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  • Kizer, a 1st rounder, and then a 4th rounder, like Allen or the NC State kid, I'd be up for.

    Luck?  Pass.  Bad shoulder and although we also commonly hear "there's no Andrew Luck in this draft class", he hasn't really lived up to the hype for various reasons.

  • All I heard a year ago was that this upcoming QB class was the one to wait for.  If that's the case, drafting two up top reduces the risk of missing on the next great one.  Or trade for Luck.

    @skippinturtles said:

    All I heard a year ago was that this upcoming QB class was the one to wait for.  If that's the case, drafting two up top reduces the risk of missing on the next great one.  Or trade for Luck.

    The problem with that approach is that you automatically lose one first round pick. Even if both QBs play great, nobody is going to offer you a trade for a first round pick for your substitute. 

  • Kizer, a 1st rounder, and then a 4th rounder, like Allen or the NC State kid, I'd be up for.

    Luck?  Pass.  Bad shoulder and although we also commonly hear "there's no Andrew Luck in this draft class", he hasn't really lived up to the hype for various reasons.

    @oconrecon said:

    Luck?  Pass.  Bad shoulder and although we also commonly hear "there's no Andrew Luck in this draft class", he hasn't really lived up to the hype for various reasons.

    You took the words right out my mouth.

  • nah, i agree with 2 QBs the draft, but not in the first round bro, no way.

    thats never been done

    thats like taking aaron rodgers and tom brady with your first two fantasy football picks.

  • nah, i agree with 2 QBs the draft, but not in the first round bro, no way.

    thats never been done

    thats like taking aaron rodgers and tom brady with your first two fantasy football picks.

    @stillmotion said:

    nah, i agree with 2 QBs the draft, but not in the first round bro, no way.

    thats never been done

    thats like taking aaron rodgers and tom brady with your first two fantasy football picks.

    As far as fantasy depending on your point system this could be good. Haha. 

  • nah, i agree with 2 QBs the draft, but not in the first round bro, no way.

    thats never been done

    thats like taking aaron rodgers and tom brady with your first two fantasy football picks.

    @stillmotion said:

    nah, i agree with 2 QBs the draft, but not in the first round bro, no way.

    thats never been done

    thats like taking aaron rodgers and tom brady with your first two fantasy football picks.

    If you actually end up landing a franchise QB who plays 15 years, who cares about the the other pick.  

  • Would not be my mindset going into player evaluations, but...

    • I've heard worse ideas...
    • I've had worse ideas.

    If the war room is split between two prospects, simply preferring their guy over the other with neither side "hating" the other, it could happen. Developing both simultaneously would be problematic, especially if Kizer, another developmental QB is still around, but QB coaches are cheap.

    Some other need might go wanting another year, if no FA solution is found, but if QB2 came after a trade down of our second 1st-rounder... maybe not.

    One thing for sure... no one could question "our emphasis of the QB position."

    I disagree on not getting the value potential of "the other #1". If in a true competition over a couple years both look to be capable starters, then there will be a market for the one with whom you part ways.

  • Would not be my mindset going into player evaluations, but...

    • I've heard worse ideas...
    • I've had worse ideas.

    If the war room is split between two prospects, simply preferring their guy over the other with neither side "hating" the other, it could happen. Developing both simultaneously would be problematic, especially if Kizer, another developmental QB is still around, but QB coaches are cheap.

    Some other need might go wanting another year, if no FA solution is found, but if QB2 came after a trade down of our second 1st-rounder... maybe not.

    One thing for sure... no one could question "our emphasis of the QB position."

    I disagree on not getting the value potential of "the other #1". If in a true competition over a couple years both look to be capable starters, then there will be a market for the one with whom you part ways.

    @tour2ma said:

    I disagree on not getting the value potential of "the other #1". If in a true competition over a couple years both look to be capable starters, then there will be a market for the one with whom you part ways.

    I may have expressed myself with the wrong words. I wanted to say that they are not going to offer you a first round pick for your backup QB. Maybe a second, a third? Yes, see Garoppolo. But the 1st round you ''invested''... You are more likely not getting that back.

  • @tour2ma said:

    I disagree on not getting the value potential of "the other #1". If in a true competition over a couple years both look to be capable starters, then there will be a market for the one with whom you part ways.

    I may have expressed myself with the wrong words. I wanted to say that they are not going to offer you a first round pick for your backup QB. Maybe a second, a third? Yes, see Garoppolo. But the 1st round you ''invested''... You are more likely not getting that back.

    @nero said:

    But the 1st round you ''invested''... You are more likely not getting that back.

    Agree that if we spend a #7 overall, that we are not likely to get that exact pick back in a different draft, but the equivalent in draft value of a later 1st rounder and a 2nd or 3rd round sweetener? Not out of the question...

    In addition to Jimmy G, don't forget Sam Bradford.

  • @tour2ma said:

    I disagree on not getting the value potential of "the other #1". If in a true competition over a couple years both look to be capable starters, then there will be a market for the one with whom you part ways.

    I may have expressed myself with the wrong words. I wanted to say that they are not going to offer you a first round pick for your backup QB. Maybe a second, a third? Yes, see Garoppolo. But the 1st round you ''invested''... You are more likely not getting that back.

    @nero said:

    I may have expressed myself with the wrong words

    🙂    I can think of a guy or two that could take lessons from you.   You're a great addition to this board...you're a logical thinker.   (there's no charge for compliments)

    It would, in fact, be very odd to use two high first round picks on QB's.   I'd assume that it's never been done before.

  • So the issue is wasting a 1st rounder on a qb.....drafting two would solidify that.  Even two are studs who do you play?  Who will scream for the other guy?  Who will develop to turn this team around fast? Who Will we pass on who can be a good player at a different possition of need?

  • We need to adress other positions with that houston pick

  • We need to adress other positions with that houston pick

    @clevfan4life said:

    We need to adress other positions with that houston pick

    WR FS and RB-- any of those. Or maybe just start using Dayes the last 5 games instead of warming the bench. He's better all-around than the Crow. But then Hue is the coach so there's that.

  • Why would ANYONE here think the Browns will pick the right QB at #1.  Be realistic.  Sacrificing Houston's pick on another QB makes sense.  To hell with filling out the rest of the roster with first round busts. To hell with praying for a diamond in the rough QB late in the draft.   Get two blue chip QB prospects in the top 10 and let them battle it out.  Kizer isn't going to push the #1 pick.  But another QB taken in the top 10 will.  Teams give up multiple first rounders to trade up for a QB.  Now, no trades needed and you have a back-up plan if the #1 pick flames out or gets hurt.

  • Why would ANYONE here think the Browns will pick the right QB at #1.  Be realistic.  Sacrificing Houston's pick on another QB makes sense.  To hell with filling out the rest of the roster with first round busts. To hell with praying for a diamond in the rough QB late in the draft.   Get two blue chip QB prospects in the top 10 and let them battle it out.  Kizer isn't going to push the #1 pick.  But another QB taken in the top 10 will.  Teams give up multiple first rounders to trade up for a QB.  Now, no trades needed and you have a back-up plan if the #1 pick flames out or gets hurt.

    @skippinturtles said:

    Why would ANYONE here think the Browns will pick the right QB at #1.  Be realistic.  Sacrificing Houston's pick on another QB makes sense.  To hell with filling out the rest of the roster with first round busts. To hell with praying for a diamond in the rough QB late in the draft.   Get two blue chip QB prospects in the top 10 and let them battle it out.  Kizer isn't going to push the #1 pick.  But another QB taken in the top 10 will.  Teams give up multiple first rounders to trade up for a QB.  Now, no trades needed and you have a back-up plan if the #1 pick flames out or gets hurt.

    Hell Hue can't even whisper to one QB, so what the fk do you think he would do with two?🙄

  • @skippinturtles said:

    Why would ANYONE here think the Browns will pick the right QB at #1.  Be realistic.  Sacrificing Houston's pick on another QB makes sense.  To hell with filling out the rest of the roster with first round busts. To hell with praying for a diamond in the rough QB late in the draft.   Get two blue chip QB prospects in the top 10 and let them battle it out.  Kizer isn't going to push the #1 pick.  But another QB taken in the top 10 will.  Teams give up multiple first rounders to trade up for a QB.  Now, no trades needed and you have a back-up plan if the #1 pick flames out or gets hurt.

    Hell Hue can't even whisper to one QB, so what the fk do you think he would do with two?🙄

    @texasag1969 said:

    Hell Hue can't even whisper to one QB, so what the fk do you think he would do with two?🙄

    Poor QB play is unacceptable.  If Hue can't coach 'em up, then he has to go.  The next Sean McVay is out there somewhere.

  • I obviously don't think we'd do this idea, but I DO think we're drafting a QB early AND we'll bring in a veteran like Tyrod Taylor, McCarron, Keenum (in my dreams), or maybe even someone like Eli Manning or Alex Smith. Right now I want Rosen, and I think after the combine and pro days are over, he'll be consensus #1. The ONLY challenger in my mind is Lamar Jackson. I can really envision a scenario where people will want him over anyone. Partly because of the success of Deshaun Watson (although they are very different players) and moreover because of Lamar's overwhelming physical abilities. Lamar improved as a passer this year, even if his stats don't reflect it. He's terrifyingly fast and can gash defenses for 15 yards without getting touched. He's got a rocket arm. He attacks the middle. And most of all, he'd be an absolute nightmare in the red zone. Just wait...I can already see the scouts salivating after Lamar runs a stupid 40 time and throws the ball into tight windows over and over at the combine. 

  • I obviously don't think we'd do this idea, but I DO think we're drafting a QB early AND we'll bring in a veteran like Tyrod Taylor, McCarron, Keenum (in my dreams), or maybe even someone like Eli Manning or Alex Smith. Right now I want Rosen, and I think after the combine and pro days are over, he'll be consensus #1. The ONLY challenger in my mind is Lamar Jackson. I can really envision a scenario where people will want him over anyone. Partly because of the success of Deshaun Watson (although they are very different players) and moreover because of Lamar's overwhelming physical abilities. Lamar improved as a passer this year, even if his stats don't reflect it. He's terrifyingly fast and can gash defenses for 15 yards without getting touched. He's got a rocket arm. He attacks the middle. And most of all, he'd be an absolute nightmare in the red zone. Just wait...I can already see the scouts salivating after Lamar runs a stupid 40 time and throws the ball into tight windows over and over at the combine. 

    @jiggins7919 said:

    I obviously don't think we'd do this idea, but I DO think we're drafting a QB early AND we'll bring in a veteran like Tyrod Taylor, McCarron, Keenum (in my dreams), or maybe even someone like Eli Manning or Alex Smith. Right now I want Rosen, and I think after the combine and pro days are over, he'll be consensus #1. The ONLY challenger in my mind is Lamar Jackson. I can really envision a scenario where people will want him over anyone. Partly because of the success of Deshaun Watson (although they are very different players) and moreover because of Lamar's overwhelming physical abilities. Lamar improved as a passer this year, even if his stats don't reflect it. He's terrifyingly fast and can gash defenses for 15 yards without getting touched. He's got a rocket arm. He attacks the middle. And most of all, he'd be an absolute nightmare in the red zone. Just wait...I can already see the scouts salivating after Lamar runs a stupid 40 time and throws the ball into tight windows over and over at the combine. 

    Why not take Rosen and Jackson?  Quit playing games with the QB position.  Bring in two studs and let best man win.  Having a potentially great QB with a talented young back-up is a dream scenario.  Or trot out bums for another 30 years.

  • So the issue is wasting a 1st rounder on a qb.....drafting two would solidify that.  Even two are studs who do you play?  Who will scream for the other guy?  Who will develop to turn this team around fast? Who Will we pass on who can be a good player at a different possition of need?

    @lbc-mike said:

    So the issue is wasting a 1st rounder on a qb.....drafting two would solidify that

    ...so, in keeping with tradition....

    @skippinturtles said:

    Why would ANYONE here think the Browns will pick the right QB at #1.

    There is that....but then, we could draft QB with EVERY pick.  Kind of like the anti-Mike Ditka.

    ...at this point, we're not even sure who will be doing the drafting next April.  Maybe it'll be DEE.....if she's not visiting her husband in the HaSLAMMER.

  • Drafting 2 QBs early just insures one less weapon to help either one. Not a good idea when we need a prime time receiver and RB or the QB is set up for failure.