Browns Actively Trying to Move into Top Ten

[Avery]

Interesting nugget from one of my sportswriter friends. The worst kept secret in the league right now is the Browns trying to package #22 and #37 to move into the top ten. They've been actively calling everybody from JAX on down to the mid-teens just to gauge interest.

Though the obvious target is Tannenhill, apparently the Browns covet Michael Floyd and think he's a better prospect Blackman.

As for the #4 pick, nobody in the league wants it. Richardson is still a 90% possibility simply to put some weapons on offense.

[Rockytop6]

Originally Posted by Avery

Interesting nugget from one of my sportswriter friends. The worst kept secret in the league right now is the Browns trying to package #22 and #37 to move into the top ten. They've been actively calling everybody from JAX on down to the mid-teens just to gauge interest.

Though the obvious target is Tannenhill, apparently the Browns covet Michael Floyd and think he's a better prospect Blackman.

As for the #4 pick, nobody in the league wants it. Richardson is still a 90% possibility simply to put some weapons on offense.

If I were the Cowboys and my prime target was gone at # 14, I would jump on the Browns # 22 and # 37.

[NeonDeion21]

#14 and #81 are just about equal to #22 and #37.

Trading down sounds good and all, but who would be the targets with #22, #37 and #45?

I'm thinking out loud here. Here are a list of the targets between #22 and #45 that COULD be available:

Cordy Glenn
Courtney Upshaw
Nick Perry
Whitney Mercilus
Coby Fleener
Andre Branch
Dre' Kirkpatrick
Chandler Jones
Shae McClellin
Peter Konz
Donte' Hightower
Harrison Smith
Vinny Curry
Kendall Wright
Doug Martin
Kevin Zeitler

If I felt comfortable that I could get a combination of 3 players from that list, I would make the trade.

[Fredd]

If we made that trade then I would want these 3 from the list provided by ND21 (in some order):

* Jones, Branch or McClellin
* Fleener
* One of the guards: Glenn, Zeitler (or Silatolu, not listed)

it would be like shooting fish in a barrell

[Tex]

Originally Posted by NeonDeion21

#14 and #81 are just about equal to #22 and #37.

Trading down sounds good and all, but who would be the targets with #22, #37 and #45?

I'm thinking out loud here. Here are a list of the targets between #22 and #45 that COULD be available:

Cordy Glenn
Courtney Upshaw
Nick Perry
Whitney Mercilus
Coby Fleener
Andre Branch
Dre' Kirkpatrick
Chandler Jones
Shae McClellin
Peter Konz
Donte' Hightower
Harrison Smith
Vinny Curry
Kendall Wright
Doug Martin
Kevin Zeitler

If I felt comfortable that I could get a combination of 3 players from that list, I would make the trade.

If I could get either Cordy Glenn, Zeitler or Koonz

and either McClellin or Mercilus

I would be very happy with my first two picks actually.

Interior OL and pass rusher. Just what the doctor ordered

[dannyboy]

My picks

Shae McClellin/Donte' Hightower/Whitney Mercilus
Peter Konz
Kevin Zeitler

[Avery]

#22, #37 and #45 would be tempting. I'm all for that if Barron or Decastro are not available at #14.

[Risen Star]

If we made that trade I'd be loving....

1(22) Peter Konz C Wisconsin
2(37) Amini Silatolu G Midwestern St.
2(45) Jared Crick DT Nebraska

[unionjack8]

1. i dont care what the chart says, no way i give them 81 as well
2. if barron or decastro is there i satnd pat and know i'm getting a top tier guy, leader and high character guy off the field.

JJ GETS IN TROUIBLE WHEN HE MOVES DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by unionjack8

1. i dont care what the chart says, no way i give them 81 as well
2. if barron or decastro is there i satnd pat and know i'm getting a top tier guy, leader and high character guy off the field.

JJ GETS IN TROUIBLE WHEN HE MOVES DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wouldn't trade our 3rd either. If you want to move up to 14 from 22, I want your 2nd. If not, then your 3rd and 4th and probably something else next year.

[CowboyChris]

Originally Posted by Avery

Interesting nugget from one of my sportswriter friends. The worst kept secret in the league right now is the Browns trying to package #22 and #37 to move into the top ten. They've been actively calling everybody from JAX on down to the mid-teens just to gauge interest.

Though the obvious target is Tannenhill, apparently the Browns covet Michael Floyd and think he's a better prospect Blackman.

As for the #4 pick, nobody in the league wants it. Richardson is still a 90% possibility simply to put some weapons on offense.

i dont believe for one sec ....that noone wants the #4 pick

[big dog cowboy]

Originally Posted by Avery

#22, #37 and #45 would be tempting. I'm all for that if Barron or Decastro are not available at #14.

This^

Three very solid picks right there.

[Randy White]

Originally Posted by Rockytop6

If I were the Cowboys and my prime target was gone at # 14, I would jump on the Browns # 22 and # 37.

THIS...!!!!

[Woods]

Originally Posted by Risen Star

I wouldn't trade our 3rd either. If you want to move up to 14 from 22, I want your 2nd. If not, then your 3rd and 4th and probably something else next year.

Definitely.

I would demand at least a 2nd rounder for us to move from 14 to 22.

[Risen Star]

Originally Posted by Woods

Definitely.

I would demand at least a 2nd rounder for us to move from 14 to 22.

I hate those charts. I don't even know if what I said matches up to it or not, but that seems fair. Your 2nd for dropping from 14 to 22.

Otherwise I wouldn't do it. Yeah, you'd have two 2nd rounders but at the price of a downgraded 1st round pick and no pick in the 3rd round.