Cleveland Browns News: Jarvis Landry wants to be new LeBron
By Dan Justik
The Daily Dawg Tags brings you all the Cleveland Browns news that you need to know, including Jarvis Landry wanting to become the new face of Cleveland.
Ever since 2003, the face of Cleveland sports has been LeBron James. Even when he left in 2010, not one player was able to carry the entire city like James. But the Cleveland Browns may have that player on the roster following James’ second departure from Cleveland.
Jarvis Landry is known as a confident person, and his competitiveness shows that on the football field. But his confidence has carried over into what he feels he can do for the city of Cleveland.
Since Landry was traded to the Browns and signed a five-year, $75.5 million contract extension, he has made some bold proclamations. Landry is not afraid to stand out for what he says or what he believes.
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In today’s featured article, Landry’s competitive drive has him believing that he can carry Cleveland on his back and earn the respect of Clevelanders.
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Jarvis Landry does not believe that Cleveland is a dead end – Elizabeth Merrill, ESPN
"“I think that’s what he lives for,” Gerard Landry says. “[The pressure of] ‘Man, I’m gonna put, just like LeBron, I’m going to put the city on my back and carry us through.’ I think he’s up for it.”"
Once James left Cleveland for the Lakers, fans are looking for that one player to rally around to carry the city. If there is any player on the Browns roster that can do it, Landry certainly has the charisma to handle that duty.
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Mayfield is a very competitive player that has stated he is not satisfied with just being the backup quarterback. But he always has a good head on his shoulders when asked about this situation and he has handled it very well.
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