I know we need a lot, but since we have 10 picks, I'd like to see the Browns trade one of the 3rds for a 2011 2nd rounder....look for a desperate team with a chance to suck (b/c of schedule, QB issues, etc) and you could be looking at a top 15 2nd round pick

I've always been a fan of that especially since we have 3 3rds this year

Thoughts?

I've been thinking a lot about something similar the last few days. And the result is that I'm still torn. Here are the opposing side for my argument with myself...

A) this is an uncapped year and next year may not be. as well this is a deep draft year, next year may not be. first, it might be better to stockpile picks this year to take advantage of a deep draft. second, front loaded contract with small bonuses (say instead of 5 years 50 mil with 25 bonus, 5 years 50 mil with 1 bonus and 24 first year's salary) might put our future cap situation into really good shape (assuming there is one in the future) without screwing us now (same first year payout regardless in my example). for this, I'd be tempted to trade next year's picks for some more this year. I've wondered if the Browns are the team that has offered a 2nd this year and 1st next year for Oakland's first this year...

B) Getting more first rounders next year could be a huge advantage if (1) the qb class is as good as it has the potential to be (4 1st rounders possibly) and/or (2) a rookie wage system is set up for next year with a new CBA.

I'm really torn on this.

Great points, clwb419. I was originally thinking "No thanks!" because of how deep this class is (perceived to be), but now you've got me fence sitting! I think one thing is for sure - we'll be wheeling and dealing in SOME way this draft...

I wasn't thinking about trying to get another first rounder because we'd have to give up our 2nd this year and I don't think that is a good move. I'm thinking more along the lines our our 2nd or 3rd pick in the 3rd round....trying to get a second next year...

Since 3rd rounders don't make much money, I don't think the cap comes into play....

In terms of Oakland's pick....I guess I may be in the minority in thinking that while some may consider this a deep draft, I don't think it is very top heavy. I'd only do that if I really felt that Clausen was THE guy to have b/c you would spend one on him and then try to get a Eric Berry, Joe Haden, or O-line with the other one

I'm all for it, especially if it's a first for our second. That would make it a lot easier to go up and get a qb next year, or if we have the season most anticipate, to take a franchise qb and STILL have a 1st rounder. Heck, I'd like to see them move one of our fifths for a fourth and/or a third for a second.

Hers a scenario. First two obvious points, Baltimore may
A) not want to trade with us, or
B) Not want to trade up.
But anyway how about we:
Trade down with Baltimore sending the number seven to them for number twenty five, Jared Gaither and a second and third next year.( I am not sure what the exact compensation would have to be but would assume more than one pick next year.)
At twenty five we go BPA in a needed area CB,Safety, WR etc.
I.E. Taylor Mays, Golden Tate etc.
Then next year we package the picks necessary to move and take our franchise QB.

the best way to draft our franchise QB next year is to lose alot of games this year

There should be a couple to choose from next year (Luck, Locker, Mallett, Ponder, Johnson, and Keenum).

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the best way to draft our franchise QB next year is to lose alot of games this year

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Yeah, I guess that would work too. I was actually basing the whole thing on the Browns improving this year. I also think the QB class next year will be stronger.