BY SEAN DONOVAN
The Redskins have their sights set on Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III, whose stock rose through the combine and is poised to be drafted as their franchise quaterback.
The trade has major implications for the Dolphins in their search for a quarterback, as the Browns may now be exclusively targeting free agent quarterback Matt Flynn. Cleveland was in a better position to trade up for the chance to draft Griffin, as they have two first round picks this year at No. 4 and No. 22.
Miami had also reportedly contacted St. Louis about the pick, and they are obviously out of the running for RGIII.
The Dolphins are currently in the thick of the Peyton Manning sweepstakes and have a good chance to land the future Hall of Famer. Flynn is likely to be their backup choice in case Manning chooses the Cardinals, Chiefs, or Broncos, which he visited on Friday. Though it's believed that Miami has many elements that can attract Manning, other teams have more cap space to sign the players that Manning wants and might be able to offer more money.
Since the Browns are now looking to sign Flynn, the Dolphins' back up plan, a scenario arises where Miami is left with none of the coveted trio of available quarterbacks. Cleveland has more cap space than Miami and could offer Flynn a better deal. This would be a tough break for a franchise and fanbase desperately looking to find a long term solution at the position.
Even the fourth option of drafting Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill is not guaranteed, as there are reportedly a couple teams willing to trade up to get the fast-rising prospect.
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