At this point in time, there is almost no doubt about it. The Browns will be taking a quarterback (likely odds-on favorite, Sam Darnold) with their top overall pick. But, let’s play devil’s advocate for a second here, shall we?
Penn State running back Saquon Barkley performed on an otherworldly level at the NFL Scouting Combine. Additionally, Notre Dame’s Quenton Nelson could be a valuable asset on the offensive line, allowing the Browns to move another lineman to left tackle in Joe Thomas’s absence.
But then, with those two first-round picks, what becomes of the quarterback position?