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Kareem Hunt among the Cleveland Browns with falling stocks

By Chad Porto

Oct 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin celebrates a David Njoku first-half touchdown against the Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland.Brownssteelers 38
Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin celebrates a David Njoku first-half touchdown against the Steelers, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland.Brownssteelers 38 /

Offense

Kareem Hunt

Kareem Hunt is having his worst year as a pro by far. With the exception of 2019, where he was limited due to his suspension and late-season arrival, Hunt is averaging the least rushes through eight games That includes the worst yards per carry, the least amount of yards, as well as the least receptions, yards, total touchdowns, yards per-reception. Now you can say, “Well, Kevin Stefanski isn’t using him as much” and sure, true. He also isn’t as productive as he was when he was being used. He’s down nearly a full yard-per-carry from last year. He’s not making the most of the opportunities given to him, which is why he’s getting fewer. Keep in mind, Nick Chubb is averaging better numbers this year, than last. So this isn’t an offensive line issue.

Jack Conklin

All though, we do have an offensive line issue. I don’t know if it’s the injury he suffered last year, him getting back into football shape, or what, but Jack Conklin is quickly playing his way out of Cleveland. He’s been up and down all year. In some games he’s great, in other games he’s awful. The worst part is that Conklin is struggling in the area he’s most been reliable at, his run blocking. In fact, the Browns largely run to his side when he’s healthy. He got blown up by the Bengals, posting just a 55.4 in run blocking for the game, according to PFF.

Harrison Bryant

There was an Epic Rap Battle between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, where Abraham Lincoln parachuted in from a “giant bald beard”, and uttered the lyrics “YOU! I WANNA LIKE YOU!” and that’s how I feel every time I see Harrison Bryant. The man is very nimble and tall, and a future in the NFL as a receiver makes total sense. Yet, he can’t block the run and he can’t catch a pass (or seemingly get open to catch one), and he’s largely just unremarkable. Considering he won the collegiate award for being the best tight end, Bryant really should be a better player.

Pharaoh Brown

The Browns brought back Pharaoh Brown to be the team’s third tight end. His job is to block, something Stephen Carlson was more than capable of doing. Yet, Brown has been anything but a good blocker. He had a PFF score of 46.3 against the Bengals. Not a strong sign that he’s what we need.

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