As noted on social media, including ESPN Cleveland, looking at what the Browns gave up and got in return in those three deals is an interesting way to evaluate Berry’s overall trades and remaking of Cleveland’s roster:
If we set aside players picked later in the draft (Tuten, Sampson, Lane), the Browns acquired six starters, a first-round pick, a second-round pick, and a third-round pick in exchange for three starters, including the best defensive player in the last decade or so.
Newsome is no longer with the Jaguars, and Hunter is reportedly being limited to playing cornerback primarily while sprinkling in offensive snaps. Cleveland comes out ahead, pretty significantly so far, when combining the two trades with Jacksonville.
The Garrett trade will come down to how much Verse can grow as the primary pass rusher, and what the Browns do with the three draft picks, especially in finding a Franchise QB.
What jumps out to you when you see these 3 trades stacked together? Big picture, how do you feel about these moves for Cleveland’s future and ultimate goal of putting a winning team on the field?
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