Cleveland Browns Should Trade for Jay Cutler

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Jay Cutler is arguably one of the best rising stars in the NFL. He's an elite quarterback that most of the 32 teams in the NFL would want.

In the many days of speculation since it was determined likely that he will be traded, several teams have been mentioned as good fits for him. The Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, and Cleveland Browns are among them.

I took a long look at that list, and the one that really stood out was Cleveland.

Now, I'm sure many would ask, why Cleveland? Three reasons for you:

1. They have two QBs to offer (Derek Anderson or Brady Quinn) in return for Cutler.
2. They are a team in need of a superstar.
3. They are a franchise that deserves something to be excited about.

So far, this offseason has proven to be one of rebuilding for Cleveland. They traded Kellen Winslow for picks and released Joe Jurevicius and Kevin Shaffer. They've made additions which are not great, but not bad: Ivy, Royal, St. Claire, Womack, Bowens, and Barton are among those picked up.

With the fifth pick in this year's draft, they are looking to bolster their defense with someone like Aaron Curry (if he slides down that far), Brian Orakpo, or B.J. Raji.

So in addition to these changes, why not get an impact QB?  People may argue that Quinn is a star in the making, but who knows? He has only had three starts to his name: one win and two losses (one of which was to Cutler and the Broncos). They have Derek Anderson, who had a Pro Bowl season in 2007 but was dreadful a year ago.

As mentioned before, this team needs a spark. As a Browns fan myself, we are sick of taking chances; we want to win and we want to win now. 

Jay Cutler is a proven quarterback in the NFL who has never made the Playoffs only because his team's defense has been horrible. This offseason, the Browns are looking to bolster their D with some nice additions and their first-round pick.

The Browns have a quietly talented team: Players like Braylon Edwards and Jamal Lewis are criminally underrated. But as I said, they need a spark. Cutler would provide just that.

If I'm Cleveland, I'd find a way to get it done.    

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