I'm a football geek and it takes me a minute to get through your code names! :lol:
With the trades happening now, I won't be surprised if QBs go 1, 2, 3 in the draft. Maybe all four guys were talking about in the top 10. Even though the Jets grabbed Bridgewater, and McCown says he's playing at least one more year, a prospect QB is a possibility, unless they're looking at Barkley.
Indy trading out of #3, tells me they aren't looking to get Barkley, but start stacking what they can for the future, and a lot of that will depend on if Luck really can throw again.
I just don't see the Browns trading out of #1, unless the offer is just insane. However, if Barkley is available at #4 when Cleveland's second pick comes up, don't be shocked if their phone rings off the hook by teams looking to get him, and give up too much to the Browns in return.
Logic would say Cleveland will take whatever QB they like best at #1, and an OT at #4, with Thomas retiring, or maybe the best defensive player in the draft, probably a DE or DT. Especially since they didn't spend on either in FA. I don't think Taylor's style has much to do with who they draft to replace him in a year or two. If they were smart (and this is the Browns we're talking about) they'd spend serious due diligence and find the guy out of the top four guys mentioned, and take him first, and be ready for that guy to be their QB from 2019 (or 2020) until 2030 or so. The guy is going to sit most all next season anyway, so they have room to work with him. That's why I'm thinking Darnold. The other option is Allen. Both guys have huge potential, but are not likely ready to start in the NFL next season. As to building the lines, keep in mind they have nine picks in this draft, with five of those coming in the first two rounds. Yes, you read that correctly. They also have 8 picks next season. This is after trading picks away to get Taylor and Landry. AND, they are still flush with cash after spending on these guys. That's how horrible of a hole the team has been in for the last several years. Problem is, they need help almost everywhere, and a draft can only do so much.