Picture the Cleveland Browns’ offseason as a Star Wars trilogy stuck on loop. Just when you think they’ve escaped the Sarlacc pit of quarterback chaos, another plot twist drags them back in. Deshaun Watson’s Achilles saga? More tragic than The Last Jedi. Myles Garrett’s trade demand? A cliffhanger. But hold onto your helmets—Cleveland’s front office might finally have a lightsaber moment.

According to NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah, the Browns are eyeing Miami QB Cam Ward at No. 2 in his latest mock draft. Why? Arm strength. “Having scouted in that (AFC North) division for a couple different teams, we always wanted guys who were real rugged and strong. It’s a physical division. You’re going to play in wind and weather as you go throughout the season,” Jeremiah said. He also talked about the X factor that sets Ward apart…

“Arm strength matters a little bit more there. I’m not saying that Shedeur can’t play there. He can fit in the system for sure. If they went in that direction, that wouldn’t totally blindside me or shock me,” he added. Meanwhile, Shedeur Sanders—Ted Lasso levels of charismatic—is pegged for the Saints or Raiders. But Cleveland’s QB carousel spins wilder: Todd McShay’s mock has them.

He’s eyeing Colorado’s Travis Hunter—a two-way menace who moonlights as WR/CB. “I’ve heard from multiple sources now [that] Cleveland—they’re not pulling the trigger on a quarterback here at two,” ESPN’s Todd McShay said. Hunter, the 2024 Heisman winner, logged 1,360 snaps (most in FBS) and scored 15 TDs. Think Deion Sanders meets Iron Man—minus the suit. But why skip a QB?

The Browns could chase free agents like Kirk Cousins or Joe Flacco. Meanwhile, Ward’s swagger echoes Baker Mayfield: “If you don’t draft me, that’s your fault.” Cleveland’s playing 4D chess. Or just avoiding Watson’s $230M anchor…

Deshaun Watson’s hefty contract is the elephant in the room. Rather, the Demogorgon in the room. If he can’t play in 2025, Cleveland’s stuck with Jameis Winston or a rookie. However, Travis Hunter’s dual-threat talent is enticing. But drafting a two-way player top-5?

Cleveland’s desperate. Hunter’s 96 catches and 4 INTs suggest he’s NFL-ready. But can he fix a 3-14 team? Or is he just shiny draft bait? Meanwhile, Myles Garrett’s trade request has more drama than The Bachelor finale.

Myles Garrett’s trade saga: NFL edition of The Decision

The 2023 DPOY wants out, by essentially saying Cleveland’s Super Bowl hopes are endless and going nowhere. “While I’ve loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won’t allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl,” he said. GM Andrew Berry insists he’s staying, but two suitors are lurking: the Lions and Commanders.

Detroit’s Aidan Hutchinson is already recruiting. “If me and Myles were to pair up that would be… that would be deadly,” he said on The Squeeze podcast. The Lions’ pass rush ranked 23rd in sacks—worse than Riverdale plotlines. Washington, armed with cap space and a top-5 defense, could pair Garrett with Dan Quinn’s schemes. Both teams pick late in Round 1, but Garrett’s worth a Breaking Bad-level haul…

Multiple firsts plus players. Trading Garrett would gut Cleveland’s defense, but landing picks could rebuild their rotting roster. Analyst Dan Parr mocked a Cowboys deal: two firsts for Garrett, letting Cleveland draft RB Ashton Jeanty. But fans would riot. Besides, Garrett’s stats scream MVP: 14 sacks, 28 QB hits, 22 TFLs. Letting him go?

That’s like swapping a Wagyu steak for a gas station burger. The Browns are at a Choose Your Own Adventure moment. Draft Hunter and risk QB purgatory? Trade Garrett and alienate fans? Or roll the dice on Deshaun Watson’s Achilles? One thing’s clear: Cleveland’s 2025 season hinges on this draft. But will they grill a feast or burn the brisket?

Final Question: Would you trade Myles Garrett for two first-round picks, or ride it out with a disgruntled star?