{"id":56016,"date":"2019-01-07T10:53:23","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=56016"},"modified":"2019-01-07T10:53:23","modified_gmt":"2019-01-07T15:53:23","slug":"myles-garrett-wants-von-miller-in-cleveland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2019\/01\/07\/myles-garrett-wants-von-miller-in-cleveland\/","title":{"rendered":"Myles Garrett Wants Von Miller in Cleveland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Athletes have been trying to recruit athletes from other teams to join their own organization for years. But easily one of the most intriguing ideas is this: Cleveland Browns <\/a>pass rusher\u00a0Myles Garrett<\/strong><\/a> wants to bring Denver Broncos<\/a>\u00a0linebacker\u00a0Von Miller<\/strong><\/a> to Cleveland.<\/p>\n

Garrett has a big desire to upgrade the Browns defense. His ideal scenario would be to bring in Denver Broncos outside linebacker Miller. And it is easy to see why. Miller was voted the league\u2019s best edge rusher in the latest Associated Press Position Rankings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Browns Myles Garrett Wants Von Miller in Cleveland<\/h2>\n

Trade Rumors<\/h3>\n

Trade rumors around Miller have been circulating aplenty. Broncos general manager and President of Football Operations John Elway<\/a><\/strong> at his end of season press conference that he will be considering all options this off-season. The most controversial and most widely criticized comment he made centered around the possibility of dealing Miller. The outrage and incredulity were evident amongst Broncos fans.<\/p>\n

Just when it seemed like the Miller trade talks were dying down, Garrett gave everyone some food for thought. In an Instagram post on Saturday, he shared a picture of himself with Miller. The caption read \u201cMight have to get the wrecking crew back together.\u201d Both are Texas A&M graduates, but did not play together.<\/p>\n

The Numbers \u2013 Garrett<\/h3>\n

In only his second season, Garrett has already emerged as one of the NFL\u2019s best edge defenders. This season, he was named a second-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowler. Adding to his growing accomplishments, he finished sixth in the league in sacks for 2018, with 13.5 sacks during the season.<\/p>\n

The Numbers \u2013 Miller<\/h3>\n

Despite Denver\u2019s dismal few seasons since winning Super Bowl 50, Miller is still considered one of the league\u2019s most dominant edge players in the league. The Broncos selected him second overall in 2011. In 2018, he finished the season with one more sack than Garrett \u2013 14.5. Over his eight-year career span, Miller has thus far sacked the quarterback 98 times, an average of 12.25 sacks per season. He\u2019s 29 years old.<\/p>\n

What Would it Cost?<\/h3>\n

Elway did not explicitly say he will trade Miller, only that the organization will consider every option. It isn\u2019t exactly a secret that Miller would draw the biggest return of any player on the roster.<\/p>\n

Think back to what the Oakland Raiders<\/a> received from the Chicago Bears<\/a> for Khalil Mack<\/a><\/strong>. Two first-round picks, a second-round pick, a third-round pick, a sixth-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick. That\u2019s realistically what the Browns would have to trade to get Miller.<\/p>\n

However, Mack is younger and on an expiring contract. Miller has three years left on his deal, with club options in 2020 and 2021. Would the Browns even be willing to sacrifice all the assets it would probably take to land Miller?<\/p>\n

For the moment, we can assume the Browns would benefit far more than the Broncos from the acquisition of Miller. Garrett obviously knows it and is flirting with the idea. Whichever side you\u2019re on, one thing is clear. A defensive front consisting of these two guys would be a quarterback\u2019s worst nightmare.<\/p>\n

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