In Half 1 of our coaching camp preview on vast receivers for the Cleveland Browns, we have a look at Amari Cooper, Donovan Peoples-Jones, Elijah Moore, and David Bell.

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1. Amari Cooper – Beginning WR

Top: 6-1 | Weight: 211 lbs | Age: 29
Expertise: 9 years | School: Alabama

Amari Cooper thrived in his first season with the Browns, mainly being on par with one of the best season of his profession. He completed with 78 catches for 1,160 yards and 9 touchdowns. Very similar to the remainder of the offense, his numbers took a slight hit throughout these ultimate 6 video games of the season when Deshaun Watson was looking for his footing.

The spotlight of his season got here in Weeks 2-3, when he had back-to-back 100-yard efforts in opposition to the Jets and Steelers. He additionally had this fantastic snag in opposition to the New England Patriots:

Cooper was a strong No. 1 receiver for the Browns — he can get separation higher than anybody on the workforce, makes tough catches, and may develop an amazing dynamic with Watson. The one criticism of Cooper? Dropped passes. Imagine it or not, he almost led the league final yr with 11 drops. They might come on the most random moments too — he would catch a number of powerful passes, then swiftly drop an open one. He addressed that after the season and is aware of he must be higher, however that is one thing that observe actually can not help; it is extra of a focus factor within the warmth of the second.

Last Roster Odds: 100%

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2. Donovan Peoples-Jones – Beginning WR

Top: 6-2 | Weight: 204 lbs | Age: 24
Expertise: 4 years | School: Michigan

I believed Donovan Peoples-Jones had an excellent 2022 marketing campaign. In his third season, he broke out with 61 catches for 839 yards and three touchdowns.

My greatest grievance throughout Peoples-Jones’ first two seasons was that he could not get a ton of separation. He flipped that right into a energy, although: he was the grasp of utilizing his physique and hauling in tightly-contested pssses. I believed the workforce discovered higher methods to get him the ball on the run because the season went alongside too. Additionally, not like Cooper, Peoples-Jones by no means dropped the ball, which gave quarterbacks the boldness to focus on him typically.

Peoples-Jones may very well be a 1,000 yard receiver this yr, and I feel he is one of many league’s finest secrets and techniques. Individuals will have a look at the roster and say the Browns do not have a strong No. 2 receiver, however they might be mistaken.

Last Roster Odds: 100%

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3. Elijah Moore – Slot WR

Top: 5-10 | Weight: 180 lbs | Age: 23
Expertise: 3 years | School: Mississippi

The Browns’ massive addition this offseason was Elijah Moore, who they acquired in change for his or her 2nd spherical decide in 2023. In change for that premium of a draft decide, Cleveland obtained a proficient younger receiver on a low-cost contract via the 2024 season.

Moore was a second-round decide by the Jets within the 2021 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he caught 43 passes for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns in 11 video games. In 2022, he caught 37 passes for 446 yards and 1 landing in 16 video games. At one level final season, Moore reportedly requested a commerce, although, out of frustration with how little he was being focused. His frustration in New York now advantages the Browns.

The chemistry proven between Moore and Deshaun Watson has been on full show this offseason. Moore’s “get off” from the road of scrimmage may be very spectacular too, which goes to make him need to be accounted for — and he’ll both break open, or assist create openings for different gamers. Moore is essentially the most thrilling X-factor for the Browns’ offense this offseason.

Last Roster Odds: 100%

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4. David Bell – WR

Top: 6-1 | Weight: 212 lbs | Age: 22
Expertise: 2 years | School: Purdue

After the Browns’ prime three receivers, it is laborious to have a pulse on the subsequent 9 receivers. I am inclined to checklist David Bell, the workforce’s third spherical decide from 2022, as the subsequent man as much as be the workforce’s No. 4 receiver. As a rookie, he caught 24 passes for 214 yards. Regardless of that low quantity of statistical manufacturing, he performed he almost half of the workforce’s offsensive snaps, a stat that I feel would shock folks.

Bell has good measurement, strong arms, however would not mild it up when it comes to his measurables. To a level, he jogs my memory of Peoples-Jones. The place it will get powerful is once you attempt to play the numbers video games with the Browns’ receivers, which I am going to get extra into for Components 2 and three. If the Browns preserve 5 receivers, you’d assume Bell can be considered one of them — however additionally they drafted a third-round receiver this yr, and what a couple of speedster like Marquise Goodwin?

Last Roster Odds: 60%