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Daily Dawg Tags: A receiver could be drafted early

By Steven Kubitza

Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Browns could be targeting a receiver early in the 2017 NFL Draft, even after taking four receivers a year ago.

Once Myles Garrett is taken with the No. 1 overall pick, the Cleveland Browns have options at No. 12.

It may have seemed crazy a few months ago, but it is possible that the team could go after a top wide receiver. And if not at pick No. 12, it could happen with pick No. 33.

The Browns did select four wide receivers a year ago, but only Corey Coleman showed any promise in what was an average season at best. This is not to say the other three stand no chance of making the 2017 roster, but it never hurts to acquire more talent.

The Browns are in a rebuilding phase, which means the best talent must be acquired, regardless of position. It is why Garrett is the consensus number one pick, and why the team should just go off their draft board, regardless of position, at each pick.

This is not to say the team is for sure going to take a receiver early, but fans should not be surprised if it does indeed happen. It would increase the competition at the position and help increase the odds of improvement after the loss of Terrelle Pryor.

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

Cleveland Browns news:

Drafting a WR early doesn’t mean 2016 class is a failure

"Cleveland Browns fans will likely remember the 2016 NFL Draft as a year in which the Browns took four wide receivers."

Cleveland Browns NFL Draft Profile: Myles Garrett

"There are countless questions surrounding the Cleveland Browns as the team enters the second year of a rebuilding process, but there seems to be one evident truth."

Browns bringing TE David Njoku in for pre-draft visit (Dawgs by Nature)

"In an interview with Pro Football Talk Live (h/t the ABJ), Miami tight end David Njoku stated that he will be coming to Cleveland this Thursday for a pre-draft visit."

Cleveland Browns: Revisiting the Senior Bowl with athletic data (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Senior Bowl occurred a little over two months ago."

NFL news:

Tony Romo to announce retirement, begin broadcasting career (FanSided)

"The Dallas Cowboys are ready to move on from franchise quarterback Tony Romo."

Ravens trade Timmy Jernigan to Eagles for draft pick (NFL.com)

"The Eagles have added depth on the defensive line after losing Bennie Logan in free agency."

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