Browns star edge rusher Myles Garrett made headlines earlier this week when he publicly requested a trade out of Cleveland. The announcement wasn’t completely unfounded, as the former Defensive Player of the Year already made it clear he would be seeking clarity on the franchise’s long-term plans. While the Browns were adamant that they wouldn’t consider a trade for the All-Pro talent, Garrett ultimately decided he didn’t want to stick around for another rebuilding or transitional season.
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In his initial statement, Garrett clearly cited a desire to win, noting that his “goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl.” The veteran reiterated that point while doing the rounds on Media Row today, including an appearance on the Rich Eisen Show. He also provided more insight into his decision to ask out of Cleveland. We’ve compiled some of the notable soundbites below, with a hat tip to Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal:
On what factors motivated him to request a trade:
“It took time and lots of conversation. Just looking at the trajectory of the team, talking to some of the higher-ups, I have a lot of respect for them but I just don’t think we’re aligned on where the team is going in the near future.”
On the timing of his decision to go public with a trade request:
“I just felt it was time. I had taken my time after the season, kind of relaxed and decompressed emotionally, wanted to distance myself a little bit and spent a little time talking to my family about how we feel about this decision.”
On consulting with former Cleveland star LeBron James about moving on from the city:
“You know just, what a transition looked like for him. What was his thought process going into it before he left Cleveland. Making sure I made a logical decision [and took] my time. Trying to take away the pressure of doing somewhat like that. Northeast Ohio has been his home, and it feels like my home, as well.
On where he’s hoping to play next:
“I just want to go to a contender. … I would love [to have a say in his destination]. I know in my position, I don’t have much say in where I go. But hopefully we can leave off on good terms and we can find a middle ground between us.”
On his fit with the Commanders (via a separate conversation with Sports Illustrated):
“I think they need a pass rusher. I think that’s something that they dearly missed during the playoffs…and I feel like I can fill that a role. But that’s a role that multiple teams need.”
Pretty much anywhere is a contender compared to the Browns
Calls Deshaun a model citizen, talks with Lebron… Myles were you at some parties we don’t know about?
Talking with LeBron means what to you now?
Ain’t no party like a Diddy party
-LeBron James
Welcome to DC, Myles. HAIL!!!
Lakers !
Nah, Dodgers. They seem to get everyone.
How ironic would it be if he ended up in Houston?
Cleveland is not going to trade him for peanuts if they move him before the draft because of the $36 mill dead cap hit. However, teams are going to want to know about what kind of money he wants when his deal is up and that could reduce the demand in trading for him. Could be ugly.
What does leBron have to do with any of this?
He has already ruined the NBA. Might as well go after the NFL too.
Jerry U old stupid crusty fck!!!!
Go get Miles Garrett to play with Parsons…
And I will love u again❤️❤️