CLEVELAND, Ohio — The eternal NFL draft debate continues to rage: Should teams prioritize raw talent or scheme fit? In a recent episode of Orange and Brown Talk podcast, Browns film analyst Lance Reisland delivered a passionate and definitive answer that should resonate with every front office executive in the league.
“It will always be players over plays,” Reisland declared emphatically, setting the tone for a discussion that cut through the complexity of draft evaluation. His philosophy distills decades of football wisdom into a simple truth that often gets lost amid combine numbers and pro day performances.
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