and you’ll wind up loaded with playmakers. Yes, it is true the Colts have a completely different defense that relies on smaller DE’s with speed. Don’t care. Great coaches and organizations find ways to get playmakers on the field.
Holati Ngata is an absolute beast. Nice scouting Savage.
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