Browns' Bold Trade for Ty Simpson

0:00On April 7, NFL Mott draft season is in full swing, and ESPN's Bill Barnwell dropped his annual Mott trade draft with a wild idea for the Cleveland Browns. Holding picks at 6 and 24th overall, the Browns might trade back into the end of the first round to grab Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson. If he's still available at 30 second for the Seattle Seahawks. Barnwell pictures the Browns offering their 39th 70th in the 3rd round, and 149th in the 5th to jump ahead of the. Jets at 33rd. That move locks in Simpson with a potential 5th year option on his rookie deal, while keeping options open for another quarterback in 20, 27 if he doesn't pay an out. Browns fans are firing back hard on social media, saying skip the quarterback talk and focus on wide receivers or offensive tackles like Caleb Downs, or a Manuel McNeill Warren. They see bigger holes there and worry about strain from day one needs. Barnwell also floated a trade down at 24th, with the New England Patriots for their 31st,

1:0495th in the 3rd, and 100, 91st in the 6th, still netting Simpson, but at lower cost. Still, insiders buzz about the Browns more likely trading down overall to free up cap space and stockpile future picks. With the real draft hitting April 23rd, these hypotheticals keep the fire burning, even if the Browns tight finances make jumping for a late. Quarterback pick a long shot worth debating.