Great idea. Let's start by talking free agents.
Top priority:
1. Jamie Collins - Seems like interest in remaining with the Browns is mutual, and they aren't going to be cheap about it. He played as advertised, even if the Browns still looked like a struggling franchise after he came aboard. The attacking schemes Williams wants to run are a perfect match for his skillset.
2. Terrelle Pryor - The starting caliber outside receiver I've been waiting for since Kevin Johnson left. I'm not sure he has a realistic self perception going into contract negotiations, but Pryor definitely answered all the concerns I had about his effort level. Pay him and keep him on the team, the Browns have the cap room.
Hope They Stay:
1. Austin Pasztor - He went from an emergency third tackle two seasons ago to a solid, if unspectacular right tackle. If another team makes him a crazy offer, the Browns can move on easily. I don't anticipate that happening, but he might need a change of scenery. Shon Coleman seems to be the right tackle of the future, but Pasztor would be a nice retention.
2. Jordan Poyer - He was off to the best season of his career before injuries cut it short. I really don't want Poyer as the starting free safety heading into 2017, but there's absolutely nothing behind him either. This seems like the kind of players Sachi Brown won't bend over backwards trying to retain, but he has been better than he gets credit for.
Could They Stay, Could They Go
1. Stephen Paea - A waiver pickup who provided a veteran presence in the wake of losing Bryant for the season. He's an end of the rotation player who had some good moments. Don't care if he stays or goes, to be honest.
2. Britton Colquitt - He's a punter, therefore the guy who plays more snaps and has a bigger influence on the game than he should anywhere else in the league. Punters come and go, but the Browns traded for this guy on purpose. They must like him. I have trouble filling the void iny life Andy Lee left behind. I might seek therapy.