Written by Dave Kolonich

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Perhaps we’ve reached that first point of speculative draft fatigue - a full month away from the greatest non-football day of the football calendar.  Call it the end of the beginning of the end, but over the past several weeks, we’ve all read reports that have suggested the likes of Joe Haden, Eric Berry, Earl Thomas, Sam Bradford, Jimmy Clausen, Dez Bryant, not Jimmy Clausen and Sam Bradford will soon be arriving near the lakefront this summer. 

No doubt these names will continue to circulate – and be interchanged – for the next few weeks, as is the custom during the run-up to Draft Day, as front office posturing takes on a significance rivaling only the intensity of Josh Cribbs in the open field.

Or, in other words – who really knows what will happen come Draft Day?

We can always venture a guess, but then again…

It’s like some people aren’t even trying anymore.

Grossi’s Fave Five

This is a list of players the Browns may be considering with the No. 7 overall pick not a ranking of the top five players in the draft.

From the Breaking News Department, this just in: 

1.  The Browns “may” be considering drafting a player from a different “list.”

2.  The Browns “may” be considering drafting a player who is currently “unlisted.”

3.  The Browns “may” be considering drafting a player who is “blacklisted.”

4.  The Browns “may” be considering other considerations.

5.  I just made my own list.

1. Eric Berry

Tennessee, free safety, junior

Analysis: Coach Eric Mangini passed on his pro day and said he can’t remember which Browns coach and scout attended. What?

Wait - what is this list, again?  Fave Five Mangini insults?  Will Mangini’s limited memory somehow affect Berry’s NFL playing ability?  Or, is there already a rift between Berry and Mangini?  Is that what we’re getting out of this? 

2. Joe Haden

3. Earl Thomas

Texas, safety/cornerback, junior

Analysis: He’s holding steady in this grouping. His pro day could affect his status.

“Holding steady” as compared to what?  His pro day?  Or, the original ”list?”  Jesus, this is confusing. 

4. Sam Bradford

5. Taylor Mays

Southern Cal, safety, senior

Analysis: Well, he’s got the Trojan thing going for him.

He sure does…whatever that means.  Anyway, it must make him listworthy. 

Dropped from list: Mike Iupati, Idaho, guard

What happened to Iupati??!!  First, he’s on the list and now he’s not?  Did he commit some unlistable offense? 

I just don’t understand this.  In an attempt to clear up the confusion, I offer the following lists of my own.

Here’s a list of Football Positions (in no particular order):

1. Quarterback

2. Running Back

3. Tight End

4. Defensive End

5. Safety

Dropped From List:

Offensive Tackle

Here’s a list of some other college prospects:

1.  Golden Tate

ANALYSIS:  Eric Mangini kicked a Girl Scout two weeks ago at the Combine.

2.  Tony Pike

ANALYSIS:  Eric Mangini thought Pike was taller in person.  What?

3.  Brandon Graham

ANALYSIS:  Eric Mangini doesn’t recycle – ever.

4.  Ben Tate

ANALYSIS:  Eric Mangini tells stories that are so looooong.

5.  Jermaine Gresham

ANALYSIS:  Eric Mangini thought Avatar was a waste of money.

Oh, and while we’re on the topic – here’s my shopping list.

1.  Coffee

2.  Heavy Cream

3.  Whole Wheat Bread

4.  Boneless Chicken Breasts

5.  Mustard

Dropped From List:

Garbage Bags. 

ANALYSIS:  It turns out I bought some last week.

And here’s a list of lists:

http://listverse.com/

I hope this cleared things up.  Now, we all know exactly who the Browns are going to draft come April.  Right?

Happy Saturday, Browns Nation.