John Dorsey’s 5 best moves as Cleveland Browns general manager
3. Trading for, and extending Jarvis Landry
Jarvis Landry was one of the most impactful players in transforming the Browns from an 0-16 monstrosity to a 7-9 respectable team. John Dorsey took a risk in giving the Dolphins fourth and seventh round picks in order to obtain the rights to Landry. There was some risk that Landry might balk at a 0-16 team, but Dorsey was able to persuade him to sign a $75 million dollar, five year contract.
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That was not particularly cheap but Landry is worth it. Understand that the Browns are not like the New England Patriots, whose winning aura allows them to obtain a 50 percent discount the players that they sign.
A case in point is Jamie Collins, who was paid about $10 million per year by the Browns, and whose cap charge is now $3 million according to overthecap.com. Understand also that Landry appeared when the Browns best wide receiver the previous year was Ricardo Louis, with 357 receiving yards.
Landry is a four time Pro Bowl wide receiver whose specialty is operating out of the slot. As such he does not do all the things Odell Beckham, Jr. does. He does not run a 4.3 40 yard dash, does not make spectacular one handed grabs in the end zone.
What he does do is run precise patterns, fake cornerbacks out of their cleats and make tough catches in traffic. He also has the mental toughness to be a role model for the young players and brings his A game to the field every week. In short , he is a complete professional, and exactly what the Browns needed.