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Quote: Originally Posted by slickdtc

I know Haley got crapped on towards the end in PIT (so did Arians, heh), but that seems like it could give them a little jump start. As long as they don’t clash too much, which I could see. Haley is a fiery guy. Damn strong. Losing Alex Mack a couple seasons ago stuck in my mind as a big loss, but they added Tretter last year. Yeah, Cleveland is setting up something big and they still have 2 first round picks and tons of cap space. I’d still exercise caution. It takes time to gel, and they shouldn’t be going all in on one year just yet. That’s how teams have gotten in trouble before. Build sustained success, while maximizing your roster while it’s affordable. Not an easy balance.

I expect they will clash, Dorsey trading for Taylor over signing McCarron tells me he isn't going to accomodate Hue, I think Dorsey brought Haley in and is giving him the keys to the offense.

Slow start and I would expect Hue is booted and Haley becomes interim.

I don't think the Browns will draft Barkley at 1 or 4, maybe I'm overthinking it but looking at Dorsey's track record he has never drafted a RB in round 1, I don't think he views that as a position that should be picked that highly due to short shelf life. Now maybe he just never drafted a RB that high because he has never had a shot at a RB that is a generational talent, who knows.

I feel like it will be QB #1 (no idea which) and Chubb at #4, I know he wants to further boost the pass rush and he has often drafted pass rushers in round 1. Then grab a RB to pair with Duke in round 2.

Those saying pick Barkley at 1 and take the best QB at #4 (I personally am a member of this camp, I like Mayfield and think he would be there) one thing to consider. When you're the Browns and you are evaluating these QB's knowing you have the top pick, I would have to imagine you are going to fall in love with one of them. I don't think you're going to be there going Rosen well he sure is nice I could work with that, I love Darnold's upside yeah that could work, Josh Allen has an arm, Baker Mayfield is intriguing, and Lamar Jackson I like him too.

There is going to be one guy that clearly stands out above the rest to the front office, knowing that you are most likely staking your job to whichever QB you pick whether that is at #1 or at #4 how can you not pick that guy at #1? How do you pick a RB, even a generational one like Barkley at #1 while passing on the guy that you deem the franchise QB when there is a realistic chance he will go at pick 2 or 3 then you're left with your 2nd or 3rd favorite QB at #4.

I hate the idea of not picking Barkley but I completely understand why the FO is going to go QB #1. You cannot lose your guy. That being said you also better be right about that guy, but as an NFL FO you should have the confidence to pull the trigger on your franchise QB.