This post was originally supposed to go up last Friday, but due to travel and familial commitments, I could not get it up until today. I think it still is accurate, so enjoy.
The Cleveland Browns had their fans
soaring as high as they have ever been since returning to the NFL
following their selection of Trent Richardson in the first round of
the 2012 NFL Draft. Finally, the most nondescript offense in the
league would have an identity, and the Browns would have a marquee
player for the first time since Bernie Kosar (and a marquee back
since perhaps Jim Brown). Even though the Brownies had to trade up
one spot (when it later became apparent that they probably didn't
need to), Richardson was worth it (the draft party I was at seemed
content with any bounty as long as it didn't include our #22 or #37
picks). The draft was already a win, and the bruising right tackle
or speedy receiver added at #22 would be icing on the cake.
