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Is There No Longer a Need for WR Miles Austin on the Browns?

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Last month, before the start of free agency, we asked fans whether the Cleveland Browns should re-sign WR Miles Austin. 92% of voters said "yes," which is a testament to the solid, albeit not spectacular, season that Austin had in 2014.

One month later, the circumstances have drastically changed for Cleveland at the wide receiver position. Two veteran receivers were brought in -- WR Brian Hartline and WR Dwayne Bowe. Although we don't know the contract details for Bowe yet, it's doubtful that either receiver is a candidate to be "cut in training camp," like a Nate Burleson from last year. Hartline and Bowe are here to stay, at least for 2015.

With how impressive WR Andrew Hawkins and WR Taylor Gabriel were a year ago, it's doubtful that the team would move on from either player. When you factor in WR Travis Benjamin and WR Marlon Moore, you're already at six receivers. Another player could be added to the group from the draft, perhaps even the first round.

With all of that in mind, let us know what you think, Browns fans: do you think the team should still try to bring Austin back for another year of veteran leadership, or is it time to move on from Austin?