Is Browns desire for one QB that strong? Jimmy Haslam’s fingerprints seem evident

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 04: Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam walks the sideline before the football game between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As the offseason continues and the owners’ meeting approaches shortly, it’s around this time that new rule proposals are suggested. Last year was the controversy of banning the “Tush Push,” a play that was deemed “unstoppable” by the Philadelphia Eagles.

This year, it’s another rule, but it’s more about team building and draft picks. The Cleveland Browns proposed an NFL rule that allows teams to trade draft picks five years into the future instead of three. At a glance, the rule seems asinine to the point of egregious, but for said rule to pass, only 24 teams have to approve, out of 32.

At a glance, this offseason we’ve seen multiple teams (Denver Broncos being the recent example) trade first-round picks for players. Teams with championship windows are willing to take gambles on giving up 1st round picks for star players in order to win a Super Bowl. Short-term gain (trading premium picks for a player with a track record of high production) against drafting young talent.

In the Browns case, the reason they want this rule implemented is to have a more active trade market along with roster flexibility. It brings up the question about star defensive end Myles Garrett and his trade value. Garrett is worth more than three 1st round picks, but it’s the starting point if a trade were to happen (albeit it’s not even close to likely at this point).