The Cleveland Browns are entering the offseason with a lot of power.
After their suboptimal season, the Browns hold the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, a position that many struggling teams would love to be in.
The 2025 class isn’t necessarily said to be a strong quarterback class, but there is optimism in players at other positions, including running back and edge rusher.
Many Browns fans and analysts have indicated that, despite a weaker QB class, the team should take a swing at a rookie, hoping to hit big at a position that has been historically tough for the organization.
Analyst Emmett Golden presented a different take in a recent segment of ESPN Cleveland.
“I think what would be best, is probably trading back to six. Look, you trade back to six, you get two extra ones and a two, and you draft the best pass-rusher in the draft,” Golden said, adding, “Then you can recoup what you spent on Deshaun Watson.”
Here's what I would do with the 2nd pick. pic.twitter.com/hMFhdAsm4g
— Emmett Golden (@egoldie80) January 6, 2025
Golden believes that the Browns would be better served to trade back in the draft, not only giving them additional capital but also having a potential opportunity to draft Abdul Carter, the best edge-rusher in the class.
A player like Carter could be a catalyst in helping rebuild the defense from the ground-up.
In Golden’s mind, it’s better to trade back and take a player that many believe is close to a sure thing in the NFL, versus taking a swing on a quarterback that may or may not pan out.
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