Myles Garrett was one of the few bright spots in a lackluster season for the Cleveland Browns. The star defensive end is also the subject of a heated debate between analysts Mike Tannenbaum and Chris Oldach; one wants to trade him, while the other insists it won’t happen.
In a recent episode of ESPN Radio’s Unsportmanlike, Tannenbaum once again insisted on trading Garrett, claiming the team still “stinks” with him on the roster.
“If the four of us were running the Browns, I would trade Myles Garrett,” the former New York Jets general manager asserted. “He’s a great player. He’s a Hall of Fame player. But, we’re stunk with him, right?”
He even set the price for the trade:
Why not get as many [picks] as you can? The trade I said was: ‘Why not trade him to Detroit for two picks and Jameson Williams?’ Like, who says no to that?
Chris Oldach is the one saying no.
Garrett is staying in Cleveland, Oldach assures
While Tannenbaum insists on trading Garrett, the ESPN Cleveland insider dismissed the idea that the team is considering parting ways with one of its most valuable assets.
“Guys, it’s not happening,” Oldach said in a video shared by ESPN Cleveland. “I don’t know how many times Mike Tannenbaum has to bring up a potential trade for Myles Garrett. It’s not happening.”
But Tannenbaum isn’t the only one. This is the second consecutive offseason in which speculation about Garrett leaving the Browns has intensified.
Among the teams fans and media have linked to the defensive end are the Dallas Cowboys, the Chicago Bears, the Detroit Lions, and even the Los Angeles Chargers. Given Garrett’s numbers last year, it’s no surprise.
Garrett is the NFL’s best pass rusher
While the Browns languished in last place in the AFC North with a 5-12 record, Garrett posted career-best numbers:
- 60 tackles, 43 solo
- 23 sacks
- 33 tackles for loss
His sack count not only earned him Defensive Player of the Year honors but also broke the record previously held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
If the Browns were to trade him, they would undoubtedly demand his weight in gold.