3 biggest holes on the 2021 Cleveland Browns roster

Linebacker

Some people don’t agree with this opinion, but I still believe linebackers matter a whole lot. While the Browns have drafted linebackers the last two years and signed a few free agents, they have yet to go get the start they need.

I know a $13 million per year linebacker is a luxury, but I’m tired of watching our group get picked on year after year.  For too long it has been a position with just a body in it and constantly overlooked.

I will say, the crew this year is the best they have had in a while.  I’m very excited about the contribution of Anthony Walker and believe Jacob Phillips and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah could both be fantastic.  They also have some nice depth with Mack Wilson and Sione Takitaki.

However, there is always a chance that these young guys won’t pan out, and that Walker was only a stat sheet stuffer because he was next to the best linebacker in football, Darius Leonard the last few years.

I am happy with what the organization has done this offseason, but I still think there is a cause for concern.  While I’m not ready to put defensive tackle as a hole on the roster, it certainly could be weaker than last year, which only puts a bigger need on skilled linebackers.

This core of guys could very well be good enough for the Browns to win a championship, but we can’t allow teams to just run at will or dump the ball to a running back every time they need 5 yards on third down. This could be a make-it or break-it position.