With the Cleveland Browns losing seven of their first nine contests, analysts across the league have plenty of thoughts about what the team needs to do during the offseason to become competitive again next year.
Former Browns player and analyst Josh Cribbs is among that group.
On “The Return With Josh & Maria Cribbs” this week, the host of the show revealed three things he believes the Browns should address before the 2025 season.
Cribbs shared that the offensive line, a strong defensive end, and a top-tier wide receiver are the three most pressing issues for Cleveland this offseason (via X).
.@JoshCribbs16 names the 3 things he wants to see the #Browns address before the 2025 season #DawgPound
1. Offensive Line
2. A star opposite of Myles at DE
3. A true No.1 WRWhat else would you like to see them do? pic.twitter.com/MccUgwj3Oz
— The Return With Josh & Maria Cribbs (@TheCribbsShow) November 9, 2024
Cribbs pointed to the offense line as his top priority, an area where the Browns have struggled this season.
Many of the unit’s players are aging or coming off injuries that have prevented them from playing the full season.
His second priority was to find another “star on the other side” of defensive end Myles Garrett to help the pass rush become one of the league’s best units next season.
Cribbs suggested the Browns could look at other franchises to “poach some guys” that could be available for the right price either in free agency or via trade.
The Browns’ final area of improvement is the wide receiver position, according to Cribbs.
“I think we need to go out and get a guy,” the former NFL wide receiver explained, adding, “We need a true stud at receiver.”
Cribbs said that the cumulative impact of having a top-tier wide receiver would be Cleveland’s entire wide receiver unit would rise up, bolstering the talents surrounding whomever the Browns install as their quarterback next season.
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