The Cleveland Browns continued the rebuilding process by announcing the release of Brian Hartline Monday afternoon. The veteran receiver only played one year in Cleveland, and was expected to be a valuable mentor to the four rookie wide receivers drafted by the Browns this year.
But the Browns have been making it clear that no veteran player is safe, and that the focus will indeed be on building through the draft.
This is a smart strategy for a team that has struggled since the beginning of the century, but it may mean that 2016 will be another rough year of players figuring out their roles and adjusting to the NFL game.