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Hello, March and hello to four more of your fantastic questions as we get even closer to some real offseason activity.
On with the questions!
If the Browns re-sign Karl Joseph, and Grant Delpit and Ronnie Harrison Jr. are healthy, is safety that big of a priority come the draft and FA, as everyone is making it seem? — Tom H., Portsmouth
In your scenario, no, safety wouldn't be that big of a need, especially when you throw in the return of Sheldrick Redwine. There are a few things to consider, though.
One, Joseph is a free agent and it's unclear whether he'll be back or elsewhere in 2021. Andrew Sendejo, who played nearly every snap in games in which he was healthy, is also a free agent. If neither are back, that's a LOT of snaps to replace. Secondly, Delpit, as excited we all are to see him play, will be getting his first on-field action of his career. Third, it will be up to Andrew Berry and Co. to decide if they're looking to elevate the overall play of the room in 2021 and beyond. The answer, of course, is yes, and that applies to all of the team's position groups. How much maneuvering they think it will take to do that remains to be seen. Fourth, what if the Browns are on the clock at No. 26 and a player they view as far and away the best player available happens to be a safety? Can the Browns truly turn their back on that player?