Mallett to Browns unlikely

Quarterback Ryan Mallett likely won't be battling Brandon Weeden for the starting job in Cleveland next year. New Brown's vice president of player personell Michael Lombardi has always been a real fan of Mallett. When Belichick was in Cleveland in 1992, Lombardi was his director of player personell, so there is a strong bond between the two hinting there would be a trade for Mallet.

Lombardi criticized the pick of Weeden in last years draft, and with a new offensive coordinator in Norv Turner, the front office may not have a lot of patience and trust in Weeden's abilities, especially fitting into a new offense.

Weeden doesn't have time to grow and mature as a quarterback because he is 29 years old. Mallett would be a fantastic option in Cleveland because he is someone who you can build around long term. I'm glad he is supposedly staying in New England because I think he has the size and arm strength to be Tom Brady's heir. Do you think Mallett is the future? Let me know on twitter: @joeloobs

Sources:
nfl.com
bleacherreport.com