I take the 29th pick. If you can get a first-rounder for Edwards, a guy who led the leagues in drops last year, who will be completely ineffective this year when teams double-cover him (being able to bring up the safety to pick him up deep every play is the biggest negative impact the loss of Winslow has on the team) and will then bolt for a ridiculous contract next year, you do it.
I've heard rumors of them asking for Mathias Kiwanuka AND a first-rounder. Are you kidding? TAKE THE FIRST ROUND PICK. Read my lips--if he stays with the Browns this year, he a) won't make the pro bowl, b) won't get 1,000 yards receiving, and c) will promptly sign with another team after trashing Cleveland/its fans next year.
So--if I have the choice between a first round pick and nothing, I'll choose the first round pick. Now, of course, they won't, because Boldin is a more attractive prospect and I bet the Cardinals are more likely to give on their demands than Mangini.
And then, I swear, if the Browns draft Mark Sanchez from USC, I'll lose my mind. Really? On a team that is spending $10 million next year on Anderson and Quinn, you're going to further de-leverage Anderson and Quinn's trade value by getting a third unproven, expensive quarterback? THAT's the solution? Really?
I know, other than occasional rumors, there isn't any substantiation to this, but I thought I'd prepare you for the inevitable reaction.
Ideal draft is--get Curry at 5, trade away Edwards for the 29th pick and select either Percy Harvin or the best USC LB available (or Laurinaitis if none are around), and then trade away Brady for whatever they can get (I've heard a first round pick but don't believe it) and take the best talent available. Please, I'm begging you.
What would you trade to get Edwards? Will he end up being traded?
And most importantly--does Matthew Stafford have a chance in this league, going to an 0-16 team with (again) a rookie coach?
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