Five Players to Watch for the Browns in 2018

The Browns might have gone 0-16 in 2017, but few people predict the Browns will be the worst in the league this season.  Here are players to watch for the 2018 season.

Tyrod Taylor

Deshone Kizer did not have a good season for the Browns in 2017.  The rookie completed just 53.6% of his passes and threw 22 interceptions.  Taylor was the opposite.  He threw only four interceptions and completed 62.6% of his passes.  Taylor will take care of the ball much better in 2018 than Kizer did in 2017.

Running Backs

The Cleveland Browns have two new running backs for the 2o18 season, Carlos Hyde, and Nick Chudd.  Hyde ran for 938 yards last season and averaged 3.9 yards per carry.  Chubb will also be an interesting player to watch considering he was great for Georgia.  Chubb can thrive in a role of splitting carries like he did at Georgia with Sony Michel.  It is fair to say the Browns have better running backs than they did last season.

Josh Gordon

Since Gordon’s phenomenal 2013 season, he’s only played in ten games.  Gordon had 18 receptions last season and one touchdown.  If Gordon can stay on the field he can be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL.  The key is, can he stay on the field?

Jarvis Landry

Unlike Josh Gordon, Jarvis Landry has been very reliable.  He has played in every game of his four year career to this point.  Landry set a career high in receptions last season with 112.  Landry came just shy of 1000 receiving yards, he finished with 987 yards.  Between Landry and Gordon, the Browns make a strong case for having the best receiving core in the NFL.

Jabrill Peppers

Many Browns’ fans were not pleased with how Jabrill Peppers was used in 2017.  Peppers played free safety and was often times 30 yards off the line of scrimmage.  Fans won’t have to worry about that this season because Peppers will no longer be playing free safety.  He will be playing closer to the line of scrimmage where he thrived at Michigan.  Peppers should only improve returning punts and kicks.  Fans should look forward to seeing Peppers on the field.