I am hearing more and more that the Lions are interested in this deal. I guess the embarrassment of a winless season wants them to get an established QB right away to compete for a few wins. The browns are seriously considering T with the first pick and they are hoping a MLB/DE will land to them with the first pick in the 2nd round. Since my buddy is from Det I guess I don't know anything about us trading back in the draft. It sounds like DET doesn't want to pay number one overall money to a QB and Clev is getting a more than generous trade based on value to move up and take there choice number 1 if they want it.

On a side note I am guessing B.Quinn has a pretty good stiffy right now knowing his jersey won't have to be washed after games this year.

@damajuki said:

You are exactly right about drafting All-Pros but that's not what we're discussing.

The original post posited we'd trade DA and the fifth pick for the #1 pick and we'd swap 2nds with the Lions.

And then we'd draft Smith to play RIGHT tackle.

Now, let's consider that statement on its face. By selecting Smith #1, we'd be committing to $30+ mil for a RIGHT tackle. (Thomas got $26 mil or thereabouts at #3 so it'll be higher than that.)

Peen, are you and the newbie robbie REALLY saying that of ALL the ways to use our first pick, DA and our salary cap, a RIGHT TACKLE would be the BEST of them?

Really?

By the way, I am an elitist. I like things that are not dumb.

As far as trade value goes you must not have watched last years draft where NE couldn't give away there pick to move back. Teams aren't as interested in the high draft picks anymore because of the salary ramifications. As far as having two awesome tackles look no further then over to Denver or Tenn where they have two very good tackles. Having a great line makes your QB look spectacular when he has time to throw the ball and as I have said there is no impact D players at pick 5. Orakpo is a very good college player...so is Tim Tebow. Bottom line is when you are getting a decent trade offer, can move DA's contract off of the books, and can get your number 1 player at this point you have to seriously consider it. I'm not saying this will happen...I am only passing along information that I heard. Smith is the highest rated player on most boards...yes some boards over rate Bradford and Stafford but he is almost a can't miss prospect. Note: He is not Robert Gallery. He played in the SEC with teams who have nearly as much NFL defensive talent as we do and he dominated..no wait he DOMINATED!

Sorry,

I forgot to put we were swapping 2nd's not just giving them our second. You can think what you want but teams don't just stop working because they don't have a GM. I can almost guarantee you DA gets moved. You must have missed the Utah Alabama game. The one where Smith didn't play and Alabama looked like frauds. He is that good of a player. We can likely still get a DE,S,LB with the first pick in the 2nd draft. I think we are just looking at protecting B.Quinn right now because he is are future. It would help of course if a certain WR caught the passes thrown his way as well.

@damajuki said:

Welcome to the board, robbie!

And now let me properly welcome you:

This is a monumentally stupid idea and post.

First, I don't care who you are, no rookie is worth two first-day picks and a QB.

Second, we are beginning a new HC and GM regime and continuing to build the base of talent on the WHOLE team. We have holes everywhere. And you and your buddy think it'd be smart to trade 3 potential players for 1? To move up FOUR spots? And draft ANOTHER tackle?

Third, how the hell does your buddy know who is ranked where on the Browns draft board when THERE ISN'T EVEN A FREAKING GM IN PLACE YET?!?!

Fourth, it's JANUARY.

Fifth, using the draft value system the NFL uses, your scenario makes no sense. The #1 is exceptionally hard to trade.

Sixth, are the caps working for you?

Thanks for joining us! You're going to do great here.

I heard we have some interest in E.Byner coming here.

Browns should have hired Mcdaniels from NE.

Hi,

New to the board here and I am very very excited as a buddy of mine who lives in Detroit told me that we are looking at trading D.Anderson our 37 and the number 5 pick to move up to number 1 and draft A.Smith from Alabama. To make a long cell phone call short the Browns have Smith as the number one rated player on the board and feel that if they can't move up to get him they are going to move back as they don't need a QB, WR, and aren't that high on Orakpo or A.Curry.

What do you guys think? I was pretty stoked about this rumor.

Who is better DA or BQ at this pt right now?