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Why the Cleveland Browns are a perfect fit for Josh Dobbs – Tennessee Journalist
Nothing is more important for a young player in the NFL than seeing the field early to show people what you can do. Cleveland would be the best opportunity for Josh to play as a rookie. I would love to see him there working with Hue Jackson. I think he could help rebuild the Browns.
How is this the perfect fit for Dobbs? Hes already had a week with the Browns staff and has publicly stated his positive impressions they made. Plus, it would be one of the few destinations where he would have a chance to take the starting job, work with a knowledgeable coach known for his ability to adapt his scheme to best fit the talents of his quarterback and be under no pressure to succeed early. Finally, the positive impacts made by his leadership could have a lasting effect on the organization as a whole.
While the Browns are certainly the laughingstock of the league, their offensive personnel is no joke. If it werent for a quarterback or two getting hurt every game, Cleveland showed the ability to move the ball with ease on some teams. For once, Dobbs would get to enjoy an offensive line capable of giving him protection. In addition, Terrelle Pryors breakout 2016 campaign proved he can be a number one wide receiver. If they re-sign Isiah Crowell, the running back duo of him and Duke Johnson Jr. would provide him a power back in Crowell and a versatile one in Johnson to rely on. This doesnt even include the potential offensive weapons added either in free agency or the draft.
If he were to earn the starting gig, Dobbs would be put in a situation where he can be asked to do as little as possible as he gradually gains the confidence to run an NFL offense. As a rookie, he would certainly make his fair share of mistakes. Luckily, the Browns will be in a position next year where they can all of their young guys can afford to make mistakes and learn from them. On the other hand, the combination of Dobbs upside and the offensive scheme and personnel of the Browns could translate to some promising plays and games, which would bode well for how Cleveland would view him long term. Even if he didnt earn the full-time job, he could still earn a chance to play in the case of injuries or underwhelming play by the starter.
At the end of the day, no one has a clue where any of these guys end up. Despite that, there is evidence to back up the idea of Dobbs in Cleveland. The former Vol has a long way to go in terms of pocket awareness and decision making, but the Dobbs that Cleveland saw at the Senior Bowl proved to them that he might be closer to being ready than they originally thought. Of course, playing on Sundays is just a bit different than the competition at the Senior Bowl. Yet, out of all the offensive coaches in football, Jackson is one of the few worth trusting to get the most out of Dobbs.
Nothing is more important for a young player in the NFL than seeing the field early to show people what you can do. Cleveland would be the best opportunity for Josh to play as a rookie. I would love to see him there working with Hue Jackson. I think he could help rebuild the Browns.