Browns: Multiple WRs Will Miss Week 1 Of The Preseason

The Cleveland Browns offense need as much time together playing meaningful snaps in live game action. Unfortunately, some of that chemistry building will have to be postponed.

The first time in 2016 Cleveland Browns fans will get to see their team face off against a different team will be this Friday night at 8PM EST when Cleveland plays the Green Bay Packers on the road. During that game, many players will have an increase in playing time as injuries are affecting the roster, specifically the wide receiver position.

Two of the Browns wide receivers, Andrew Hawkins and Corey Coleman, will miss the first preseason game of the season with hamstring injuries. Cleveland was close to missing three of their wideouts.

However, Browns head coach Hue Jackson believes Terrelle Pryor will be healthy enough to play. Pryor is currently battling a calf injury. Any time players have to miss a game due to injury is a disappointment. Luckily, the Browns will not be missing three of their top wide receivers in their preseason debut.

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For Pryor, any time he can be out there playing is a good thing. The more Pryor can work and improve his skills, the better. Speculation and doubt will still continue to surround him until Pryor shows regularly that he can be a capable NFL wide receiver.

The talk out of camp is one thing. Playing at an impressive level against other teams is a whole different story.

Had Hawkins been healthy, who knows how much he really was expected to play. After all, the Browns have plenty of other players, especially rookies that need the playing time. As far as I see it, Hawkins is just a placeholder until a rookie or other younger veteran steps up.

It is just the beginning of a very long season. There is no need to play anyone if they are not completely healthy. Soon enough we will see Coleman be an electrifying play-maker in legitimate game action.

Yes, it would have been nice to see Coleman play in the first preseason game since he was Cleveland’s first-round pick. Again, why risk it?

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Coleman is going to be the Browns’ WR1 this season. Labeled as the top receiver as a rookie is a tough responsibility, but he is a very talented player who is more than capable of being a key, top piece on offense.

Both, Hawkins’ and Coleman’s injuries are not considered serious. In no time, expect both of them to be back contributing.

Outside of the conditioning issue, Coleman has been very impressive. He has had a great camp and played very well recently in the Browns’ scrimmage.

There are a few pieces to be excited about on offense with Coleman at or near (given your preference) the top of the list. Still, there is going to be plenty of growing pains and Cleveland will still (most likely) have to add another play-making wide receiver next offseason.

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In the meantime, watching Coleman adjust to the NFL is going to be very exciting. The only thing now we just have to do is wait a little longer and that is not going to be difficult to do.