Browns keep Colt McCoy and pass on Robert Griffin III?
The media blitz promoting Robert Griffin III keeps steaming along, gaining momentum and causing much speculation as to what the Browns will do on draft day. A bidding battle is brewing, a battle that the St. Louis Rams want finished by free agency and a battle the Browns do not need to be involved in--well, directly.
The Rams sit comfortably in the #2 spot of the up-coming draft, a selection that many believe must be acquired by anyone wishing to grab Griffin III, this provided that the Indianapolis Colts do not spin the earth off its axis by passing on the highly-prized Andrew Luck. It is believed that the Rams will be asking a "kings ransom", a couple first round picks along with picks to be determined later for a shot at Griffin III. This is something the Browns cannot afford!
The Browns are a team that is in rebuilding mode, a team trying to fill numerous positions with players that will impact their future success. Yes, one can add players via free agency, however using these picks to grab young talented players via the Draft is paramount--these picks must be used wisely--so why package numerous picks on an unproven commodity.
Leaving Baylor and heading towards the NFL, Griffin III is impressive to say the least, however so was McCoy. McCoy left the University of Texas as the winningest quarterback in major college history along with the Completion Percentage Record. The major criticism of McCoy since entering the NFL has been his lack of accuracy and ability to lift his team into the win column, which is far different from his college career--neither players college performance may translate into the NFL--a huge gamble given the amount of picks required to pick-up Griffin III.
Those in defense of McCoy are quick to state problems with receivers dropping the ball, a new system (McCoy has been involved in two), protection issues along with new coaches--the list can go on and on. If these problems did in fact have an outcome on McCoys performance will they not have the same impact with Griffin III--until the receiver situation and protection problems are addressed via the draft--hard to do with limited picks.
The Browns need to use every available pick at their disposal to improve key positions, until then it does not matter if it is McCoy or Griffin III behind center they will still have a battered and bruised quarterback running for his life looking for someone to throw to. The Browns need to stand firm with their picks, if Griffin III falls to #4 grab him, if not keep filling much needed positions--keep building--stay the course!
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17 Responses to “Browns keep Colt McCoy and pass on Robert Griffin III?”
March 5, 2012 at 7:25 AM
Give Colt the tools and he'll come through. Decent protection, a running back and someone to throw to that will catch it is a start.
March 5, 2012 at 8:05 AM
every quarterback cleveland has had sence thay came back into the league has not had any recevers or protection a quarterback can not throw a pass from there back look at colts eyes when hes running for his life trying to find someone to throw to and he dosent even know if thayll catch it he does throw to them
March 5, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Good point...The Browns have had "franchise" quarterbacks...Tim Couch...Brady Quinn...they passed on Mark Sanchez (good move)...I could go all the way back to Mike Phipps...Their best quarterbacks have not been the most athletic...Brian Sipe...Bernie Kosar. What the Browns need is: Hillis AND Richardson (think Pruitt & Pruitt, and Mack & Byner)
March 5, 2012 at 10:52 AM
the first intelligent article i've read regarding the browns and the 2012 draft
March 5, 2012 at 12:08 PM
Amen!! improve other prositions & see how that helps.
March 5, 2012 at 1:46 PM
wow that was a good article -----give colt some weapons----team sport---not a one man show
March 6, 2012 at 4:06 AM
Thank You--correct, more weapons and we will be able to see what Colt can truly do!
March 6, 2012 at 4:09 AM
Thanks---do not know about "intelligent" -mom never said that about me! hahaha
March 6, 2012 at 4:11 AM
Amen---we don't need "flash and glitter"--we need W's
March 6, 2012 at 4:12 AM
Bingo!--this is why it is paramount to use those picks to acquire play-makers at key offensive positions.
March 6, 2012 at 4:13 AM
Yes--then you can truly evaluate Colt's or any QB's performance!
March 6, 2012 at 5:51 AM
Why are Browns fans not willing to take a chance?!?!?!
If you look at other sports...for example soccer in Europe. Teams give up Crazy amounts of money for even one player. They know the value that one player can on a game. You need players that can change the game out of nothing.
March 6, 2012 at 5:59 AM
Thanks for weighing in--I understand your point and if the Browns were not lacking in so many positions--I would agree--That said, I think the browns would be better off using what they have to address other key and much needed improvements.
March 6, 2012 at 12:00 PM
I hope the Browns do what you say so you can finally understand why Colt was a third round pick. This is year 3 for Mike H. With 3 games remaining last year the Browns had the number 8 pick in thr draft, they were lucky some of the others teams won somemore games so we could move to the number 4 pick. So lets say the Browns win 2 or 3 more games and end up with the number 9th or 10th pick. Then you realise that Colt isn't your QB of the future. Now to move up in the draft to get your QB you will have to trade 1,2,3, in 2013 and a 1,2 in 2014. I think the Browns made that trade last year to use as leverage to get there QB this year but he decided to stay in school. Mike H will be gone after his contract is up and we will start all over again. Use the leverage while you have it.
March 6, 2012 at 12:09 PM
Thanks for your comment--I understand what you are saying, however to use draft position as a negative against QB's is over-rated. Not that I am comparing anyone--however Brady was taken in the 6th and Kurt Warner was undrafted--later to be pulled out of a soup kitchen to perform. Brees-bottom of first and on and on --therefore to place EXTREME importance on being No. 1(Tim Couch and Russell--the list goes on) is a moot point!
March 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM
Look at Heckert's drafting record. The Brown's will stay at #4, or maybe sell the pick for more picks in the first second and 3rd rounds. If the Browns want to improve, they have to go after playmakers that will make an impact now.
March 8, 2012 at 2:47 AM
I agree Cornhole--It would not shock me at all if H&H traded down to gain more picks--that is Heck's M.O.--and given the multiple needs of the Browns-possibly a good move!
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