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April 18, 2016What if the Browns trade down from pick No. 2?
April 19, 2016The NFL Draft is just over one week away and the rumors and rumblings are in full swing. On the Ross Tucker Podcast on Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter had some very interesting things to say about the Cleveland Browns and their second-overall pick in the upcoming draft.
While late in March, Schefter tweeted the Browns were still expected to draft a quarterback at No. 2 despite the signing of quarterback Robert Griffin III, the long-time NFL beat reporter seems to have change his mind over the last few weeks.
“Even before this trade was being made, I was of the understanding that Cleveland was not going quarterback. That was my firm and distinct impression and intel. Now if that is accurate, and I believe it is, then I think this trade is a good thing for Cleveland. Now, Cleveland is sitting in that second hole. If any other team wants a quarterback, and there are teams who want that other quarterback, they have to come to Cleveland, and Cleveland gets to name that price.
To me, I think the trade added to Cleveland’s leverage because I don’t think they intended to take a quarterback. They as an organization have new people, a new approach, a new perspective, and they have so many holes to fill. I don’t think their perspective was, ‘let’s get a quarterback to play with all these holes and get his confidence trampled on right out of the box.’ They’ve got RGIII, they feel good about RGIII, there’s a connection between Hue Jackson and RGIII. The goal is to build all of the pieces on the team and then go get a quarterback.”
There’s nothing wrong with changing an opinion as more information becomes available, doubling as a welcome relief for many who wish for the Browns to go in a different direction.
Three teams that could be interested in trading up to the Browns’ pick are the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and New York Jets—all of which are looking for a quarterback. The Niners currently own the seventh pick, the Eagles have the eighth pick, and Jets are picking at No. 20. Obviously, a deal with New York would be hardest to come by considering their pick is in the latter half of the first round, but the Jets are rumored to be shopping edge rusher Mo Wilkerson in order to sweeten the pot.
Jets trying to parlay Mo Wilkerson into big jump in draft for QB. #jets https://t.co/bLthDBoChH
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) April 18, 2016
Following the Rams-Titans trade last week that sent the first overall pick to Los Angeles, one thing was clear: Whoever has the No. 2 pick may not get whichever quarterback they want, either California’s Jared Goff or North Dakota State Carson Wentz, but the second overall pick will be guaranteed a quarterback, which—for a few teams—would serve as an upgrade regardless.
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He did play one great game against the Colts in the playoffs. Can never take that one away from him.
… and i’m half-expecting them to trade some of these picks to possibly move up in the 2nd or 3rd round.
This year’s first and thirds, plus next year’s first through third, and 2018 2nd ought to get it done.
I’m serious, too. If this front office is taking the long play, the should really try to get high picks in future drafts rather than only in this one.
Nah, I wanted Manziel, too.
wow … you are one aggressive son-of-a-gun … that seems like way too much to me , but if you can get it , go for it.
i guess my only hope is we don’t just settle on a deal to move out of the #2 spot … if we don’t get what we want , stay at #2 & pick someone.
Except Michael Thomas has actual hands and separation capability. The kid off the line is crazy good.
Combine numbers?
Say it with me….game tape.
Fair enough. All I’m saying is when I read scouting reports of Robiskie and then reports of Thomas, I see a lot of the same things being said. That concerns me.
That is also fair enough. I haven’t read his scouting reports comparative to Robiskie’s but as someone who watched each of both player’s OSU careers I can tell you Thomas is a much higher NFL receiving prospect.
My observations of Thomas tape…
Weaknesses: after-burner type speed; he’s not a sideline speedster for sure.
Strengths: off the line separation; his footwork/technique is quick and decisive. Hands; dude can catch what you throw up there.
Time if a flat circle…
https://media.giphy.com/media/hWR9s5HqrbP3y/giphy.gif
How can they be sure the Browns won’t take a QB at #2? They aren’t negotiating to leapfrog them anymore, but rather for the man himself. Of course, since both the Chargers and Cowboys have pass rushers as a top need, the Browns could also be seen as the team to trade with if somebody wants their choice of the top DL and is currently picking at 5 or below. Obviously it all depends on who wants what, but I do think the Browns are sitting on pretty attractive piece of real estate either way.
Remember how those other decision makers were mocking DePodesta? They don’t care about historical data points any more than Left Shark does. The giant bounty the Redskins gave up to the Rams a few years back was for the 2nd QB. (it does give me pause about the Browns taking the 2nd QB though)
comes down to desperation IMO. rarity of #1 overall bust indicates ability to discern top QB. propensity of other QB busts indicates need to validate rebuilding job before owner fires you.
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