The Cleveland Browns have proclaimed itself a run-first offense for years.
That is especially true this season with a backup quarterback in Jacoby Brissett and arguably the best running back duo in the NFL: Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt.
In the past three months, we have heard multiple whispers about the team trading Kareem Hunt.
It started in August with Hunt asking the team for a trade.
The Browns denied the request.
However, there have been reports from multiple outlets that the Browns are listening to trade requests and potentially have Hunt on the block.
One NFL insider challenges that a Hunt trade puts the Browns’ identity at risk.
What Albert Breer Said
NFL insider Albert Breer believes a Hunt trade puts the entire run-first offensive strategy at risk.
He adds that there is not a really hot trade market for a veteran back with lots of mileage.
The Browns are not planning to give him away, according to Breer, a third or fourth-round pick would be the potential asking price.
Breer points out that the teams who were interested in Christian McCaffrey would likely be most interested.
Those are the Rams and Bills with the Eagles and Broncos in the periphery.
Another NFL Analyst Says Browns Don’t Know Who They Are
Earlier in the week, Aditi Kinkhabwala made the argument that the Browns do not know who they are; they don’t have a clear grasp of their identity.
The #Browns have no idea who they are right now.@AKinkhabwala | https://t.co/fcZJZXYQkE pic.twitter.com/Ofa28I7KtC
— Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show (@ultCLEsports) October 25, 2022
Who knows what the future holds for the Browns and Hunt?
The outcome of the Monday night game against the Bengals could make a difference.
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We have had poor Decisions Making in The Past. Hunt Trade Will. Sink our Team . We Show NO Loyalty Thats A Problem For Me . Rite along with Poor Play Calling on both Sides of the Ball
Ward never plays, Schwartz can’t catch, Williams is always injured ,trade them for a six pack , just pay ward’s salary and release him he’s worthless and sign hunt, at least he doesn’t cry and miss games because he broke a fingernail
60 Year fan get rid of the Coach that’s the problem Hunt is a Born and raised Brown dumb ass move by the Clown’s
How could losing or winning Monday night change play calling or establish a need for Hunt? This coach has called the same half dozen pass plays for the last three years, Nothing will change Monday night. It may be a close game the first half, then after the opposing team adjusts for the second half we will get stomped because we will continue to call pass plays just like the first half.. Third and two. No problem lets throw the ball forty yards out of bounds.