Top Three Bad Browns Mock Draft

Here is another example of a bad Browns mock draft:

At eighth overall, Captain Obvious picks Treadwell because he's big.  The guy's not a dumbass, since he actually mentioned Rodney Hartlinefield as the only starting caliber receiver, so I'm not going to pick on him too much.  Except Hawkins is a starting slot guy too.

Treadwell will be unable to separate from NFL cornerbacks.  On top of being slow, he lacks fast-twitch explosiveness.

As I myself have said about other big slow guys, some can make catches whether they're covered or not.

At this point, Treadwell isn't like that.  He'll be able to use his length and bulk to make contested catches, but he won't go anywhere with it, NFL corners will get their hands on some, and rip others loose.

Treadwell can succeed in the NFL, but drafting him in the top half of the first round is sheer desperation.  

Next, atop the second round, the guy drafts Connor Cook.

I was a big Cook fan myself until recently.  I still feel he can be a good quarterback, but not a special one.  His completion percentage is less than ideal, which bothers not just me, but Bill Parcells.

I can see why the writer took him here, but think Hue is more interested in sheer talent and upside than pro readiness, and think this guy didn't get that memo.

Here's another guy who thinks center Nick Martin will last into the third round.  If he does, this pick is fine.

The writer does demonstrate dumbassitude here in saying that the Browns need help at every offensive line position.  He's already carving Erving's headstone, and wants to replace two top ten guards too.

Lower in the fourth, he takes WR Rashard Higgins.  I like this pick.  I wish the guy wasn't so skinny, but he's really refined.  He's not a burner, but runs precise routes and separates well.

Then a guard and a running back.  Please stop.

Cornerback and inside linebacker ok fine.

Then a defensive lineman.  A short one not suited for the left DE spot.  Evidently this guy doesn't like Cooper or anybody else.

Small outside linebacker ok.  Then he closes out with two big safeties.  That's okay I guess, but clearly he also thinks Campbell sucks and sees safety as a position of need.

Look, the Browns don't need GUARDS, and the only defensive lineman they need is that long tall left DE to rotate with Bryant.

I like the two safeties, but safety may not be a need at all.

This guy's numbers are wrong too.  He's got these guys clocking 40's well below their combine or Pro Day numbers.

I really like Tyvis Powell from Ohio State.  At 6'3", 211, he DID clock a 4.44 40.  This writer nabs him in the seventh round, and that would be outstanding.  

Because of his height, he's not as "sudden" as you'd like, and can get beat deep by sudden moves.  He can recover and close again, but not in time if the quarterback is on his toes.

But he's got great range and smarts.  He played free for Ohio State, but can play strong too.  Ray Horton knows how to use these guys to get the most out of them.  

But the writer cheated.  Powell is projected to go in the fifth round.  I'd have to strongly consider him there, too.

This gets a D-plus.  Treadwell at eight was literally horrific.  I'm not sure Connor Cook will get better than Connor Shaw or Austin Davis: What's the point?  They don't need inside defensive or offensive linemen (well possibly center not sure yet).

Despite the good safeties he dug up, that's not the need he seems to think it is either. Remember, there's a good chance Ray will experiment with Desir at safety too.

Treadwell.  Jeez Tunsil, Jack, Elliott, Lynch could all be there and he takes Treadwell.

Make that a D-minus.