Browns Still Looking For Franchise Player

Now that Mike Holmgren has released Derek Anderson and traded Brady Quinn I am wondering how much better the Browns actually are. By replacing Anderson and Quinn with Seneca Wallace and Jake Delhomme the Browns have made themselves marginally better if at all.

Wallace has started only 12 games in his 5 year career. It's hard to imagine that he will suddenly blossom into a top caliber NFL quarterback. Delhomme is 35 years old with a troublesome arm, and he is coming off the worst year of his career. Even if he suddenly regains his form his age and surgically repaired arm will leave the Browns looking to replace him sooner rather than later.

While I don't find fault with Holmgren for overhauling the position it seems clear that neither Delhomme nor Wallace is a franchise type of player at this time. I have to believe that both have been brought here as back-ups or insurance policies. The thought here is that Holmgren will have his eye on a quarterback in the upcoming draft.

The Browns organization needs to finally find a QB who will be the foundation of the team for the next 7 to 10 years or more. The are questions that linger. Will the Browns target a QB with their first pick with so many needs at other positions? Will they be able to position themselves to get the player they value the most? Most importantly, if they grab a QB in the draft will it be the right one? If the Browns invest in a quarterback that doesn't pan out it will once again set the franchise back several years. Let's hope Holmgren gets it right. Rebuilding every 2 or 3 years is something the fan base has seen enough of.