This is the real life version of the movie Draft Day. Sashi Brown and Paul DePodesta deserve lifetime deals if they can swing a class that resembles this kind of talent and depth. All of these players have a chance to compete for a starting position, and have the talent to build around, and make something of themselves in this league.
That 2017 lineup would look so much better with Jonathan Allen, Danny Shelton, and Desmond Howard on the defensive line. That allows Emmanuel Ogbah and Carl Nassib to shift into pass rushing roles, and gives Cleveland a potential third down situational group with Allen, Ogbah, Bryant and Nassib, sounds better, right?
Their back end could be so much better with Haden and Jamar Taylor on the outside with Briean Boddy-Calhoun and Chidobe Awuzie taking nickel duties. Not to mention that Budda Baker and Tony Conner are both capable of starting for the Browns or supporting Kindred and Campbell.
Watson’s presence will greatly benefit Terrelle Pryor and company, and give the offense a competent quarterback who can stretch the field and go deep, unlike Cody Kessler. The addition of Davenport and Pocic will help add depth and talent to open up holes for the backs and keep Watson upright.
This is a group of guys that adds a lot of talent, and potential to a talent barren team, and could mesh greatly with some of the young talent and veterans they already have. This projected draft class is one that could have the Browns winning at least one game next year, and would set them up for long term success.