Browns' QB Dilemma: Simpson or Protection?

0:00On March 2nd, the Cleveland Browns are set with the 6 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, plus the 24 selection they got. From the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team desperately needs to fix their offense this offseason, especially after a rough year. Quarterback remains the biggest question mark. Options like the Sean Watson, Dylan Gabriel or Shedder Sanders might compete for the starting spot, but nothing is certain. With that high draft slot, the Browns could gamble on a new signal caller early. ESPN analyst Todd McShay predicts they might take Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson right at number 6. Simpson had a solid college year, completing 64.5% of his passes for 3,567 yards. 28 touchdowns and just 5 picks. He's 6.2 and 208 pounds. That move would be a huge reach though, and could stall Simpson's career. The Browns' offensive line is a mess, and they lack reliable wide receivers, so no quarterback thrives there yet.

1:03Grabbing a top-wide out at 6 and beefing up the line at 24 makes way more sense. Teams like the Los Angeles Rams, Minnesota Vikings, or Pittsburgh Steelers with suit Simpson better. The Browns should build around protection and weapons, first to avoid another quarterback flop.