Posted on Monday 28 March 2005 by G @ 8:25 pm
Many of the mock drafts out there have the Browns picking Alex Smith (QB - Utah) with the #1 pick, including the latest Insider mock draft from ESPN. Most “experts” are specualting that the Browns would prefer to trade down, which definitely makes sense. Smith seems like an excellent prospect, though each of the top three quarterbacks from last year graded higher.
That said, the best player in the draft might be Braylon Edwards from Michigan. The Browns certainly don’t have a pressing need at that position, and it’s hard to justify picking a reciever that high, but my gut tells me that Savage will take the best available player, and that Edwards will be the pick if they can’t trade out of that spot.
Mike Williams!!! And we could probably even trade down and still get him. Can you imagine how tough we’d be with Williams and a healthy KW2?
Go brownies!
Williams is tough, but he doesn’t have the speed to be a dominant receiver. Edwards is big at 6′ 3.5″ and he’s fast as hell.
If we do trade down, I’d much rather see them pick an offensive tackle or a defensive player.
Trade down! Please, please, please trade down!
I’m betting Savage and Crennel would prefer to trade down and stockpile picks, and with so many teams drooling over Edwards, Williams and the top-two quarterbacks, I’d be surprised if the Browns couldn’t find a trading partner come draft day.