Chargers Will Trade Eric Parker, Browns Need a No. 3 WR; Let's Make This Work, People

Joe Jurevicius has said this will be his final NFL season, and the Browns' No. 3 receiver might miss the start of '08 while he recovers from a knee injury. The Browns have Braylon Edwards, Donte' Stallworth and tight end Kellen Winslow, but have very little experience after that.

The team has given J.O.A.T.s Joshua Cribbs some work at wide receiver, and are pleasantly surprised with Travis Wilson's progress, but the front office could still make some moves prior to training camp.

The Chargers' Eric Parker could be that guy. San Diego signed return dude Mark Jones yesterday, which, as the San Diego Union-Tribune's Kevin Acee notes, "isn't a big deal in and of itself," but it could spell the end of Parker's career in San Diego. Apparently, the Chargers are willing to deal the 29-year-old wideout, and if the can't, they'll release him before training camp.

Enter Cleveland:

The Cleveland Browns, whose offensive coordinator is former Chargers tight ends coach Rob Chudzinksi, are among the teams that have shown interest in Parker. The Chargers are believed to be asking for a draft pick somewhere in the final three rounds.

Eh, something less than a third-round pick ~~seems kinda steep, but the Dolphins got a second-rounder from the Chargers for Chris Chambers, so who knows~~ sounds about right. Plus, if Parker is completely healthy and can contribute as the No. 3 receiver for three or four seasons, then maybe it's worth it.

That would be good news for Derek Anderson (scrub!) and the Chargers' Malcom Floyd. Kassim Osgood, however, is still bummed.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

6-21-2008 @ 12:52PM

Luz said...

Ryan, the article says final three rounds not first three rounds. So a 5th, 6th or 7th. Which sounds reasonable for Parker.

6-21-2008 @ 1:14PM

Mr.G said...

Luz: You'll have to excuse Ryan,he's much too busy hating on Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn,to offer any competent reporting.

6-21-2008 @ 1:15PM

ryan said...

I HATE DEREK ANDERSON ... wait, what was that Mr. G?

/don't really hate Derek Anderson, which is obvious to even the most obtuse fans.

6-21-2008 @ 2:28PM

Ryan: My bad...Perhaps you just have a bad habit of including Anderson in your hatred of Brady Quinn.There,is that better?

Better.

6-21-2008 @ 2:49PM

Robbandjenn said...

Quit hating on the qbs, we need defensive backs and guys who can shut down the run!!! What good is 48 points a game when the others are scoring 49!

6-21-2008 @ 8:19PM

PacoGerte said...

Eric Parker has been called the most under-rated reciever in the league. I would much rather see the Chargers deal Malcolm Floyd than Parker. Put him in the slot position and think of a faster Wes Welker. I think he's that good.