Ricky Manning may be on the Browns free agent radar

It looks like another potential member of the Browns secondary has hit the free agent market as the Chicago Bears have released cornerback Ricky Manning on Tuesday. The Chicago Tribune has already reported that interested teams include the Lions, Buccaneers, Saints, and yes…the Cleveland Browns.

Though he was a disappointment last year in Chicago, Manning could be a veteran who could benefit from a change of scenery in Cleveland. He was pretty productive during his first three seasons in the NFL as a Carolina Panther and picked off five passes in his first season as a Bears DB in 2006. Manning was to begin the final year of a three year-$21 million restricted free agent deal he signed with the Bears prior to the 2006 season.  

Manning won’t be the last veteran defensive back released before the start of the season. However, can the Browns afford to wait out the process given their dire need in the secondary? It will be interesting to see how this one plays out.

Hey, Manning is cheaper, and at 27, is younger than fellow free agent Ty Law. He also won’t require a high round draft pick (like one Lito Sheppard) which is nice considering the team already doesn’t have a 3rd rounder next year after moving up to nab Martin Rucker in the 4th round last year. From my point of view, it can’t hurt to bring him in and really…they should make that attempt. Though to be fair, if he is signed, please be on the look out for Ricky and friends if you are a laptop toting Denny’s patron.

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