The Cleveland Browns quarterback situation is among the worst in the NFL, something the organization obviously has to figure out.
As the Browns look to pursue a quarterback, perhaps in this upcoming draft cycle, they'll have many factors to consider. For one, Dillon Gabriel doesn't look like the quarterback of the future. He's small, has a below-average arm, and doesn't really have the traits to be a competent quarterback in the NFL, unfortunately.
However, if Cleveland decides to give its quarterback opportunity to Shedeur Sanders in the future and he runs away with it, that might change some of its plans.
Despite that possibility, some still believe the Browns will draft a quarterback with a top-five pick next year, including Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA Today, who recently predicted that Cleveland would end up with Ty Simpson out of the University of Alabama.
“The experience question might be the only thing holding back Simpson's draft stock, but the Crimson Tide passer's relatively abridged body of work hasn't impeded him on the field this season.
“The 6-2, 208-pound signal-caller continues to look fully ready for the pros thanks to his rare composure and fast processing. That's the kind of package that the Browns would pounce on after watching the offense spin its wheels behind Dillon Gabriel,” he wrote.
Should Cleveland draft Simpson?
Simpson is highly regarded as one of the top quarterbacks in the country, and he almost feels like he's being a bit overlooked.
There have been times when he seems to be the best quarterback in the upcoming class, but Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore continue to get that nod.
However, with what he's done at Alabama, it feels safe to say that he has a very bright future in the NFL if he can continue what he's done.
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