2011 Daily Norseman Community Mock Draft - Cleveland Browns

by Christopher Gates on Mar 21, 2011 2:00 PM CDT in 2011 DN Community Mock Draft

With the first five picks of the 2011 Daily Norseman Community Mock Draft in the books, it's time to resume with the sixth overall selection, and this one belongs to the Cleveland Browns.

Like a lot of the teams that are drafting this high, the Browns could go in a couple of different directions. Their offense was 31st in the National Football League in points scored last season, and a lot of that can be attributed to a lack of playmakers on offense. Running back Peyton Hillis emerged as a big-time back, and while their outside receivers, Brian Robiskie and Mohamed Massaquoi, have flashed some signs of brilliance, neither of them has become a consistent threat yet. Hence the reasoning that they were 29th in passing yardage, despite apparently having found their quarterback of the future in Colt McCoy.

The Browns have a few issues on defense as well. Their defensive line could stand to get younger, particularly at the end spots, and the team is going to be making the transition from the 3-4 to the 4-3 under new coordinator Dick Jauron. This draft is pretty deep on the defensive line, but the Browns could still try to get one of the premium players at the position. They could also use another cornerback to supplement last year's first-round pick, Joe Haden.

With the way things have fallen, the Browns have an interesting decision to make here. The top two wide receivers have fallen to this spot, as have the top two defensive ends, and either the first or second-best (depending on who you talk to) defensive tackle. In short, the Browns find themselves in a pretty good position here. . .but which way should they go?

Poll

With the sixth pick in the 2011 Daily Norseman Community Mock Draft, the Cleveland Browns select. . .

DT Nick Fairley, Auburn

74 votes

DE DaQuan Bowers, Clemson

84 votes

DE Robert Quinn, North Carolina

19 votes

CB Prince Amukamara, Nebraska

20 votes

WR A.J. Green, Georgia

238 votes

WR Julio Jones, Alabama

56 votes

Other (please specify in comments)

13 votes

504 votes | Poll has closed

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I voted Bowers

Although receiver seems like an easy choice because they could use a receiver, Bowers is the BPA.

Plus, Cleveland needs help on defense. A lot of help.

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by NMVike on Mar 21, 2011 2:13 PM CDT reply actions

Agreed, though not just a lot of help. Switching to a 4-3 from a 3-4 requires a big change in player personnel and getting a pass rusher to help facilitate that move is huge. WR is a luxury pick at the top of the first round and the Browns are in no position of luxury.

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by Josh_D on Mar 21, 2011 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions

I voted Green

to give McCoy a receiver to throw ti

mmmmm.... delicious

by Cup Noodles on Mar 21, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions

I choose Quinn, but Bowers would work too

I think Browns go D. They could always still pick up a Hankerson or Torrey Smith top of the 2nd.

by FSUViking on Mar 21, 2011 5:56 PM CDT reply actions

Green, obviously

There will be other years with several good DE’s, but if A.J. Green is really the next best thing to Randy Moss, then you take him and enjoy your winnings. Now Colt McCoy has somebody to throw to, happy happy joy joy.

Then draft a couple beefy young offensive linemen to help McCoy stay upright while he waits for Green to get down field. The DE’s can wait for later in the draft, or get ‘em next year. You can’t build a whole football team in one draft.

by jimbo55403 on Mar 21, 2011 7:42 PM CDT reply actions

BPA is Bowers but I voted Green

I normally go BPA but the three DL here are all basically one year wonders and Green addresses their biggest need ( of many ) and with a young QB you have to give him someone to throw to.

by nmvikesfan on Mar 21, 2011 9:31 PM CDT reply actions

Green

They need someone that can put a little fear into defenses, besides The Avalanche (Peyton Hillis). I liked what I saw out of McCoy last year, but he needs a dependable target.

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by Eric J. Thompson on Mar 22, 2011 11:48 AM CDT reply actions