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  • This is sadly enlightening, especially the last play shown:

    http://www.draftbrowns.com/2013/06/browns-film-room-trent-richardson/

    After looking at this, I'm starting to think maybe our Run Blocking isn't so bad - look at the size of some of those holes opened (the last one you could drive a truck through).

    This is the Higdon article, correct? It's fantastic. We were starting to make excuses for Richardson like we did for all our quarterbacks. In truth, he's a very old 23 with a lot of surgeries... and not at all special at a position already being diminished. The pick got a little crazier with each passing month.

    Getting a first for him? Brilliant. Trading 5 for 4 and 4 for 3 in a better draft? Brilliant. Banner/Lombardi are going well outside the box but it sure looks smart to me.

    @jafbf said:

    This is sadly enlightening, especially the last play shown:

    http://www.draftbrowns.com/2013/06/browns-film-room-trent-richardson/

    After looking at this, I'm starting to think maybe our Run Blocking isn't so bad - look at the size of some of those holes opened (the last one you could drive a truck through).

  • Gft you coukd have done that and kept TRich. Also the major issue is the players in the locker room quitting on the coach,fo that quit on them after 2 games. Not to mention Paterson was telling players not to trust Banner and now they see why.

  • Here's what I like about this regime:

    1. They know the 2012 draft was Retarded. Excuse the political incorrectness.

    2. They fully understand you can't win in this league without a "championship caliber QB," as the banner/Banner says in the War Room. As Chuckie said, "After that, everything else seems easy."

    3. As to number 2, ask the Colts. Manning, playoffs. In between, 1-15. Luck, playoffs. The Browns have basically been the "in between" part since Kosar's peak.

    4. They know the Colts were winning with a guy named Ballard, nobody can remember who plays RB for the Patriots, the Packers have won with Zombo playing RB, and there were 5 consecutive Super Bowls without a single 1,000 yard rusher (and their teams averaged #23 in rushing).

    5. They actually understand the analytics of winning, the actual fact: Teams that win pass aggressively to take first half leads and then rush the passer. It's just a stone-cold fact.

    6. They looked at Richardson's 3.3 YPC and thought, "Hell, McGahee or someone off the waiver wire could get us 3.7." Did they ever really think they could get a first for TR? I doubt it. It was a full-on Godfather offer.

    7. This team is being built for 2015 and the new unis and stadium upgrades. We're going to bring in some serious talent next offseason, turning those 10 picks into two special players, one at #1. We're also going to have more cap space than anybody in the NFL and will be compelled by rules to spend it. I expect a serious haul... including a very good #2 cornerback, a very good WR, and a very good RG. And the clock's ticking on Schwartz, too. Teddy Twatwater's gonna walk into one hell of a sitch.

  • @jafbf said:

    I posted this on another T-Rich thread so it's probably been missed.

    I think you all might want to see a few examples of our OL Run Blocking :

    http://www.draftbrowns.com/2013/06/browns-film-room-trent-richardson/

    Here, if this posts correctly you should see something interesting:

    Trent-Richardson-vs-PIT-1C-420x309.png

    Followed by play result:

    Trent-Richardson-vs-PIT-1E-420x312.png

    There is more analysis and pictures on the link.

    alright in everybody's eyes now TR is/was a bum. i think the guys was class act. no not worth a #3 pick. no not a RB dynamo.

    BUT in his defense, do you think this might be a miscommunication, a RB not getting the play call right?

    i mean zombo could have made a yard in that hole. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    @miktoxic said:

    alright in everybody's eyes now TR is/was a bum. i think the guys was class act. no not worth a #3 pick. no not a RB dynamo.

    BUT in his defense, do you think this might be a miscommunication, a RB not getting the play call right?

    i mean zombo could have made a yard in that hole. ๐Ÿ˜Ž

    I don't think Trent is a bum, I think he's a beast, but he just hasn't developed his vision.

    Maybe he never will (develop vision), but if/when he does, he'll be something.

  • First off..Holmgren would quit if the vending machine ran out of ring dings...

    He helped craft the drafting of T Rich, of course he liked the pick. Many of us thought it was a stupid pick and the current FO seems to be of the same mindset.

    I was pretty happy with the FO before that TRich Weeden draft (and shurmur in general), but seriously...what was that? A RB #3 and a 30 year old rookie QB with a lot of questionmarks?

    Who cares what Mike Holmgren has to say? It never seemed like he liked Cleveland much even when he was making millions to ride around in his rascal scooter smoking cigars.

  • Agree he was not a "bum"... but how some think our win total this season dropped when he was traded mystifies me.

  • Here's what I like about this regime:

    1. They know the 2012 draft was Retarded. Excuse the political incorrectness.

    2. They fully understand you can't win in this league without a "championship caliber QB," as the banner/Banner says in the War Room. As Chuckie said, "After that, everything else seems easy."

    3. As to number 2, ask the Colts. Manning, playoffs. In between, 1-15. Luck, playoffs. The Browns have basically been the "in between" part since Kosar's peak.

    4. They know the Colts were winning with a guy named Ballard, nobody can remember who plays RB for the Patriots, the Packers have won with Zombo playing RB, and there were 5 consecutive Super Bowls without a single 1,000 yard rusher (and their teams averaged #23 in rushing).

    5. They actually understand the analytics of winning, the actual fact: Teams that win pass aggressively to take first half leads and then rush the passer. It's just a stone-cold fact.

    6. They looked at Richardson's 3.3 YPC and thought, "Hell, McGahee or someone off the waiver wire could get us 3.7." Did they ever really think they could get a first for TR? I doubt it. It was a full-on Godfather offer.

    7. This team is being built for 2015 and the new unis and stadium upgrades. We're going to bring in some serious talent next offseason, turning those 10 picks into two special players, one at #1. We're also going to have more cap space than anybody in the NFL and will be compelled by rules to spend it. I expect a serious haul... including a very good #2 cornerback, a very good WR, and a very good RG. And the clock's ticking on Schwartz, too. Teddy Twatwater's gonna walk into one hell of a sitch.

    @shep said:

    Here's what I like about this regime:

    1. They know the 2012 draft was Retarded. Excuse the political incorrectness.

    2. They fully understand you can't win in this league without a "championship caliber QB," as the banner/Banner says in the War Room. As Chuckie said, "After that, everything else seems easy."

    3. As to number 2, ask the Colts. Manning, playoffs. In between, 1-15. Luck, playoffs. The Browns have basically been the "in between" part since Kosar's peak.

    4. They know the Colts were winning with a guy named Ballard, nobody can remember who plays RB for the Patriots, the Packers have won with Zombo playing RB, and there were 5 consecutive Super Bowls without a single 1,000 yard rusher (and their teams averaged #23 in rushing).

    5. They actually understand the analytics of winning, the actual fact: Teams that win pass aggressively to take first half leads and then rush the passer. It's just a stone-cold fact.

    6. They looked at Richardson's 3.3 YPC and thought, "Hell, McGahee or someone off the waiver wire could get us 3.7." Did they ever really think they could get a first for TR? I doubt it. It was a full-on Godfather offer.

    7. This team is being built for 2015 and the new unis and stadium upgrades. We're going to bring in some serious talent next offseason, turning those 10 picks into two special players, one at #1. We're also going to have more cap space than anybody in the NFL and will be compelled by rules to spend it. I expect a serious haul... including a very good #2 cornerback, a very good WR, and a very good RG. And the clock's ticking on Schwartz, too. Teddy Twatwater's gonna walk into one hell of a sitch.

    Agree the Draft trades/upgrades were a good move - 2013 Draft was weak, 2014 is rich.

    I'm not sure if we're actually going to end up with two #1's, as I think we may need to bundle some picks to move up.

    #1 - The 2012 first round was total stupidity.

    #5 - They actually had Jackson (who we just cut) at RB didn't they? Even so, it supports your point.

    #6 - I'm thinking McGahee has better production than Trent as well.

    #7 - I actually think we'll be competitive next year, and I think getting Cousins out at RG will help Schwartz.

    We get a QB, CB, WR as top priority and it'll shift the win/loss record.

    Throw in a good RB and OG(s) and now we're looking at doing some damage.

  • Agree he was not a "bum"... but how some think our win total this season dropped when he was traded mystifies me.

    @tour2ma said:

    Agree he was not a "bum"... but how some think our win total this season dropped when he was traded mystifies me.

    After finding that Blocking analysis I linked, I want to see how McGahee does.

    Hate to say it, but with Gordon, Luavao, and Rubin back and Hoyer at QB, I'm starting to think we win this Sunday.

  • @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    Take away AP's season opening TD run and he's averaging around 2 YPC.

    Just throwing it out there.

    Peterson also has a 2,000 yard rushing season to his credit- get back to me when Richardson can say the same. ๐Ÿ™‚

    @hoorta said:

    Peterson also has a 2,000 yard rushing season to his credit- get back to me when Richardson can say the same. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Once.

    He's also only played a full season three times in his career.

    I'm not comparing the two because AP is clearly in a different league. I'm saying that, through two games, even the best RB in the league has been shitty. And people complaining about Trent being injury prone tend to forget that AP is as well.

    It's a two way street. You can argue both ways. I'm for the trade because it makes sense and you can get quality RB's anywhere. I'm against the fact that we laid 14 million for a Trent and got rid of him after 17 games.

  • This is sadly enlightening, especially the last play shown:

    http://www.draftbrowns.com/2013/06/browns-film-room-trent-richardson/

    After looking at this, I'm starting to think maybe our Run Blocking isn't so bad - look at the size of some of those holes opened (the last one you could drive a truck through).

    @jafbf said:

    This is sadly enlightening, especially the last play shown:

    http://www.draftbrowns.com/2013/06/browns-film-room-trent-richardson/

    After looking at this, I'm starting to think maybe our Run Blocking isn't so bad - look at the size of some of those holes opened (the last one you could drive a truck through).

    First, that was last year when our line was relatively intact, so no... it was not as bad.

    Second, actually the hole in that last example was drawn up between Schwartz and the pulling Greco. There's a crease there that should have been hit hard before the LB Greco picked up could spin inside as he ultimately did. It was the only analysis that the blogger missed.

    @thenew23 said:

    Lombardi is not our primary drafter... Joe Banner is, along with guys like Ray Farmer, John Sandusky, and Ken Kovash. Also, veteran coaches such as Norv Turner and Ray Horton. Our player personnel department is filled with quality guys, including a mix of "football guys" and "analytics" guys. I would imagine Banner pulled the trigger on this trade b/c he is smart enough to realize TRich is not worth a 1st round pick, and we may have gotten a steal.

    Don't forget, while us fans have to go through this "rebuilding" sh** again and again, this is theses guys' first season. They are trully trying to re-build, and I believe they are trying to do it correctly, and quickly.

    Spot on.. and well said. Isn't Lombardi our "cap wizard"... or is that Banner as well?

    @miktoxic said:

    i agree with the old newbie that we have to give every shot available to see if weeden can actually run this team. if he looks good and the losses aren't on him, then why even consider the dreaded 'drafting a franchise QB' next year. and the gamble that it is. we can't be doing this shit every 3 years. that's this teams problem.

    i'd rather finish the defense off with a corner and safety, get the best right guard available and wide receiver(s). picks in no necessary order.

    One way or another Weeden will get his second shot this year to make the Offense his... I have no doubt of that. Also have little doubt that he will fail... again...

    But this is the year to make a QB determination and get "our guy". The more we improve our D and Offense around whichever QB we have (or can get cheap), the better our record will be and the harder it will be to draft "our guy".

    @shep said:

    Here's what I like about this regime:

    3. ... ask the Colts. Manning, playoffs. In between, 1-15. Luck, playoffs. The Browns have basically been the "in between" part since Kosar's peak.

    6. Did they ever really think they could get a first for TR? I doubt it. It was a full-on Godfather offer.

    7. This team is being built for 2015 and the new unis and stadium upgrades. We're going to bring in some serious talent next offseason, turning those 10 And the clock's ticking on Schwartz, too.

    3. You're forgetting the DA peak... more of a spike really though...

    6. I doubt it, too.... but did Irsay wake up to find a severed horse head in his bed?

    7. You just had to bring up the uni's... didn't ya?

    10. Agree on Schwartz.... I'd actually like to see what Butler can do at RT

  • @hoorta said:

    Peterson also has a 2,000 yard rushing season to his credit- get back to me when Richardson can say the same. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Once.

    He's also only played a full season three times in his career.

    I'm not comparing the two because AP is clearly in a different league. I'm saying that, through two games, even the best RB in the league has been shitty. And people complaining about Trent being injury prone tend to forget that AP is as well.

    It's a two way street. You can argue both ways. I'm for the trade because it makes sense and you can get quality RB's anywhere. I'm against the fact that we laid 14 million for a Trent and got rid of him after 17 games.

    @tim-couch-pulls-out said:

    Once.

    He's also only played a full season three times in his career.

    I'm not comparing the two because AP is clearly in a different league. I'm saying that, through two games, even the best RB in the league has been shitty. And people complaining about Trent being injury prone tend to forget that AP is as well.

    It's a two way street. You can argue both ways. I'm for the trade because it makes sense and you can get quality RB's anywhere. I'm against the fact that we laid 14 million for a Trent and got rid of him after 17 games.

    +1. This is really how I've felt about the trade since it happened. I mean his trade value was only going to go down but I at least wanted to see the guy play half a season this year before throwing in the towel.

  • @waiting-for-next-year said:

    Why would I want to give someone who wants a refund full price + for his tickets...you make zero sense I'll be in my nice and warm in my vibrating lounger sipping my Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve Whiskey watching football entertainment and I'll pick up cheap tickets outside when the attendance fall..

    Well, possibly you can understand some of the season ticket holders got damn POed about shelling out their cash- only to see the Front Office effectively throw the season in the toilet mid-September. Over reaction? Sure.

    6-8 wins this year even with Richardson? Probably. Wheres the commitment to winning now, not in 2-3 years? We've been though how many 5 year plans, and I'm sick and tired of it. "Tanking for Teddy" excuse me while I barf. This team starts royally sucking, and I won't even bother watching the games- I'll hop on my bicycle for some long rides on these nice fall Sundays and catch the game later on DVR.

    No need to be an ass about things when 1\2 the city wants to vent.

    @hoorta said:

    This team starts royally sucking, and I won't even bother watching the games- I'll hop on my bicycle for some long rides on these nice fall Sundays and catch the game later on DVR.

    Pretty sure Zombo.com was created to give Brownie fans something to do on Sundays until December 1st.

    You should give it a look.

  • Not exactly but agrees with the trade.

  • I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

  • I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    @shademan said:

    I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    Signed: Mike Holmgren

  • Best line...

    "I canโ€™t speculate about whatโ€™s in any one personโ€™s head, but when a player enters the league wearing headphones incessantly, shows up late for treatments, and makes little effort to engage with his teammates, he can quickly develop a reputation for being insular and high-maintenance."

  • I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    @shademan said:

    I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    Yeah, those teams with the Top RBs are really winning super bowls. You are right about QBs and WRs. Those along with OL are what win championships. Browns WRs and OL have been absolutely terrible.

    RB is a dime a dozen position in today's NFL. AP, Shady, Foster, CJ (when he was good)... just like Cleveland, no superbowl wins.

  • I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    "Signed Mike Holmgren".... LMAO! Brilliant, DieHard, brilliant!

    @shademan said:

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    I'll be watching since it is a late game a we play early.

    See you after the game?

  • I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    @shademan said:

    I feel really sorry for most of you. You are in a normal "make excuses for my organization" mode when your organization just made one of the biggest blunders in sports history.

    RB is an important position, but it is a meaningless position if the offense has nothing else. Cleveland has terrible QB's and thus far in 2013 has trotted out the worst set of wideouts in the entire league, though obviously that will change when Gordon returns.

    Trying to insinuate that teams DON'T put 8 in the box and don't try and focus on Richardson is laughable to anyone that actually watches the games.

    I'm sure it was frustrating to have Richardson and to watch as he struggled. But it doesn't mean he doesn't hit the holes fast, that he isn't good and that he can't be fantastic.

    He will be a superstar in Indianapolis, and you guys will miss the boat again. It's absolutely laughable to think that you fleeced a team because you got a first rounder. The first rounder is completely worthless unless you use it to actually get a player that is better than the one you gave away. Judging by the decisions made thus far, you don't have a lot to look forward to in that regard.

    Trent now goes to a team that actually has a modern offense and isn't stuck in the 1950's. Jim Brown would have been fortunate to get 4 ypc in this offense.

    I probably wouldn't watch any Colts games if I were you guys, because it will be extremely depressing.

    Richardson wasn't leading Cleveland to the playoffs any time soon. No runningback will be leading their team to the playoffs any time soon.

    Adrian Peterson had an absolutely stellar season, where exactly did the Vikings end up?

    If they use that draft pick and get a fantastic #2 CB or a wideout to pair with Gordon, this trade will have been great for us.

    If they package two first round picks to move up two spots and take a QB, this trade will have been awful. We should be picking top 3 next year. There are, at this point, two very solid college QB's (Boyd, Bridgewater) and a beast DE (Clowney) that will be in the 2014 draft. There may also be a couple other good QB's available as well (Manziel, UCLA guy who's name is escaping me).

    If we can't get a QB in that scenario, it's time to finally give up. Move the team to France and become the Baguettes.

    Or we just trade back again and again and again and play for Jameis Winston, whenever he decides to come out. Could be three years from now.