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Daily Dawg Tags: Separating fact from fiction in the offseason

By Steven Kubitza

Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown talks with head coach Hue Jackson before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns executive vice president of football operations Sashi Brown talks with head coach Hue Jackson before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns fans have heard a lot of rumors this offseason, but as usual, not many came to fruition. At least not yet.

Cleveland Browns fans have heard a lot of names this offseason, specifically when it comes to the quarterback position.

From Kirk Cousins to Jimmy Garoppolo, fans have heard rumors about the Browns potentially making a big upgrade at the position. It turns out that upgrade involved Brock Osweiler.

Rumors like this happen every year, and will continue to happen until the team finally finds a quarterback who is not only able to start a full season, but who enters the offseason as the starter for the following season.

And while rumors are fun, reality is much harsher for Browns fans. The team is in no position to lure a major free agent, especially a quarterback, leaving the rumors as nothing more than just that.

The more realistic outcome is finding a quarterback either this year or next year in the NFL Draft. Some fans may want to wait until next year, but the front office is not going to pass on a top quarterback prospect this year if Hue Jackson believes there is one player who can come in and turn things around for this franchise.

Drafting a quarterback is a big commitment, but the Browns have the draft capital to spend an early pick on one if he is believed to be the next big thing.

Let’s take a look at this and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

3 myths surrounding a Jimmy Garoppolo trade

"Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but the Cleveland Browns are in need of a quarterback."

The offseason QB talk came and went like it always does

"Even when things seem bleak, Cleveland Browns fans always seem to have hope that the team is just a player or two away from turning things around."

Browns have private workout with Florida CB Jalen Tabor (Dawgs by Nature)

"According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Cleveland Browns had a private workout with Florida CB Jalen Tabor on Friday."

Drafting Malik Hooker would make sense (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Cleveland Browns are in the middle of overhauling last year’s talent-starved roster."

NFL news:

Adrian Peterson visiting New England Patriots on Monday (FanSided)

"The rich could be getting richer with the Patriots scheduled to host free agent running back Adrian Peterson on Monday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter."

Miami Dolphins waive former No. 3 pick Dion Jordan (NFL.com)

"The Dion Jordan saga is over in Miami."

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