Cleveland Browns Sign Rookie MLB
AP Earlier today the Cleveland Browns added a young talent to their team that they hope, in the future, makes an impact on their squad. Young 23 year old rookie out of South Carolina University, Corey Miller, inked a contract with a prolific NFL team earlier today after being denied by his originally drafted team.
In the 1991 NFL draft Corey Miller (72 Ovr) was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 2nd round, 15th selection. The young talented middle linebacker was set to play second fiddle to starter Monte Coleman (87 Ovr). However just a few weeks later in free agency the Redskins couldn't pass up the opportunity to sign Eugene Lockhart (98 Ovr). As a result Corey Miller was the odd man out in a bloated roster, and didn't make it through the pre-season on contract as the Redskins cut down their roster numbers. Miller's shot was ended before it even started, as he contemplated careers outside of football.
But there was some hope, earlier last week a phone call from Cleveland Browns representatives said that they were looking for a person to replace their aging backup middle linebacker, Eddie Johnson upon his retirement. As Eddie Johnson (78 Ovr) enteres into his 10th NFL season it has become apparent that he's not as good as eh once was, as he backs up Mike Johnson (92 Ovr) who is 4 years younger than him at 28. With Eddie appearing to be on the way out of the league, the Browns are smartly looking for his replacement while they currently have the money. With over $20 million in cap room the Browns have decided to sign Miller to a 2 year $2.86 million dollar contract.
Now is his chance to try and finally capitalize in the NFL. If Miller can take advantage of his position, while it most likely won't be this season but next, then he may become a solid linebacker.
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