Browns' Draft Dilemma: Trade or Stay?

0:00On March 20th, the Cleveland Browns hold the 6th overall pick in the upcoming NFL draft in several top prospects from Columbus, Ohio, like safety. Caleb Downs, White receiver Carl Naltate, and quarterback Monroe Freeling could be in play. Experts warn the team against getting too clever by trading back, urging them to grab their top target if available to bill for wins now and later. That said, trading down to stockpile more picks has its appeal, especially since the starting price for the 6th spot is typically another. First round selection. General manager Andrew Berry might have a few teams on speed dial ready to deal. Dallas Cowboys top the list as a potential partner, eager to snag Caleb Downs and block their rival Washington commanders, who pick right after that. 7th. It could cost both of Dallas's first rounders this year, making it a tempting haul for Cleveland. The New Orleans Saints at 8th or the New York Jets at 16th could also jump in, though those moves seem less likely. Saints might pay less to move up just two spots, while Jets in rebuild mode hold extra picks, including future ones, but the deep quarterback class in.

1:072027 complicates things. Cleveland could boost his draft capital either way, but passing on a camp miss guy at 6th might sting long term if the right fit falls right into their lap.