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Through much of the pre-draft process, the Cleveland Browns had their eyes set on taking a quarterback with the first overall pick, which they wound of taking Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield at the spot. This entire conversation around the selection did not involve UCLA’s Josh Rosen being a strong possibility to be the first player off […]

The Cleveland Browns went chalk by taking a quarterback with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, they took many by surprise when they selected former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward with the fourth overall pick rather than NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb. Needless to say, general manager John Dorsey has caught […]

The Cleveland Browns ended up taking Baker Mayfield with their No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, presumably over Josh Allen, who was reportedly one of their final two picks. Browns V.P. of player personnel Alonzo Highsmith apparently wasn’t one of the people in the Browns’ front office responsible for putting Allen in that […]

Despite constant speculation linking them with a splashy move to get their quarterback of the future, the New England Patriots didn’t end up drafting a QB until the seventh round with Danny Etling. However, they were apparently plotting a move to get one, according to Jack Mills, the agent of No. 1 overall pick and […]

Throughout much of the pre-draft process, USC quarterback Sam Darnold had been long perceived as being the top choice for the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. However, Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield had gained traction over the last several weeks that pushed him ahead in the conversation to secure that prestigious spot. Browns vice president […]

The Cleveland Browns took many by surprise when they decided to select former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. However, it appears Mayfield is not looking to rest on his laurels going into training camp. The former Heisman Trophy winner has expressed his desire to come in an make […]

It has been a few days since the Cleveland Browns decided to take former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. There had been a growing public consensus that the Browns would head in another direction choosing between either USC’s Sam Darnold or Wyoming’s Josh Allen. Instead, the […]

The Cleveland Browns have decided to exercise their fifth-year option on defensive back Damarious Randall, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Browns exercised the fifth-year option for CB Damarious Randall, who they had previously acquired from the #Packers, source said. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 30, 2018 The Browns just acquired Randall earlier this […]

Baker Mayfield wasn’t the only surprise the Cleveland Browns sprung on everyone early in the draft. With the No. 4 pick, they drafted cornerback Denzel Ward over defensive end Bradley Chubb, who was considered a stronger overall prospect and would’ve formed a formidable pass rush duo with last year’s No. 1 pick Myles Garrett. But […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is now finished. Pack your bags and get out of Dallas. Although Day 3 is usually the least eventful, there were still some very good players on the board when the Carolina Panthers kicked off the fourth round. Here are the 10 best selections from the draft’s final day: 10. Da’Shawn […]

It has been a couple of days since the Cleveland Browns decided to make former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. This move has already been met some criticism given the team could have snagged USC’s Sam Darnold with the pick as he was long viewed to […]

In the weeks leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, there wasn’t much chatter around the possibility that former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield was in the running to be the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. However, that conversation had been ongoing behind closed doors with management being in on him for quite some […]

All leading up to the 2018 NFL Draft, former Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield heard a fair level of criticism tossed his way through the entire process. One of which was the constant comparisons to another previous Cleveland Browns’ first-round selection in Johnny Manziel. This has continued to remain a topic of discussion even after he […]

The 2018 NFL draft kicked off with plenty of surprises on Thursday night, and the hits kept coming afterwards. Here is a look at the winners and losers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft: Losers 4. Seattle Seahawks What on earth is going on with Seattle? Their offensive line has been a […]

The 2018 NFL Draft produced high drama from the moment it began on Thursday night. It started with the Cleveland Browns taking Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield and it ended with the Baltimore Ravens trading back into the first round for Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson. Here is a look at five key surprises from the first […]

The Cleveland Browns made a franchise-altering decision when they drafted Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 overall pick. However, Browns fans likely won’t get the chance to see their franchise QB in action for a while with Tyrod Taylor slated to start for the team next season. After getting drafted by the Browns, Mayfield was […]

After much speculation, the Cleveland Browns decided to make Baker Mayfield their No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. The pick drew mixed reactions from Browns fans, but one notable person was a fan of the pick: former Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. Shortly after the Mayfield pick was announced, Johnny Football posted a picture […]

When it comes to surpassing a ton of people’s expectations, Utah Jazz rookie shooting guard Donovan Mitchell should immediately be someone who comes to mind. On Thursday night, Mitchell showed his support on Twitter for the first overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback and 2017 Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield, who […]

The Cleveland Browns had two first-round picks, and with each of the picks, they made surprising moves. With the first pick, they took quarterback Baker Mayfield which still kind of a shock, steaming from earlier in the day said that would be the pick. With the fourth pick though they shocked everyone when they took […]

From Money Manziel to Mayfield’s Money—another Big 12 quarterback has been granted an NFL rookie contract. Baker Mayfield, the Oklahoma Heisman Trophy winner a year ago, is now the face of the Cleveland Browns after the organization selected him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Due to the nature of […]

The Cleveland Browns will be the busiest team in the NFL on Thursday night with the team being armed with two of the first four picks in the NFL Draft. Cleveland owns the first and fourth picks in the first round with plenty of teams expressing interest in trading up for one of the top-tier […]

In the days leading to the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been a growing buzz around the organization around what the Cleveland Browns will do with the first overall pick. The only consensus at this point is that the team will take a quarterback at the top selection. Things have ramped up on this end […]

The Cleveland Browns did what they could to keep the fate of the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft under wraps. However, recent reports suggest Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield’s name will be the first one called. Although the writing may have been on the wall throughout the offseason, the news still comes as a bit of a […]

Now that the 2018 NFL Draft has finally arrived, all eyes are fixed on the Cleveland Browns. Although it is safe to assume that they will take a quarterback with the first overall pick, the fate of their fourth pick still remains to be seen. Cleveland let it be known that they have been shopping the […]

Although the 2018 NFL Draft is about to begin, nothing has been officially set in stone for each team. That goes especially for the Cleveland Browns, who currently own the first and fourth overall picks. It is no secret that the Browns plan on taking one of the many top quarterback prospects in the draft. However, […]

It’s finally draft day, and the Cleveland Browns’ super-secret decision on which quarterback to take with the No. 1 pick will be revealed in a matter of hours. They were apparently narrowing down their options to just two players: Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. But as ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes, the sense around the league […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding what the Cleveland Browns plan on doing with the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Needless to say, general manager John Dorsey has done little to tip his hand about what he has in store. Dorsey has made it a point to keep the information about the pick […]

One of the most intriguing aspects of the 2018 NFL Draft is centered around what the Cleveland Browns plan to do with the first and fourth overall picks. Among the notable prospects in this draft is NC State defensive end Bradley Chubb. It would be the second year in a row that they went with a top […]

The Cleveland Browns have not had much success trying to find their quarterback of the future, but this year they hope it’s different. Most believe that the Browns will take a quarterback with the first overall pick, and if they decide to not take one with that pick they have another pick at four that […]

Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey said recently that “all options” are still on the table for the team with regard to the No. 1 pick, including a trade. However, it doesn’t seem as though the team has gotten an offer worth taking seriously. According to Steve Wyche of NFL Network (per Ian Rapoport), Dorsey […]

The Cleveland Browns could be down to their final two choices in contention for the No. 1 pick. Those top two are both quarterbacks, but likely not the two that many expect. According to Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com, the Browns have potentially narrowed down their options to Wyoming’s Josh Allen and Oklahoma’s Baker Mayfield, […]

Despite their recent years of turmoil, there is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the Cleveland Browns. Needless to say, the entertainment industry has picked up on the strides they have made this offseason. Although Cleveland has been the worst franchise in football for quite some time now, they seem to finally be on their way […]

With only two days left before the NFL draft, no one knows exactly what the Cleveland Browns will do with the pick, but there is a very good chance that a quarterback will be selected. One of the guys in the running for that pick is Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. On Tuesday, he talked about how […]

The Cleveland Browns’ choice for the No. 1 pick has gone through many twists and turns over the past few months, with Sam Darnold and Josh Allen widely tipped to be their top two options. But with just days ahead of the NFL Draft, it could yet take another unexpected turn. According to ESPN’s Adam […]

Don’t you dare do it. Don’t you dare think these quarterbacks could actually slide in the epic event we’ve come to worship since the early days of ESPN and the 1983 class, the magnificent NFL Draft. Think back to the last few drafts. A year ago, there wasn’t much at the position. Mitchell Trubisky was scooped […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is just days away, and there have already been multiple trades that have reshaped the first round. The New York Jets sent the sixth pick along with two second-rounders this year and one next year to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the third overall pick. The Jets are almost certainly […]

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns will not select quarterback Josh Allen out of the University of Wyoming. At least that’s what Peter King of Sports Illustrated believes. In his first-round mock draft ahead of this week’s draft, King wrote on The MMQB that one of his […]

In the weeks leading into the 2018 NFL Draft, there has been a growing notion that the Cleveland Browns are leaning toward taking Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the first overall pick. The organization has yet to acknowledge that possibility being what will come to fruition in just a few days time. However, the fact […]

In honor of 4/20 this weekend, Bleacher Report ran a feature story called B/R x 4/20 in which they interviewed 12 retired athletes over a two-month span about their experiences with marijuana during their careers. One former NFL player that was interviewed happened to be defensive lineman Shaun Smith, who played nine seasons in the league with […]