How 2014 NFL Draft Order Defines These 3 Teams’ Day 1 Strategy

February 19, 2014   ·   Ryan McCrystal   ·   Jump to comments

Putting together a mock draft is fairly simple. Take a look at a team's needs and simply plug in the next best available player. But the real thing is never that easy. 
The consensus may have five quarterbacks or seven offensive lineman with first round grades, but each individual team almost certainly has narrowed their list from that consensus group based on their particular evaluations. 
As a result, draft order—and most importantly, who is picking ahead of you—plays a significant role in how the draft plays out. 
Here are three teams that, based on where they are scheduled to select, may be forced to make some difficult strategic decisions on draft day. 
 
Cleveland Browns 
The Browns need a quarterback but they may not be in position to land their guy without a trade. 
Sitting behind the Texans and Jaguars puts the Browns is a tough spot. There are only three quarterbacks who appear to be first-round...

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