Cleveland Browns: Grades from home opener vs. Ravens

Tight Ends: C

More good news from Sunday was the return of the tight ends. Gary Barnidge had a productive game following last week, when he had no receptions. Barnidge finished the day with four receptions for 37 yards, some of which were important to the little movement the Browns had on offense following the first quarter.

Barnidge reestablished himself as a reliable target specializing on third downs and in the red zone. He, along with the other tight ends, also showed their ability to block on the edges to allow room for Crowell and Johnson to get to the outside, another element of tight end play that was missing last week.

The other two tight ends who played were Randall Telfer and Seth DeValve, each of which filled the second tight end role at times in Jackson’s trademark two tight end formation. Telfer went out with an injury, but was productive along with DeValve for the most part, though not spectacular.

For an offense that likes to use two tight ends on many plays, one would hope to see more production out of the position than they did on Sunday. Still, this unit was not nearly the sole reason for Cleveland’s epic collapse, and much like the offensive line, was serviceable and gave the Browns a chance to win.