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The Cleveland Browns , an organization that has dealt with mediocrity for the past decade, has endured last place finishes while two of its division rivals have won championships.

Bush says Lions similar to Saints: When Reggie Bush signed with the Detroit Lions, the assumption was that he would be used similarly to how he was with the New Orleans Saints.

Here are some highlights from our weekly AFC North chat ... Jesse [via mobile]: Is Antonio Brown a No.

Cleveland quarterback Jason Campbell watches as quarterback Brandon Weeden throws a pass during Thursday's organized team activities at the Browns' training facility in Berea.

That's especially true given the long-suffering group's inability to give up on their beloved Browns.

CANTON - Browns general manager Michael Lombardi stood in front of a dining hall packed with grizzled, frustrated fans at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Luncheon Club event.

Former Baylor lineman Nick Jean-Baptiste tweeted that he's been signed by the Cleveland Browns, making him one of three former Baylor Bears on the team, joining Baylor alumni Phil Taylor and Josh Gordon.

Both Baltimore and Pittsburgh landed players at positions of need with productive college resumes.

The AFC North Draft Tournament continues with the second round picks. Jarvis Jones crushed Barkevious Mingo and Tyler Eifert defeated Matt Elam.

It appears that New York Jets GM John Idzik finally received the memo that his team needs playmakers.

So, Jimmy Haslam, new owner of the Browns, is probably involved in something hideously illegal, but I don't want to talk about that.

Both Cleveland and Jacksonville failed to address a need at quarterback in the draft this season, perhaps signaling that the two is the best signal caller available and, after carving up the Florida Gators in the Sugar Bowl, he's attracted a lot of attention to himself for the 2013 season.

With only one player that looks ready to contribute in 2013 and only five selections made overall, it's difficult to say that the Browns made themselves better in the immediate future with this year's draft haul.

The Cleveland Browns signed 18 undrafted free agents, and out of that entire group, we will break down the five who can make the biggest impact in 2013.

I was critical of the team's actions in two stories last week. To be fair, I will explain how the Browns viewed this draft, based on conversations with those who know their approach.

Last July, I thought it was the right move when the Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver Josh Gordon in the second round of the supplemental draft.

Cleveland Browns CEO Joe Banner intimated post-draft that coach Rob Chudzinski was hired partly because of his philosophy of attacking the opponent.

We can talk all day how Baltimore let too many people go in the offseason, but when you can draft like the Ravens do, it doesn't matter all that much.

Joe Banner and Michael Lombardi could have mowed and fertilized the practice fields behind Browns headquarters with all the down time they had during the NFL Draft.

Apr 25, 2013; New York, NY, USA; Barkevious Mingo is introduced by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as the number six overall pick to the Cleveland Browns during the 2013 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.