Cleveland Browns: Which receivers will stick around?
It’s hard to remember the last time the Cleveland Browns have had this much competition at wide receiver. It will be one of the more interesting stories to watch as training camp gets underway.
The Cleveland Browns have a logjam at wide receiver. When’s the last time you’ve heard that statement? To be clear, I’m not suggesting that they have an abundance of Pro Bowl wide receivers, but unlike in past years, some tough decisions may have to be made even if the Browns go with six wide receivers.
Let’s start with the obvious. Barring injury or other circumstances, Josh Gordon and Jarvis Landry will be on this roster. I believe that Corey Coleman is fine as well.
Of course, a trade is a possibility as training camp/preseason roster attrition happens throughout the league, but Coleman’s ability to play both outside and in the slot fits well with the versatility that wide receiver coach, Adam Henry says will be expected of all Browns wide receivers.
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Fourth-round selection Antonio Callaway will also likely make the final roster. When he was drafted, there was talk that he would push Coleman for a starting job. However, a groin injury slowed him in minicamp.
That bears monitoring. And it sounds as if Callaway is behind Coleman at this point. If Callaway is going to make a move, it will have to be early in camp before reps get more defined.
That leaves two slots left and an interesting set of names. Ricardo Louis has the versatility Henry talks about but has had the drops.
Rashard Higgins has not shown the ability to go deep, but can be a threat on intermediate routes.
Jeff Janis is an interesting wild card. If Hue Jackson was Tito Francona, I’d say Janis is a lock. He’s that veteran presence that a lot of clubs love.
If the Browns keep Janis, it would likely be to help out on special teams. However, this would take a spot away from another receiver.
Sixth-round rookie Damion Ratley may take Louis’ spot and Evan Berry looks to be a practice squad player after converting from the defensive backfield at Tennessee.
When you consider that the Browns have talented receiving options at running back and tight end, there is reason for genuine optimism for the Cleveland Browns offense.
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