>Leads the country in turnovers
>Thrives in chaos
Only one can make sense
So, here's the thing.
Originally, the Browns were "All over Mayfield." Dorsey talked him up, made some remarks about watching him live. Talked about legends who were great despite being around 6'0 tall. He defended his personality at the Senior Bowl. He called him a leader. Described him essentially when talking about the qualities he wants in a quarterback. Scot McCloughan comes in--more smoke about it.
Meanwhile, it was leaked after the Senior Bowl that "The Browns are enamored with Josh Allen." This narrative was pushed. The big kid with the big arm slingin' the pigskin on the shores of Erie.
Then, the Browns "love" Sam Darnold. Everyone says he's the pick. They'd be surprised if he wasn't based on what they are hearing. For show, Dorsey is bringing his entire coaching staff, his entire front office, and the janitor to come watch him at his pro day. They WANT this out there. "Hearing" from whom? Someone's putting that out there.
Meanwhile, not a peep on Rosen. The only peep we've heard was Dorsey saying "I'll talk to him man to man" regarding their perceived negative comments about each other/the organization. That's it. Nothing else. No links anywhere.
Then, of course, there was this cryptic Twitter exchange on March 7th...
Meanwhile, they skip Rosen's Pro Day (for justifiable FA reasons).
From my experiences, it feels like it's always the non-leaked quiet news that actually happens.
I would not be surprised at all if Rosen is #1 on the Big Board and Dorsey's been trying to muddy it all along. He likely already has the private workout set up.
There is zero benefit to letting the teams behind you know who you are picking. Perhaps, the Giants would trade out or not trade out if they think you are taking Rosen and you don't want them armed with that information in advance. Likewise, it could have affected the Jets ability to come up for either 2 or 3.
For example, if the Giants love Rosen... and they find out we want him, they may have traded with the Jets. Then Buffalo comes up at 3. Then, at 4, we are left with less suitors to deal out. Or, alternately, there's no guarantee a top positional player is there at 4. I like us being vague.