PFT: Browns will try for Mariota or Bradford (again)

Mudfly

Didn't Walter just post an article YESTERDAY saying Bradford wouldnt even sign here??????

So, if THAT was true, then how does this one fly?......

WalterWhite

I'm simply passing along what I read on PFT and other links, don't shoot the messenger dickhead

LondonBrown

We HAVE to sort the QB situation out, I know it can seem worrying at times but it's either that or stop trying.

Mariota has all the tools to succeed, if we go for him then the coaches need to earn their buck and give us a flipping 10 year QB once and for all.

Mark O

@londonbrown said:

We HAVE to sort the QB situation out, I know it can seem worrying at times but it's either that or stop trying.

Mariota has all the tools to succeed, if we go for him then the coaches need to earn their buck and give us a flipping 10 year QB once and for all.

If we are going to trade for Mariota, the guy better be the next Andrew Luck considering what we're going to have to give up to get him. We can't give up the farm for anything less than the next Luck, Manning, or Rodgers. I'm not convinced Mariotta is that guy.

darren15

If Mariota falls to us would you bite if it meant not getting Shelton or a WR ?

I would not trade the house for him .......

calfoxwc

I have inside information, that the NFL will take the Browns'

first three draft picks, and send Farmer to Siberia for ten months

for texting little sissy shannie.

Oh, wait. It's bogus, too.

Mark O

@darren15 said:

If Mariota falls to us would you bite if it meant not getting Shelton or a WR ?

I would not trade the house for him .......

Would be a very hard choice if he falls to 12. I'm not sure I would. I guess it all depends on the coaching staff and what they think they'll get out of Manziel this year. I'd say this....if we draft a QB in the first round trading up or otherwise, it has to mean that they've given up on Manziel playing for us. You can't have two essentially rookie 1st round draft picks at QB on the roster.

gftChris

If the Jets, Rams, Titans, Bucs and all the other QB-needy teams have passed on him, chances are he's not worth taking so early. A lot likelier that one team is wrong than 4.

LondonBrown

@gftchris said:
If the Jets, Rams, Titans, Bucs and all the other QB-needy teams have passed on him, chances are he's not worth taking so early. A lot likelier that one team is wrong than 4.

How many teams passed on Aaron Rodgers again. . .

gftChris

@londonbrown said:

How many teams passed on Aaron Rodgers again. . .

And how many Aaron Rodgers are there in the league? QBs that fell and are elite - Rodgers, Wilson, Brady. Three from the last 15 years? Compare and contrast with QBs taken high that have busted.

Tim Couch Pulls Out

Elvis was an alien

Don't shoot the messenger.

cambridgeho

If we are going to trade for Mariota, then JF needs to be traded right now. If not, the dude needs full support of the coaching staff for OTA's. I am not saying that JF is the answer, but he needs a fair shot. I still think we should draft Petty, but thats just me.

miktoxic

if mariota falls to 12 you take him. period.

no, he's not a sure-fire no question solid #1 like luck but he could grow to be better than luck.

besides if he's there at 12 that means you can still get great players at 19 and 43.

mariota is a better pick this year than manziel was last.

sorry AG.

LondonBrown

@gftchris said:
And how many Aaron Rodgers are there in the league? QBs that fell and are elite - Rodgers, Wilson, Brady. Three from the last 15 years? Compare and contrast with QBs taken high that have busted.

I know but just because teams pass doesn't mean we should

miktoxic

the QB play IS the biggest difference between the browns and our rivals in the division. i just wouldn't give away anything to pick one in the draft this year. after winston and mariota there still are a couple of gems that could be had in the second and early third who would come in and prob knock our 2nd and 3rd down a notch.

LondonBrown

@miktoxic said:
the QB play IS the biggest difference between the browns and our rivals in the division. i just wouldn't give away anything to pick one in the draft this year.

My stance too, no trading up but if Mariota falls to 12, you take him.

Mudfly

Im still counting on the Browns to have the inside track(scoop) on Mariota simply because our QB coach is the one who just trained him for the combine....

If they take him or if they pass.....Im guessing he knows Mariota better than anyone on the other teams......

calfoxwc

the QB play IS the biggest difference between the browns and our rivals in the division. Mik

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I think that's only partly correct - it's the wr's that are the biggest difference.

Look at the ratbirds, bungles and squealers - wr's. te's. Gordon, when on the field,

got open and rumbled. Hawkins can get open. Without them, the Browns can't work on offense.

calfoxwc

My guess is, if Mariotta falls to the Browns. you take him. He has the character,

outstanding physical skills, love for the game, very smart, work ethic, tough...

maybe a bit quiet right now....

Having to choose between Shelton and Mariotta would give me a headache.

It's so much easier to sit back at the Browns' draft party and watch it all take place. That is fun!

Tour2ma

Agree... that's a tough decision. A 50/50(?) franchise QB vs. a 90/10 NT.

But we can't stand pat. Have to bring in fresh, QB blood. If that prospect is Mariota, so be it, go get him... otherwise try Hundley or Petty, but I cannot see standing pat as an option.

Consider either putting Johnny on the non-football injury list or try to get Shaw back on the PS, but somehow make room for a new prospect.