Browns' Budget Malik: Green's Low-Cost Gamble

On April 30, the Cleveland Browns flirted with signing top-free agent quarterback Malik

Willis earlier this off-season, but the price tag was too.

Steep at a two-year, $71 million, $500,000 deal that went to the Miami Dolphins, instead

they passed and grabbed their own high upside version in undrafted rookie tailing green

for basically pocket change.

He stands six feet, six inches, and weighs 227 pounds, packing a lead arm strength, speed

and mobility that echo Willis' tools.

Team insiders are calling him the Browns budget.

Malik snagged for nearly $65 million less without the big risk.

Fans and analysts see the appeal in his athletic gifts, but plenty worry about the red flags

like his turnover habit at Arkansas and shaky, decision-making.

At 24 years old as a rookie, he might even switch to wide receiver if quarterback doesn't

pan out.

Right now, the Browns quarterback room is wide open with a fierce competition brewing,

and while green starts at the bottom, their history means, anyone could get a shot on

the field this season.

If he refines his game quick, this low-cost gamble could turn into a steal, giving Cleveland

four years of potential starter reps for under five.

$1.00 after years of quarterback chaos.