Cleveland Browns' Strategic Choices: Evaluating Key Positions for 2023 Season

Cleveland Browns GM Andrew Berry remains consistently active, engaging in NFL free agency, trades, contracts, and roster adjustments.

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In the 2023 offseason, the Browns fortified their defense and added valuable backups through free agency and the NFL draft.

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Special teams coverage units were also strengthened with new additions during the offseason.

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Despite limited NFL draft opportunities, Berry secured promising wide receivers Elijah Moore and Cedric Tillman.

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Remarkably, the Browns did not acquire noteworthy running backs, maintained an ailing linebacking group, and lacked competition for kicker Cade York.

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Lingering concerns about kicker Cade York's performance persist, accompanied by injuries to key players like Jerome Ford, Anthony Walker Jr., and Sione Takitaki.

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Berry's approach challenges conventional NFL valuation, as he invests in positions like running back, linebacker, and kicker despite their diminished significance.

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However, the Browns might face consequences in 2023 due to the lack of depth at running back and linebacker and the unchallenged kicker situation.

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Despite uncertainties, the Browns have the opportunity to address concerns, regain health, and prepare for the upcoming season during the remaining preseason games.

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While questioning the team's decisions at running back, linebacker, and kicker is valid, the true impact will only be evident once the regular season commences.

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