He was a late round pick who stepped in and made the most of his playing time.
This year. “Donovan looks incredible right now. He looks like he is in really, really good shape running around,” Mayfield said. “Obviously, he is a smart guy who we were able to plug and play.
Imagine if he becomes the number two receiver.
He has all the measureables. He can catch the ball. He runs fast and can jump.
Apparently he has worked really hard on his body and skills. He is also very bright.
Of all the receivers on the Browns. He really is a prototype. A guy who can be physical and has the speed.
I like Higgins. He has proven his worth by working hard and delivering when on the field.
He is 6'1" 198 lbs. He ran a 4.64 forty.
Good receiver who knows how to get open and catch the ball.
He is no match for DPJ in potential if DPJ takes that next step. The step that makes him a starter with a clear chance to make an impact on the offense.
Year two is a big year for most players. That is the year you more or less find out if what you saw is what you get or if there is a bump in play.
If the player has/is being given adequate chance to play and they make a jump, then you might even expect to see more as their career moves forward. If not, they have probably reached their potential.
Jones showed enough last year that if he does play better, we might have a pretty good player on our hands. Well, we already know he is a pretty decent player as is, now we find out if he is the type of receiver who might make a pro bowl or two before he hangs it up, or at least have his named mentioned in those circles.
I could see him out wide with OBJ in the slot to try to pressure the safety on that side of the field to come down to double OBJ. That would be an almost guaranteed one-on-one deep for DPJ (either that or a chance for OBJ to get some easy slot yards).
I love DPJ and I hope him and Higgins will be with the Brown a long time.
I could see that considering the odds seem slim that both of Landry and OBJ will be around next year. I could see one of them traded by the deadline if DPJ looks good and Schwartz begins to show.
I love DPJ and I hope him and Higgins will be with the Brown a long time.
I could see that considering the odds seem slim that both of Landry and OBJ will be around next year. I could see one of them traded by the deadline if DPJ looks good and Schwartz begins to show.
It's certainly possible. More like next year though I think.
After this season either Odell or Landry will most likely be gone. Depending on what they see in Schwartz and DPJ. Maybe both Landry and Odell will be gone.
DPJ could also end Higgins with the Browns.
I most interested in this season alone. I want to see them as a unit. Options to use first and back-up for injury second.
Our WR corp. is set for a great year, I see DPJ and Swartz as a great future tandem when OBJ and Landry are gone, although I see Landry being here for a while.
I Really Like DPJ, I think it is a shame that Michigan has had premiere Wide Receiver recruits and Harbaughs 1970's offense has sent them to be drafted no better than the 4th round. DPJ was good for us as a rookie considering Covid/ practice related issues. I think he has high end #2 receiver ability. Glad we drafted him.
He’s already given us more value than a 7th round pick should, so anything after last year is a bonus.
I think he’s got a long term future in the NFL ... his athleticism and size are good and he was pretty consistent. We’ll find out this year if he’s able to improve
Receivers usually take a big jump in their second year, moreso than many positions. He flashed as a rookie at times - his game-winning catch in Cinci being the most memorable - but he will have to show growth or he might slowly get buried on the depth chart.
- but he will have to show growth or he might slowly get buried on the depth chart.
I'm still not used to this concept. DP-J fighting his way into the lineup is a great problem to have. I'm still shaking my head at all the depth we have gained all of a sudden. After seeing so many years of mind-numbing ineptitude, I still feel like I need to pinch myself when we have these talks.
DPJ, was drafted to be a returner, that is pretty much what you see come out of the late rounds specialists who preform at a high level on special teams.
Coming out he had size and speed but was in possession of poor hands, that was his scouting report card. I saw bad hands on one play that stands out that being the drop in the Titan game on what should have been a TD.
But this brings you to the real strength of the staff that Ski has assembled. Player development was a huge part of the success DPJ had last season. Early on they saw his strengths and then they used him to that strength I believe that allowed him to show his skills and to lay to rest some of his demons. Great coaching no other way to say it.
It's truly something we saw last year across the offense for sure. Look at what we did with no-name backups along the O-line, we were phenomenal at getting guys nobody even knew who they were into games and getting stud play from them. Teller was one of those guys. Who wasn't worried about our RG spot heading into last season?
The strength of this team, is in drafting or acquiring players then developing them into a roll where the player develops and the team prospers as a result.
I can see DPJ continuing to developing into a better then average #2 or maybe into a legit #1 given his speed. he needs to develop his route running skills but he truly has a high ceiling and he has the kind of coaching that if he takes to it will allow him to reach for and obtain the stars. From a 6th round pick your kidding right?
Coming out he had size and speed but was in possession of poor hands, that was his scouting report card. I saw bad hands on one play that stands out that being the drop in the Titan game on what should have been a TD.
Overall I agree with you. Just a slightly different perspective on this point about hands. DPJ was a phenomenal talent coming out of high school. He was a 5-star WR. He chose to go to Michigan where he suffered through extremely poor quarterbacking and an unimaginative offense. This stunted his production. AB and our scouting department trusted their evaluation of the player in spite of the lackluster production in college. This is an example of their (Browns), ability to recognize talent that is overlooked by competitors because of some superficial flaw.
This bodes well for other players taken late or acquired outside of the draft.
I agree. He may not have been in a good situation.
I think the report said inconsistent hands. I am not sure that means poor hands. Poor hands are poor hands and the guy wouldn't even be a receiver. Michigan would have made him some sort of back or defensive back if his hands were poor.
Inconsistent can mean he had a lot of balls that weren't in a good position to make a catch or he lacks focus. You can work on focus. Poor hands you can't. If a kid can't catch by the time he is 16, he just can't catch. You learn that when you are a kid tossing the ball around.
Focus you can work on....and hopefully he is in a position where most of the balls thrown his way aren't borderline catchable. You know, the kind that after it is incomplete people say, "It wasn't a perfect throw, but he could have caught that". Great catches shouldn't have to be every catch.
DPJ, was drafted to be a returner, that is pretty much what you see come out of the late rounds specialists who preform at a high level on special teams.
Coming out he had size and speed but was in possession of poor hands, that was his scouting report card. I saw bad hands on one play that stands out that being the drop in the Titan game on what should have been a TD.
But this brings you to the real strength of the staff that Ski has assembled. Player development was a huge part of the success DPJ had last season. Early on they saw his strengths and then they used him to that strength I believe that allowed him to show his skills and to lay to rest some of his demons. Great coaching no other way to say it.
It's truly something we saw last year across the offense for sure. Look at what we did with no-name backups along the O-line, we were phenomenal at getting guys nobody even knew who they were into games and getting stud play from them. Teller was one of those guys. Who wasn't worried about our RG spot heading into last season?
The strength of this team, is in drafting or acquiring players then developing them into a roll where the player develops and the team prospers as a result.
I can see DPJ continuing to developing into a better then average #2 or maybe into a legit #1 given his speed. he needs to develop his route running skills but he truly has a high ceiling and he has the kind of coaching that if he takes to it will allow him to reach for and obtain the stars. From a 6th round pick your kidding right?
Sounds like Chad O'Shea is doing a great job with the wide receivers.
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His combine was off the charts for a 6th round pick. Dripping with athleticism.
Then early in the season I saw him play and was like, this dudes combine doesn't translate, it happens for some guys. He came on a little bit, would love to see a jump because he is clearly an athlete, but we've seen it hundreds of times, most of the best athletes in the world can't play football.
I'm looking forward to watching DPJ in 2021. I don't expect him to be high on the snap count early on, but who knows, if he is part of some big plays, his time on the field may increase.
I wonder what is role will be like after OBJ and/or Landry are gone?
If the Browns could overcome their history and get a good eye to recognize the players that will end up really really good wide receivers then the team might really be on to something.
His combine was off the charts for a 6th round pick. Dripping with athleticism.
Then early in the season I saw him play and was like, this dudes combine doesn't translate, it happens for some guys. He came on a little bit, would love to see a jump because he is clearly an athlete, but we've seen it hundreds of times, most of the best athletes in the world can't play football.
Interested in what you mean by "doesn't translate". You make it sound so permanent. I thought there were at least a few "there's a real football player" moments with DPJ last season despite him looking a little rough around the edges.
When I look at the Browns on paper I truly wonder how anyone will deal with this lineup one of the things we as Browns fans don't really look at is how do you shut the Browns down?
They said that teams last season dared Bake to beat them they loaded up to stop Chubb and Hunt, but when faced with that scenario towards the end of last season especially Bake took defenses apart. I think that teams that focus on stopping Chubb and Hunt are about to get beat like never before. It was also said that KC focused on Chubb and Hunt, let them try that this year. Oh and it was when we were facing KC that I realized how critical that we have the very element that OBJ brings to the table. The thing Bake needs to focus on is letting the game come to him when it comes to the use of OBJ and the pieces will simply fall in place.
The defense is another animal or ingredient that has been added to the mix this year. Teams are bound to try to plow our defense under. I believe they are going to be faced with a situation where they have to try to throw the ball against our defense and we are loaded up in this area to take that away. In reading what is being said the Browns as a defense don't think you can run the ball enough to keep up and that when you go to the pass they have some answers.
No doubt that the second half of last season the Browns offense found it's groove.
That offense now will begin it's second year. That alone makes it better. Add Odell who is a huge add. Add Schwartz who although he will be limited in touches. Those touches add a new dimension. Schwartz will be the trickster. There will be designed plays for his speed. When on the field he will make a defense honor that speed and open more space. This will open more options. We also have added better OL depth.
We were good enough on offense last year and we will be better.
What moves this team into true Super Bowl contention is the improvements on defense.
We lost games last year with a poor secondary. Even games we won like Dallas, Jags, Bengals we let them back in the game. That will not happen this year.
We will start 8/9 new guys on defense. The pass rush will be way better. Linebacker play - way better.
The changes on defense will create more offensive opportunities. We will get more turnovers, more sacks, and more three and out's.
We both know as well others that this team can be special.
Because when you look at all that has been discussed.
Actually for the amount of reps he got I thought he exceeded all expectations. Especially for a rookie 6th round pick. he showed excellent skills many of those catches were in very small windows. He made the catches and succeeded on important first downs and TDs.
jmho - don't know what anyone expected from a rookie.
I agree. When we picked him, he was just a 6th rounder with potential upside due to physical ability. He began to show last year that he may, indeed, be able to hit the ceiling people projected for him; but, there's a reason he was a 6th rounder, and those deficiencies take time to develop past. In year two, we get to see if last year was a flash in the pan or if he picks up where he left off and continues to grow & progress toward that ceiling, or beyond.
Don't know if this has been mentioned. Stefanski said something to the effect that DPJ just does his job and was surprisingly mature in terms of assignment execution.
Before he got any touches his blocking stood out to the coaches.
So imagine how he'll help when he's not even a receiving target. How will Stefanski deploy him so that other guys get clean releases or he can chip in the run game? That's along with his receiving ability.
The Question should be, how do Demetric Felton and DPJ compare and contrast as Wide Receivers. I think fans could really be excited about Felton, he could make some plays.
6th round pick - special teamer then actual game rep usage. How does it even come close to a wasted pick...Oh no wait till you all get upset at the lack of usage of Schwartz 3rd round status. As GM pointed out way too much expectation.
Make no mistake about it. I don't think Schwartz belongs in the NFL, at least not in the sense that a 3rd round pick was used on him.
Maybe after 5 years of development, , ... , the phrase "used on him" the screen went flash white and had to reset... I think the secret watchers are screen shotting my post again for to take make sure I'm not a kidnapper or something, baseball Coach lives and d;;s by his choice of a relief pitcher, caused the ole white flash and screen resets in 2012 ish.
anyway, back to Schwartz, (Sorry the team won't admit it was a bad mistake to use a 3rd on a player, who won't turn into a real receiver for probably 4 to 5 years, Hodge I don't like, but Hodge is far more along to "not ruining offensive drives with mistakes, than probably Schwartz is.
And if Schwartz could return punts, why would the Cle. Plain Dealer guys say, "if someone else would catch the ball and hand it to him", I mean,
look, IF! The NFL draft actually takes place as it's presented to the public, ( and not previously done in a secret location where they could take weeks to make up their minds)
then the teams continuously have to make decisions in 15 minute time windows, sometimes fewer minutes, and sometimes, those decisions are rushed and are just bad decisions.
So, Media and the actual team, using the idea or concept that since players like Jordan Elliott and or Anthony Schwartz were drafted, and before the 5th, means they have to make a team
Well, then it just is what it is. Whether they can play worth anything or not.
His combine was off the charts for a 6th round pick. Dripping with athleticism.
Then early in the season I saw him play and was like, this dudes combine doesn't translate, it happens for some guys. He came on a little bit, would love to see a jump because he is clearly an athlete, but we've seen it hundreds of times, most of the best athletes in the world can't play football.
Interested in what you mean by "doesn't translate". You make it sound so permanent. I thought there were at least a few "there's a real football player" moments with DPJ last season despite him looking a little rough around the edges.
Sure, I mean his athleticism just didn't jump off the field like his combine results suggest. When I see a guy with those type of numbers I sort of expect them to look faster, more explosive than other guys. Just didn't see that last season, especially early in the season on Punt Returns and whatnot, looked slow actually which was very surprising.
Like I said, plenty of track stars, record breaking speedsters than fizzled out in the league so he wouldn't be the first to have his athleticism not translate. Doesn't mean he can't play, but typically when you see guys with crazy combine numbers and little to no production in college you're sort of hoping that burst and speed at the combine translates.
Seems like a good young man, so hopefully he can carve out a nice little career for himself. Would love to see him get a second contract.
Sure, he played great for a 6th round pick. Just thought his combine numbers were so dynamic we would have seen something more in terms of athleticism. Sort of explains how a guy so athletic could have such poor production in college. Punt returns looked horrible early in the season, not a ton of separation on routes....maybe Harbaugh is just a bad coach?
Captain Obvious here, but it also has a lot to do with the others in the WR-room. I don't care who you are or where you've come from, if you're new to this WR room, you're looking up at a few people ahead of you in the pecking order.
His own numbers were "not at all the result of his performance"? Not sure that's how that works. His numbers were pathetic regardless of system. He was a 5 star recruit that went to a pro style system and produced a whopping 438 yards his final season. No need to make excuses for the guy.
Nice kid by all accounts, hell of an athlete, made some plays. Didn't look as athletic as his eye popping combine numbers, was a rookie 6th rounder and made some nice contributions. I'd say even if he doesn't play, his results last year alone were 6th round pick worthy. Most of those guys don't make it.
And I think that's where the biggest problem in the miscommunication lies. For a sixth round pick he contributed well and earned his draft status. Where it goes from there is anyone's guess.
Sure, he played great for a 6th round pick. Just thought his combine numbers were so dynamic we would have seen something more in terms of athleticism. Sort of explains how a guy so athletic could have such poor production in college. Punt returns looked horrible early in the season, not a ton of separation on routes....maybe Harbaugh is just a bad coach?
Seems like a great kid, love to see him improve.
He made the most of the opportunities he was handed..
In the first four rounds, you are hoping for a player that will have some immediate impact.
Beyond that it is anyone’s guess.
If the player is talented and dedicated, there should be a big jump from year 1 to 2. That is the point where you begin to know if you have a sustainable NFL player. They have had a full off season to dedicate to their job, and they are surrounded by every possible thing to help them succeed. But they have to want it too.
A few years ago the Browns drafted 3 receivers in the latter rounds. Higgins is the only one that remains. He worked hard and it became evident that he deserved a roster spot. So even though he did not get the big money, he will probably be in the league for a while. Most never make it to a second contract. It’s the NFL in the salary cap era, When you have a 100 million dollar player you need 10 making the minimum.
Sure, he played great for a 6th round pick. Just thought his combine numbers were so dynamic we would have seen something more in terms of athleticism. Sort of explains how a guy so athletic could have such poor production in college. Punt returns looked horrible early in the season, not a ton of separation on routes....maybe Harbaugh is just a bad coach?
Seems like a great kid, love to see him improve.
He made the most of the opportunities he was handed..
I agree. It will be important for him, and more importantly the team, he continues to make strides.
The overall health and balance of the team can't be maintained with both OBJ and Landry making what they make. We need someone to step up as replacement.
In the first four rounds, you are hoping for a player that will have some immediate impact.
Beyond that it is anyone’s guess.
I'm hoping for 1st rounders have an immediate impact, 2nd rounders to be starters (maybe not immediately), 3rd/4th rounders to be roll players, and beyond that is a crap shoot.
As a 6th rounder, on this roster, he's already exceeded NFL averages and is in the plus category. If his trajectory continues as it has been, he will be the steal of that draft; he'll be a guy that fans of other teams talk about on their message boards saying things like "look, you CAN get a WR in the 6th".
As a 6th rounder, on this roster, he's already exceeded NFL averages and is in the plus category. If his trajectory continues as it has been, he will be the steal of that draft; he'll be a guy that fans of other teams talk about on their message boards saying things like "look, you CAN get a WR in the 6th".
Agreed...I'll reiterate here that his rookie season was COVID-time and the coaches really couldn't get their hands on him. A 6th Rd rookie on his own running around in an offense that is new - and learned virtually at that - might look a little shaky from the casual eye. I think we are going to like the guy,
As a 6th rounder, on this roster, he's already exceeded NFL averages and is in the plus category. If his trajectory continues as it has been, he will be the steal of that draft; he'll be a guy that fans of other teams talk about on their message boards saying things like "look, you CAN get a WR in the 6th".
I agree. Even if he only improve fractionally over his career, he will be a decent player well worth the selection.
Look at the Steelers over the Roethlisberger years. They draft WRs late in the draft, and they become useful to outstanding. The QB helps make a WR.
That's one thing about the Rodgers situation that bothers me. He has helped his receivers develop, but then almost throws them under the bus, implying, if not saying, that they just aren't good enough.
I remember listening to Belichick at the opening of camp.
He said something along the line of " I don't give damn how you got here. First rounder or walk on free agent. From this point on you are here and you are here for a reason. You will get looked at. You will get a chance to compete. What you make of it is up to you."
There are rosters all over the league that have undrafted free agents on their roster. If you have the talent you will get noticed and will play.
DPJ got a chance. He made the roster last year for a reason. He showed something. When he got in games. He made the most of every opportunity.
At OTA's Baker said he showed up looking awesome. Like he is more than ready.
If he continues to improve guys like Higgins, Hodge and anyone else will be dealing with him for work.
While that is certainly true there are degrees to that. Investment is also a factor.
We've seen it time and time again where a first round draft pick who busts gets a lot of time to prove himself. Usually a minimum of two seasons. That team made a huge investment in that player and as such will offer him every opportunity to turn things around.
Not so much with a late round pick or UDFA.
So while yes, they will all get an opportunity, that opportunity will not be nearly the same for all of them.
So true, at every level of sports, investment means something- as a walk-on at Kent State, the scrubs beat the scholarship guys often-60s, yet the scholarship guys played...I remember a guy from inter Cleveland who as non scholarship player scored 17 pts in a game when scholarship guy was hurt...out he went upon recovery never to see the floor again in meaningful time....memory lane, the world ain't fair...go DPJ, go Browns!!!
I think that, (everybody already knows that he's not, and making excuses until its obvious just delays the inevitable and wastes time until they find a fix.)
It's possible that thought is wrong.
Criticizing me for having that thought, won't make Schwartz a better player, the same as
I can't ruin Schwartz if he's actually good. the same as
Hating me for holding that thought won't make Schwartz a better player either.
Development? There have been scores of Wrs. over the years that have had a rookie year, Taylor Gabirel, Syndric Steptoe, Randy Moss, Corey Coleman, name any player, Everybody had a rookie year, they weren't all 20 years old at the time, but they all had a first year.
I think that, (everybody already knows that he's not, and making excuses until its obvious just delays the inevitable and wastes time until they find a fix.)
It's possible that thought is wrong.
Criticizing me for having that thought, won't make Schwartz a better player, the same as
I can't ruin Schwartz if he's actually good. the same as
Hating me for holding that thought won't make Schwartz a better player either.
Development? There have been scores of Wrs. over the years that have had a rookie year, Taylor Gabirel, Syndric Steptoe, Randy Moss, Corey Coleman, name any player, Everybody had a rookie year, they weren't all 20 years old at the time, but they all had a first year.
Just to be clear, you have absolutely no idea how good or bad Schwartz is or will be. None.. You keep pushing this strange agenda..
Just to be clear, you have absolutely no idea how good or bad Schwartz is or will be. None.. You keep pushing this strange agenda..
Wishful thinking on your part first. The team decided to use a 3rd round pick on this player not me. Even to use their other resources elsewhere. Every year the team decides to use resources to address positions on the team. There will be an end someday to Mayfields career and they can live with what they chose to put around him in the meantime. For better or worse.
If Schwartz is above average, it will be a bonus for the Browns. They really don't need him to be above average though. They just need him to be fast and it keeps those DB's from creeping up to stop Chubb and Hunt and from doubling OBJ.
Make the back of the defense respect your speed and punch the front of the defense in the mouth.
"Under head coach Kevin Stefanski, the 2020 Cleveland Browns opened the season with KhaDarel Hodge as the team's primary third receiver, which had everything to do with his skill set as opposed to talent, so while 2021 may be different in terms of who plays that position, that thought process could still endure.
Despite being the most efficient receiver on the team as well as simply the best of 2021, Rashard Higgins did not become a regular contributor in the Browns offense until Odell Beckham tore his ACL week seven.
Previously, the Browns primary three receivers were Odell Beckham, Jarvis Landry and KhaDarel Hodge, even if Hodge was rarely targeted. His size, strength and speed were favored because the Browns offense desperately needed more players that could push vertically to create more space for the rest of the offense. He was also an excellent blocker.
Higgins more than proved himself and short of an injury situation will be the heavy favorite to get the majority of snaps in that third receiver slot. According to Higgins in Jarvis Landry's Just Juice, "I'm not goin just like, zoom, past a [guy]. That's never been me."
And with Landry particularly last year along with an offense that features tight ends, that was a little problematic at least schematically. Ultimately, Higgins was able to find success along with Landry in the lineup out of necessity due to injuries not just limited to Beckham.
The fact Landry plans to play leaner this year should help.
There's an almost inexplicable chemistry between Baker Mayfield and Higgins that dates back to Mayfield's rookie year. Part of it is the fact that Higgins is such an effective route runner and understands how to create separation despite any elite physical traits, something he's been able to do dating back his days at Colorado State.
Not only does he get open, he was the most reliable target on the team last year. He caught everything including a couple truly spectacular catches. It stands to reason the team simply isn't going to doubt it, based on what Higgins was able to do. The fact he's able to attack the intermediate levels of the field effectively, which does not worsen the Browns spacing problems on offense is also in his favor.
Clearly, Stefanski wants more speed in the lineup. It was a priority in the offseason, adding Anthony Schwartz to the wide receiver room with a third round pick, a player who might have been able to go to the Olympics as a sprinter if that was his primary focus.
Schwartz is a rookie and will be utilized even if it's only occasionally to try to stretch the field, but Hodge can contribute in that role and the Browns are likely going to feature Donovan Peoples-Jones entering his second season in that third receiver slot.
This isn't to suggest that Peoples-Jones should be given the job. The Browns love his potential, his work ethic and he's doing everything to put himself in the best position to contribute and grow with this team and in this offense. He just has to get there.
The Browns are not likely to get ahead of themselves with Peoples-Jones. They have proven guys ahead of him still, so they don't need to rush him. As with his rookie season, the Browns allowed all of their rookies other than Jedrick Wills to develop at their own pace, putting them in positions to succeed and grow.
As pleasant a surprise was he was, Peoples-Jones was targeted just 23 times in 14 games as a rookie. He caught 16 of them for an incredible 335 yards.
Hodge was only targeted 17 times in 11 games, but he caught 11 of those for 180 yards and every one of them went for a first down.
Their impact out weighted their actual production, because they were able to make key plays that helped the Browns win games.
It's important to remember that that if the Browns do run three receivers and some combination of a tight end and running back, particularly when it's Kareem Hunt will likely be a more featured receiver than they would be.
On one hand, that means they may not see the ball all that much. On the other, if teams are trying to cover Beckham, Landry, Hooper or Njoku and then Hunt, the defense may give up plays simply because the defense is occupied with trying to stop everyone else.
Should a player like Peoples-Jones prove he's ready to take on more of a role in the offense, the coaching staff isn't going to hold him back. Both Hodge and Peoples-Jones offer size, strength and speed. They may not be burners like Schwartz and Beckham, but they might as well be compared to Landry and Higgins as well as the tight ends.
The more skill sets and body types the Browns have at their disposal (and they have a ton), the more matchup problems they can cause for the opponent.
Getting back to Hunt, don't be surprised if he's the third receiver at times. With more time to prepare the offense, some glimpses of Hunt being used in space to great effect in games such as against the Baltimore Ravens last year, the more they should use him as a receiver.
Whether it's in conjunction with Nick Chubb as the lone back in the backfield or simply motioning him out like previous coaching staffs did seasons with former Browns back Duke Johnson, they can put stress on defenses while identifying the coverage and making life easier for Mayfield.
It's one of the major benefits to running a two tight end based offense. The third receiver can be more of a weapon as opposed to someone that needs to be able to function in a specific task, potentially in the slot or moving the chains. The Browns can be flexible with that position, thinking of terms of attacking the defense as opposed to needs they must fill.
As a result, don't expect a firm depth chart outside Beckham and Landry at the top for the rest of the receivers unless injuries occur. Higgins will likely get the lion's share of the snaps, because he's more than proven himself, but players like Donovan Peoples-Jones, KhaDarel Hodge, Anthony Schwartz and Kareem Hunt could all operate in that role depending on the situation the Browns find themselves this season."
I think a good point is made as to not getting hung up on who is the 'starter". I think a good number of players are going to get a good amount of reps.
I have read many say that Schwartz won't play much. I disagree. It's hard to quantify how many snaps that means, but he is going to play unless it is proven he drops everything thrown his way and he can't get off the LOS.
Just to be clear, you have absolutely no idea how good or bad Schwartz is or will be. None.. You keep pushing this strange agenda..
Wishful thinking on your part first. The team decided to use a 3rd round pick on this player not me. Even to use their other resources elsewhere. Every year the team decides to use resources to address positions on the team. There will be an end someday to Mayfields career and they can live with what they chose to put around him in the meantime. For better or worse.
Just to be clear, you have absolutely no idea how good or bad Schwartz is or will be. None.. You keep pushing this strange agenda..
Wishful thinking on your part first. The team decided to use a 3rd round pick on this player not me. Even to use their other resources elsewhere. Every year the team decides to use resources to address positions on the team. There will be an end someday to Mayfields career and they can live with what they chose to put around him in the meantime. For better or worse.
So what's your point
I think you know as well as I do that sometimes there are posters who have trouble summing up their thoughts with points.
I suppose everyone can come to their own conclusion but in my opinion the investment a business puts into a commodity helps you determine what value that business places on that commodity.
I mean we all have opinions on players, who should start and who is better at their position and how valuable they are to the team. But beyond our opinions I think the investment a team places on a player tells us more about how they see that players value to the team. Higgins has a contract which pays him more than both Schwartz or Drew.
But let's look at how they've handled Higgins. In both of the past two seasons Higgins was only signed to a one year extension. This year they took a pretty big gamble by letting him test the market. So from a salary and length of contract standpoint, it appears their urgency for keeping Higgins isn't of primary importance.
I remember well the deal we made to absorb a 16 million dollar cap hit to acquire a second round pick for Brock Osweiler. Most posters agreed that since we weren't in cap hell it was worth the 16 million dollar price tag for a second round pick.
So if that's the value of a second round pick, what's the value of a third round pick? Because for some reason, even with the plethora of WR talent we have on the roster, this FO felt that such an investment was worth it to draft Schwartz. I think we can all agree that both Jarvis and OBJ as a tandem will not remain on the Browns roster for the long haul. that's far too much of the salary cap pie.
But what we can do is look at who and how they're investing in their attempt to build the WR position moving into the future. The largest investment to date is in the third round selection of Schwartz.
It's very true nobody can predict what happens after a player is drafted. None of us really know what the future holds. But what we can do is look at the evidence in front of us to determine the plan being laid out by those in charge.
Just to be clear, you have absolutely no idea how good or bad Schwartz is or will be. None.. You keep pushing this strange agenda..
Wishful thinking on your part first. The team decided to use a 3rd round pick on this player not me. Even to use their other resources elsewhere. Every year the team decides to use resources to address positions on the team. There will be an end someday to Mayfields career and they can live with what they chose to put around him in the meantime. For better or worse.
So what's your point
I think you know as well as I do that sometimes there are posters who have trouble summing up their thoughts with points.
I just don't think the guy is trolling.
I think he is Trolling. Why is it wishful thinking?
Point being, investment on the front end indicates how the investor sees the perceived need and value. So even with the other WR's on the roster, they made a much higher investment in him than they did any of the others.
True. My bad. I was unsure and did not look it up.
Point remains.
Good free agent receivers are always out there.
It's a philosophy of building your football team thing. "Good free agent receivers are always out there." is one philosophy. It's not one I'm primarily fond of but Go Browns.
