3 moves Cleveland Browns should have made prior to deadline

A few moves the Cleveland Browns should have made prior to deadline

If there is one thing I have been saying all the way up until the deadline and even still now with the deadline having passed us is this — the Cleveland Browns not making a single move is okay.

This statement, however, does not mean that the Browns shouldn’t have tried to make a move for a cheaper piece or two. After seeing and reviewing all of the trades that went down in what was a very un-eventful deadline, the Browns easily could have added a piece or two that would have given them boosts not only on defense, but on offense as well.

What are 3 moves the Browns should have made prior to the deadline?

No. 3: Trade for Dante Pettis

Dante Pettis, the former second-round pick for the 49ers was cut from the team after they failed to move him prior to the deadline. Pettis was a stud early on in his career, as he scored five touchdowns and averaged over 15 yards per catch in his rookie season, only having played 12 games. Pettis’ production immediately went down after that, as he only had 11 catches in his second year, and just one target in five games this season.

Pettis, however, has speed. I don’t think having too much speed on your roster is a thing, especially at the receiver position. Trading for Pettis would have been a low-risk, high-reward option for the Browns.

An average receiver with decent speed would have complimented Baker Mayfield well, as he seems to have a much higher production rate without a true No. 1 receiver. Note that the Browns did in fact put in a claim for Pettis after he was released, but there were two teams ahead of them on the list.