NFL 2012 NFL Draft - Discussion

[Dirty Bird]

Whatever we do, I'll be happy.

We wont be able to screw up. Although that probably wont stop people from claiming we did.

Can you at least screw up pick 22?

I want the Falcons to win a 5 pick for 1 trade with that 1 pick

 

[Dirty Bird]

Sick of the Steelers/Ravens. A division dominated by the two Ohio teams would be a good change. Sick of the usual strong teams. Would be good to have teams like Bills, Dolphins, Browns, Bengals, Jaguars, Texans, Raiders, Chiefs, Redskins, Lions, Panthers, Rams as the dominant teams for 5-10 years.

So, here's to the Browns being the first cab off the rank in that regard with a strong draft.

I wonder what people thought of the Browns in the 50s
Raiders in the 70s

fwiw, Imagine if this year finished

AFC S: Texans
AFC E: Bills
AFC W: Chiefs
AFC N: Browns
AFC WC: Bengals, Titans

NFC S: Buccaneers
NFC E: Redskins
NFC W: Cardinals
NFC N: Lions
NFC WC: Seahawks, Falcons

Superbowl of Browns vs Lions - Wow, I can picture it now

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[exe ex machina]

Yep, people thought of those teams as they do the strong teams today.

Lions and Browns had many title battles in the 50s btw.

But it's about time for a change again.

 

[Blacky]

I can see the Browns going
Richardson
Wright
Mike Adams or weeden (pick 31 will be up for grabs)

That would be a very good result. Wright to stretch the field and complement Greg Little

 

[Sticks_Of_Fury]

If the Browns don't take Weedon with the first second round picks (which I don't think they will). Who else takes him? I can't think of any other team where he is a good fit. So that being the case I could see him slide, unless a team takes him with the intention of being a very good back up.

 

[exe ex machina]

Cardinals could take him because they can't rely on Kolb and Skelton, say.

Dolphins could if they think DE/OLB with their 1st round pick, and actually don't like Tannehill. Philbin didn't like Matt Flynn even tho he coached him. Sherman perhaps of Tannehill. Just like Carroll coaching Leinart but not interested in him either.

 

[Sticks_Of_Fury]

I think the Cardinals would be an excellent fit for him. Doubt they would take him very high but if he falls he would be great throwing the ball to Larry. My surprise tip is that either Tannehill falls into the 20s or Weedon falls past the second round.

 

[exe ex machina]

I reckon you're right about Tannehill sliding.

 

[Blacky]

Philly could also potentially go Weeden with one of their seconds

My surprise first rounder
Mychal Kendricks

 

[exe ex machina]

Goes to show how little the analysts and mocks have a real feel. Late rumors have all sorts of teams trading up and down for players unexpected etc.

 

[Brasher]

The way the 49ers are talking we may not even have a pick today.

 

[Marlowe]

Just want to see if the Rams pick Blackmon.

 

[Shade]

Adam Schefter ‏
Minnesota is trading No. 3 pick Cleveland. More ahead on ESPN.

 

[superfreak]

Wow...Browns took the bait. Can't wait to see what they give up. Looks like Claiborne or trade down for the Bucs!

 

[Sven]

Adam Schefter ‏
Minnesota is trading No. 3 pick Cleveland. More ahead on ESPN.

Can't wait to find out what the details are.....

multiple picks is what I'm hearing - maybe a few lower round picks (round 3, etc)

 

[Dirty Bird]

Adam Schefter ‏
Minnesota is trading No. 3 pick Cleveland. More ahead on ESPN.

Sounds like they're making a play at Blackmon/Tannehill to me.

 

[Shade]

Compensation was not immediately reported, but FoxSports.com's Jay Glazer the Browns gave up three picks in the deal

wow

 

[Sven]

Browns gave up a 4th, 5th and 7th to move up to 3 league source said.

EDT: got to remember that the Vikings are only dropping one spot and will get who they want anyway.

Gives the Vikings lots of options to move up later - there's no way they draft 13 players

 

[Brasher]

Stupid Browns if true, even before the details of the trade are known....they need more than one blue chip player to right the ship, could have done a lot of good with multiple draft picks that they are likely to be giving up now.

 

[catters078]

Browns gave up a 4th, 5th and 7th to move up to 3 league source said.

EDT: got to remember that the Vikings are only dropping one spot and will get who they want anyway.

Gives the Vikings lots of options to move up later

So welcome to Cleveland Trent Richardson..

so does the draft now not start till 4?

 

[superfreak]

Great deal by MIN. CLE gave up a boatload to move up one spot. Hope the Bucs trade down if MoMo goes at 4 to MIN.

 

[catters078]

Stupid Browns if true, even before the details of the trade are known....they need more than one blue chip player to right the ship, could have done a lot of good with multiple draft picks that they are likely to be giving up now.

browns have a ton of picks, couldnt afford to see another team trade up to take richardson away, they still have ALOT of picks..

Giving up a 4th 5th and 7th isnt bad, as they still have 22, 37 and 2 3rds to build around

 

[Sticks_Of_Fury]

Nooooooo! Great move by the Vikings, all those media "leaks" worked well. Everyone will say the Browns gave up a lot but really it's only the fourth is of any real value, if it's to guarantee the player they want then i'm happy with it.

 

[superfreak]

One GM picking in the top 10 thinks the Browns trade up might not be for Richardson, but for Blackmon. Can't see it myself.

 

[Sven]

Nooooooo! Great move by the Vikings, all those media "leaks" worked well. Everyone will say the Browns gave up a lot but really it's only the fourth is of any real value, if it's to guarantee the player they want then i'm happy with it.

The only downside for the Browns is they lose flexibility to move up in the draft in later rounds - gives them certainty with pick #3 though