Could the Browns be tanking for Arch Manning? NFL execs debate
(Editor’s note: This is excerpted from Mike Sando’s story on execs assessing AFC teams’ free agency.)The Cleveland Browns’ new deal for Myles Garrett reset the market for pass rushers while upping the price Cincinnati paid for Ja’Marr Chase after the Bengals promised to make their receiver the NFL’s highest-paid non-quarterback.AdvertisementGiant as that move was, execs around the league remain most interested in what Cleveland has planned at quarterback.“It’s such a weak quarterback draft and free-agency class at the position,” one exec said. “Is there a temptation to suck for Arch Manning?”Not all are convinced the Browns will select a quarterback at No. 2 in the draft.“Are they drafting or tanking?” another exec asked. “If you are tanking, then you would be down to one year left on Deshaun (Watson). I’m sure they are like, ‘Hey, Joe Flacco got us to the playoffs […]