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Browns extend RB Duke Johnson


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19 hours ago, Jakuvious said:

Carlos Hyde as the receiving back, Duke Johnson will be the short yardage and power formation specialist, while Chubb gets a year on the practice squad.

If they put him on the practice squad, can't another team claim him, tho? lol

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21 minutes ago, TheKillerNacho said:

Wasn't he upset the Browns took Chubb?

That backfield is pretty crowded between Hyde, Duke, and Chubb. Weird timing for this extension, imo.

Not when Duke is a completely different RB than Chubb/Hyde. Duke is the only RB with 50+ receptions 3 straight years in the NFL. Hes more of a WR on screens, pitches and out of the slot than a true RB. He plays a similar role to everbodys favorite RB/WR hybrid in Percy Harvin.

Plus, Hyde is a 1 year veteran rental who will be released after this season so it can be the Chubb/Duke show. I dont believe this staff will use Hyde for much more than a early down reliever for Nick Chubb with Duke Johnson taking all of the passing situation snaps. He is mostly there to be a veteran presence in the position group room and reliable backup for one year.

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On 6/8/2018 at 11:34 AM, TheKillerNacho said:

Wasn't he upset the Browns took Chubb?

That backfield is pretty crowded between Hyde, Duke, and Chubb. Weird timing for this extension, imo.

He will probably have more receptions than carries so not really.

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