Last off-season, the Browns and GM Andrew Berry were very busy. Berry identified several areas that were weak or inadequate, and then subsequently addressed most of those needs.
At the top of the list was the ability to run the ball. Cleveland traded for fullback Andy Janovich from the Denver Broncos. Next up: the offensive line – with both tackle positions highlighted in big red markers. Right tackle Jack Conklin was inked two days after free agency began.
The tight end unit was perceived as a weak link and Berry signed Atlanta’s Austin Hooper. After the Browns let go linebackers Christian Kirksey and Adarius Taylor, middle linebacker B.