Why the Cleveland Browns Must Trade Up for RGIII

The universe has lined up events for the Cleveland Browns to finally get the playmaker to the franchise out of the muck; the only question now is whether Mike Holmgren and Tom Heckert will follow through the opportunity they have been given.

The Browns have tried many angles to be competitive, resulting in zero playoff wins, now it's time to build around a playmaker who will energize the team and fanbase and create excitement.

Last year, the Atlanta Falcons became so smitten with Julio Jones that they gave two first-round picks, a second, and two fourths to the Browns for their No. 6 overall pick. The Browns have now had 10 first- and second-round picks in the last three drafts. It's time to shoot for quality and leave the quantity strategy behind.

Many teams want to trade up for Robert Griffin III, but only the Browns possess two first round picks this year with one in the top five. Washington and other potential suitors for the No. 2 pick are powerless to stop the Browns from adding Griffin.

The Browns have only found a quarterback worth taking in the top five once, despite many picks there during the franchise reboot period. How long will it be before they have another opportunity to take a franchise QB? They should make this deal happen so they don't have to wonder the answer to that question.

If the Rams ask for young players other than Joe Haden, Joe Thomas, D'Qwell Jackson, Phil Taylor, and a few other cornerstones, the Browns should say yes.

How much would you give up to change the destiny of your franchise? That's the question the Browns brass have to answer this offseason, and their fans should pray that they see this through.

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