Browns' Offensive Line Overhaul: Tackles or Tate?

0:00On March 2nd, the Cleveland Browns face a major overhaul on their offensive line this off-season. Six Lyman are hitting free agency, and even if they keep guard Joe Betonio, they will likely need two new starting tackles. Most fans in Scouse figure General Manager Andrew Berry will grab at least one tackle in the first round, possibly as high as the number 6 overall. Pick. A recent mock draft from CBS Sports analyst Blake Brockermire shakes things up though. He sends the Browns in a surprise direction, picking Ohio Statewide receiver Carnell Tate at number 6 in Texas A&M Eddresher, Cassius Howell at number 24. That choice has raised eyebrows because the Browns desperately need better pass protection over a top-wide-out like Tate. Critics point out that a lead tackle such as Spencer Fano and Frances Mauigoa would already be off the board by then, leaving fewer options later. Andrew Berry hinted at his plans during the NFL scouting combine, praising how the Chicago Bears mixed drafting tackles with trading for interior help.

1:02Last year, he seems open to trading down from number 6 if top tackle slip rather than reaching for non-Liaman early. Failing to land offensive line help in the first round could spell trouble for the team's future, and Berry's job security as success starts in the...