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Wow! Certainly some interesting scenarios there. I think the GM that trades Drew Brees away from New Orleans will be disemboweled.
On thing you and I will have to agree to disagree on: the signing of Hartline and Bowe in my opinion do NOT stop us from taking a receiver early in this draft. They both have 2 year contracts and neither of them is a true #1 receiver that dictates coverage. Hartline is 5’9″ in heels so he’s been signed to play the slot. Bowe is bigger (6’2″) and I’d like him as a #2 receiver but we still have a hole. I think it’s very possible we draft a receiver with a 1st round pick this year.
Ice, I agree with you that the Browns SHOULD draft a WR early. In fact, I would LOVE to see that happen . . . but only IF one of the top three is still on the board. I’m NOT in favor of taking one that’s perceived to be a reach just because we need one. And while the additions of Hartline and Bowe do upgrade the position, they most definitely need to add a game-breaker that would take some pressure off the running game. BTW . . . FYI, Brian Hartline measured 6′-2″ and 195 lbs. at the NFL combine the year he was originally drafted; so I seriously doubt that he’s shrunken 5 whole inches between then and now.
The thing about this draft is that there are a number of other Browns needs . . . Nose Tackle, Pass Rusher and TE to name a few. I honestly think that Danny Shelton is Farmer’s most likely target at #12 (assuming he lasts that long). I also think that he’s targeting at least one player that can rush the passer. Those type of players don’t last long, so if you need one, you absolutely must get one early.
And another thing . . . The reason I threw Drew Brees into the mix is because it appears that the Saints are looking to overhaul some things salary structure wise. Brees is a franchise caliber QB and there are only a few of those in the NFL. Any trade involving him will need to be a blockbuster type of deal.
Am I going mad, or did the word THINK escape your lips? You were not hired for your brains, you hippopotamic landmass!
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