The media blitz promoting Robert Griffin III keeps steaming along, gaining momentum and causing much speculation as to what the Browns will do on draft day. A bidding battle is brewing, a battle that the St. Louis Rams want finished by free agency and a battle the Browns do not need to be involved in--well, directly.
The Rams sit comfortably in the #2 spot of the up-coming draft, a selection that many believe must be acquired by anyone wishing to grab Griffin III, this provided that the Indianapolis Colts do not spin the earth off its axis by passing on the highly-prized Andrew Luck. It is believed that the Rams will be asking a "kings ransom", a couple first round picks along with picks to be determined later for a shot at Griffin III. This is something the Browns cannot afford!
The Browns are a team that is in rebuilding mode, a team trying to fill numerous positions with players that will impact their future success. Yes, one can add players via free agency, however using these picks to grab young talented players via the Draft is paramount--these picks must be used wisely--so why package numerous picks on an unproven commodity.
Leaving Baylor and heading towards the NFL, Griffin III is impressive to say the least, however so was McCoy. McCoy left the University of Texas as the winningest quarterback in major college history along with the Completion Percentage Record. The major criticism of McCoy since entering the NFL has been his lack of accuracy and ability to lift his team into the win column, which is far different from his college career--neither players college performance may translate into the NFL--a huge gamble given the amount of picks required to pick-up Griffin III.
Those in defense of McCoy are quick to state problems with receivers dropping the ball, a new system (McCoy has been involved in two), protection issues along with new coaches--the list can go on and on. If these problems did in fact have an outcome on McCoys performance will they not have the same impact with Griffin III--until the receiver situation and protection problems are addressed via the draft--hard to do with limited picks.
The Browns need to use every available pick at their disposal to improve key positions, until then it does not matter if it is McCoy or Griffin III behind center they will still have a battered and bruised quarterback running for his life looking for someone to throw to. The Browns need to stand firm with their picks, if Griffin III falls to #4 grab him, if not keep filling much needed positions--keep building--stay the course!
