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Cleveland Browns: 4 veteran free agents to fill 4 biggest needs

By J.T. Soderlund

Dec 6, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill (22) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams cornerback Troy Hill (22) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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2. Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB

Linebacker appeared to be the biggest hole for the Browns last season. They tended to be vulnerable to running backs catching passes out of the backfield and wide receivers running shallow routes. To succeed next season, they need to bring in someone who can hold their own in coverage. Not many linebackers can perform better in coverage than Kevin Pierre-Louis.

In Washington last season, KPL played the most snaps of his career (506) and was the best linebacker on the team. He is the type of player that is always around the ball in the short passing game. It seemed as though every time a running back caught a pass out of the backfield Pierre-Louis was there to meet him.

KPL does struggle in other aspects though, but he fits the hole in the Browns defense. B.J. Goodson was a great leader of the defense last season and a sure tackler if anyone breaks through to the second level. Sione Takitaki excels in stopping the run because of his speed he can plug holes and put running plays to an end rather quickly. Playing next to Goodson and Takitaki, Pierre-Louis would be able to focus more on what he does best: stopping the pass.

The Browns would be able to sign Kevin Pierre-Louis for less money than the top tier free agent linebackers and it would also free them up to look elsewhere with their limited draft capital. Andrew Berry and the front office would be smart to get him on the phone as soon as possible.

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