Browns Address Major Need with Ben Tate Signing, but Can They Rely on Him?

March 15, 2014   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments

After being linked to him since the 2013 NFL season, the Cleveland Browns finally landed the running back they've been coveting. The team announced Saturday that it signed former Houston Texans back Ben Tate:
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the deal is worth a maximum of $7 million over two years:
While the signing should help improve a Browns run game that ranked 27th in total yards, 23rd in yards per rush and dead last in rushing touchdowns in 2013, the optimism it brings to the team must be tempered with caution.
Injuries marred Tate's four seasons in Houston. First, in 2010, a broken ankle suffered in the preseason sent him to injured reserve, ending his rookie year. Hamstring and foot injuries lingered through the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and Tate's starting job landed with teammate Arian Foster. In 2013, he tried to battle through cracked ribs, but his season ended on injured reserve again.
When healthy, Tate is certainly a talented, productive runni...

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