The Deshaun Watson and Myles Garrett developments over the last two months have made things fascinating for the Browns and could have massive ramifications for the NFL Draft. It seems unlikely Watson will play this year after re-injuring his Achilles during his rehab from surgery. Garrett, discouraged by the Browns' chances of winning, has demanded a trade to a competitor.
This has the makings of a full-on rebuild. But what kind of a rebuild?
The Browns are set to pick second this year. A quarterback certainly makes sense if they’re readying for a rebuild. But what if ownership and Andrew Berry prefer a true system reset? Put that second pick on the trade block, recoup as much draft capital as possible this year and next, and then combine that with what you get for Garrett. You’d create a treasure trove to infuse the team with talent.
No, you wouldn’t get a quarterback this year, but you’d have the assets to move up next year in what is believed to be a far superior class of passers … just don’t tell the Giants that.
Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll do not have the luxury of time that the Browns might afford Berry. The Giants need their quarterback now after a disastrous 3-14 season that saw them jettison Daniel Jones after the bye. They’ll be in front of all teams trying to go from No. 3 to 2 to ensure they get a player they believe can be their franchise signal caller.
And who will that be?
Let’s get to our second mock draft of the offseason...
No. 1: Tennessee Titans - QB Cam Ward, Miami
There is so much smoke linking Shedeur Sanders to the Giants that it’s hard not to believe there’s some fire there. Multiple scouts told SNY that there isn’t a significant prospect grade between him and Cam Ward to separate the two. "It’s really just what you prefer for your specific offense," one said.
I don’t think the Titans would pass on Sanders just because he prefers New York, but if Ward wants them, why draft someone who wants another if the grades are close? Send the Miami quarterback to Nashville.