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Browns' next pick after Mason Graham selection is painfully obvious
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Breathe, Browns fans. We've still got two more days of the NFL draft to get through, and plenty of picks to see Cleveland utilize - or trade - before the weekend is over. With their No. 2 overall pick, the Browns got very busy. They traded the chance to grab Travis Hunter at that spot to get to the 5th overall pick, and there, they selected "DNA match" Mason Graham. He was considered the best defensive lineman in the draft, and he'll add to an already-stout defensive line alongside Myles Garrett this season. Now, taking a defensive lineman when you need offensive firepower is certainly a choice. It's understandable that many fans are feeling lost about this direction the Browns have decided to go in with this draft. But, think about the current quarterback room occupied by a very underwhelming Kenny Pickett and a 41 year old Joe Flacco. Between those two signal callers, it's tough to imagine a world where a top talent like Hunter would be utilized often or well. So, it makes sense to pivot, nab a second firs

This article first appeared on Dawg Pound Daily and was syndicated with permission.

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