Cleveland Browns News: Denzel Ward has no issues with physicality
By Randy Gurzi
The Daily Dawg Tags bring you all the Cleveland Browns news you need to know. Today’s featured story looks at how rookie cornerback Denzel Ward can play with physicality.
We all saw the hit and we all heard the hit. There’s no doubting that there wasn’t a fan of the Cleveland Browns who didn’t also love the hit.
What they probably didn’t like was the yellow laundry that followed.
Obviously, the hit in question was when rookie cornerback Denzel Ward put New York Giants receiver Hunter Sharp on his back with a crushing blow. That was fantastic, but then Ward was flagged for taunting.
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There were different takes on it, and really being a preseason game the penalty doesn’t matter. What isn’t debatable though is Ward has no issues playing tough football.
That story and more take center stage in today’s Daily Dawg Tags.
Cleveland Browns News
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward has no problem playing physical — Dan Labbe, Cleveland.com
"Before the flag came out on Thursday night for taunting, Denzel Ward laid a hit on Giants wide receiver Hunter Sharp. It’s one of those hits that reminds you of how physical Ward can play, even at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds.After the game, Ward acknowledged that he can surprise people with his ability to hit."
It may have been followed by a taunting penalty cost them 15-yards, but the hit that cornerback Denzel Ward laid on Hunter Sharp created a stir for Cleveland fans. It was a welcome change by many to see that swagger and it also lets people know that Ward is a physical player and isn’t afraid of going toe-to-toe with anyone. Hopefully, the taunts stay in the preseason and just the hits continue into the regular season.
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