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3 remaining free agents the Cleveland Browns could consider pursuing

By Greg Newland

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Inside linebacker Darron Lee #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets introduced prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 22: Inside linebacker Darron Lee #50 of the Kansas City Chiefs gets introduced prior to the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) /
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Everson Griffen – Defensive End

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 05: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a play in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 05: Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a play in the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes Benz Superdome on January 05, 2020, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

While the big-name everyone has been waiting on is Jadeveon Clowney, it’s time for Browns fans to move on. Why would you want him here if the Browns are his best offer and he still says no? That just tells me he is being far too picky and isn’t motivated to prove himself.

The name fans should have their eyes on is Everson Griffen. Yes, he will be 32-years-old at the start of the season, but he has proven year-in and year-out to be a dependable and effective player. While his double-digit sack seasons came in 2014-2017, he still had eight sacks and earned a trip to the Pro Bowl last season.

Griffen isn’t necessarily a need for this Browns roster, but what I like to call gravy. It’s obvious Berry and company put a high value on pass rushers and a lower value on linebackers, so why not go all in.

With Garrett and Olivier Vernon as starters, the Browns would have a loaded front with Adrian Clayborn and Griffen as backups. If the Browns are set at linebacker, there is no better way to help them perform at a higher-level than with a dominant defensive front. If the Browns were able to land Griffen they would have seven legitimate starting-caliber players on the defensive front.

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With the season nearing and Clowney still on the market, the price tag on Griffen could be much less than anticipated. While it is still tough for the Browns to pitch “come to Cleveland and win,” they are certainly on their way to a loaded roster. Maybe Berry is satisfied with the roster as is, but don’t be shocked to see a few changes before the season starts.

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