The article examines the changing landscape of the NFL draft following free agency evaluations. It emphasizes the significance of quarterbacks, noting expectations concerning their first-round selections. The Tennessee Titans are projected to choose Cam Ward as QB1 due to his impressive attributes, while the Cleveland Browns face a crucial decision on Shedeur Sanders amid quarterback uncertainties. Furthermore, team strategies could involve trades to leverage draft picks effectively, especially with many teams holding excess selections, which may influence their overall draft success this year.
Evaluators don't rank Ward at last year's Caleb Williams-Jayden Daniels-Drake Maye level. Still, the combination of impressive size, arm strength and mobility makes the two-time college transfer the favorite for QB1.
Quarterbacks alter a franchise's vibe more than any other position, and neither Kenny Pickett, Kirk Cousins nor Russell Wilson is a changemaker. Despite his impressive accuracy, some teams see Sanders as a Day 2 selection.
The decision likely comes down to the Browns' panic level at quarterback versus maximizing the Myles Garrett investment with arguably the No. 1 overall prospect.
Several teams have 10 or more picks and could use that to maximize their assets in this weaker transactional market.
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