Donovan Peoples-Jones tabbed for breakout season in 2022
...The Browns added Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper and David Bell to help create a more explosive offense but it is Donovan Peoples-Jones who might benefit the most from the changes.
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..Releasing Hooper without adding another significant tight end should keep three receivers on the field more often while Bell takes mostly the slot receiver role and is less of a threat to play outside often.
...Peoples-Jones is expected to start in Cleveland due to a lack of general activity at the position outside of acquiring Cooper. Jakeem Grant Sr was Cleveland’s lone free-agent signing at receiver, and Grant isn’t expected to find himself in a positional battle with Peoples-Jones given their differing body types and skill sets. Long-time veteran
Jarvis Landry was
released from his contract and Rashard Higgins signed with the Panthers as a free agent. The offseason
departures of both Landry and Higgins further cemented Peoples-Jones’ positioning on Cleveland’s pass-catching depth chart.
Why Browns’ Donovan Peoples-Jones Is Poised For Breakout 2022 Season
... The current make-up of the Browns’ roster indicates wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones is primed for a breakout season in 2022.
... set to receive his biggest opportunity since turning pro in 2022. In 2021, Peoples-Jones recorded
career-highs in receptions (34) receiving yards (597), and touchdowns (three) while serving as Cleveland’s No. 1 receiver down the final stretch of the season. It was a preview of what’s still to come.
Cleveland’s passing game was downright broken last season and the opportunity that awaits Peoples-Jones in 2022 looks even more appetizing given the upgrades Cleveland has secured on offense.
...acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys. Cooper will be Cleveland’s No. 1 receiver and is expected to quickly become Watson’s go-to target. While Cooper will command attention from opposing secondaries,
Peoples-Jones is expected to serve as the starting receiver opposite him on the boundary. Peoples-Jones should manage to take advantage of some
favorable matchups.
... the Browns aren’t expected to abandon the run altogether by any means, but Watson’s presence should lead to a more balanced approach that keeps defenses on their toes.
A more pass-happy offense will benefit Peoples-Jones in 2022.