Day 1 of the 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, and the Cleveland Browns came away with Northwestern cornerback Greg Newsome II with the 26th pick in the first round.

Newsome, at the least, gives the Browns some insurance for Greedy Williams. That's on the low end for what to expect from Newsome. On the high end, the Browns have a starting outside cornerback to go along with Denzel Ward.

Nate Ulrich, Steve Doerschuk, Marla Ridenour and George Thomas break down the pick and look ahead to what the Browns could do in the second round of the draft.

After months of buildup, the 2021 NFL Draft is here. Just what will the Cleveland Browns do with their nine picks? 

Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar have plenty of thoughts and predictions on how the draft could unfold for the Browns. 

That includes the likelihood of a trade for the Browns — whether that means going up or down in the first round. They also target some fits later in the draft for the Browns.

On this week's show, they also talk about Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield getting some work in with his teammates in Florida, and what Jimmy and Dee Haslam had to say when they spoke to the media.

The 2021 NFL Draft is less than a week away, and we're learning something new seemingly every day.

That's thanks in large part to general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski recently meeting with the media. Berry's Friday news conference had several notable moments.

On the latest Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and I go over some of the important topics Berry was asked about, and what it could mean for the Browns and the upcoming draft.

Could Cleveland trade up, trade back or stay at the No. 26 overall pick. We have some thoughts on that, players who could be the target and much more.

We also break down quarterback Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward having their fifth-year options picked up. The moves were expected to happen, but there are some key things to know about what could happen next with the veteran standouts.

After a pursuit that has spanned two years, Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry finally has his man in defensive end Jadeveon Clowney.

While an intriguing, big-name player, Clowney has had a rocky career filled with injuries. He fills the biggest need the Browns still had this offseason. But should the signing of Clowney stop the Browns from going after a pass rusher in the 2021 NFL Draft? 

On this week's Cover 2 we answer that question, and several more regarding the Browns and the draft. Is a cornerback a lock in the first round? Could a linebacker be in play in the first round? Or could the Browns surprise with a wide receiver?

The 2021 NFL Draft is less than three weeks away, and everything involving the Cleveland Browns has become quiet.

On this week's Cover 2 podcast, Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich explains when we should hear from general manager Andrew Berry, head coach Kevin Stefanski and even team owner Jimmy Haslam. 

This week we also talk about why it could make sense for the Browns to trade up from the 26th pick, what it could take and the exact spot they could move to in the draft. 

We close this week's podcast talking about guard prospects in the middle of the draft. If the Browns have to make a difficult decision with right guard Wyatt Teller in the future, this could be the draft to find his replacement.

It was clear when the offseason started that the Cleveland Browns had to make serious moves to improve the defense.

Free agency started with a splash with the team signing safety John Johnson III to a big three-year deal. The team also began addressing the pass rush by bringing in Takk McKinley on a one-year deal. 

But it's the second wave of free agency that has been so encouraging. As free agency has cooled down, the Browns have added cornerback Troy Hill, defensive lineman Malik Jackson and linebacker Anthony Walker. 

On this week's Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and I break down those three moves and why they were good for the Browns. 

We also talk about what could happen next with Jadeveon Clowney, and what it would mean for the Browns in the draft. We close this week's show giving our thoughts on the pluses and minuses of the NFL moving to a 17-game regular season.

We are in the midst of NFL free agency, and the Cleveland Browns keep making moves. 

This week's Cover 2 podcast was outdated before it was even published. It was recorded at about 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, and just a short time later the Browns signed cornerback Troy Hill.

But the podcast is still worth a listen. Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich and I gave an overview of free agency for Cleveland. 

The Browns signed safety John Johnson III, and it was a strong move. But more needs to be done in the secondary.

We also have some thoughts on the signing of Takk McKinley, what caused Nate to say the Browns are “more likely they’re done at defensive end in free agency” and what it all means for the 2021 NFL Draft. 

This week on the Cover 2 podcast, we are decoding what Cleveland Browns General Manager Andrew Berry had to say during his most recent news conference.

Browns beat writer Nate Ulrich explains why the often-mum Berry said something about quarterback Baker Mayfield's contract situation by not actually saying something.

"He just will not talk business — the business of football — in these press conferences," Ulrich said about Berry. "He will not talk the business of football without anybody except the player and the player's agents. He just kind of has that as a code he kind of lives by."

We may have cracked the code not only with Mayfield, but what the future holds for wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and pending free agent Rashard Higgins. We also decipher what Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski had to say about tight end David Njoku and much more.

Should the Cleveland Browns sign defensive lineman J.J. Watt? Should they go after New Orleans Saints safety Marshon Lattimore? What about Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris? 

Before the Browns get to those players, they'll have to figure out what to do with their own free agents this offseason. 

On the latest Cover 2 podcast, Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar take a look at the free agents on the Browns and what should happen with each of them. There are some obvious ones, like retaining cornerback Terrance Mitchell. 

But the Browns have to make some difficult decisions. Defensive linemen Olivier Vernon and Larry Ogunjobi are two starters who could be replaced. Wide receiver Rashard HIggins faces an uncertain future as do safeties Karl Joseph and Andrew Sendejo. 

Nate and Dan give their predictions about what the Browns should do with their own free agents and touch on Watt, linebacker Christian Kirksey and tight end David Njoku.

Nate Ulrich and Dan Kadar are back with another Cover 2 podcast. This week they're handing out awards to the Cleveland Browns. From best offensive and defensive players to best play and biggest disappointment, some of the awards get pretty weird.