The Facts:
The Browns asked the Rams about trading for quarterback Bradford before turning their attention to Robert Griffin III, sources said at NFL meetings this week. The Rams said no. "His name came up, not from us," Rams HC Jeff Fisher said Wednesday morning. "Clubs inquired. But there was no consideration whatsoever on our part (to trade Bradford)."
Reported by ESPN.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to ESPN.com's Tony Grossi, this would be the second time the Browns tried to snatch Bradford. Prior to the 2010 draft, President Mike Holmgren made a last-ditch offer to move up from No. 7 to No. 1. The Rams - under a different regime - held the top pick and wouldn't budge. Bradford went on to have an outstanding rookie season. His QB coach and OC at the time was Pat Shurmur, now Browns HC. When Shurmur departed to Cleveland, Bradford struggled in his second season (although he played much of the year with a high ankle sprain). ... So, after failed bids to acquire Bradford and the second-pick overall (essentially Griffin), it's easier to understand why Shurmur and the Browns are ready to roll with Colt McCoy
as their starter -- at least for another year.
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