Pre-draft rambling

The pre-draft NFL coverage has kicked into high gear and, with the Browns holding a fairly late 1st-round choice, there is no way we can tell who the team might pick. In fact, it is guaranteed that the Browns themselves have no idea because it will depend on the players selected before the 21st selection. But the jist of the last week's coverage is that the Browns may go with an offensive lineman (Steinbach or Harris), an linebacker (Bailey or Henderson), or a defensive lineman (Joseph). The could also turn to a cornerback like Woolfolk. Since only 1 or 2 of these players is likely to be available when the Browns pick, it doesn't matter who the Browns want, but who many other teams do not want. Good luck trying to figure that out.

Len Pasquarelli says the Browns still are interested in Sehorn. I still think this would be a bad move, unless his price has gone down a lot. If he comes cheap, he could be a good nickel corner or a decent safety. But if Sehorn is our starting cornerback it would not be a good harbinger of the 2003 season.

In other news, Janel White agreed to a deal, but it doesn't resolve his status with the team. He still figures to be traded around or after the draft, or get a better deal. If he plays out 2003 he is gone in 2004. Although I'd hate to see him go, getting one more season out of him might be the best scenario for the team. So far he hasn't attracted a strong trade offer. That may change, however, as teams consider a somewhat weak incoming running back class And of course, Jamel has speed to burn....

Here's a quick summary of the Browns' linebacker issues. Jamir Miller is apparently at an inpasse with the Ravens, which likely means he is not getting a very strong offer from them and may elect to wait until after the draft to sign. That could be a risky move for Miller as teams seem to use up their cap space quickly, but perhaps he doesn't have much to lose. At this point, I think there's a chance he could wind up back with the Browns. Butch has not been Miller's largest fan, but if Miller's ego isn't too bruised by the fact that the Browns evaluation of him was shared by the rest of the league then we could get a nice season out of a motivated Jamir Miller in 2003.