Should the Browns consider Ty Simpson at pick six?

The episode of Afternoon Drive on The Fan dives into the ongoing debate about whether the Cleveland Browns should select quarterback Ty Simpson with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hosts Nick Wilson and Jonathan Peterlin, joined by Jake Volnick and Mac Robinson, explore the logic behind the idea that the Browns might be using misdirection—focusing heavily on Deshaun Watson and Shaudor Sanders—to mask a potential surprise pick of Simpson at No. 6. While acknowledging Mary Kay Cabot’s argument that taking a developmental quarterback in the first round is a low-risk, high-reward strategy, the hosts strongly disagree with Simpson being that pick. They argue that Simpson lacks the elite ceiling, has limited college experience, and would face immense pressure in a fanbase eager for results—unlike Green Bay’s situation with Aaron Rodgers and Jordan Love. The discussion highlights concerns about timeline, quarterback development, and the Browns’ current lack of patience. Ultimately, the consensus is that while drafting a quarterback early makes sense in theory, Ty Simpson is not the right fit at No. 6 overall.