2014 NFL Mock Draft, Complete 1st Round, V 4.0
4. Cleveland Browns
Teddy Bridgewater
Quarterback, Louisville
Dec 28, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) rushes into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Russell Athletic Bowl against the Miami Hurricanes at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Foldy-USA TODAY Sports
The Browns find themselves in a similar situation to when they last drafted a Round 1 quarterback: 2012. In that draft, the Browns had two first-rounders. They took Trent Richardson (3rd) and Brandon Weeden (22nd). The Browns could risk hoping Derek Carr or someone else falls to No. 26, using the No. 4 pick on another skill-position player. Why make the same mistake twice though, especially if Teddy Bridgewater (or if they like Johnny Manziel) is on the board? Prioritize the quarterback with pick No. 4. Plenty of talented wide receivers are available at No. 26 or No. 35.