Cleveland didn't fare as well, but it wasn't all bad
www.cbssports.com
Rams: A
Let's not overthink this:
How often does one of the greatest defenders in NFL history become available? Aaron Donald never switched teams. Lawrence Taylor never switched teams. J.J. Watt did, but he had sustained several major injuries, was about to turn 32 and was coming off a five-sack season when the Texans cut bait.
Those are the only players with more Defensive Player of the Year awards than Garrett.
Browns: B-
Here are the quarterbacks who started at least one game during Garrett's time in Cleveland:
- Baker Mayfield
- Deshaun Watson
- DeShone Kizer
- Jacoby Brissett
- Joe Flacco
- Jameis Winston
- Shedeur Sanders
- Dillon Gabriel
- Dorian Thompson-Robinson
- Tyrod Taylor
- Case Keenum
- P.J. Walker
- Kevin Hogan
- Nick Mullens
- Jeff Driskel
- Bailey Zappe
It is an absolute travesty that the Browns could not pair an all-time great defender with a competent offense. In Garrett's nine seasons in Cleveland, the offense finished 31st or 32nd in scoring three times, more often than it finished in the top half of the league (twice).
That is all in the past now, though, and the Browns' haul for Garrett is ... OK. Remember, the Ravens were going to send the Raiders two first-round picks (including No. 14 overall) for Maxx Crosby, who has dealt with more injuries and isn't as good as Garrett. This deal lands Cleveland only one first-round pick, and it will likely come at the bottom of the round.