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It would be just the\u00a0Browns\u2018 luck, wouldn\u2019t it, to have two first-round picks (one likely a Top 5 pick) in a 2026 NFL draft that has depth and quality at a number of positions \u2026 but not so much at quarterback. It\u2019s a legacy that stretches back more than three decades, the Browns\u2019 inability to draft and develop a top-line quarterback, and there is real fear that the 2026 draft might not be the one to help them much.<\/p>\n
Still, after five games of\u00a0Dillon Gabriel, and unless there is a late-season revelation on\u00a0Shedeur Sanders\u00a0as a future star, the Browns will need to pick a quarterback in six months. The pool might be slim, but at Cleveland.com, they\u2019ve got a path for the Browns to get a guy who has shown some toughness and grit\u2013and who happens to be 6-foot-5, a nice contrast to the diminutive Gabriel.<\/p>\n
The quarterback: Fernando Mendoza of undefeated Indiana.<\/p>\n
Now, it should be noted that the mock draft does feature a big break for the Browns, in that the team lands with the fourth pick and none of the Top 3 pick a quarterback. That\u2019s plausible, since two of the worst teams in the league\u2013the Titans and\u00a0Giants\u2013appear to have QB1s in place. A third, the\u00a0Saints, could decide they need to give last year\u2019s second-rounder,\u00a0Tyler Shough, a shot.<\/p>\n
So the Browns get the pick of the QB litter.<\/p>\n
Writes\u00a0Tim Bielik of Cleveland.com: \u201cMendoza right now is QB1 and his game-winning drive at Penn State on Saturday only solidified that standing. He has just about everything a quarterback needs except for an elite deep ball. Mendoza has taken the next step as a quarterback under Curt Cignetti and looks like the type of QB who could turn a team like the Browns back around quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n
There is some debate on who is the top quarterback in this draft, with Ty Simpson of Alabama getting some of that attention, and Oregon\u2019s Dante Moore also in the mix. And the one worrying aspect of it all is that none of those three were considered sure-fire first-rounders heading into this season. If only Arch manning had lived up to his hype, this might be an easy call.<\/p>\n
Still, the Browns are unmistakably in the market for a quarterback, and Mendoza shines as a sort of anti-Gabriel\u2013big and strong, poised in the pocket, while being both accurate and willing to take risks down the field.\u00a0According to Pro Football Focus, Mendoza is not all that bad with the deep passes, completing 18 of his 33 passes of 20 yards or more this year.<\/p>\n
(Worth noting: Gabriel is 2-for-8 on such passes with the Browns thus far.)<\/p>\n
Mendoza\u2019s completion percentage (71.3%) is excellent, and he has racked up 2,342 yards on the season in 10 games. The only games in which he did not top 200 yards passing were blowouts against Old Dominion and UCLA.<\/p>\n
The good news for the Browns on their second first-rounder is that, should the team turn to more offensive help with that pick, there is a deep pool of first-round-worthy receivers on hand, and Cleveland should do what it can to pluck one of them.<\/p>\n
The Cleveland.com mock has them landing USC\u2019s Makai Lemon, who has been one of the most productive pass-catchers in college football. But Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State), Carnell Tate (Ohio State), Chris Bell (Louisville), and Denzel Boston (Washington) are also worth watching.<\/p>\n
Boston, MA \u2014 In a statement that reinforces the Boston Red Sox’s tradition of grit and determination, head coach Alex Cora has emphasized that attitude plays a pivotal role in the team\u2019s success. “I value attitude over ability,” Cora said confidently. “If your skills aren\u2019t there yet, we can work and improve together. But if your attitude is lacking, you won\u2019t last with this team.”<\/p>\n
Cora\u2019s leadership has always been about creating a culture where players are encouraged to grow not only in their skills but in their mindset. While talent is essential for individual performance, Cora firmly believes that a positive attitude is the key to the long-term success of the team. “The players who bring the right attitude, the ones who are dedicated, focused, and selfless, are the ones who will thrive in Boston,” Cora added.<\/p>\n
As a coach known for his strategic mind and ability to connect with his players, Cora is focused on fostering a team-oriented approach. He believes every player has the potential to improve with the right effort and determination. “The right attitude is non-negotiable,” he stressed. “We need players who are all-in for the team, who take accountability, and who strive for continuous improvement.”<\/p>\n
With the Red Sox striving to return to postseason contention, Cora\u2019s philosophy remains at the heart of their approach. Whether it\u2019s a rookie making his debut or a veteran looking to make a comeback, every player is expected to demonstrate not only the ability to perform but also the right attitude to support the team\u2019s collective success.<\/p>\n
In Boston, the message is simple: you can improve your skills over time, but without the right attitude, you won\u2019t have a place on this team. This emphasis on attitude ensures the Red Sox aren\u2019t just a team of talented individuals, but a unified squad with one goal\u2014World Series glory.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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