Of course, many Cleveland Browns fans were disappointed to see Myles Garrett leave in the offseason, but there was hope that the returning package of that trade would help the team for years to come. Jared Verse was particularly exciting to many, because fans and experts feel he is an up-and-coming defensive player who could be a superstar someday.
That may still be true, but Verse has not had a great start in Cleveland. He is struggling to make an impact as he did during his years with the Los Angeles Rams, and some people are beginning to doubt if he’ll be the right fit in Cleveland.
But speaking on 92.3 The Fan, Mary Kay Cabot said that the team still believes in Verse and knows that he is adjusting to the Browns’ defensive style.
Additionally, she feels that Cleveland has faith in him and envisions him as a part of the team for years to come.
“I think they believe that he’s going to be a core part of their team for a long time,” Cabot said.
"He's having a long on-ramp to the attack-style defense, that he hasn't adjusted to it as quickly as maybe they thought that he would.”
“I think they believe that he's going to be a core part of their team for a long time.”
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That must be reassuring for Verse, and perhaps it’ll inspire him to play better in the weeks ahead. Although no one imagined he’d be able to outdo Garrett’s work in Cleveland, some were hopeful he’d look like a reasonable replacement.
But Verse earned 12.0 sacks during his two years with the Rams and has racked up zero so far this year. He’s also only earned 20 tackles and only four tackles for loss. He has had six quarterback hits. That’s not an awful number, but he had 27 last year with the Rams. It seems unlikely that he’ll be able to rival that total.
Becoming a true part of a new team takes time, and Verse deserves patience. However, other new players in Cleveland have already found their spots within the lineup and are producing well, so the patience won’t last forever.
According to Cabot’s reporting, Verse’s clock isn’t winding down, and the Browns aren’t looking to minimize or let him go. But they could change their tune if his entire season is lackluster.
For the sake of the Browns and the sake of his career, Verse needs to find his footing.
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