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Donte Whitner
Browns still have hope first-round picks Johnny Manziel, Justin Gilbert aren't duds

Veteran leader Karlos Dansby acknowledges first-round draft picks Johnny Manziel and Justin Gilbert had disappointing rookie seasons for the Browns, but Dansby asserted Wednesday he isn't ready to dismiss them. "They're too good of athletes, both of them," Dansby said. "They've got plenty of talent, both of them. The cream will rise to the top. If they churn hard enough, it'll come to the top." Coach Mike Pettine spent a substantial portion of his Christmas Eve news conference echoing Dansby's sentiments while defending Manziel and Gilbert. "Are we ready to write both of those players off as busts because they didn't produce as...