Browns Trade for Howard, Draft Drama Unfolds

0:00On March 5th, the Cleveland Browns shook up their draft plans by trading for Titus Howard and signing him to an extension, filling their right tackle. Knee for the future. This leaves them free at the 6 overall pick to grab the best player available, whether that's a top wide receiver like Carnel Tate or Defensive. Standout such as sunny styles or Caleb Downs. Marrow Freeling, a left tackle from Georgia, has emerged as a hot new option after dominating workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine last week. Before that, experts saw him going around the Browns' second first round pick at number 24, but now he's climbing into top 10 talks. Fans and analysts are buzzing about this shift, especially with head coach Todd Monkins ties to Georgia, where he helped win two national titles. That connection gives Cleveland deep insight into Freelings' potential as a riser, with strong athletic traits and room to grow. Free agency could decide it all though. If the Browns signed a veteran left tackle to pair with Howard for a couple years, they

1:02might stick to best player available and hunt tackles later. Without that, or if Dewan Jones starts a left tackle, grabbing Freeling at 6 becomes a real possibility, maybe even with a trade back to stockpile. More picks. Either way, General Manager Andrew Berry loves flexibility, so keep an eye on how the board falls, and those early free agent moves as draft season heats up.