What to Watch For and to Remember as Draft Day Approaches:

The draft starts on Thursday at 8pm. (just like last year).

The Browns pick #6 in round one.

In the early rounds look for a playmaking WR in AJ Green or Julio Jones or a passrushing LB/DE in Robert Quinn.

Keep in mind that with the current lockout, free agency is on hold. Could it benefit the Browns to draft first this year, rather than woo free agents and then draft to fill in the holes?

Don't expect the Browns to take a QB in the first 3 rounds. Unless someone falls dramatically like Brady Quinn and Ben Rapistburger did in the past. With needs at WR, DL, LB, and CB, I just don't see it happening.

The Indians play the Royals at home that day, so if your are going up to the draft party at Browns Stadium, you may want to go up early (could be a little congested).

If Cam Newton were still available at #6, look for Cleveland to trade down, no more that three spots to gain picks and STILL get the player they had on their "big board".

No matter how many draft magazines, blogs, websites, & Mel Kiper mocks you have read. No one really knows what the hell is gonna happen. Getting an NFL draft down to a "T" is like filling out your March Madness bracket with 100% accuracy.

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