Daily Dawg Tags: Top QB prospect declares for the NFL Draft
Spanning the virtual globe to bring you the latest news about the Cleveland Browns and the NFL – these are your Daily Dawg Tags for Tuesday, Jan. 10.
The Cleveland Browns need help all over the field, including at the quarterback position. And without a clear starter, at least a talented one, heading into the 2017 season, the NFL Draft is a great opportunity to find that franchise player.
Mitch Trubisky, of North Carolina fame, declared for the draft Monday, making him a quarterback the Browns could potentially look at taking in April. The former Tar Heel hails from Mentor, Ohio, making him a potential hometown hero, following in the footsteps of Brian Hoyer and Bernie Kosar.
It may be considered a reach to take Trubisky with the No. 1 overall pick, but he could be off the board by the time the No. 12 pick is up. Regardless, taking a quarterback in the first round may be too bold of a move for a team that consistently stunts the growth of young quarterbacks.
The Browns also need to vastly improve the defense, with Myles Garrett likely set to be taken first overall. After that, the team will likely continue to focus on the defense, unless a top offensive lineman is still on the board at No. 12.
So while getting a hometown quarterback would make for a great story, it may not be the best move for either side in 2017. Let’s take a look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.
Cleveland Browns news:
QB Mitch Trubisky to enter NFL draft. Next stop Cleveland?
"North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky announced earlier today that he intends to enter the 2017 NFL Draft."
What are the Browns getting in defensive coordinator Gregg Williams?
"The Cleveland Browns made it official on Sunday by announcing that they have hired Gregg Williams to be the team’s defensive coordinator."
Pep Hamilton officially leaves Browns (Dawgs by Nature)
"Monday evening, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Pep Hamilton has officially left the Cleveland Browns to take a job at Michigan under Jim Harbaugh."
Trubisky makes his move, now what about the Browns? (cleveland.com)
"t’s not a surprise that Mitch Trubisky declared for the 2017 NFL Draft. It would have been foolish for the definite first-rounder to return to North Carolina for his senior season."
NFL news:
Jordy Nelson update: Packers WR suffered two fractured ribs (FanSided)
"The Green Bay Packers absolutely cruised past the New York Giants on Sunday, 38-13, to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFC Playoffs."
Jaguars hire Doug Marrone as new head coach (NFL.com)
"The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t have to look far for their next coach, and looked deep into its organizational past for another massive hire on Monday."