2010 draft

rwshields

To me, at this point, the most interesting thing about the draft is...what pick will we get?

The Browns are bad, but apparently some are (possibly) worse. At 2-14 (don't ask who else we can beat) we might not even be in the top 5!

That being said, I hope that don't draft a QB. With all the problems we have on offense and defense, I think wasting a high draft pick on an all-star QB is the wrong move. I would rather see them pick up a free agent QB and use their picks to fill in the other holes.

ATENEARS

I keep thinking that it is still a bit to early to start draft talk. We will all just burn-out. It's great to point out the usual suspects and have everyone watch them a few games for better discussion later on, but the period around Thanksgiving through the Bowl games and on to the draft in April is a long one and plenty of time to more than hash this stuff out.

Not putting a squash on the draft prospect talk, I could listen to stories about Berry all day and night, but just letting everyone know that we aren't trying to keep up with the jones' here in draft and prospect chatter, we will have much fresher discussion without beating the dead horse over and over, starting in about a month.

If there is a prospect to watch on an off night or Prime Time (Tuesday/Thursday, late game, ect..), lets note to all to tune in for some good discussion when the time comes.

ATENEARS

With that said ....

I don't think we should consider Bradford AT ALL ... too many questions left unanswered. He may not be so smooth under an NFL type pass rush penetration, he had the horses around him and all the tools he needed to look great, but in the games they were a bit over-matched he looked a bit shaky. Now the injury and surgery won't give us any more peeks at him, and then the recovery itself will be an unknown damn near right up until draft day ... this franchise don't need a gamble.

Alo

Bradford looked shaky this year, but I think there's been some exaggeration of how poorly he played in the BCS Championship Game. Here's a clip showing all of his throws against the tough Gator

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You see what makes Bradford appealing: the beautiful accuracy on his throws, even some made on the move.

He's not very mobile, though he isn't a statue either, and his deep balls weren't always on target. But he's got the potential to be a very good NFL quarterback, especially in a WCO behind a decent line.

I'm taking a kind of wait&see approach on Bradford, but I like him better than any of the other 2010 QB's, none of whom would have gone before Stafford or Dirty Sanchez last year. Had Bradford declared, he might have gone #1 overall.

ClevelandFanForLife

eric berry. 'nuff said.

DawgTracker

I was impressed with the Purdue QB against Ohio state. I think he is a little on the short side but he was very accurate. His passes were all short and I wonder if he can really throw the ball 20-30 yards down the field.

KardiacKid26

Eric Berry first round, but remember a kid named Juice Williams from Illinois.

Alo

@kardiackid26 said:
Eric Berry first round, but remember a kid named Juice Williams from Illinois.

At what position? I sincerely hope it's not quarterback.

TN Browns Backer

Grinder said:
if we cant get into the top 3 we need to trade down so we dont waste money on a second hand player this draft so far is week in talent that could be considered in being able to draft a "franchise player" per say. unless we are suprised with some juniors jumping out of the college ranks.

Dont say that, Mangini just loves trading down so much he gets too carried away

Mark O

I want the best defensive player on the board at where ever we end up picking.

TN Browns Backer

I hate the cap too man. And like I said, Eric Berry would be solid. I have been on campus at UT for 4 years now, and have no heard one negative thing about him. He has his head on his shoulders and is going to be an excellent pro

ATENEARS

@kardiackid26 said:
Eric Berry first round, but remember a kid named Juice Williams from Illinois.

You're joking, right?

DestinFunk

I will remember his name simply because its "juice" not because he will be sheit at the pro level

TN Browns Backer

Grinder said:
Talking about drafting, how well are these linebackers doing?
#10 Brian Cushing HOU OLB 56 tackles

#17 James Laurinaitis STL MLB 49 tackles

#40 Aaron Curry SEA OLB 37 tackles

and nobody wanted lauranitis he was from Ohio State and over rated and under sized?

In defense I know alot of people around cleveland wanted Aaron Curry, but yea the other 2.... just no excuse. Im sorry but after we drafted Jeff Faine in the days of *shiver* Butch Davis *shiver* I was convinced centers are not worthy of 1st round picks.

Alo

Curry's the only one who's had a bye week. But all three LB's are playing well.

blowe

@alo said:
At what position? I sincerely hope it's not quarterback.

I agree. Juice Williams has some potential as a RB, not a QB. With as many draft picks as we have I would have no problem with us picking Eric Berry in the top 5

Canton Mike

We'll get a real high 1st round pick, but count me as another who does NOT want to take a QB. We need to either sign a veteran free agent or trade for a veteran. Draft defensive "playmakers" early. I want a stud safety & a nasty middle linebacker. After that, running back, OL, & then everything else. Obviously, we have MANY holes to fill.

Mike

? CardDawg

Count me in for Camp Berry! Then draft 6 Linebackers and 4 Cornerbacks.

TN Browns Backer

@canton-mike said:
We'll get a real high 1st round pick, but count me as another who does NOT want to take a QB. We need to either sign a veteran free agent or trade for a veteran. Draft defensive "playmakers" early. I want a stud safety & a nasty middle linebacker. After that, running back, OL, & then everything else. Obviously, we have MANY holes to fill.
Mike

eric berry *clap clap clap-clap-clap"

ballpeen

I like berry and have said so for a couple of years...but like Stan said, it's hard to have much discussion at this point...right now we could be drafting around 6-7...and Berry is gone by then.

we will probably have a top 10 pick...maybe a top 5....either way there aren't any qbs or running backs to take up there...we probably go big man on one side of the ball or another...works for me.