Sorta OT: DPJ Healthy scratch/inactive for the Browns

Submitted by rs207200 on September 13th, 2020 at 11:39 AM

Man, this is insane. JOJO Natson (wtf?) and Khaderal Hodge (huh?) got the spots over him. 
 

Not sure what’s going on, because I thought he was going to be a 8 year NFL player. 

GhostofJermain…

September 13th, 2020 at 11:44 AM ^

Higgins has cemented the #3, and DPJ still has not picked up the install.  The Browns like him, and think they got a steal, he will most likely play next week against the Bengals and would not be surprised to see him in the 2 deep, the rest of the season.  

Bluesince89

September 13th, 2020 at 11:59 AM ^

The Cleveland Browns apologize and will be sure to consult Mgoblog on all future roster decisions instead of relying on highly paid professionals to make those assessments.  

DTOW

September 13th, 2020 at 12:37 PM ^

We've had a couple straight years of our guys making the jump to the NFL too soon.  DPJ, Uche, Gentry, Long ect.  I understand the money is enticing but leaving early to become a 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th round pick is short sighted.  In recent history and outside of Bush and Gary we haven't had an early declare that wouldn't have benefited from an additional year in college.  Sometimes I feel like some of our guys have a false sense of who they are in terms of their abilities.  Especially when I'm watching Clemson last night and guys like Etienne are coming back for an additional year.

username03

September 13th, 2020 at 1:39 PM ^

I never understand this take. For most of the guys you mentioned the difference in their first contract due to sticking around a year is most likely nominal. Especially since our philosophy discourages stat building. After that they're either talented enough to get a good second contract or they're not.

Wolverine 73

September 13th, 2020 at 12:57 PM ^

Natson  is the primary kick returner. Hodge is an important part of special teams.  DPJ did not distinguish himself in practices, it is going to take him some time to get the system down.

clarkiefromcanada

September 13th, 2020 at 1:16 PM ^

Browns fan here.

Natson did not get cut because the team didn't feel DPJ was ready for punt/kickoff duty (whereas Natson is quite good at that and is his specialty, basically). Hodge is a special teams guy as well.

This isn't the issue you think it is, OP.