10 Players That Colt McCoy Would Most Love for the Cleveland Browns to Draft

Colt McCoy needs GM Tom Heckert to use his magic in the 2012 NFL Draft to bring in some play-makers to help the struggling sophomore quarterback.

McCoy enters his third NFL season and second as the starting quarterback with the same offense he had in 2011.  That is, of course, until April 26.  After the 26th, McCoy and the Cleveland Browns' offense may look entirely different.

After a dismal 2011 season on offense, that may not be a bad thing.

In the past, Tom Heckert found play-makers such as LeSean McCoy, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin and Brent Celek for the Philadelphia Eagles organization.

Like many Browns fans, McCoy is probably praying Heckert does the same for the Browns in 2012.

Successful offensive selections in the upcoming draft would do fans some justice after Heckert's policy of "building through the draft" has been widely questioned by a increasingly impatient Cleveland Browns fanbase that has seen two winning seasons since the teams' 1999 reincarnation.

Luckily for the Browns, they hold three of the first 37 picks and five of the first 101 selections in this draft.  The talent at running back, wide receiver and offensive line is as good as it gets.

While the Browns will not procure all of the following prospects for McCoy, they should be debating all of the following 10 players I have highlighted as must grabs for McCoy to succeed in 2012.

Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Justin Blackmon brings everything you ask for to the table as a wide receiver.

His athleticism, body control, sure hands and ball skills make him the ideal target for a quarterback like Colt McCoy whose receivers dropped the most passes in 2011.

Blackmon's speed and crisp route running is unlike anything the Browns currently put on the field on Sundays.  Opposite of Greg Little, Blackmon would open up the intermediate passing game by presenting opposing defenses with a challenge that must be accounted for in the secondary.

With some added firepower to the passing game, some of the pressure that poured on McCoy in 2011 may ease up as teams must respect the Browns' aerial attack.

Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Trent Richardson is rated by most as the best running back prospect to enter the NFL since Adrian Peterson.

Richardson boasts a powerful base and quick first step into the line of scrimmage.  His overall ceiling may not be Adrian Peterson but it is surely an upgrade to Montario Hardesty, Brandon Jackson and Chris Oggbonaya.

His hands are also as solid as they come for a running back prospect.  In the Browns' West Coast Offense this would be ideal as the running back is asked to perform equally effective in both the rushing and passing attack.

McCoy would surely benefit from the play-action and outlet threat posed by having Richardson lining up behind him.

Whoever is chosen, there are no losers in the Blackmon versus Richardson debate.  Either way, Colt McCoy will have a new weapon to help his ailing offense.

Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

If Justin Blackmon is not the selection of the Cleveland Browns, there is a strong possibility Michael Floyd may be it.

Floyd poses the only legitimate challenge to Blackmon's hold on the No. 1 wide receiver prospect rank.

Floyd maintains a larger 6'3" frame than Blackmon and stronger overall base.  Floyd is also a strong route runner and pass catcher who maintains a great ability to beat press coverage and gain separation from defenders.

Separation and dropped balls were two of the biggest short comings of McCoy's targets in 2011.

He won't blaze by anyone with game-changing speed but Floyd puts himself in position to use his size, long arms and excellent ball skills.

Like Blackmon, Floyd could step into the Browns offense and immediately impact the make-up of the game-planning of opposing defenses, ultimately benefiting McCoy.

Cordy Glenn, OG/OT, Georgia

Any quarterback would feel confident with Cordy Glenn anchoring the middle of his offensive line.

For Colt McCoy, Glenn would be a sight for sore eyes.  The inexperienced Jason Pinkston filled in adequately at left guard for the injured Eric Steinbach in 2011.  However, second year man Shawn Lauvao did fall short at right guard.

Glenn's size, agility and power would immediately upgrade either Pinkston or Lauvao and provide the Browns rushing game with a powerful boost up the middle and around the edges.  Glenn is no slouch in quickness and is a terror when pulling and paving the way up field for running backs.

Glenn also played left tackle at Georgia and may be able to make the transition to right tackle in the NFL, a serious need on the Browns' offensive line.

It would be interesting to see McCoy's performance on roll out passes when the play was not instantly blown up by inadequate play from the right side of his offensive line.

Jonathon Martin, OT, Stanford

Jonathon Martin has the quickness, intelligence and technique to play either right or left tackle in the NFL.

After right tackle Tony Pashos was released and many believing the Browns will look to fill the void at the right tackle position through the draft, Martin suddenly becomes a strong possibility with the Browns' 22nd overall pick.

As mentioned, the right side of the line is a huge concern heading into 2012.  If Martin is still available with pick No. 22, Colt McCoy's eyes will likely light up with the anticipation of having the 6'6" Martin defending him from a brutal NFL pass rush.

Doug Martin, RB, Boise State

Like Trent Richardson, Doug Martin is strong, quick and has the hands necessary to succeed as a running back in the Cleveland Browns West Coast Offense.

Martin is undersized but is an aggressive runner who does not go down on first contact.  His speed to the line of scrimmage and quickness into openings serve him well.

He resembles Ray Rice and Maurice Jones-Drew in that he is elusive between the tackles and quick enough to get to the outside of them.

Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

Stephen Hill may not have been utilized enough in Georgia Tech's option offense, but the 6'5" (also listed as 6'4") athletic freak would be plenty busy if the Cleveland Browns pick him.

Hill's blazing speed was on display at the NFL Scouting Combine as he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds, the second fastest at the event.

Hill is not only a speedster, his superior size, solid hands and great athletic ability make him an ideal prospect as a team's No. 1 wide receiver.

It remains to be seen whether his talents can translate effectively into a pro style offense like that of the Cleveland Browns, but passing on this guy's potential could be a big mistake.

Colt McCoy would absolutely love to have a 6'5" speedster stretching the field for him in 2012.

David Wilson, RB, VA Tech

David Wilson is an electrifying running back prospect from Virginia Tech.

There is no denying his on-field speed.  In his first year as starting running back for Virginia Tech, Wilson racked up over 1,700 yards on the ground.

He is an adequate pass catcher but is not bad in that category.  The real draw from Wilson is his ability to create with the ball in his hands.

Wilson will immediately create matchup problems for opposing linebackers as his speed is something that will have to be accounted for by NFL secondaries.

Colt McCoy would have a lot of pressure taken off him if he could simply hand the ball or dump it off to Wilson and watch him do all the work.

Bobbie Massie, OT, Ole Miss

If the Cleveland Browns do not address right tackle early, Bobbie Massie is the next best option.

Massie has great size at 6'6" and documented experience playing the right tackle position.  He would not come to Cleveland as a project and would be ready to compete for the starting position on day one.

Given Massie's huge wingspan, quickness and size, he would be ideal for Colt McCoy who felt constant pressure from the right edge of the offensive line in 2011.

Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (OH)

Brandon Brooks has risen from a third day prospect to a possible second-round pick, according to NFLDraftScout.com.

Brooks was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine but has blown away scouts with impressive quickness and strength for a 6'5", 340 pound lineman.  

He impressed scouts at Miami, Ohio's Pro Day with 36 repetitions of 225 pounds and a stunning 4.9 sec. time in the 40-yard dash.

If Brooks is available, I'm sure Colt McCoy would love to have his size and strength on the roster to compete to protect him in 2012.

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