New Additions

Over the past week and a half the Browns have added Ravens RB Jamal Lewis, Titans DT Robaire Smith, and Bungles DT Shawn Smith. The signing of Lewis resulted in a trade of Rueben Droughns to the NYG for speedy but unproductive WR Tim Carter. Lewis is expected to start immediately and hopefully will result in the team going in another direction with the #3 pick than Adrian Peterson. Robaire Smith looks like he will be asked to report to camp at 300-310lbs so that he can play DE in the 3-4. Smith is a local guy who went to Shaker Heights HS. Shawn Smith looks to be a backup to Ted Washington at NT, who wore down early and often last season. With these signings it makes the Browns major needs slightly less glaring, hopefully positioning themselves to draft Calvin Johnson or trade down for an OT or CB.