The Cleveland Browns questionable secondary suffered a couple of stinging blows in the month of May. The first blow came when the team kicked DB Kenny Wright to the curb after being arrested in April on marijuana possession charges in Texas. The knock out punch came a week later when veteran CB Daven Holly, who was competing for the starting job, went down with a season-ending knee injury during OTA's.

To address the depleted secondary, the Browns signed DB Jereme Perry and CB Terry Cousin to provide some depth to an anemic defensive backfield. These were two solid signings by the club, but Perry could be the key pick up here.

Perry is making his second stint with the Browns after having occupied a spot on the team's roster during the 2006 season and knows the defense well. At that time, he performed admirably in nickel situations and on special-teams his first go round with the team.

During a phone conversation on Friday, Perry told me that he's glad to be back in Cleveland, referring to the town as his second home, and is prepared to do whatever it takes to help the team win.

"It means a lot to me to be back in Cleveland," Perry said. "To come home is always what you want. If I was going to go to any team in the league, Cleveland would be my first choice."

"I have high expectations because I know all the ins and outs of the defense. My main objective is to get on the field whether it's playing corner or special-teams and contribute to a good team that we're going to have this year. Wherever they want me to play, I'll play."

According to Dayton-based agent Ronald Todd III, Perry chose Cleveland over Kansas City, who made an attempt to sign the cornerback after he was released by Miami days before the NFL draft.

Perry played 12 games for the Browns in '06 and is comfortable playing in defensive coordinator Mel Tucker's system.

"I know what Coach Tucker expects from his players and what he likes from his corners. I'm more experienced in the system now than I was my rookie year. This is my third year and I know what to expect. So when I have to step up, I'll be ready to do so," Perry said.

Second-year players Eric Wright and Brandon McDonald are expected to hold it down at the starting cornerback position while Perry and others round out an up and coming supporting cast.

Perry understands his role on defense and provides the secondary with a lot of versatility. He can play corner, safety and even spent some time playing linebacker in college at Eastern Michigan.

The 6-foot, 200-pound defensive back has great athletic ability and a tremendous work ethic. Perry has worked diligently over the course of the off-season improving his technique. When it comes to speed, Perry has got more juice than Minute Maid running a 4.3 in the 40-yard dash. He has that explosive gear to recover and reads and reacts well. He's a very physical D-back and a good special-teams performer. Perry has good overall skills that will only get better with playing time.

The Browns coaching staff is counting on guys like Perry to help revitalize a secondary that surrendered 29 passing touchdowns last season. So far, the team has taken the necessary steps to try and prevent pass-happy offenses from getting their freak on against the defense. Guess what? They're not done.

Law to Cleveland rumors won't go away

Although the Browns did some patch work to the secondary in recent weeks the team's search for an experienced starting caliber cornerback continues.

Rumors around the league are that there hasn't been a whole lot of interest out there for 14-year veteran CB Ty Law. Reason being is that the All-Pro's asking price may be a little on the high end and NFL teams are reluctant to fork over big money to a player who is one step away from Shady Acres Retirement Village.

With potential buyers drying up like the Sahara, there is some talk that Law may be willing to accept less cash to reunite with head coach Romeo Crennel for his last hoorah in the league. Law's agent Kevin Poston could not be reached for comments on the status of his client.

Sheppard to Cleveland may be dead in the water

According to a team source, the Browns are unlikely to give up a high-round draft pick for a cornerback such as Lito Sheppard, who is being shopped by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles are believed to be looking for a second-round pick for Sheppard. The Browns coaching staff is very high on McDonald and is prepared to begin the season with him as their starter. However, that hasn't stopped the team from scouring the market looking for an insurance policy. The team will be waiting to see what's available after the first wave of June cuts.