Based on yesterday’s news, it is likely that the Cleveland Browns will be adding RB Quinshon Judkins and WR Isaiah Bond to a roster that controlled the Philadelphia Eagles in the second day of joint practices. While most expect QB Joe Flacco to be installed as the team’s starting quarterback, the Browns offense still has a load of questions.
While the quarterback is the most important position on offense, having talent around the signal caller (including/especially on the offensive line) is vital for success. Judkins, having been with the team all offseason until training camp, is expected to lead Cleveland’s rushing attack sooner rather than later. Having over three weeks, as of Friday, until Week 1 will give him time to get up to speed.
Bond, on the other hand, is a different story. Expecting much from the Alabama/Texas receiver this season might be too much to ask for a player who has not been involved with any offseason activities or training camp. While multiple sites have compared Bond to WR Jaylen Waddle, Browns fans might have to wait a year before they see if that is true.
There is a reason Bleacher Report, among many others, gave Bond a third-round grade despite the Waddle (a high first-rounder) comparisons:
GRADE: 7.4 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter—Third Round)
OVERALL RANK: 61
POSITION RANK: WR9
PRO COMPARISON: Shades of Jaylen Waddle
Bond wasn’t overly productive in college, totaling just 99 receptions in 41 games, with his career high 48 receptions and 668 yards coming at Alabama in 2023. The NFL Network noted a belief that Bond just needs more opportunities:
Bond is an explosive athlete with above-average skill. He simply needs more targets to reach his potential. He’s well-suited to the NFL game and could become a very good pro within his first three seasons.
Predicting Cleveland’s quarterback situation is tough enough. Guessing which 20-plus players will make the roster on that side of the ball is even more difficult, but worth a shot:
Quarterback
Running back
Wide Receiver
Tight End
Offensive Line
What stands out to you about the above depth chart? Any strong disagreements about who “made the team”?
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