Browns: 3 players with the most to prove pre-training camp

Greedy Williams

Some players are just unlucky. That’s Greedy Williams in a nutshell. The Browns’ first pick in 2019 was a highly-touted prospect. Seen as a first-round talent that fell to the second round, Williams was seen as an instant starter next to Denzel Ward, who’s coming off of his best year (as a rookie). The Browns fans were excited.

Ward and Williams both dealt with injuries and occasional poor play that year. Ward bounced back in 2020 but Williams wasn’t given the opportunity. A nerve issue in his shoulder sidelined him for the entire year and doubts about his ability to get back to full health have run rampant ever since.

So now Williams is on the outside looking in. The Browns signed Troy Hill, drafted Greg Newsome III, and may still add another cornerback in free agency. There isn’t a lot of hope as it stands for Williams to be back to full strength by training camp, let alone for the 2021 season. The other big issue is if Williams will ever live up to his potential.

If he does get healthy, he still has to prove that he was worth that second-round pick, something he really didn’t do as a rookie. Now in year three, he has to show he can do something if he’s going to get a contract extension. The Browns don’t seem too keen on giving him a new deal after year four if he’s still injury-plagued and inconsistent.