it's all for clicks. "Browns to draft Darnold" isn't getting you clicks today. 

If I were a GM and had the 1st pick I would absolutely announce it early if there was little to no disciplinary action involved. Just to screw with the media.

Shefter on twitter said he thought other teams leaked the Allen tweets to try and get him to fall. Either way, droppin' N bombs is a bad look, and he should know that at 6 yrs old.

posted by like_that

I feel like there is now a rule against it, but I could be wrong.  I remember the Texans announced they signed Mario Williams the day before the draft.

Was that before or after the salary cap for designed spots?  I remember the signability thing was huge before that came into play.

Saw a hilarious tweet that said those tweets Allen sent as a 13 year old were the move offensive production he’s ever generated. Lol

Browns should draft Baker based on his re-creation of this pic. 

I Love my cavs huh?

posted by Commander of Awesome

I Love my cavs huh?

His HS team was the Lake Travis Cavaliers but it does get the conspiracy theorists going. lol

So the Mayfield hype train is literally in full force. But some NFL execs seem to still not believe it. 4 more hours. Interesting pick if it is him. 

Do Giants or Jets want Baker? Could Browns be trying to create a bidding war?

posted by Laley23

Do Giants or Jets want Baker? Could Browns be trying to create a bidding war?

I don't think the Giants would go for Mayfield. The Jets, maybe, but I hope they don't consider trading up for him. He's my preferred QB, but only if he falls to 3. 

posted by Laley23

Do Giants or Jets want Baker? Could Browns be trying to create a bidding war?

I think the jets really want him. If that’s the case and we can trade down to 3 and then pick Rosen I would be literally be so happy 

posted by Laley23

Do Giants or Jets want Baker? Could Browns be trying to create a bidding war?

Fair amount of rumors linking Baker to the Jets.  I have heard next to nothing about the Giants going QB....Barkley, but a little here and there that they may take Darnold should the Browns pass on him.

Lombardi is reporting the browns are trading the 4th pick when they’re on the clock. Who knows lol

Still holding out hope for Rosen lol put a $10 bet on him at 50–1 odds. I’m hoping Dorsey was just trolling everyone lol 

posted by iclfan2

So the Mayfield hype train is literally in full force. But some NFL execs seem to still not believe it. 4 more hours. Interesting pick if it is him. 

If it's not Mayfield, Dorsey is a master of deception. Everyone in the building in Berea is buzzing about Mayfield and about 90% of the national guys are saying it's him. Mortenson has said, despite all of the posturing, Dorsey has had his mind made up for 6 weeks. Can't wait until this is over.

2 hours!

I'll avoid the last name I heard effect, and say it's Darnold.

posted by queencitybuckeye

I'll avoid the last name I heard effect, and say it's Darnold.

 

Yep. This. 

I'm sticking with gut of Mayfield

So Mayfield & Ward. I would have preferred Chubb but I get it. Not upset about the pick, Mayfield is a ballsy pick, I'm noted as saying I think he's the best QB in the draft bu Darnold could also be great and is younger.

I’m still curious about the whole thing. Supposedly Ward would have gone 5 to Denver. But still, dunno

If you told me before today we get Baker and Ward w no extra picks, who is excited?

posted by iclfan2

If you told me before today we get Baker and Ward w no extra picks, who is excited?

Id have been pumped at no fucking Josh Allen.

I'm a fan of Baker/Ward. Got the first QB and CB off the board. Now hopefully we picked the right ones!