2011 NFL Mock Draft: Patrick Peterson to the Cleveland Browns

April 19, 2011   ·   Collin McCollough   ·   Jump to comments

Yes, the Cleveland Browns already have Joe Haden.  Yes, I had the Cardinals taking Von Miller at number five under the rationale that they already had Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie.  
What changed in one pick?
Nothing.  Plain and simple, I just don't see Patrick Peterson falling past the sixth overall pick.  It won't happen.  My justification lacks any complexity whatsoever: Peterson is a top six pick in this draft, and won't see anything south of six.  He's too good to pass up, so the Browns take him.
I like Peterson as a strong Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate, but I wonder how his special teams role would play out in Cleveland.  The Browns, of course, already have Josh Cribbs on the roster handling return duties.  Cribbs was slowed by injuries in 2010, but can still be an effective player in this league.  The question is where.  He only seems to be marginally-effective at any position except returner.  If Pete...

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