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As Myles Garrett trade buzz continues to swirl, are any of these proposed trades worth it to the Browns?
It has been just over 24 hours since Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett threw a bombshell into the laps of the team, the NFL and Browns fans. Since, and probably for a while, everything is about Garrett around the NFL. He is just that good. Rumors of which teams have called Cleveland GM Andrew Berry have not been leaked but it is clear that a few teams should have already called and some teams have better odds at acquiring Garrett.
How we got here can be pieced together but still has a bit of speculation to it. Whether or not the Browns give in to Garrett’s request is still up in the air as well.
As we did in our piece that included two trades, including Garrett to the Green Bay Packers and trading down in the upcoming NFL draft, SB Nation has speculated on what it would take to acquire the Cleveland star. At some level, all four offers highlight the issues for the Browns to give in to Garrett’s request: They need a ton back and a 29-year-old with an injury history who, while great, also will require a new, huge contract is a risk for teams acquiring him.
The problem is that none of the four proposals (which you can see the explanations for here) will motivate a deal from the Browns side.
Let's take a quick look at the four proposed:
Lions send 2025 1st and 3rd round picks, QB Hendon Hooker
A good starting point only if Hooker is seen as a quarterback who can start right away and at least give Cleveland a shot at winning some games.
49ers send 2025 1st and 2nd round picks
The Niners picking 11th and 43rd really help this offer at least be intriguing.
Rams send 2025 1st and 4th round picks, WR Cooper Kupp
An aging receiver with no quarterback to throw him the ball isn’t exactly exciting but could help a young QB develop.
Bears send 2025 1st and 2nd round picks (the latter is the Panthers selection)
Like the San Francisco option, Chicago gives Cleveland the 10th and 39th picks in a weak draft but gives them six picks in the first 94 selections
None of the four offers are terrible but, problematic for the Browns, none make it worth it to them to get rid of the best defensive player in the NFL despite his request. If this is the kind of deals that are on the table, Cleveland will most likely tell Garrett to honor his contract. That doesn’t mean each offer wouldn’t help the Browns move forward but selling low isn’t a wise decision.
Any of the above options interest you in a Myles Garrett trade?
