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Cleveland Browns fans need to relax about Myles Garrett video

By Steven Kubitza

Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns fans are overreacting about a video in which Myles Garrett says he would like for the Dallas Cowboys to trade up and draft him.

A majority of Cleveland Browns fans seemed to be happy with the idea of the take selecting Myles Garrett with the No. 1 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft.

This happiness changed for some when a video was released of Garrett saying he would like the Dallas Cowboys to trade up and select him.

First off, this is not a big deal. The kid is a Texan who wants to play for his in-state team, which happens to be one of the most exciting teams in the NFL.

He never once says he doesn’t want to play for the Browns, and this video is clearly meant to be lighthearted. But don’t tell that to Browns fans on social media.

Outrage rained down upon Garrett on Friday night, even though this changes nothing when it comes to the draft process. The Browns are still in position to draft the dominant defender, regardless of what he said about Dallas.

The mindset of not drafting Garrett because of this video is ludicrous and one that is a problem. The Browns are one of the least successful franchises in professional sports, and need to earn national respect for players to want to play here.

A top prospect like Garrett ideally doesn’t want to start his career in Cleveland. He is not a Cleveland guy and has no ties to the team. But that doesn’t mean he is going to pull an Eli Manning and refuse to play for the team.

This time of year is filled with fans freaking out about minor things, and this video is just the latest example. Everyone needs to take the advice of Aaron Rodgers and just R-E-L-A-X for a minute.

There is no need for fans to take this personally, as it is just a waste of energy. When the process plays out, Garrett will likely be a Brown in the fall and this video will be forgotten.

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And if the team values someone higher than Garrett, that player can be selected based on skill. The front office is smart enough to avoid taking a player based on one silly video.

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