Willis McGahee sucks. WGAF though?
I don't even understand why there's a debate as to who's better between the two. If I had to choose between the two of them, I'd pick Trent 10/10 times because he's younger and has less mileage on him. Not because of the way he runs, because of his track record or because of his character, etc. Between the two, Richardson is the greater asset and it's not real close. Neither are really very good at the moment.
But that's completely 100% not the point.
The point is...given the the way Chud's offense is supposed to work, the vision for the franchise, etc...the real question is whether Trent Richardson is of greater value than the player the Browns could take with the Colts pick. Basically...can you replace Trent's production with one of the Browns picks in the next draft and can you take a player that can contribute more at a position of need? I think the answer is absolutely yes.
If I was to evaluate that based on what Trent Richardson is NOW, at this moment...the answer is a LOL'er. A 1st round draft pick in the 20's is of FAR greater value than Trent Richardson the 3.6ypc player that's currently looking like a bust. Now that takes a leap of faith that the Browns FO is going to make the right pick, but frankly...we have no reason to believe that they won't at this point.
Bottom line: the McGahee vs Richardson debate is stupid. Richardson is obviously the better option if one was forced to choose between the two for the long haul.
But that debate takes away from the main point that a 1st rounder is of greater value than current Richardson without a doubt.
Stop this madness.