Commentary: Even if it doesn't work, Browner's return to Seahawks makes sense

We start with the big news of the day: The Original Legion of Boom, reunited in Seattle, with the Seahawks signing Brandon Browner to a one-year deal.

Fans have every right to be skeptical: They're bringing back a cornerback who’s shown declining results the last couple years – and one who was flagged last year for the most penalties in a single-season since 2001. But we don’t know whether Browner's struggles in New Orleans were a product of getting old – or if it was a combination of the Saints defensive system and playing the entire year with a torn MCL.

Which makes Browner’s return to Seattle a move that, to me at least, seems to make some sense. He’s another a low-risk option with an upside. Bring the band back together – see if he finds his game again – and if he doesn’t, cut your losses and move on.

After all, haven’t the Seahawks been searching for Browner’s tall, strong, physical replacement ever since they drafted Tharold Simon in 2013 and Eric Pinkins in 2014? Neither have panned out in that position (even though Simon is still trying), so why not give the original a chance? It’s not like you’re guaranteeing Browner $7 million and signing him to a three-year deal like they did with Cary Williams last year.

In fact, I sat down with Seahawks GM John Schneider this week in an exclusive interview which we’ll unveil next week before the draft – but it’s relevant to today’s news.

Question: “Because you teach a unique “step-kick” technique with cornerbacks – how important is finding them through the draft, opposed to through free agency?"

Schneider: “I think that our coaching staff does a great job with just working with our technique. Pete always talks about it being a race. And so you really need to be on top. Staying true to your technique. We’re definitely looking for players at every position – not just cornerback – that are able to take that coaching and dive in and have the passion and self-confidence to accept that teaching and coaching and moving their career forward.”

Brandon Browner knows that teaching already. He’s an original product of the system. He’s thrived in that system before. The only unknown is what he has left in the tank.

In fact, Russell Wilson’s motto might be “Why Not Us?” - but with the recent signings of Chris Clemons and Brandon Browner, the Seahawks front office’s motto might as well be simply... “Why Not?”

“Why Not” give these two proven veterans a chance to earn their spot again? “Why Not” reunite them with a locker room that already loves them? “Why Not” take a flyer on guys who were instrumental in the original rise of this team?

If it doesn’t work out, oh well. We move on. But if either of them succeed? I guess the saying goes – the juice was worth the squeeze.