Super Bowl Domination

Chapter 108 Professional Troublemaker
"The quarterback, of course, is the quarterback. The quarterback is the foundation of a football team."

"That makes sense, of course, but my question is, are we ready to rebuild again? We just overturned it two years ago, and now we overturn it again? Are we ready to start from scratch around a brand new quarterback? What about our actions in the free market this offseason?"

"Jesus Christ, you should know that all the quarterbacks in the team now are transitional in nature. We need our own cornerstone quarterback."

"Who says they can't be our cornerstone quarterback? Drew Bruce's move from the San Diego Chargers to the New Orleans Saints was a stroke of genius. I think we should continue to give Griffin a chance."

"Keep giving Griffin a chance. It's easy to say that, as if we didn't give him a chance. If we don't choose a quarterback, what do you think we should choose? A wide receiver?"

"I don't know, maybe the offensive line? Our quarterback needs a solid pocket protection. Or the cornerback ..."

"Cornerback? What did you say, cornerback? Are you crazy? No one would use the first three rounds to draft a cornerback!"

Sashi-Brown, Vice President and General Manager of the Cleveland Browns.

He was also sitting at the center of the vortex in the office at this time, but he did not say a word. He knew very well what the mess was like.

During this offseason, the Cleveland Browns became the laughing stock of the league for the thousandth time.

This time, it was because of the quarterback.

The draft two years ago was a weak year for quarterbacks, with very few quarterbacks worth mentioning. However, Johnny Manziel, the quarterback who had written countless miracles for Texas A&M, was a standout. Many professionals believed that he had the potential to be a top three pick or even the No. 1 pick.

After all, Manziel is the first player in NCAA history to win the Heisman Trophy as a freshman. Such a quarterback must be a hot commodity when entering the league.

however!
After the draft began, what surprised everyone was that Manziel's name was not called out for a long time. Those players who needed a quarterback all avoided Manziel like a snake or scorpion. All kinds of statements, speculations, and gossip were flying around, making the situation extremely lively.

Under the watchful eyes of the public, Manziel's draft pick plummeted all the way to the 22nd pick in the first round. The Cleveland Browns, who had previously completed a draft pick trade to get to this position, finally called out Manziel's name, which ended this suffocating embarrassment.

At that time, Manziel took the stage and performed his signature touchdown celebration.

Count the banknotes on your fingertips.

Manziel said that this action means that his value increases with each touchdown; but if you look at it at the draft, it feels like a provocation to other teams.

The onlookers said: The good show is about to begin!
Including Sash Brown, almost everyone believed that Manziel would become the savior of the Cleveland Browns and pull the team out of the quagmire.

So, what about reality?

Manziel was not able to adapt to the professional competition. Unlike the NCAA, the complicated tactical manual of the NFL became the straw that broke the camel's back.

Manziel can't remember the tactics, let alone direct the team's offense.

So, the famous animated picture appeared, Manziel hit his head with the tactical board, his face full of anger and despair, but he was helpless.

Teams that desperately needed a quarterback in the draft but did not choose Manziel all said: They escaped a disaster.

Two seasons passed by quickly, and Manziel failed to become the savior of the Cleveland Browns. He was laid off and lost his job during this offseason. Although Manziel still tried to sign with other teams and tried out everywhere throughout the summer, he still didn't find a team until the end.

What's even more ridiculous is that Manziel finally found a job in the Canadian Football League, where the intensity of confrontation and tactical difficulty are inferior; but unexpectedly, Manziel was unable to find a way out in Canada, and the dazzling tactical manual became a nightmare for this young man.

Manziel is a typical case. Football is not only a sport of physical confrontation, but also a sport of brain collision.

The Cleveland Browns thought Manziel was the future cornerstone of the team, but they didn't expect it to become a farce, wasting their efforts for two seasons again. This offseason, after terminating Manziel's contract, the Cleveland Browns gave up looking for a quarterback in the draft and turned their attention to the free market. Robert Griffin III, who was abandoned by the Washington Redskins after suffering from injuries and becoming a glass man, came to Cleveland.

Josh MaCown, a wandering veteran who has moved to ten teams in his fifteenth season in the league, also temporarily stopped in Cleveland.

In addition, last year's undrafted rookie Kevin Hogan and this year's Cleveland Browns' own third-round pick Cody Kessler.

These four players make up the Cleveland Browns' quarterback lineup for the new season.

As for the results, they have lost nine games in a row this season and are still counting.

and so.

While other teams are fighting for a playoff spot, the Cleveland Browns have already taken the lead and started formulating their draft strategy.

Stand out from the crowd.

Quarterback?
Of course, this is the cornerstone of the team, but the problem is that the Cleveland Browns have tried too many times in the past fifteen years and failed every time. Manziel was just thrown away this offseason. Are they really ready to continue taking risks in a weak year for the quarterback?
Defense?

This makes sense. Compared with the premium of offensive players, defensive players are much more economical and may help the Cleveland Browns quickly gain a foothold. Anyway, they have no tradition, and their offense is as poor as their defense. Rebuilding from the defense is also an option.

Moreover, it is generally believed that this year is a good year for defense, and a group of excellent defensive players are about to join the league.

But Sash Brown had a bolder idea.

"What do you think, we should make some splashes?"

Brown spoke, and everyone else looked over. Someone asked, "Sash, what do you mean?"

Brown shrugged.

"You are both right. We need to rebuild the team. There are holes everywhere. You have your reasons and he has his reasons. We can't please everyone."

"So, why don't we take a step back, change our strategy, create some splashes, completely disrupt the situation, and let the fans notice our existence again. Regardless of the team, at least we can reactivate the audience market and let the fans see a hope, even if it is false hope."

"We will choose the player who is the most talked about and the most popular."

The surroundings were still foggy and no one could follow Brown's train of thought.

But someone finally asked directly, "So, what are you going to do?"

Brown smiled and said a key word, "Levi."

Who said there are only two strategies for the draft? The Cleveland Browns chose a third strategy in a different way.

make trouble.

Completely, totally, selflessly... go crazy, a groundbreaking move disrupts the entire situation.

Second update today.

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(End of this chapter)