CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns’ selection of Dillon Gabriel with the 94th overall pick left many analysts scratching their heads, but the organization’s fascination with the Oregon quarterback wasn’t about arm strength or physical traits — it was about what’s happening between his ears.
What we’re witnessing is an NFL team placing an extraordinary premium on cognitive ability. In a league often obsessed with height, arm talent, and athleticism, the Browns have zigged while others zagged, betting on Gabriel’s mental processing as his superpower.
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