#HeyTony: Are the Browns seriously considering trading for Joe Milton?

Editor's note: Tony Grossi is a Cleveland Browns analyst for TheLandOnDemand.com and 850 ESPN Cleveland. He has covered the Browns since 1984.

Hey Tony: How serious have the discussions been to trade for Joe Milton? Could the prior relationship between Kevin and AVP (former Pats/Browns OC) be the key to striking a deal?

-- Hamp, Cleveland Heights, OH

Hey Hamp: I floated the idea of trading for Milton last week with no evidence whatsoever the Browns had interest in doing so. There is no evidence they are discussing it. One drawback would be the cost. Sources closer to the situation than me expect the asking price of the Patriots to be a third-round pick. I’m not sure I’d make that deal, but I would definitely inquire to see if some conditions could be negotiated to make the deal more equitable. What about a fourth-round pick in 2026 that improves to a third if Milton plays a certain percentage of offensive snaps? He’s an intriguing talent, but far from a developed product.

Hey Tony: If you were picking a non-QB at number 2 for the Browns, which players would you consider?

-- Dave, Cedar Park, TX

Hey Dave: Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, Mason Graham.

Hey Tony: What will it take for Myles to become a leader on a team that needs him to do so? Also, who fills the void of leadership on the offense? 

-- Chris, Wadsworth, OH

Hey Chris: Myles referred to himself as “a great leader” at his press conference on Friday. I’ll leave it at that. Your question about the offensive leader is relevant. Usually, the quarterback is the leader on that side. But we all know what’s become of the quarterback situation.

Hey Tony: Since AB kept his job, doesn’t this mean we won’t see the “best available player” draft we need because we will over-draft players to save everyone’s jobs? Seems like we’ve seen this movie many times, no? 

-- Ryan, Phoenix, AZ

Hey Ryan: Actually, I’ve never believed in the ‘best player available’ mantra. It’s really ‘best player for our team.’ No matter the philosophy of GM Andrew Berry, the fact is he has to be better at drafting players than he has been. Saving his job shouldn't be the motivation for a good Berry draft. Improving the team should be the only motivation.

Hey Tony: What position would you rather have the Browns at No. 33 -- a wide receiver or a running back or even a lineman?

-- Alfonso, Webster, NY

Hey Alfonso: I would rank them in this order – 1. running back, 2. receiver, 3. offensive tackle.

Hey Tony: If the Browns draft Shedeur (big "if"), would Deion be the new Chief Strategy Officer or merely Offensive Coordinator?

-- Mike, Las Vegas, NV

Hey Mike: Deion’s unofficial title would be ‘heir-apparent head coach.’

Hey Tony: Among other needs, the Browns need a WR. Who, in this draft, would be your choice?

-- Sam, Columbus, OH

Hey Sam: Emeka Egbuka. An Ohio State receiver with size, great hands, speed, good-route running, production at a high level. I mean, what’s not to like?

Hey Tony: In 500 words or less please explain to Browns Nation why this team is a perennial basement dweller while other teams are perennial Super Bowl contenders.

-- Don, Lima, OH

Hey Don: They need to run the football department like a football department instead of an analytics classroom.

Hey Tony: If you’re the Browns’ GM, who’s in your QB room for the 2025-2026 season? How do you think that differs from the plan AB shared with Myles Garrett?

-- Caleb, Fort Mill, SC

Hey Caleb: Kenny Pickett’s already in. Joe Flacco would be my next addition. Then I would cap it off with one – or two – from the following: Cam Ward, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe or Joe Milton.

Hey Tony: Since everyone knows that quarterbacks win Super Bowls (Top 10 QB's), why in the world would we NOT draft a quarterback or two (one early and one later) and take the risk?

-- Tim, Amherst, OH

Hey Tim: I don’t know. But it is amazing that in five drafts, the only quarterback Andrew Berry drafted was Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

Hey Tony: Tyler Shough seems like a “Grossi guy”—a 6-5 QB with a strong arm, ran a 4.6 40, played at Louisville with pro concepts. Plus, he has fans like Louis Riddick and Todd McShay. I know he’s older, but why don’t we hear more from the General on him?

-- Bryan, Los Angeles, CA

Hey Bryan: I wouldn’t be opposed to drafting him as a second option, but not as a first option.

Hey Tony: Which do you think is closer to the truth? The Browns have more/deeper non-player issues (front office and coaching staff) or the Browns have more player/talent issues?

-- Pete, Brook Park, OH

Hey Pete: I’m not taking either off the hook. So put me down at 50-50. Both issues are real impediments to a winning team.

Hey Tony: With the benefit of hindsight, do you wish we had just stayed with Baker Mayfield this whole time. He’d be going into his eighth season with the Browns? 

-- AJ, Avon, OH

Hey AJ: No, I’m good.

Hey Tony: Are you as concerned as me that we had a chance to recoup all the Watson picks we wasted by trading our 29 year-old DE WHO DIDNT WANT TO BE HERE? instead we resigned him!

-- Rclark, Las Vegas, NV

Hey Rclark: From the moment Garrett requested a trade, I was in favor of taking advantage of the opportunity. Not sure they could have recouped three No. 1s for Garrett. But definitely two + another pick or player. Garrett did them a favor by giving them the opportunity to recoup draft picks and putting the onus on him. They elected not to. I hope we all don’t live to regret it.

Hey Tony: If AB decides on a second tier QB, what is the highest we could trade down to gain a #1 pick for 2026. Cowboys at 12, then take Dart?

-- Jay, LaGrange, OH

Hey Jay: Raiders, Jets, Saints – at 6, 7 and 9 – all could be looking to draft Dart. If you trade with either of those teams, you best be sure they’re not taking Dart.