Miles Austin Signing Is a Worthwhile Gamble for Cleveland Browns

May 17, 2014   ·   Rob Goldberg   ·   Jump to comments


The Cleveland Browns were in a desperate need for a wide receiver, causing them to sign free-agent veteran Miles Austin. Although this seems questionable at first, it is a smart move for the organization.
There was a lot of excitement surrounding the Browns after the first day of the draft. They selected cornerback Justin Gilbert with the No. 8 pick before really making a splash at No. 22, grabbing former Heisman trophy winner Johnny Manziel.
Although the electrifying quarterback might start his career on the bench, he will quickly find his way onto the field and bring a great deal of energy to a franchise that has generated little buzz in recent years.
Unfortunately, the excitement quickly turned into disappointment when T.J. Quinn and Don Van Natta Jr. of ESPN reported that Josh Gordon is facing a year-long suspension after failing a drug test.
ESPN Stats and Info provided a look at why this is such a big deal:
Gordon led the NFL in receiving yards this...

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