Add the Philadelphia Eagles' infatuation with Marcus Mariota to the Cleveland Browns' fascination with Sam Bradford and the result Johnny Manziel may be on the move.
Chatsports.com is reporting that the Eagles and Browns have engaged in multiple conversations regarding the Eagles' acquisition of Manziel in exchange for Bradford, citing a source close to an agent involved in the trade talks.
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No, Eagles coach Chip Kelly has not lost his mind, and the deal is not a straight-up trade. Chatsports.com added that the Eagles are trying to land the Browns' first-round draft choice as well, in hopes of stockpiling picks that will help them get into the top four picks in the 2015 NFL Draft.
The Browns own the No. 12 and the No. 19 picks in the draft, but apparently so far have been unwilling to offer either of their first-round picks to the Eagles to get Bradford. Chatsports.com reported that the Browns originally offered their third-round pick and upped the offer to a second-round pick for Bradford.
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But they want more in return for their first-round pick, according to Chatsports.com.
Another barrier facing Cleveland is Bradford's current contract. The No. 1 pick in the 2010 NFL Draft will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2015 season. The Browns want to sign Bradford to a four-year extension, Chatsports.com reported, but Bradford has been apprehensive.
Cleveland's offer has been for about half of Bradford's current salary, and the quarterback is spooked by the Browns track record. Bradford isn't sure who his teammates, coaching staff or even owner will be when his four years are up in Cleveland.
The Nest, a Twitter site devoted to the Eagles, conducted a poll in which it asked whether the team should trade Bradford to the Browns for Manziel and the No. 19 pick. By a 107-69 margin, fans approved the trade.
But the sentiment is contingent upon the Eagles moving up to take Mariota in the draft.
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