Would you have traded our first for Trent Richardson?

[Pessimist_cowboy]

I'd add Lynch to the mix. That's my point. You can find them early and late. Like any other position.

Why should I take this QB in the first round when the Pats found Brady, the 49ers's Kaepernick, the Saints Brees, the Seahawks Wilson, the Ravens Flacco, the Cowboys Romo all without burning a single 1st round pick?

It can be done with any position.

I'll add CJ spiller to tht list . Guy is amazing

 

[kirkjrk]

I don't think many people anticipate our pick to be far off from the Colts in the 2014 draft. I definitely would've pulled the trigger, it would've been a steal.

I would've offered D. Murray and a 3rd for T. Richardson.

 

[CATCH17]

I'll add CJ spiller to tht list . Guy is amazing

So we have 3 or maybe 4?

Good luck being right on first round RBs.

I just don't think it's worth it.

 

[Risen Star]

Percentages that's why.

I'm more likely to find a good RB out of the first round. I'm not more likely going to find a stud QB.

Pretty sure Flacco was a first rounder too.

I understand that but that's not going to make me ignore elite RBs at the top of the draft. I'm not about to miss out on the next AP.

The Colts obviously think Richardson is elite and can balance out their offense for a long time. If they're right, he's well worth that pick, IMO.

 

[Risen Star]

I'll add CJ spiller to tht list . Guy is amazing

Forgot him. I think Richardson will prove he belongs in that group. So that would be 5 of the top 10 RBs in the league being 1st round picks.

 

[visionary]

I understand that but that's not going to make me ignore elite RBs at the top of the draft. I'm not about to miss out on the next AP.

The Colts obviously think Richardson is elite and can balance out their offense for a long time. If they're right, he's well worth that pick, IMO.

cant say that i agree about trent being an elite RB
he has been underwhelming when not injured behind a pretty darn good OL

no way i give my rd 1 pick for him

i think this is a better trade for the browns

now, if trent turns it around then the colts would also have helped temselves, good for them

 

[Pessimist_cowboy]

So we have 3 or maybe 4?

Good luck being right on first round RBs.

I just don't think it's worth it.

Depends . I think if your in a position like the broncos it is easily worth it . They have a solid team all around and a 1st round RB could be the icing on the cake . For us however it's dumb with all our holes . BUT I would trade Murray and a 2nd for Trent without hesitation .

 

[CATCH17]

Depends . I think if your in a position like the broncos it is easily worth it . They have a solid team all around and a 1st round RB could be the icing on the cake . For us however it's dumb with all our holes . BUT I would trade Murray and a 2nd for Trent without hesitation .

I just don't think I would do that. If I'm wrong I could live with it.

At the same time we're likely to draft a TE so maybe it would be more beneficial.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Not a 1st maybe a 2nd rounder

 

[Broges74]

I would. He has the physical abilities to be a top 5 back. He only needs to learn patience and be in the right scheme. Not sure about the latter here but I've seen enough of him to be a believer.

The problem is we have Murray and would need to find a place for him to land. Guy can't stay on the field and isn't right for this scheme.

 

[texbumthelife]

If the Browns draft well, they will look like absolute geniuses.

Two first rounders, two third rounders and two fourth rounders. They can absolutely anyone they want in this draft. They could potentially come away with four-five good to very good starters. This was a great trade for them.

 

[Broges74]

If the Browns draft well, they will look like absolute geniuses.

Two first rounders, two third rounders and two fourth rounders. They can absolutely anyone they want in this draft. They could potentially come away with four-five good to very good starters. This was a great trade for them.

Agreed but just as good if not better for the Colts. They now have a guy who could average 4.5 YPC with a QB that can actually scare defenses and an O-Line that can block. I'd be willing to bet someone that trent rushes for over 1000 THIS YEAR.

 

[texbumthelife]

Agreed but just as good if not better for the Colts. They now have a guy who could average 4.5 YPC with a QB that can actually scare defenses and an O-Line that can block. I'd be willing to bet someone that trent rushes for over 1000 THIS YEAR.

I don't think it's a bad trade for the Colts. I just think it was a little bit of a reach. Trent Richardson isn't a bad tail back. I don't think he is particularly special though. It's hard to judge until we find out where that pick is. If that pick winds up being top-15, which it very well could, I think the Colts really regret it.

I think it was a good trade and a ballsy move by the Browns.

 

[Joe Realist]

I don't think many people anticipate our pick to be far off from the Colts in the 2014 draft. I definitely would've pulled the trigger, it would've been a steal.

no way. It's a good deal for The Browns. If I am reading between the lines, they may be acquiring some resources to move up in 2014 draft to grab Johnny Football.

 

[Joe Realist]

Hopefully our pick next year is above at least 27. With that said, HEEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKK YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!! Nobody in next years draft will be as good as he is right now at that point in the draft.

our pick in 2014 will be around 18

 

[Broges74]

no way. It's a good deal for The Browns. If I am reading between the lines, they may be acquiring some resources to move up in 2014 draft to grab Johnny Football.

They would NOT pick JM. They are eying Bridgewater as they should.

 

[MinnesotaCowboy]

I don't think many people anticipate our pick to be far off from the Colts in the 2014 draft. I definitely would've pulled the trigger, it would've been a steal.

You got to be kidding me!

 

[Risen Star]

If the Browns draft well, they will look like absolute geniuses.

Two first rounders, two third rounders and two fourth rounders. They can absolutely anyone they want in this draft. They could potentially come away with four-five good to very good starters. This was a great trade for them.

Well, they only got one of those picks from this trade.

 

[17yearsandcounting]

Trent who?

 

[texbumthelife]

Well, they only got one of those picks from this trade.

Im aware, but it represents another first round pick. The second first round pick is a huge commodity when moving around in the draft, as we have seen in recent years. It means they could potentially move up in the first and grab Bridgewater while still having another pick in the first round. That second pick could be used to give him a weapon on the outside. If they pull that off, they will have successfully re-tooled their offense and infused it with explosive young talent. That could have a dramatic effect not only in the win/loss column but in putting butts in seats.

Obviously it represents a lot of "ifs" but that's what the draft is all about anyway. The Browns have been so poor for so long, a move like this was almost a necessity. They needed to show the culture is changing. They are willing to take risks in order to put a competitive team on the field. Now, if they can just capitalize on all those picks. That is potentially the biggest "if" facing that team now.