Ten teams under most pressure to strike it rich in 2017 NFL Draft

Browns must not waste all those draft picks

The Cleveland Browns have plenty of work ahead of them to fill holes on their roster. But boy, do they have the draft currency with which to make it happen.

With five of the first 65 overall picks and three of the first 33, Cleveland is loaded heading into the 2017 NFL Draft — one that is incredibly deep with defensive talent and some dynamic offensive weapons.

Obviously the key element missing in Cleveland is the quarterback spot, and this year’s draft is remarkably dry at that critical position. But like the San Francisco 49ers, who are content to potentially wait until 2018 to land their quarterback, the Browns could build up the rest of their roster if they aren’t sold on the top quarterbacks in 2017.

For years, the Browns have botched their chances of building up a sustainable, competitive roster. This year is going to be a pivotal one for Sashi Brown, who might just be one of the NFL’s best general managers already.

Smart draft picks will change the fortunes of this Factory of Sadness. Conversely, a failed approach will doom the Moneyball crew and the Browns to remain in NFL purgatory for years to come.