3 wide receivers the Browns should be trading for
By Alex Swisher
1. Will Fuller V, Houston Texans
The Browns picking up Will Fuller V might seem like a long shot pick for the Browns, but it may not be as far off as some might say. Fuller could potentially be the top player available on this year’s trade market. The dynamic receiver for the Texans is boasting an incredible 2,721 yards and 21 touchdowns in the five seasons he’s recorded there.
The problem is, the Texans currently sit at 1-6 and Fuller finds himself staring at free agency next year. So instead of finishing out a fantastic season for a fruitless team, Houston could look to get something back in return for providing the Browns with the second half of their star receiver’s best overall season.
The 26-year old receiver slots in perfectly with this young Browns team. The theme of the Browns is speed and accuracy when it comes to passing, so it’s no surprise that the speedy young man is the perfect pick for this aggressive Cleveland offense. Pairing Fuller with Mayfield under Coach Stefanski could prove to form an unstoppable 1-2 combo, that could lead the two respective players to lead passing and receiving yards.
Now, it’s impossible to tell if Fuller or the other two receivers mentioned are exactly what the Browns need to finish the season strong, but all three men carry incredible upsides. Extreme speed, dynamic footwork, strong agility, and teamwork make all three of them viable picks for what the Browns need. Samuel, Perriman, and Fuller could all strongly fill the hole that Beckham is leaving in the Cleveland offense, and potentially make a strong long-term addition to their wide receiver pool.
All that is known is that, if the Browns don’t pick up a strong receiver soon, they could be washing away any hope or chance for playoffs, and maybe even their first winning season since 2007.