The Cleveland Browns are reportedly the frontrunners to trade up in the upcoming draft and acquire Oregon prospect Marcus Mariota, while the New York Jets loom as a sensible destination. The Philadelphia Eagles, despite rostering four quarterbacks right now, might still be in play though.
The Eagles dealt Nick Foles and a 2015 second round pick for Bradford, who has played in seven games since 2013. They also re-signed 2014 backup-turned-starter Mark Sanchez, and bizarrely added Tim Tebow this week, who hasn't played in a regular season game since an ill-fated 2012 run with the New York Jets.
Bradford was the No. 1 overall pick in 2010 and is in the final year of a six-year, $78 million contract. Despite the faith Eagles coach Chip Kelly showed in him by parting with a second-rounder, he's not committing to a long-term extension before the season starts. This could mean that the Eagles have designs on trading him again, and may try to include him in a deal for Mariota.
The Oregon quarterback is the most mobile quarterback in the draft class, and while many scouts project him to need seasoning in pro-style systems, he'd be joining his old college coach if he was taken by Philaelphia. Mariota would be Kelly's first quarterback truly capable of changing the game with his legs since Michael Vick was his starter.
Last season Mariota won the Heisman Trophy behind his 42 touchdowns passes and 58 total touchdowns. He even hauled in a receiving score, and he only threw four picks all year.
The issue for Philadelphia if they still want to go get Mariota is the high price. They've already coughed up a second round pick for Bradford, and there is speculation that Cleveland is willing to part with two 2015 first rounders. Even still, the Titans reportedly asked for their second round pick as well, but the Browns balked.
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