Cleveland Browns low usage of David Njoku is unacceptable

Stefanski is good, not perfect

The Browns are 10-5, so it’s difficult to argue too much with how Stefanski has utilized his personnel. However, in a game like Sunday’s, using Njoku more could have made all the difference.

Mayfield was zeroed in on Hooper and Bryant early on before he realized that Ja’Marcus Bradley somewhat knew what he was doing and targeted the practice squad rookie 10 times in the second half.

The fact that Njoku was second on the team in snaps per target (4.5, behind only Hooper) means that Mayfield was looking his way when he was on the field, and that he should have been on the field more often. Even throughout the season, when the Browns are in the red zone, where you would think Njoku’s size, athleticism, and blocking prowess would be useful, he’s been absent more often than not.

For whatever reason, David Njoku just isn’t being given the opportunity to succeed this season, despite doing his job whenever he’s on the field. Kevin Stefanski has earned a good amount of trust, but this is one area where he’s also earned a fair bit of criticism

. David Njoku is not involved enough, and that’s simply unacceptable.