The Facts:
Droughns, who is represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus, has left the team's off-season conditioning program and said Tuesday he won't be back until he has a new contract. "We're prepared to hold out," Droughns said by phone from Denver. Droughns, who was acquired in a March 30 trade, said the Browns were aware during trade talks that Droughns wanted a new deal. He did not say how much he wants. "I'm not being greedy, and I'm not looking for beaucoups bucks," he said.
Reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Browns acquired Droughns to help carry the load with Lee Suggs. At the time, former first-round pick William Green was on the trading block and not long for this team. But on draft day, GM Phil Savage said that Green has worked himself back into good standing, and that the Browns are planning to keep him as long as he shows he's dedicated. "We need big backs," Savage said. ... Stay tuned. It would appear the battle is on.
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