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The Cleveland Browns still require wide receiver solutions.
The one position where I anticipate the Cleveland Browns being a key player is wide receiver as free agency draws nearer. Amari Cooper was a huge contributor for the Browns in 2023, but the performance of the other players was lacking.
With just under 900 receiving yards and six touchdowns, David Njoku definitely made up for lost ground, but Elijah Moore, Cedric Tillman, and David Bell’s output were far and away superior.
As the No. 2 and 3 receivers, the three receivers who saw the most action for the Browns combined for little over 1,000 yards and four touchdowns. Cooper and Njoku will require assistance, and I understand that you can’t expect to have three or four elite targets in this league.
The second major unknown in this scenario is Andrew Berry’s plan for Cooper. The organization cannot afford to absorb the almost $24 million cap charge that the veteran wide receiver will have next season. Although Cooper was excellent, he will either be let go or given more time before the upcoming season begins.
What would, therefore, be the ideal situation for the Cleveland Browns offense, which is led by the
Although Cooper’s prime years will undoubtedly come to an end at the age of 29, I have no doubt that he will be a genuine No. 1 option for at least two more seasons. Recall that Cooper has never been an excellent athlete and relies on strong hands and precise route running, both of which degrade more slowly than speed.
Finally, but just as importantly, Berry has to get a top-tier No. 2 wide receiver to support this offense. I find names like Michael Pittman and Tee Higgins to be rather logical. While neither has demonstrated that they are worthy of $20 million year, they have both had successful NFL careers and are capable players. Few men in.
