In addition to the weather forecast, the other top storyline for the Cleveland Browns on Saturday when they host the New Orleans Saints is the return of Jarvis Landry.
Landry was beloved by fans and players during his four seasons in Cleveland (from 2018-2021).
He is ranked 15th all-time in franchise history with 3,560 receiving yards.
In advance of the reunion, Nick Chubb talked recently about the impact Landry had on the Browns teams during those years.
What Nick Chubb Said
When asked if things would be different if Landry was with the 2022 Browns team, without hesitation Chubb said:
“For sure. Definitely, if we had Jarvis here, it would be amazing. Great teammate. I think he had a big impact on the culture around here.”
#Browns RB Nick Chubb if things would be different with Jarvis Landry here: "For sure. Definitely, if we had Jarvis here, it would be amazing. Great teammate. I think he had a big impact on the culture around here."
— 92.3 The Fan (@923TheFan) December 20, 2022
Landry’s emotional speech to his teammates in the 2018 Hard Knocks docuseries is forever etched in Browns fans’ minds.
Jarvis Landry took over the 1st episode of "Hard Knocks." Powerful to see him call out receivers in a meeting for not practicing with minor injuries, saying that bleep's contagious and isn't happening any more with the Browns. He's a reason they'll be NFL's most improved team.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) August 8, 2018
David Njoku Concurred
David Njoku agreed with Nick Chubb regarding Landry’s role in the culture change in Cleveland.
David Njoku said that he credits Jarvis Landry in large part for the turnaround in Cleveland. Said his mentality and mindset helped the Browns to truly push through adversity. #Browns
— Hayden Grove (@H_Grove) December 20, 2022
He credited Landry for creating a “mentality and mindset” to “push through adversity.”
Denzel Ward Wishes Landry Was Still A Cleveland Brown
Even players on the other side of the ball had a huge admiration for Landry.
Denzel Ward went so far as to say that he wishes Landry was still with the Browns.
Denzel Ward on Jarvis Landry: “Leader on and off the field. Made plays. Wish he was still here…” #Browns
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) December 20, 2022
Ward called him a “leader on and off the field.”
Fans will certainly cheer for Landry on Saturday.
No matter how far he ventures away from Cleveland, Jarvis Landry will always be a Brown in fans’ minds and hearts.
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