The Cleveland Browns needed a wide receiver for the future, so they decided to go for a talented and underperforming young man like Jerry Jeudy.
That was a great move on paper.
He was a former first-round pick who could’ve benefitted from a change in scenery, and they didn’t have to give up that much to get him.
Then, instead of waiting to see how he played before giving him a new deal, they gave him a three-year contract extension.
There have been mixed reviews of Jeudy’s performance so far.
Considering that, Adam “the Bull” Gerstenhaber believes he’s currently a little overpaid.
“Would he get that kind of money in free agency? Let’s say he finishes the season with eight or nine-hundred yards, would he have gotten 3 for 51 in free agency? I don’t think so. I say he’s a little overpaid,” Gerstenhaber said.
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It’s not that he hasn’t performed well, but with the numbers he’s posted this season, he may not have gotten that kind of money in free agency.
That’s a fair argument.
Then again, it’s not like the Browns’ offense has done him a lot of favors.
Deshaun Watson failed to keep the chains in motion when leading the way, often missing his receivers by a wide margin.
Jeudy has taken a big step forward since Jameis Winston took over as the starter.
He’s been his go-to guy, particularly in crucial moments, and he’s shown glimpses of the talent that made him a first-round pick not so long ago.
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