Austin Hooper proves to be a great difference-maker
With Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry at the receiver spots, it will be tough for defenses to be able to slow them down and key in on Austin Hooper. That’s precisely why he could be in store for a truly impressive individual season in 2020.
The Browns’ leading receivers aside from Beckham Jr. and Landry ended up being the team’s running backs, which shows the underwhelming nature of their supporting cast. For reference, Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb combined for 563 receiving yards and one touchdown last season.
With a tight end like Hooper in the mix, the Browns will be able to add more layers to their offense while still receiving reliable results. That will make them more difficult to slow down and is precisely the rationale behind signing him.