Sam Bradford

Will the Browns make another run at Sam Bradford on draft day? (AP Photo/David Richard)

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Submit your questions for Hey, Mary Kay! here.

Hey Mary Kay: Are the Browns really going to go with Josh McCown at quarterback this year or do they have another moved planned? Will they make another run at

Sam Bradford? Are they hoping Johnny Manziel can play?

-- Lou Piernik, Medina, Ohio

Hey Lou: I think the Browns are fully prepared to start McCown this year, but they will continue to look for chances to upgrade the position. I think they'll try to trade up to draft Marcus Mariota, and I also think they could make another run at Sam Bradford on draft day. If they don't land one of those two, I do think McCown will be their man in 2015. They are also big on Connor Shaw, who could start games for them this season if necessary. As for Manziel, they'll see what happens when he gets out of rehab soon. At this point, I don't think they can get much in a trade. Maybe Jerry Jones is still interested.



Hey Mary Kay: I think the Titans like Zach Mettenberger and the Jets are going

to roll with Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick. That being said, there is a chance

Marcus Mariota could fall to 19. If so, could you see a scenario where the Browns takes the Eagles' 20th pick and Sam Bradford for the 19th where Philly could get Mariota?



-- Trent Somple, Columbus Ohio



Hey Trent: I don't think there's a chance in heck that Mariota falls to No. 19. Too many teams need quarterbacks and too many are willing to take a chance even on a projection like Mariota. But he's highly-regarded by plenty of NFL coaches, including his old Oregon boss Chip Kelly, who thinks he's the best QB in the draft. I don't see

him getting past No. 6. He could go as high as No. 2.



Hey, Mary Kay: Where do you think Browns would be now if they had not reached for Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden and Johnny Manziel, and instead went after top quarterback free agents with large cap space? Would they now have a top offensive line plus playmakers to make a Colt McCoy, Josh McCown, Brian Hoyer or better free agent excel? Have the Browns repeatedly hurt themselves by reaching for players and changing staff?



-- David Seed, Shaker Heights, Ohio



Hey David: There's no question the Browns have hurt themselves with their constant turnover in the front office and coaching staff. When they do draft a quarterback, they don't take the time to develop him. I thought Colt McCoy had potential to be a winner, but he was never surrounded by enough talent or given a chance. Same for the rest of them. At least this regime understands the importance of building around the quarterback and not putting all of the pressure on one player. If Manziel is to have a chance, he'll need a great supporting cast.



Hey, Mary Kay: The coverage of Textgate has focused on what punishment Ray Farmer and the Browns might suffer as a consequence. Shouldn't we be concerned about the effect on Browns reputation and his ability to be effective going forward? Almost certainly the act of attempting to interfere with coaching decisions during games had a ripple effect in league circles. It was a factor in Shanahan wanting out. Was it a factor in not being able to hire experienced offensive coordinator and QB coach replacements. Could it have been a factor in why a team with $40 million to spend couldn't sign a top 50 free agent at positions of need? Thoughts?

-- Andy Brodhead, Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Hey Andy: I think the inability to attract some of the bigger-name coordinators had more to do with the high turnover rate at the position and concern in league circles that Jimmy Haslam might have a quick hook for this staff if they don't win this year. As for big-name free agents, the Browns didn't try hard to sign many. They inquired about a few, but are committed to building through the draft. Yes, the texting was a factor in Shanahan's departure, but I think it was much less a factor in the hiring of a new coordinator. Mike Pettine has also really liked John DeFilippo for a long time

and wanted to give him a chance.