Five options for the Browns at No. 8 after trade

Rest easy, Browns fans.

The last time Cleveland made a swap for a first-round pick with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Browns at No. 22 overall found their quarterback of the future, Johnny Manziel in 2014.

Or remember the time before that when the Browns traded back needing a receiver, but passed on Sammy Watkins to select Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert? For those not scoring at home, Gilbert rapidly backpedaled into bust territory.

Well, even further back, in 2011, that move back paid off big-time, right?

Not so much.

The Browns gave up the sixth-overall pick to the Falcons, who took All-Pro wide receiver Julio Jones.

Cleveland? They moved up from No. 27 to draft Baylor defensive tackle Phil Taylor 21st overall. Before Week 1 of the 2015 season, the Browns cut Taylor.

To recap: The Browns have been here before. And failed miserably.

As a result of Wednesday’s bold move, the Eagles are in position to draft a quarterback despite signing two this offseason — Sam Bradford to a two-year, $36 million deal and backup Chase Daniel (three years, up to $21 million). The Browns are no closer to their answer at that position, unless you are ready to buy into the resurrection of Robert Griffin III.

Browns head coach Hue Jackson did not love either of the top quarterbacks, Carson Wentz of North Dakota State and Cal’s Jared Goff, and his travel receipts reveal he spent more than enough time evaluating both players to know for sure. Cleveland gets value, but it doesn’t get a quarterback.

Based on the openness of vice president …

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