Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns NO-BRAINER: Why Cleveland Browns Should IGNORE Caleb Downs and Pursue TRADE Back For More Picks
Feb 13, 2026
A heated draft debate about whether Cleveland should trade back if Caleb Downs or another top defender is available at pick six. Discussion of how adding more picks could speed a roster rebuild and potential trade packages that might land multiple first-rounders. Analysis of depth at receiver and offensive line and which teams might pay a premium to move up.
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Trade Back If Top Defensive Prospect Is Available
- Spencer German argues that trading back from pick 6 is smart if a top defensive prospect like Caleb Downs is available.
- He reasons offensive needs are so large that accumulating picks and targeting offense outweighs taking best player available on defense.
Caleb Downs Play Example
- German praises Caleb Downs as an "eraser" who makes game-changing plays from deep safety.
- He recalls Downs diagnosing a toss near the goal line and creating a pivotal stop against Texas.
Exploit A Deep Offensive Draft
- Spencer German advises exploring trades because the 2026 draft is deep at receiver and offensive line.
- He urges the Browns to trade back to gain draft capital and still find quality offensive starters later.