Ron Wolf In the Fold

Hmm, interesting -- Former Packers GM has apparently agreed to serve as a personnel consultant with the Browns. This after he reportedly turned down an interview to be the Dolphins general manager. It seems to me that whatever capacity he may serve in Cleveland it will be a fairly significant role. This sounds like very good news to me. With the Browns having the cap room to go after some free agents a guy like Wolf could be a big asset.

Even if, as rumored, Orlando Pace is snagged as a free agent the Browns still will need help along the offensive line, for a fullback, at least one linebacker, and perhaps a safety. Depending what happens with Northcutt I'd expect a veteran receiver in the Bobby Shaw/Bobby Engram mode would be a priority too. Oh, and don't forget a backup QB. It's obviously overoptimistic to think Wolf could replicate his famous deal for Favre, but it would be nice to have a capable backup with some down-the-line promise as either a starter or as trade ammunition. Hopefully Wolf can help with all of these matters.

In the bigger picture, it is nice to see Policy and, presumably, Davis actively try to fix a situation that they appeared to deny was even broken. I think Davis is the type of coach who could really benefit from some capable help in the front office -- if he can only worry about coaching and motivating perhaps we'll see something come of it.