The Browns told Garrett enough to convince him that the team can turn things around fairly quickly after a 3-14 campaign. That starts with the draft and the Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick.
Cleveland has a dire need at quarterback but could also go in a different direction. That could include Heisman-winning two-way star Travis Hunter, or Penn State pass-rusher Abdul Carter. Drafting Carter would give the Browns a massive 1-2-punch off the edge.
Hunter is the favorite to go No. 2 but the Browns have yet to drop any major clues on what they plan to do.
“We’re still working through everything,” Browns general manager Andrew Berry said recently. “You know, we have not made a hard decision in terms of how we’re going to utilize the No. 2 pick. There are a number of guys that we like.”
The Browns have a lot of holes to fill, particularly at quarterback. However, building a defense around two monster pass-rushers will be something Cleveland will consider.