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Cleveland Browns Expected To Make It Rain In Free Agency

By Sayre Bedinger

Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs past New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-11. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) directs the offense during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) directs the offense during the second half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Patriots

This would not be a ‘free agent’ move so to speak, but during the free agency period, it wouldn’t surprise me to see the Browns send a second rounder to the Patriots for their backup quarterback, who clearly proved in his limited playing time that he’s ready for a starting gig in the NFL.

The Browns may not have a preference of quarterback in this year’s draft, and would instead like to focus on supplementing their talent elsewhere with their top selections. If they planned on using one of their top four picks on a quarterback regardless of who was available, the smart move might be to try and use one of those picks to get Garoppolo.

This would perhaps expedite the rebuilding process for the Browns, who cycle through quarterbacks unlike any team I have ever seen. The thought that Garoppolo could be the next Osweiler or Matt Flynn might scare the Browns off, but they have the picks to make this investment and they could turn around and give Garoppolo a semi-long term contract.

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