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Cleveland Browns: 3 targets for a trade down from No. 8

By Jack Kopanski

Nov 6, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns fans celebrate after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Browns won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns fans celebrate after the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Browns won 24-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Mississippi Rebels offensive lineman Laremy Tunsil (78) scores on a touchdown pass against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the second quarter in the 2016 Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

The Tennessee Titans were part of one of the biggest trades in NFL Draft history when they traded the No. 1 overall pick to the Los Angeles Rams. A potential trade with the Titans would likely not be made until the Browns were officially on the clock after the seventh pick was made, contingent on one name still being there at eight: Laremy Tunsil.

Projected to be the No. 1 pick by many while the Titans still controlled the top selection, with the recent shake ups at the top of the draft Tunsil has a strong possibility of sliding. Should the Browns not see offensive line as their top need, they would likely be more than willing to listen to what Tennessee has to offer.

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And there certainly won’t be a problem as far as the ammunition that the Titans would have to get the deal done. Tennessee received four picks in the first three rounds this year, and a first and a third in 2017.

Cleveland shouldn’t be shy about what they are asking for if Tennessee comes calling, either. They would hold all the leverage in that situation, and if Tennessee wants it bad enough, they’ll pay the price.

The Titans have made it known that they are willing to move as well, tweeting out that general manager Jon Robinson’s “phone is still working. Feel free to call.”

A scenario that is plausible, but a bit of a stretch, is the Titans trading up to grab a top receiver. Yes, they have options like Dorial Green-Beckahm, Rishard Matthews, Kendall Wright and Delanie Walker, but none of them scream consistency. With players like Mississippi’s Laquon Treadwell or Notre Dame’s Will Fuller likely there at No. 8, and should Tunsil be gone, getting quarterback Marcus Mariota a weapon to throw to that could be a real threat would be a deadly combo for the Titans.

Trading down to 15 would also still allow Cleveland to address their quarterback need with a player like Memphis’ Paxton Lynch, who could sit a year behind Robert Griffin III, and prime to take over in 2017. They could also use that pick to help whoever is behind center next season, and go with the best receiver on the board at No. 15.

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