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Rich Paul: Browns Passed Allen Twice, Like Wolves & Curry
16 Dec
Summary
- Rich Paul compared the Browns passing on Josh Allen twice to the Timberwolves passing on Steph Curry.
- The Browns drafted Baker Mayfield and Denzel Ward instead of Josh Allen in 2018.
- Paul also placed Steph Curry on the same GOAT shelf as Michael Jordan.
Rich Paul, a prominent sports agent and Cleveland native, recently voiced his astonishment on a podcast regarding the Cleveland Browns' decision to pass on quarterback Josh Allen multiple times during the 2018 NFL Draft. Paul drew a parallel between this oversight and the Minnesota Timberwolves' decision to bypass Stephen Curry in the 2009 NBA Draft.
The Browns held the first and fourth overall picks in 2018, ultimately selecting Baker Mayfield and cornerback Denzel Ward. Josh Allen was eventually chosen by the Buffalo Bills with the seventh overall pick and has since developed into one of the NFL's premier players, earning MVP honors in 2024 and signing a significant contract extension.
In a separate discussion on the same podcast, Paul also ignited debate by placing Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry in the same tier as NBA legends Michael Jordan and LeBron James in the Greatest Of All Time discussion, a take that was met with skepticism from his co-host.
