How Will New Browns' WR Jerry Jeudy Fit Into Ken Dorsey's Offense?
One word comes to mind when I think of Jerry Jeudy and that is speed.
The fourth-year man reining from Alabama has had an up-and-down start to his NFL career, but his speed has been a constant threat. He came out of the gates with a strong rookie performance in 2020 but took a downward turn thanks to an injury riddled season in 2021. His repose one year later was a career best campaign before his numbers dipped again this past season.
This trade to Cleveland gives Jeudy a fresh start and gives the Browns something that they desperately need, and that is a vertical stretch big play guy.
Jeudy is listed at 6'1 but plays much bigger than that at times and his tape is littered with a variety of big plays. He was trusted to be the guy to stretch the field and catch the home run ball but also fly underneath and turn a 5-yard catch into a 20-plus yard gain.
Dec 3, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA;Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) catches the ball against Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
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Not only is he a perfect match for what Cleveland needed, but he is also a too that Browns Offensive Coordinator Ken Dorsey is going to maximize.
We broke down Ken Dorsey's offensive philosophy weeks back on Brownie Breakdowns (video below) and one thing that was shockingly apparent was his reliance on the vertical play.
The Bills built their offense around Josh Allen's massive arm and play makers in the passing game like Stephon Diggs and Gabe Davis, using their stretch the field as an asset. It ended up leading to their demise in Buffalo but in my opinion, it is exactly what head coach and play caller Kevin Stefanski needs to add to his philosophy.
Jeudy's ability to be such vertical weapon marries perfectly with this Cleveland offense. While he stretches the field and commands the defenses' attention, everything in the intermediate and short game opens up for Amari Cooper, Elijah Moore and David Njoku.
This Cleveland offense is going to look a lot different in 2024 and Jerry Jeudy will fit in just perfectly with them.
