Skinny Posts: Crabtree in Cleveland?
I am no draft expert, but it seems clear enough that Michael Crabtree would be a "viable" option for the Browns at number five, no matter how they view Braylon Edwards, who I doubt is going anywhere. A starting wideout group that strong would make any quarterback look better. And Cleveland is the rare team drafting high that is unlikely to take a tackle.
Wideout may seem like a luxury when the team needs a pass rusher, but the Browns should go stick to Best Player Available, if they aren't believers in Brian Orakpo or other pass-rushers.
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The Browns have so many holes to fill, 'Best Player Available' should be the ONLY way that they use that pick.
Posted by: Reaper | March 30, 2009 11:14 AM
I have LT2 so I would love to see the bounce back, but they are negotiating with Sproles right now, that has to be factored in to the rushing title talk.
Posted by: Kirby | March 30, 2009 11:20 AM
Most mocks have the Browns taking Orakpo which would seem to be a bit of a reach as he is more of a top 10 player. Wouldn't it be more prudent to take Crabtree at 5 then come back in 2nd round and take one of Barwin, Matthews, Jackson, Johnson, Sintim. Hopefully a RB (Shady McCoy or Brown) will be around with 2nd 2nd round pick and the offense will have added explosive elements and you may have a pass rush.
Posted by: TC | March 30, 2009 01:00 PM
if they got all those players that would be a blockbuster draft for the browns
Posted by: scott c | March 30, 2009 01:14 PM
I think the good thing is the belief Turner has in LT2. i dont think he'll get close to a rushing title because of the YPC.
Posted by: Gregg | March 30, 2009 01:38 PM
Sproles is a fast skinny guy. Anyone who thinks he can be a full committee member has never taken a hit in the NFL. Barring a high draft pick on an RB, LT2 is a lock for 3/4 of the SD carries, which in this day and age of RBBC makes him one of the most reliable and safe picks around.
I wish Norv would shut up though -- enough people will listen to him and start moving LT2 up their draft boards and I'd rather he flew under the radar (as much as it's possible for a 1st ballot HOFer to fly under the radar) so I could pick him up cheaper. Please bring back the articles comparing LT2 (who never takes a vicious hit) to Shaun Alexander (who couldn't avoid a hit) and drive LT2's draft ranking down further!
Posted by: veggieb | March 30, 2009 03:19 PM
Browns Draft:
1st round- Michael Crabtree WR
2nd round- Clay Matthews OLB
2nd round- Donald Brown RB
Posted by: TC | March 30, 2009 05:02 PM