Browns Skip QB Pro Day, Fans Wonder Draft Concerns

0:00On March 26, the Cleveland Browns are deep into prep for the 2026 NFL Draft, with a close eye on Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, seen as the number two prospect behind Fernando Mendoza. The team has put an extensive scouting work on him, but General Manager Andrew Barry skips Simpson's pro day in Tuscaloosa. That absence stood out since every NFL team had some representation there, but Barry was the only General Manager who stayed away. Toggle Bears GM Ryan Poles showed up, though no head coaches made the trip despite strong showings from prospects like offensive tackle, Caden Proctor. And why receiver, Jeremy Bernard. This ties back to the Browns long quarterback struggles, from trading Baker Mayfield for Dishon Watson, who hasn't delivered franchise level play two. Why receiver Amari Cooper, requesting a trade last year over those issues? As an insider's wonder, if missing key event signals deeper draft concerns, conflicts played a role too, as Ohio State's pro day ran the same day, pulling top execs from

1:03several teams, including some who send both their GM and head coach. The Browns have said they prioritize scouting info without needing every in-person visit. New head coach Todd Malkin mentioned at the NFL Combine he's catching up on the roster after hiring his staff, so he and Barry might focus on office. He's in Berea to build the best draft plan moving forward.