Cleveland Browns: Antonio Brown mentors Browns wide receiver
By Joel W. Cade
The Cleveland Browns need all the help they can get. Now that help is coming in the form of Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.
When the Cleveland Browns drafted University of Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway, they got more than they bargained for. Per Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football Talk, Antonio Brown has been serving as a mentor to the new Browns receiver.
The relationship started over twitter during the draft process. Even though Callaway was drafted by the Browns, Antonio Brown continues to serve as his mentor.
"“He has a special affinity for the kids that are from here,” said the Miami-based Kawa of Brown. “He’s showing him not only what it takes to be a pro, but be one of the best.”"
At this point, Antonio Callaway can use all the help he can get. His list of off the field concerns is daunting, including an alleged sexual assault. He failed a drug test at the combine due to a diluted sample. If Antonio Brown wants to help mentor the trouble receiver from Florida, then the Browns should not object.
Callaway has a lot of talent heading into the NFL. Should he learn the art of route running, he could parlay that talent into becoming one of the leagues best.
The Florida-product is best when in open space. He was often used by the Gators in the same way Tyrek Hill has been used with the Kansas City Chiefs. The comparisons between the two are valid.
But comparison’s mean nothing unless he can get his off the field issues together. Having a solid player like Brown as a mentor will help reign those in. Callaway cites having a daughter and a family as a catalyst for cleaning up his act.
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Should he want to clean up his act, Brown is a great mentor to help him out. The Cleveland Browns would be grateful. Even if he is a Steeler.