{"id":10671,"date":"2017-01-16T12:22:31","date_gmt":"2017-01-16T17:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=10671"},"modified":"2017-01-16T12:25:33","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T17:25:33","slug":"browns-draft-mitch-trubisky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2017\/01\/16\/browns-draft-mitch-trubisky\/","title":{"rendered":"Why The Cleveland Browns Should Draft Mitch Trubisky"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns are officially on the clock for the 2017 NFL Draft. With so many needs, the Browns needs a<\/em>\u00a0lot<\/em> of help all over the board. And\u00a0there’s no better way to start a rebuild than with the most important position in sports, quarterback. Options are plentiful across the big board, and the Browns will benefit the most from taking the best quarterback available. And though many considered\u00a0Clemson’s Deshaun Watson<\/strong> as that player, numerous mock drafters have recently shifted their loving gaze to a different prospect. Enter\u00a0North Carolina Tar Heel quarterback and Cleveland native,\u00a0Mitch Trubisky<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why The Cleveland Browns Should Draft Mitch Trubisky<\/h2>\n

Raw Physical Ability<\/h3>\n

Trubisky is, despite his “Best\u00a0Quarterback Available” status, still incredibly raw. He only started for one year at UNC and then declared for the draft early. And yet, many draft analysts say that he’s the best signal caller in\u00a0the 2017 class. Why? Simply put,\u00a0Trubisky\u00a0 has tremendous upside.<\/p>\n

Trubisky has prototypical size (6’3″, 220 pounds) and a great arm. Film does show that\u00a0Trubisky has a bit of a hitch in his throw, despite a great spiral. However, that hitch can be easily remedied by a great offensive mind (that may or may not be\u00a0Hue Jackson<\/strong>). Trubisky is just really good with the ball in his hands, and knows how much to put on each and every throw. He can throw short, medium, and\u00a0long balls\u00a0in any direction he wants.<\/p>\n

Quarterback Smarts<\/h3>\n

Mitch Trubisky, from his work on the field, simply\u00a0must<\/em> be a pretty intelligent guy. He knows exactly where the ball needs to be, and when it needs to be there. To be clich\u00e9, he’s a “cerebral assassin” type of player. Except with a twist: unlike most normally cerebral players, Trubisky has the tools to win by brute force as well. He can throw the long ball, but he can also throw his receivers open on short passes.<\/p>\n

Mitch Trubisky might be raw, but the skills are already there and taking shape.\u00a0In addition,\u00a0he has no off the field issues.\u00a0Trubisk seems to have a good head on his shoulders, and is willing to learn. Hue Jackson’s work with him could make him a great quarterback at the next level.<\/p>\n

Tools for the Job?<\/h3>\n

If the Browns are going to address the offense with their first pick, they should really go all out. The first round will be absolutely loaded with great talent, especially on the offensive side. But going with Trubisky for the first pick begs the question: “Who is he going to throw to?”<\/p>\n

Other than\u00a0Terrelle Pryor<\/a><\/strong>, Cleveland’s receivers weren’t exactly stellar in 2016.\u00a0Corey Coleman<\/a><\/strong> and the aforementioned Pryor are a good start, but by no means are they superstars like\u00a0Antonio Brown<\/a><\/strong> and\u00a0Odell Beckham<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Mitch Trubisky needs someone to throw to, and, after\u00a0selecting a player with the first overall pick,\u00a0the Browns don’t pick again until 12. And this is actually a nearly perfect situation. Not many teams are willing to spend high picks on receivers, and although top prospect\u00a0Mike Williams <\/strong>out of Clemson\u00a0might be gone, Cleveland will still have plenty of options when they pick again at 12.<\/p>\n

Western Michigan’s\u00a0Corey Davis<\/strong> has been touted all year as a first-rounder, and Washington’s\u00a0John Ross<\/strong> really made a name for himself this year. Whoever the Browns might take with their second pick in the first round, they’ll need to get Trubisky a\u00a0true number\u00a0two\u00a0receiver to go alongside Pryor or Coleman.<\/p>\n

Hometown Hero<\/h3>\n

Mitch Trubisky was born in Mentor, Ohio, a\u00a030-minute drive from Cleveland. Mentor High School was Trubisky’s athletic and academic home before North Carolina. This would be an emotional pick for the Browns, and many Cleveland fans will immediately draw a comparison to LeBron James<\/strong> of the Cavaliers.<\/p>\n

Trubisky may not be at the highest level of athletes like James, but the comparison still holds if\u00a0he can succeed in the NFL. While being from the area doesn’t raise his draft stock, it’s still nice from an emotional perspective. Many Browns fans would connect with Trubisky immediately because he “gets” them.<\/p>\n

Conclusion and Pro Comparison<\/h3>\n

Mitch Trubisky is a big, mentally tough kid with a big arm. He’s calm, cool, and collected in the pocket, and can get out when he needs to. He’s from the area so fans will connect with him. There’s no doubt that he’s a franchise quarterback, but he’ll need weapons around him as well.\u00a0There is a bit of\u00a0Ben Roethlisberger<\/a><\/strong> in him, and fans should hope he pans out just the same way if the Browns draft him. He could potentially be a franchise changer. Although only time\u00a0will tell, and fans just have to hope that the Browns can finally make the right call.<\/p>\n

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