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Cleveland Browns: Studs and duds in loss to Buccaneers

By Dan Justik

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a play during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 21: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns reacts to a play during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 16: Damarious Randall #23 of the Cleveland Browns smiles on the field during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 16: Damarious Randall #23 of the Cleveland Browns smiles on the field during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 16, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) /

Stud: Damarious Randall

The Cleveland Browns have dealt with a lot of injuries in their secondary the past few weeks, and it has caused the team to scramble to put a starting lineup on the field.

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With Terrance Mitchell and E.J. Gaines out due to injury, the Browns decided to play Damarious Randall at cornerback while moving Briean Boddy-Calhoun to safety. It was a risky decision, but it was a move that helped the Browns defense on Sunday.

Playing at corner for the first time with the Browns, Randall continued to make plays all over the field. He made 12 tackles on Sunday, and played well in coverage.

He was given the task to shadow Mike Evans for most of the game because Randall had the best size of any other player in the Browns secondary. And for playing cornerback for the first time this season, Randall held up well against one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.

Evans still had a good game, catching seven passes for 107 yards. But Randall was not making it easy on Evans. There were catches by Evans that were due to him finding holes in the Browns zone coverage.

Randall has been one of the best play-makers for the Browns this season. His tackling ability is top-notch, as he showed that against Tampa Bay. He was put in a tough assignment on Sunday, and he held up well.

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