Cleveland Browns: 3 takeaways from the offense after loss to Ravens

After watching Carson Wentz tear up the Browns in Week 1, fans began wondering if it was worth it to pass on the quarterback in favor of wide receiver Corey Coleman.

The rookie proved he was indeed worthy of the selection with his performance on Sunday, catching five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns, both of which came in the first quarter. He was consistently getting open against the Ravens secondary, and made it clear he is the number one receiver on this team, at least until Josh Gordon returns from suspension.

While the offense stalled after the first quarter, this was not Coleman’s fault. Josh McCown was likely playing with excruciating pain, and should not have been out on the field. If he had been healthy, Coleman may have had much higher numbers on the day.

Getting this production out of the first-round pick is a great sign. The Browns drafted four receivers in this year’s draft, but Coleman was expected to be a star for this team. And after two games, he is the only rookie receiver with any receptions, even after missing time during the preseason due to injury.

His production may dip with Kessler at quarterback, but he could also serve as a reliable target for the fellow rookie in Week 3 and beyond. With so many questions all over the field, it is nice to know that this year’s first-round pick is capable of being a dominant player from the start.