Friday, March 04, 2005

Browns: Dilfer sought via trade

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Uncertain if free agent Kelly Holcomb will return, the Browns are exploring their backup plans at quarterback—one of which is a trade with the Seahawks for Trent Dilfer. "If [Holcomb] doesn't sign, we'll move to the next guy," Browns coach Romeo Crennel told the Cleveland Plalin-Dealer. "If the next guy doesn't sign, we'll move on. We do have two young quarterbacks on the team and if push comes to shove, we'll play with a young quarterback."

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The Browns and Holcomb are about $2 million apart over a four-year deal, but Holcomb can still visit other teams as an unrestricted free agent. Dilfer led the Ravens to a Super Bowl title when current Browns GM Phil Savage was in Baltimore, and with Matt Hasselbeck re-signing in Seattle Dilfer is looking for a better chance to play and possibly groom a young quarterback. The Browns have the third overall pick in the upcoming draft and could take a quarterback with that selection.


We would miss Dilfer, if he is traded, but now that Hasselbeck has gained his feet, it may be time for Trent to move along. It sure was nice having a bomb proof backup when Matt was injured. Would Seneca Wallace have won those games?

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