Browns: Dwayne Bowe Is Still In Team’s Plans This Season

This offseason the Cleveland Browns brought in free agent WR Dwayne Bowe. The organization expected him to do more than the very little he has contributed so far. The expectations for him have not change.

The Cleveland WRs have done a solid job, but wouldn’t it be nice to have more size at the position? The belief that WR Dwayne Bowe should be cut is valid, but it does not seem anything similar to that will happen. In fact, the team is continuing to believe in the veteran wide receiver for the 2015 NFL season.

#Browns OC John DeFilippo said we're going to need WR Dwayne Bowe at some point this season, there's no doubt, I see progress from him.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) October 15, 2015

Through five Browns games, Bowe has only appeared in two. Those were Weeks 2 and 4. During those two games, Bowe has yet to catch a pass this season.

Just because the team still needs Bowe does not mean he will actually be productive. Hopefully he comes back and can contribute well for their offense. However, if the previous five games were any indication of what to expect for the rest of the season, then this signing is going to be a dud.

Right now the thought of his signing being a dud is probably in pencil. Should his lack of presence continue into the “meat and potatoes” of this season, then that label can be rewritten in ink.

In the meantime, TE Gary Barnidge, who is the team’s leading receiver, needs to continue to perform well and make key plays as needed. What also Cleveland’s offense will need to make sure of is to keep on including RB Duke Johnson in the passing game.

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The more involved he is, the easier it will be for Cleveland’s WRs– especially those who have to substitute size for quickness. Yet, once/if Bowe gets his feet under him to contribute will it be enough?