The 2018 draft was a pivotal point for the Cleveland Browns. The team juked their blossoming analytics department for a more traditional approach. Newly hired general manager John Dorsey burned through the team’s excess draft capital from their 1-31 campaign. Dorsey managed to find a few franchise players in the draft, but couldn’t find an answer at quarterback. Dorsey was fired a year later after he completely mismanaged the team’s war chest. 

Mays and Brugler, with the benefit of hindsight, fix the Browns’ quarterback woes by selecting Josh Allen. Allen was a raw quarterback prospect entering the league. He refined his throwing technique and became one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. However, I think the two made a mistake by not selecting Lamar Jackson in the redraft. Jackson and Allen have been neck and neck in the rankings. The media cemented their rivalry this year by awarding Allen the MVP and giving Jackson the first-team All-Pro nod. I think Jackson has more magic than Allen. The Ravens have failed to build a passing attack around Jackson. However, Jackson has made the offense work with Baltimore’s island of misfit toys. If the Ravens ever get him a top-notch wide receiver, they’ll become a dangerous playoff team. While Allen is a dynamite quarterback, I still give the nod to Jackson. The Browns should’ve drafted either one.