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Three moves the Cleveland Browns should still make following draft

By Nick Pedone

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Wide receiver Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 08: Wide receiver Rashard Higgins #81 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FirstEnergy Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 06: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears completes a reception for a first down as Rasul Douglas #32 and Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles defend in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 06: Taylor Gabriel #18 of the Chicago Bears completes a reception for a first down as Rasul Douglas #32 and Nigel Bradham #53 of the Philadelphia Eagles defend in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card Playoff game at Soldier Field on January 06, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

Sign linebacker Nigel Bradham

Before the draft, it certainly appeared as if the Browns had one of the worst linebacking groups on paper. Berry drafted LSU’s tackling machine Jacob Phillips in the third round, but the position still feels entirely incomplete after the departure of Joe Schobert and the release of Christian Kirksey.

Enter Nigel Bradham.

Earlier in free agency, Berry signed B.J. Goodson, who played 2019 with the Green Bay Packers and 2018 with the New York Giants. The issue is, the run-stopping Goodson doesn’t have overwhelming experience and seems to be miserable in coverage. The Browns will also be returning Tae Davis, mostly a special teamer last year, who signed in October after his release from the Giants.

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Of course, all of this points to Mack Wilson and Sione Takitaki, both mid-round selections in the 2019 draft. While Takitaki is still a raw talent, it’s believed that Wilson is ready to take the leap into becoming a reliable piece on the Browns defense.

Signing Bradham, an eight-year veteran, would provide a serviceable starter and help develop Cleveland’s young crew. Last season, Bradham started all 12 games he appeared in, tallying 61 tackles and an interception. He has experience playing middle linebacker, the void left by Schobert.

In a division where Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens are expected to run wild, Bradham and the young Browns linebackers could serve as enforcers. Berry has a relationship with Bradham from their Philadelphia days and should be salivating at the chance to bring in this veteran via free agency.

Additionally, Bradham has a Super Bowl ring with the Eagles in 2018. Not only would a 30-year-old linebacker bring talent to a position of need, he could also teach an inexperienced, spry locker room how to win.

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