Cleveland Browns: Reuben Droughns Spreading the News In N.Y., N.Y.
Posted March 9th, 2007 by George Thomas
Well actually, Reuben Droughns is heading to the Meadowlands in New Jersey.
In what should come as a surprise to no one, especially given statements made by Jamal Lewis in a teleconference yesterday, the Cleveland Browns shipped Reuben Droughns off to the New York Giants for wide receiver Tim Carter in a trade today.
There was no way that the Browns backfield was going to be big enough for both of those guys. And it was clear from what Lewis said that certain assurances had been made from the offensive line to what his role on the team would be. Is there any doubt now that he's being a given a tryout with the possibility of receiving a long-term deal should he return to the form that helped him to rush for more than 2,000 yards several seasons back?
I'm still not on board with his acquisition. I don't believe he has much left in the tank. But we shall see. The Beacon Journal's Pat McManamon wrote a compelling article detailing the repercussions of the move. If nothing else, it's clear that the Browns have a win-now mentality with the possibility that the job of Head Coach Romeo Crennel and, perhaps, that of G.M. Phil Savage eventually being on the line.
So what did they get for Droughns? In Carter they have a wideout who played in all 16 games last year but only caught 22 balls with two of those going for touchdowns. If nothing else, Carter will fill the roster spot open due to the departure of Dennis Northcutt. Whether his productivity will increase remains to be seen.
“Reuben (Droughns) gave the Browns our first 1,000-yard rusher in 20 years during the 2005 season. We wish him the best of luck in
Here's hoping that familiarity translates to receptions and TDs. What is apparent is that given last year's disastrous season, the Browns are unwilling to stand pat with the players who occupy their roster. That in itself is a wise move.
