Anyone have ESPN Insider?

[Dirk]

Does anyone have the ESPN Insider?

There are a couple of stories on there I wouldn't mind seeing but I'm not going to sign up at this time because I don't know if it is worth it.

I'm not asking for someone to post the complete story if that is against the rules, but if you could give the jest of them.

The stories are....

Sunday, April 12
Broncos to swap picks with Jags?

Monday, April 13
Browns shuffling the deck? (Something about Quinn to 49ers)

[Flatinum]

The Broncos swapping picks with the Jags was also on CNNSI - Truths and Rumours. Link below, 5th story.

http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/nfl?page=2

[Dirk]

Thanks Flat!

I saw that one already, I was just wondering if there was any more substance to it on ESPN. I see the insider stories from time to time but didn't know if their Insider is really worth paying $$ every month. I am guessing not since the same stories can be seen elsewhere.

[BroncoWave]

Browns Shuffling the Deck?


The Cleveland Browns made a small splash earlier this offseason with the trade of Kellen Winslow, but according to the National Football Post, there could be a tidal wave in the next few weeks.
During the era of speculation on Jay Cutler's trade destinations, the Browns were often listed either as a straight-up trade partner or as a facilitator, a team that would be sending one of its two starter-caliber quarterbacks to the Denver Broncos to make Cutler's departure to a third party easier. That didn't happen, but according to rumors, Brady Quinn is still being actively shopped by the team, with a first-round pick likely coming to Cleveland in exchange. Teams with a need at quarterback that might be able to offer this level of compensation are the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 8, the San Francisco 49ers at No. 10, the Buffalo Bills at No. 11, the New York Jets at No. 17, the Detroit Lions, who could trade their second first-rounder at No. 20, and the Minnesota Vikings at No. 22.

In addition to the first-rounder allegedly on the table for Quinn, the Browns have also received an offer of a first-round pick for receiver Braylon Edwards. Three first-round draft picks for a team in one year would be astounding, but it's been a pretty wild offseason so far and nothing's impossible. Amongst the teams that might be involved in trade talks for Edwards are the Jaguars, 49ers and Jets, as well as the New York Giants at No. 29 and the Philadelphia Eagles, who could offer either the No. 21 or No. 28 pick and still have a first-rounder in hand.

While the loss of Edwards would leave the team with Steve Heiden and Syndric Steptoe as the top two receiving options returning in 2009, the team has added David Patten and Robert Royal in free agency so far. More importantly, with the No. 5 overall pick already in their possession, the Browns are in a great spot to take either Jeremy Maclin or Michael Crabtree, with Crabtree slotted into that position in Mel Kiper Jr.'s latest mock draft.

Broncos to Swap Picks With Jags?


Mike Klis of the Denver Post took a look at his handy draft value chart, and noticed that there could be a great way for the Denver Broncos to ensure that they get "their guy" in the first round: a trade with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jags' first pick is at No. 8 overall, which has a value on the chart equal to 1400 points. The Broncos are slotted to make their first selection at No. 12, a pick that has 1200 points. But the Broncos are in possession of some extra picks thanks to the Jay Cutler trade, and could sacrifice the No. 79 overall selection, a pick that charts out to 195 points. While this is not quite an equivalent value swap, it's extremely close.

The Broncos had one of the most porous defensive units in the league in 2008, a group that was much more responsible for keeping the team out of the playoffs than anything else. They'll be installing a 3-4 scheme in 2009, and two of the draft's top prospects would be greatly beneficial in this effort. Boston College's B.J. Raji, whose suspected positive drug test has not been officially confirmed by anyone from the NFL, is the best available player to line up at nose tackle in a 3-4, while Texas' Brian Orakpo is a pass-rushing specialist who would thrive in a hybrid defensive end/outside linebacker role in a 3-4. There have also been some rumors that Broncos coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Brian Xanders have their eyes on USC's Mark Sanchez, and are angling at trading up in order to put themselves in the best position to draft him.

For a team with as many needs as the Jaguars, it might help the team both in the short- and long-term to secure an additional third round selection. The team has nine picks in the draft's seven rounds, but the extra two are both compensatory picks that will be taken at the end of the final round. Additionally, the Jaguars' greatest need is wide receiver, and by moving down from No. 8 to No. 12, they won't be putting themselves in any worse position to grab Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin, considering the teams at 9, 10 and 11 -- the Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills -- are not thought to be looking to receiver in this draft.

[Dirk]

Browns Shuffling the Deck?



Broncos to Swap Picks With Jags?

Thanks BTB!