Daily Dawg Tags: Drafting a RB carries a risk for Cleveland Browns
By Thomas Moore
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Wednesday, April 20.
Cleveland Browns:
Cleveland Browns: Drafting a running back has its own risks
"As much as people want to talk about how risky it is to draft a quarterback, the risk is just as high when it comes to a running back. And the Cleveland Browns can’t afford to waste a high pick on one."
Cleveland Browns draft profile: Andrew Billings
"The Cleveland Browns can look to improve the defense by drafting Baylor defensive tackle Andrew Billings."
Cleveland Browns draft profile: Paxton Lynch
"The Cleveland Browns may look to select Memphis quarterback Paxton Lynch in the 2016 NFL Draft."
Browns reportedly working on backup plan at No. 2
"With the 2016 NFL Draft just a little more than a week away, the Cleveland Browns are reportedly hard at work putting in some contingency plans in regards to the second overall selection."
Paul Kruger thought he might get cut too (cleveland.com)
"For Browns linebacker Paul Kruger, turning the big 3-0 in February made for some tense moments when the Browns cut linebacker Karlos Dansby and safety Donte Whitner in a youth movement over the past month."
Cameron Erving works to reshape his body (ohio.com)
"Cameron Erving didn’t believe the reason for the criticism was true, but he still used it as fuel in the past few months."
NFL News:
Johnny Manziel domestic violence case to go to grand jury (NFL.com)
"A Dallas grand jury is scheduled to consider this week whether to charge troubled NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel with attacking his ex-girlfriend in a January incident."
Why early retirements are not a threat to the NFL (MMQB)
"The sport will survive because the pool of players is so enormous. For every A.J. Tarpley, D’Brickashaw Ferguson or Chris Borland, there are hundreds in line willing to put their bodies at risk for NFL glory and money."
3 potential landing spots for Brian Hoyer (CBS Sports)
"Brian Hoyer hits a market that’s in an interesting place with respect to the quarterback situations. Two playoff contenders — the New York Jets and defending champion Denver Broncos — are far from set at the position, with Geno Smith and Mark Sanchez currently slotted as the respective starters. Just about every team is still looking for a quality, workman-like backup (Hoyer is a perfect fit). So he could see some legitimate action from three possible teams."
Eagles still lack accountability (Philadelphia Inquirer)
"The straw that sent the camel of Jeff Lurie’s patience to the ground last season fell during Chip Kelly’s final press conference as Eagles coach, although no one knew at the time that his three-year shrugfest was over."