The Browns can still draft one with the first or fourth pick of the draft. Quarterback is a separate concern, even with the acquisition of Taylor, via trade. Cleveland also has former first-round picks Corey Coleman at receiver and David Njoku at tight end. Receiver Josh Gordon, who once led the NFL in receiving yards, came back off his multiple suspensions late last season and looked good. Landry is one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. He was highly touted due to his speed let him show it on the field or we may find a home in a couple of years that does utilize his talents.The Browns are putting together some interesting pieces. The Dolphins coaching staff should look to be more creative with Waddle instead of the dink-and-dunk style they have him playing. Waddle has been forced to carry a bulk of the work thus far with Mack Hollins being the only other wide receiver to have played in all nine games this season. Mike Wallace and Brian Hartline were staples who played in every game. Landry was not schemed to be a major part of the offense when he was drafted. Landry was drafted 63rd overall, the second-last pick in the second-round. The difference is what was given up to draft Waddle and the placement in the draft he was chosen in. Waddle is not having a bad rookie season and neither did Landry. Landry had 47.4 yards a game, Waddle is currently averaging 55.1. Landry averaged 9 yards a reception, Waddle is at 8.9. Landry averaged 5.3 catches a game in his rookie campaign, Waddle is averaging 6.2. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Orlando, FL, USA Miami Dolphins receiver Jarvis Landry (14) throws the ball in the epic dodgeball competition at the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Waddle is currently on pace for slightly better numbers. In Landry’s rookie season he had 84 receptions for 758 yards with five touchdowns. He went to three consecutive Pro Bowls while a member of the Fins, and caught 110 passes twice in four years. Landry is arguably the best receiver Miami has had in the past 10 years. Instead of a player with Olympic-level track speed blowing the top off of defenses, the Dolphins drafted Jarvis Landry 2.0. Waddle does lead all rookies in receptions with 56, he ranks fourth in yardage behind Chase, Kyle Pitts (4th overall), and Devonta Smith (10th overall). Understandably, many considered Chase the best-receiving prospect in 2021.īut what is not understandable is why this organization decided to trade down and give up draft assets to use a player of Waddle’s talents so conservatively. Ja’Marr Chase, that went one pick ahead of him is proving his mettle with an incredible season. Waddle has been a fine player for Miami, but that’s all he has been fine. In doing so the Dolphins gave up a fourth-round pick along with their first-round pick in 2022 (that is currently sitting at third overall). Miami traded up from the 12th pick to the sixth pick with the Eagles. Now, what happened after the 49ers trade is a hard pill to swallow.