McCarron blurb from si mmqb

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(02-22-2017, 10:54 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: If you believe the so-called matrix or "money ball" formula the Browns are claiming will be their process, it would not surprise me to see them go after a player like McCarron.  Drafting the #1 overall player as a QB guarantees a huge payout, plus the pressure of playing him right away.  If you look at a number of successful teams of late (Seattle, Cincinnati, Washington) their teams were able to sign FAs elsewhere because they weren't paying top dollar to the QB position.  As soon as Wilson got paid, it greatly impacted the rest of their roster.  

Even though the Browns have more picks than some two teams, I could see them offering to trade back and stockpile even more selections.  

I know this is pie in the sky, but what if Cleveland swapped #1s with Cincinnati, got a couple additional picks from say round 4 and round 6 (from Cincy), and got AJ McCarron?

I don't think they would value him that much, but it is nice to dream about Myles Garrett on the right side of our line...

It should be noted too that Buffalo picks right after the Bengals and nearly all mocks have them selecting a QB. If the Browns actually have faith in any QB in the draft (whether it be Trubisky, Watson, Kizer), it makes sense for them to trade up to #9 and get their QB to ensure the Bills don't take him.

An interesting scenario would be what if the Browns would prefer McCarron but Fournette or Cook is sitting there at 9? A trade involving their #12 pick plus their early second and third might make sense. It would give the Browns their preferred QB, an elite talent at RB (which they don't have), plus whomever they selected #1 overall (likely Garrett). Another option at 9 for them could be Mike Williams, as he would pair well with Coleman. However, if the Browns re-sign Pryor, it doesn't make sense to pick up Williams.