In honor of the Redskins trading a Snyder's ransom to move up in the draft and take Robert Griffin III, we look back through NFL History at five of the biggest trade-up moves for quarterbacks. 5. Mike Phipps, Cleveland Browns . If you don't have a clear recollection of the Mike Phipps trade, that's probably because it's better remembered as the Paul Warfield trade. In 1970, the Browns traded the best wide receiver in the league to move up to the #3 spot to take Mike Phipps. Good move? Well, you tell me ‒ ever heard a Browns fan long for the days of ol' Mikey Phipps? It wasn't all bad, though. In 1973, the Phipper did lead the league in yardage lost via sacks. It stands as one of the proudest accomplishments in Cleveland Browns history. 4. Eli Manning, New York Giants . The Giants gave up a lot for Eli in the 2004 draft ‒ a first-round pick, a third, a fifth and Philip Rivers. It wasn't that long ago that most people believed the Chargers got the long end of the stick, but now's a pretty good time to be arguing for Eli, yes? He's coming off his second Super Bowl win, while Philip Rivers was most recently in the headlines for his love of Santorum . Advantage, Giants.
