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Most of the Browns' internal discussions this offseason have been about improving the defense, more specifically the linebackers and line. The Browns are happy with linebacker Kamerion Wimbley and satisfied with Antwan Peek, but the inside linebackers are average. D'Qwell Jackson is the most valuable of the three. They would love to sign a Pro Bowl-caliber inside linebacker or lineman and would also like to sign an outside linebacker.
Chaun Thompson is an unrestricted free agent, and the Browns aren't likely to spend big money to bring him back. They could sign him for less money and use him as a reserve linebacker and special teams player.
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The Browns need a good ILB in addition to at least one good D-lineman through free agency and they need to pick up another lineman in the draft and hopefully a pass rushing OLB. Jackson is too small for the inside and Davis is too slow. Jackson made a lot of tackles last year but not many, if any, were made behind the line of scrimmage. Davis can not get from sideline to sideline fast enough plus he is no good in pass coverage.
I always thought that Thompson would have been a good OLB with his size and speed but I guess his football instincts or knowledge must be lacking.