Free agency priorities

Wide Receiver

Greg Little has a lot of upside, but he’s raw and didn’t play last season. Other than him, they literally have nothing at wide receiver unless Mohamed Massaquoi can bounce back from a terrible sophmore season. I think they try to add a veteran in free agency.

Offensive Tackle

The right tackle position was a huge hole of theirs last season. I like Jason Pinkston, who they drafted late, but not as a rookie.

Offensive Guard

The right guard position was as big of a hole as right tackle for them last year. They need to keep Colt McCoy upright and they didn’t draft a single player at the position (though late rounder Jason Pinkston can also play guard). Pork Chop Womack is a mediocre player, but resigning him might be their best option at this point.

Safety

They drafted Eric Hagg late with the intention of having him play alongside TJ Ward for the future. However, in the short term, resigning Abram Elam or a similar veteran might be their best move.

Draft Needs 

Wide Receiver

Mohamed Massaquoi led all Browns wide receivers with 483 receiving yards. Their top wide receivers by yardage were as follows, Massaquoi (483), Chansi Stuckey (348), Brian Robiskie (310), Josh Cribbs (292), Sam Aiken (7). There’s a little bit of talent there, but they need to get Colt McCoy a true #1 receiver. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if they double dipped at this position early if the draft were to fall the right way.

Drafted Greg Little (#59) 

Defensive End

The Browns are making the move to a 4-3, but they don’t have any 4-3 ends. Great. Besides, they only managed 29 sacks last year anyway.

Drafted Jabaal Sheard (#37) 

Defensive Tackle

Shaun Rogers isn’t a good fit for a 4-3 and with his large salary, he’ll probably be cut this offseason. They’ll need someone inside next to Ahtyba Rubin.

Drafted Phil Taylor (#21) 

Outside Linebacker

Who are their outside linebackers in a 4-3? Chris Gucong? Scott Fujita? Eric Barton and David Bowens if they resign D’Qwell Jackson? Eh, nothing too special there. You can get by with that mix, but there’s no stand out players. Also, only Gucong is under 30.

Resigned D’Qwell Jackson 

Guard

Joe Thomas and Alex Mack are both among the best in their respective positions, left tackle and center. Other than they, they need help on the offensive line, including at guard where they could potentially get 2 upgrades this offseason and at the very least need depth and competition. 

Offensive Tackle

See above. Right tackle John St. Clair isn’t very good.

Drafted Jason Pinkston (#150) 

Middle Linebacker

This is a bigger need if D’Qwell Jackson doesn’t resign. If he leaves, they’re left with David Bowens and Eric Barton inside. Nothing too special, and one or two of them might have to play outside anyway. Both are over 30 as well. 

Cornerback

Sheldon Brown turns 32 in March, which is right about when cornerback start heading south in terms of their abilities. They need to look at potential replacements. The Browns ranked 27th in terms of YPA allowed against the pass, which is skewed by a tough schedule, but still an area in need of improvement. Joe Haden is a definite keeper, but they need one opposite him.

Drafted Buster Skrine (#137) 

Safety

TJ Ward had a good rookie year, but Abram Elam could be upgraded.

Drafted Eric Hagg (#248)