Sunday, April 15, 2012

Err Duhhh...

If the Cleveland Browns trade the No. 4 pick in the 2012 NFL draft they would be hurting their franchise for years to come and doing a major disservice to their fans, many of whom are already fed up with the team's poor draft management over the past few years.
"FEW"? WHO?
With several teams reportedly interested in acquiring the Browns' top-five pick, the team may consider trading out of the top 10 for the third time since 2009.
Via NFL.com:
The Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Rams are among at least four teams that have expressed interest in acquiring the Browns' No. 4 overall pick, league sources told The Plain Dealer. The newspaper said there was "a decent chance" the Browns would move down in the draft.
The Browns need to draft an impact offensive player that will sell tickets, create matchup problems for defenses and help the team win games and attract top-tier free agents.
There are several players the Browns could take at No. 4 that would make a significant upgrade to their offense's ability to score points and be more competitive.
Trent Richardson: The Alabama running back is a true playmaker and has tremendous quickness and field vision. He was a Heisman finalist with the Crimson Tide last season and projects to be a star rusher at the pro level. MIGHT WELL LAST TO 5 OR 6.
Justin Blackmon: The Oklahoma State wide receiver is a game-changing player who can dominate games with his speed and great catching ability. He destroyed the Stanford defense in the Fiesta Bowl despite playing with a thigh injury. FLOYD GOES NEXT AND IS BETTER FOR THIS SCHEME.
Michael Floyd: No. 4 might be a bit high to take the Notre Dame receiver, but there's a possibility that he could end up being the top WR to come out of this draft. He makes really tough catches and is very reliable since he's durable and has good hands. THAT'S RIGHT. A LITTLE HIGH.
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Since the 2005 draft, the Browns have done a poor job selecting players at the skill positions on offense with their first-round picks. In that time, they have selected Phil Taylor (DT, 2011), Joe Haden (CB, 2010), Alex Mack (C, 2009), Joe Thomas (OT, 2007), Brady Quinn (QB, 2007) and Kamerion Wimbley (DE, 2006) with first-round picks. HECKERT/HOLMGREN HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LAST TWO. THEY ARE HERE NOW.
Outside of Haden, Mack and Thomas, the Browns have made some poor first-round selections recently, which means the need to draft a big-time offensive player who can score touchdowns must be addressed. Sure, Mack is a good player, but the team won't win unless they find a big-time offensive player in the draft. You cannot ignore the skilled positions. OK. FLOYD, WILSON, WRIGHT, ADAMS, JEFFERY, JONES, PEAD ETC.
Quarterback Colt McCoy is a good player, but the Browns cannot expect him to be successful next season with a lackluster receiving corps and a weak running game. It would be unfair to give up on McCoy without seeing what he can do with some real talent around him.
The Browns need to come into this draft with an offense-first strategy. Cleveland ranked 24th in passing and 28th in rushing last year, so there's no question that this draft needs to be about improving the offense. AS IN ONE PLAYER INSTEAD OF THREE?
If the Browns trade pick No. 4 it would be a slap in the face to their fans. UHH...WHAT? With picks No. 4 and 22 in the first round, the team has a real chance to draft two quality offensive players for now and the future. MUCH BETTER THAN FIVE. YES LET'S JUST SKIP RIGHT TACKLE AND MAKE SURE NOT TO GET MORE THAN ONE RECIEVER. LET'S MAKE SURE NOT TO GET ANY DEFENSIVE PLAYERS AT ALL. WE'VE GOT THREE FLAT TIRES SO LET'S GET THE BEST NEW TIRE WE CAN...WITH A FANCY RIM.
It's an opportunity the Browns cannot pass on or the team will struggle for years to come.

This is a top ten dumbest article I've ever read. We are all dumber for having read it. At no point did you approach logic or rationality. May God have mercy on your soul.

1 comment:

WaitUntilNextYear said...

This made me LOL! I totally agree. If the chance to make a juicy trade presents itself, Heckert will jump on it faster than a crack head on a welfare check.