With the recent trade between the Cleveland Browns and the New York Jets, makes me wonder if there is still something left that could make this a productive season. Here are some possible trades and Free Agent pickups that could put our team in the right direction.

Antonio Bryant- with his Franchise tag, I am sure that we would have to do a sign and trade with him. He isn't a #1 receiver here because we have no #1 receiver. He is most likely gone at the end of the season, so why don't we try to get value from him. Possible 5-7 round pick, it's a lose but better for both parties.

Solution: D. J. Hackett and Reggie Williams are available. Put Micheal Clayton as #1 to see if he can prove himself and Sammie Stroughter at #2. Bring in Hackett or Williams as a solid #3. Next season Brandon Marshall #1

Barrett Ruud- He is a Beast when given the proper scheme. We could get solid value for him with his youth and talent. Possible 3rd and 5th.

Solution: Nate Webster and Ryan Nece. Would put up the same numbers under Bates' crappy defense so no harm. Next season use FA or 2nd round pick.

Will Allen- if we could get any value it would be in the 7th round area. With Tanard Jackson back, he won't be seeing much time on the field.

Solution: Marlon McCree, Dwight Smith, or Todd Johnson to rotate in with TJack and Sabby. Chris McAllister and Ty Law are also available and could play corner or safety and help out the youth.

Byron Leftwich- He is not going to be the starter anymore, so why have him waste his time. We could get a 3rd or 4th round pick for him.

Solution: Brian Griese could be brought back to help teach Josh Freeman the ropes and he would make for a solid back-up.

Earnest Graham- poor guy! He has lost touches and hasn't done anything wrong. He has major value and we could capitolize on that. Trade him and let him have a chance somewhere else. Possible 2nd or 3rd round pick.

Solution: Dominik Rhodes is available and would be good if Ward or Williams gets banged up.

Available Free Agents:

DT- Dwayne Robertson, Shaun Smith, John Thorton

DE- Paul Spicer, Kalimba Edwards, Earl Cochran

OLB- Marcus Washington, Boss Bailey, Marlon Greenwood

CB- Adam Jones, Patrick Surtain

OT- Langston Walker, Levi Jones, Mark Tauscher, Kwame Harris

OG- Pete Kendall, Dan Buenning

We have so many problems and so many holes. The youth movement isn't working, so I feel that some valuable veterans could come in and give us a boost. We need to obtain value for players that might test the market and we need value for players that are wasting up bench space but are good enough to play. I know after 4 weeks blowing up the team might seem ridiculous, but the trade deadline is coming up fast and I hope we utilize it before it's gone.