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  • For a national perspective, the CBS guys say Mariota passed a huge test yesterday and is similar to Kaepernick but more advanced at this point in his career. That screams top 10... and they have him at #2 and #7.

    The Browns would draft 13th right now and would have to trade up to get Boyd.

  • Guys, that's why the Browns added another first round pick. They said as much. They have a shitload of extra picks to move up in the draft and get their guy. I think everybody knows that's the plan. If it's a secret, it's the worst kept secret in the NFL.

    If the Browns have the 14th and 24th picks in the first round, they also have an extra 3rd round pick. Those three can get you up around #5-ish... and they'll still pick in every round.

    Plus, in a QB draft this deep, even moving up to 8th would give them a lot of choices. Not everybody's pickin' a QB.

    Oakland, Pittsburgh, and Tennessee? Who said that? No, none of those teams will be picking quarterbacks in round 1. Jax, TB, and Cleveland? The obvious three. I'd slot Bridgewater, Mariota, and Boyd in some order.

    Adoug, please use the enter key once in a while...

    @shep said:

    If the Browns have the 14th and 24th picks in the first round, they also have an extra 3rd round pick. Those three can get you up around #5-ish... and they'll still pick in every round.

    Barring any compettivie offers might move as high as 4th with that 1/1/3 package, but it ignores interest from other teams.

    @koalabazooka said:

    PIT: might be looking into a Big Ben-less future

    OAK: Flynn tanked, Pryor might tank too

    TEN: wouldn't shock me, if Locker has some serious long term effects

    Plus, you forgot AZ and MIN.

    Agree on first 3...

    - PTG could pull trigger if guy is there they'd like to succeed Ben.

    - OAK may love Aaron, and he has surprised me, but honest appraisal should see limited upside from here with Kaepernick like 2nd year success...

    - TN situation is similar to ours.... Locker has more game experience than Hoyer, but as with Brian he really just started showing potential to be "the guy" when he got hurt.

    AZ and MN are far less likely, unless they really like one of the QB's coming out and/or their circumstance changes dramatically in next 3 months.

  • My point is that a lot of those teams won't draft top 10... and those who do won't draft a quarterback there when they won't need a a starter for a few years. You draft that guy in round 2 or 3, like an Osweiler. You don't wanna spend a high pick on a quarterback who sits behind your guy for 3 years and starts only in his contract year. Or worse, never starts.

    More likely Arizona than Pittsburgh. Although didn't the Steelers draft the Miami of Ohio kid last year in round 4? Arizona might take Carr in 2 or something like that, let him learn for a year or two behind Palmer.

    Today, no team is really more quarterback starved than the Browns. Their draft slot will move up over the next month with a brutal schedule.

  • I think it is safe to say that this thread is going to be very active for about another 6 months...

    Watched a good chunk of Boyd this weekend. Threw two very nice deep balls to fairly well covered WRs. One negated by penalty, the other for TD... Otherwise a lot of short stuff, but kid looked decisive. One play was made to at least his third option. Still don't like to see him running, but seems to be secondary mode. I'm warming to him...

    Also caught some Hundley... honestly reminded me of Wheezy. Locking onto first option... starring them down. Difference is he can pull ball down and take off... something that gives me zero comfort.

    Did not see any Bridegewater, but heard some commentators saying he lost the Heisman this weekend.

  • I think it is safe to say that this thread is going to be very active for about another 6 months...

    Watched a good chunk of Boyd this weekend. Threw two very nice deep balls to fairly well covered WRs. One negated by penalty, the other for TD... Otherwise a lot of short stuff, but kid looked decisive. One play was made to at least his third option. Still don't like to see him running, but seems to be secondary mode. I'm warming to him...

    Also caught some Hundley... honestly reminded me of Wheezy. Locking onto first option... starring them down. Difference is he can pull ball down and take off... something that gives me zero comfort.

    Did not see any Bridegewater, but heard some commentators saying he lost the Heisman this weekend.

    @tour2ma said:

    I think it is safe to say that this thread is going to be very active for about another 6 months...

    Watched a good chunk of Boyd this weekend. Threw two very nice deep balls to fairly well covered WRs. One negated by penalty, the other for TD... Otherwise a lot of short stuff, but kid looked decisive. One play was made to at least his third option. Still don't like to see him running, but seems to be secondary mode. I'm warming to him...

    Also caught some Hundley... honestly reminded me of Wheezy. Locking onto first option... starring them down. Difference is he can pull ball down and take off... something that gives me zero comfort.

    Did not see any Bridegewater, but heard some commentators saying he lost the Heisman this weekend.

    He threw for over 300 yards with multiple TDs. I don't understand why everyone thinks Bridgewater had such a bad game.

  • AZ is definitely drafting a QB. OAK too, if Pryor continues to throw for 3 INT and <150 a game.

  • Oh and almost forgot...

    As mik mentioned earlier, Manziel is growing on me. Watched him vs. Ms St. last night and there is something there.

    Patience... read progressions... decision making... and more than enough arm.

    But what got me was the kid (ball boy? coaches son?) that joined him in kneeling and hand holding during the winning FG attempt. Can't fake that kind of magnetism. Smacks of leadership...

    As I watched him I started thinking about Russel Wilson...

    Still do not like running QB's, but...

  • Oh and almost forgot...

    As mik mentioned earlier, Manziel is growing on me. Watched him vs. Ms St. last night and there is something there.

    Patience... read progressions... decision making... and more than enough arm.

    But what got me was the kid (ball boy? coaches son?) that joined him in kneeling and hand holding during the winning FG attempt. Can't fake that kind of magnetism. Smacks of leadership...

    As I watched him I started thinking about Russel Wilson...

    Still do not like running QB's, but...

    @tour2ma said:

    Oh and almost forgot...

    As mik mentioned earlier, Manziel is growing on me. Watched him vs. Ms St. last night and there is something there.

    Patience... read progressions... decision making... and more than enough arm.

    But what got me was the kid (ball boy? coaches son?) that joined him in kneeling and hand holding during the winning FG attempt. Can't fake that kind of magnetism. Smacks of leadership...

    As I watched him I started thinking about Russel Wilson...

    Still do not like running QB's, but...

    I thought I was the only one here that liked/want's Manziel...I really think not only does the kid have star power...I really think...that if he plays his cards right could be a great imfluence on this team with his type of swagger...Seems to have the I.Q. necessarry...its just...will "everything else" between his ears catchup/lineup so to speak..but..Im willing to gamble on him...

  • @tour2ma said:

    Oh and almost forgot...

    As mik mentioned earlier, Manziel is growing on me. Watched him vs. Ms St. last night and there is something there.

    Patience... read progressions... decision making... and more than enough arm.

    But what got me was the kid (ball boy? coaches son?) that joined him in kneeling and hand holding during the winning FG attempt. Can't fake that kind of magnetism. Smacks of leadership...

    As I watched him I started thinking about Russel Wilson...

    Still do not like running QB's, but...

    I thought I was the only one here that liked/want's Manziel...I really think not only does the kid have star power...I really think...that if he plays his cards right could be a great imfluence on this team with his type of swagger...Seems to have the I.Q. necessarry...its just...will "everything else" between his ears catchup/lineup so to speak..but..Im willing to gamble on him...

    @nickers said:

    I thought I was the only one here that liked/want's Manziel...I really think not only does the kid have star power...I really think...that if he plays his cards right could be a great imfluence on this team with his type of swagger...Seems to have the I.Q. necessarry...its just...will "everything else" between his ears catchup/lineup so to speak..but..Im willing to gamble on him...

    If you want to pick up Manziel, you have to dedicate to the O-line. Manziel is short for a QB at 73 in, so he needs a Brees-esque front line to give him a clear line of vision. A dominant O-line would also maximize Manziel's running ability. It would be great if CLE could draft Jake Matthews with their 1st pick and then his QB with the 2nd 1st round pick or 2nd round pick.

  • @tour2ma said:

    Oh and almost forgot...

    As mik mentioned earlier, Manziel is growing on me. Watched him vs. Ms St. last night and there is something there.

    Patience... read progressions... decision making... and more than enough arm.

    But what got me was the kid (ball boy? coaches son?) that joined him in kneeling and hand holding during the winning FG attempt. Can't fake that kind of magnetism. Smacks of leadership...

    As I watched him I started thinking about Russel Wilson...

    Still do not like running QB's, but...

    I thought I was the only one here that liked/want's Manziel...I really think not only does the kid have star power...I really think...that if he plays his cards right could be a great imfluence on this team with his type of swagger...Seems to have the I.Q. necessarry...its just...will "everything else" between his ears catchup/lineup so to speak..but..Im willing to gamble on him...

    @nickers said:

    I thought I was the only one here that liked/want's Manziel...I really think not only does the kid have star power...I really think...that if he plays his cards right could be a great imfluence on this team with his type of swagger...Seems to have the I.Q. necessarry...its just...will "everything else" between his ears catchup/lineup so to speak..but..Im willing to gamble on him...

    Warming to him nick... but like many others his off-season questions and questionable attitude in an earlier game were off-putting.

    Started off looking like the dark-side of "swagger" was in play, i.e., arrogance.

    @koalabazooka said:

    It would be great if CLE could draft Jake Matthews with their 1st pick and then his QB with the 2nd 1st round pick or 2nd round pick.

    I'm down with Jake, if he last's until our first #1 and any QB we liked is off the board. Schwartz showed again today that he is not the answer at RT. Jake immediately upgrades RT and is our next LT in waiting.

  • We don't need to spend a Top 10 pick on a LT for him to play RT, it's not as big of a luxury as you would think.

    I'd rather make a defense pick than an OL pick in the top 10.

  • have we given up on hoyer for next year?

  • have we given up on hoyer for next year?

    @lbc-mike said:

    have we given up on hoyer for next year?

    2 games of good solid football isn't enough to gamble on him being the franchise QB we suck, I mean seek so bad. It's good enough to be on the roster and fight it out in camp, but we have to acquire another QB.

  • I think it is safe to say that this thread is going to be very active for about another 6 months...

    Watched a good chunk of Boyd this weekend. Threw two very nice deep balls to fairly well covered WRs. One negated by penalty, the other for TD... Otherwise a lot of short stuff, but kid looked decisive. One play was made to at least his third option. Still don't like to see him running, but seems to be secondary mode. I'm warming to him...

    Also caught some Hundley... honestly reminded me of Wheezy. Locking onto first option... starring them down. Difference is he can pull ball down and take off... something that gives me zero comfort.

    Did not see any Bridegewater, but heard some commentators saying he lost the Heisman this weekend.

    @tour2ma said:

    I think it is safe to say that this thread is going to be very active for about another 6 months...

    Watched a good chunk of Boyd this weekend. Threw two very nice deep balls to fairly well covered WRs. One negated by penalty, the other for TD... Otherwise a lot of short stuff, but kid looked decisive. One play was made to at least his third option. Still don't like to see him running, but seems to be secondary mode. I'm warming to him...

    Also caught some Hundley... honestly reminded me of Wheezy. Locking onto first option... starring them down. Difference is he can pull ball down and take off... something that gives me zero comfort.

    Did not see any Bridegewater, but heard some commentators saying he lost the Heisman this weekend.

    Bridegwaters game against an average defense showed he's got some holes in his game...for a guy that's being hailed as

    "THE "pick in this years draft...ya gotta be better than what he showed on Sat

    @lbc-mike said:

    have we given up on hoyer for next year?

    You can't go into next season with a huge question mark at QB (Hoyer's health/ability)

    This draft is loaded with QBs...we just gotta hope Banner can pick the right guy

  • Shep I'm kind of with you on marriota.

    While you like Bridgewater and Boyd I'm saying Marriota will be the first QB taken this draft. Earlier I said early 3rd but most likely second round Marcus would be drafted. But after the ducks beat Alabama in the bcs title game this year his draft stock will will rise far and beyond B&B's. Then the combine will cement his value.

    Not sure who said he looks average or whatever but look at his stats.

    Then imagine what they would look like if Marcus completed a game this year.

    Yeah the guy has yet to finish a game this season.

  • We don't need to spend a Top 10 pick on a LT for him to play RT, it's not as big of a luxury as you would think.

    I'd rather make a defense pick than an OL pick in the top 10.

    @dab7291993 said:

    We don't need to spend a Top 10 pick on a LT for him to play RT, it's not as big of a luxury as you would think.

    Know you disagree and I am not trying to be smart ass (for a change), but I really don't get the luxury bit... We took a LT in round two 2-years ago and plopped him at RT. Are you happy with the results?

    Could be Jake is the best player available when our first first rolls around. God knows his Daddy was probably the best to ever play multiple O-line positions.

    Nab a quality interior lineman with the 2nd first-round pick and the O-line is set for the next few years...

    Then add a Manziel or, yes, a McCarron down the board, hopefully to learn under Hoyer's tutalige.

    Seems like a reasonable alternative to me...

  • Hoyer and Foles.

  • Love Foles... It's why he was in my 2012 mock.

  • we need either boyd, manziel or mariola. that's it. do whatever it takes to secure them. WHoever we take, they can sit a year behind Hoyer though.

  • Forget about Hoys. He is damn near the weeds age and is facing starting over with a reconstructed knee. My crystal ball shows a career cut short in Cleveland