Deals and a few surprises mark Browns' draft day

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Deals and a few surprises mark Browns' draft day
The Hazean found this 4/28/2008 on blog.cleveland.com [flag]
Longevity issues with Kellen Winslow and a potential contract dispute factored into the Browns making a surprise trade in the fourth round of the draft Sunday. NFLMissouri TE Martin Rucker Ht.: 6-5 Wt.: 248Hometown: St. Joseph, Mo. Drafted: Fourth round,... [link]

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Monday morning rehab
Published 4/28/2008 by The Hazean at The Hazean
... the Bears have too much invested in him to do that just yet. But after Chicago drafted Tulane’s Matt Forte, Benson again finds himself in a split backfield. Forte’s versatility will guarantee him time on the field, especially in 3rd-down situations. The Bears said they see Forte as an everydown back, which might be their way of trying to light a fire under Benson’s backside. Or not. Kellen Winslow [TE, Browns] From The Plain Dealer: Longevity issues with Kellen Winslow and a ...

Why Browns Drafted Rucker
Published 4/28/2008 by Patrick Dorsey at The NFL Source
... In the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Browns’ GM Phil Savage explains why he traded their third rounder in 2009 in order to take former Missouri tight end Martin Rucker in the fourth round. ...

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