Dez Bryant with their first selection in the NFL draft?

Upset can be disappointed angry etc.

I would be disheartened and disgusted.

I don't want to draft another receiver, but something does need to be done to address the position as we can't have another season like this one with no playmakers on the outside.

That would be a stupid pick, and Browns fans should rip the hell out of the Holmgren.

First of all, there's no way in hell that will happen. None. Zero. Zip. Nada.

That said, we'd be justifiably upset and wonder if Holmgren and Heckert (who will be named GM this week, it was just confirmed) had lost their fucking minds.

I wouldn't be thrilled, but I wouldn't hate it. The guy is a stud, and this team severely lacks playmakers.

I'd rather see the pick traded for a 3-4 year vet Qb with playing time and a 3rd round pick to get a WR.

I wouldn't be upset because you have to be blind if you don't think we need help at WR. But at this point there are more pressing needs that need to be filled.

The browns could use an upgrade on every single position on their team besides the returner.IMO

Pick6 wrote: The browns could use an upgrade on every single position on their team besides the returner.IMO

This.

But we also have a decent LT and C, as well as a capable RB.

Yes, I would be upset. First round needs to be DEFENSE DEFENSE DEFENSE!

sleeper wrote:

Pick6 wrote: The browns could use an upgrade on every single position on their team besides the returner.IMO

This.

But we also have a decent LT and C, as well as a capable RB.

True, Harrison has potential.

Agree that we could use an upgrade at just about every position.

I wouldn't want a WR that high, but that is a position of need. But after using two 2nd rounders on WR's last year, I wouldn't be crazy about it.

thedynasty1998 wrote: Agree that we could use an upgrade at just about every position.

I wouldn't want a WR that high, but that is a position of need. But after using two 2nd rounders on WR's last year, I wouldn't be crazy about it.

Agreed.

That would remind me of Detroit a few years ago, drafting WR in the first round for what seemed like several years straight. You don't rebuild by starting at the WR position.

I wouldnt like it on draft day, but a couple years down the road (after the other needs have been met) I would. By then I expect Bryant to be one of the best in the NFL.

Laley23 wrote: I wouldnt like it on draft day, but a couple years down the road (after the other needs have been met) I would. By then I expect Bryant to be one of the best in the NFL.

Exactly.

That would be the type of pick you make if you're missing only one or two pieces.

This team has far more pressing needs than another wr right now. Chief among them are a stud LB, a lockdown DB and a safety. If the first pick isn't one of those (or a trade of some kind) I'm probably not gonna be happy.

Taking ANY wide receiver that high is a mistake. For proof see one Edwards, Braylon.

If your a Browns fan and you aren't upset by this then your a moron, plain and simple.

If the draft went:
Clausen
Suh
Berry
McCoy (the DT)
Bradford
McClain

Then I would not complain if we chose Bryant over Haden. I would definitely not prefer that move, I'm a big proponent of moving down in the draft when possible, but lets face it, we need help at WR almost as bad as any other position. Our defense looked good the last month and a half of the season practically, and flashes inbetween, our offense never really looked good. Even in Harrison's best games, well not including KC, he was averaging right around 4.0 YPC. That isn't great at all, but a big part of that was the fact that we don't have a good receiving corps. Massaquoi is probably best suited as a #2 wideout, his best season at Georgia was playing second fiddle to A.J. Green. Robiskie should be a possession receiver, I feel in the mold of a Joe Jurevicius or an Amani Toomer, and could be an excellent #3 guy, which would push Cribbs and Stuckey down to the 4 and 5 slots, which I think is perfect.

The problem I have with the pick, pending we took Bryant, is that there are other top tier WR's that I feel can have his upside in this league. Golden Tate has playmaker written all over him, and likely can be had late 1st, early 2nd round. Arrelious Benn is another. Brandon Lafell is a WR that's stock seems to be falling day by day, who has size, and playmaking potential. I actually liked what I saw from him at LSU more than I did Dwayne Bowe coming out. Mike Williams is a guy with a ton of personal question marks, who has all the potential in the world to end up being the best WR in this draft class. Shay Hodge did nothing but catch passes and make plays at Ole Miss, and he will be available in the mid-late rounds. The draft isn't quite as deep at corner. Its Haden then everyone else practically. Lindley, eh, not physical, gets injured, not too high on him. Kurt Coleman is likely to transition to corner in the NFL, but its not going to happen right away. I saw Patrick Robinson get burned quite often on the season, and his hands are worse than Robert Royals. Walter Thurmond is a guy that may be available later, who, had it not been for a torn knee, he could have been a Thorpe Finalist. Playmaker in the secondary is a definite possibility.

Depends on who they sign from free agency.

I probably wouldn't be happy but I have a feeling it would turn out to be a better pick than say, William Green, Courtney Brown or Tim Couch.

If we were to run the WCO next year, Bryant would be a great pick. He's the ideal WR for that offense.

That being said, there's too much defensive talent in the top half of the first round to take offense.

I would wait for RC until the 3rd-4th round. If Jordan Shipley falls to the 3rd, its a no brainer. He's the ideal receiver for the WCO.

I feel like we are disrespecting Joe Thomas when we say we could upgrade at every position.

rydawg5 wrote: I feel like we are disrespecting Joe Thomas when we say we could upgrade at every position.

the dude went fishing during his nfl draft..you think he gives two shits about what people think/say about him?

Honestly, I'd rather waste a 2nd round pick on Mardy Gillyard.