{"id":49609,"date":"2018-09-18T19:46:36","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T23:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lwosonnfl.ms.lastwordonsports.com\/?p=49609"},"modified":"2018-09-18T19:46:36","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T23:46:36","slug":"cleveland-browns-nick-chubb-duke-johnson-jr-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2018\/09\/18\/cleveland-browns-nick-chubb-duke-johnson-jr-threat\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleveland Browns’ Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson Jr. Are a Rushing Threat"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cleveland Browns<\/a> offense is something of a project, despite all the talent that\u2019s available. The team is capable of winning games, but just need to make a few adjustments. We need to look beyond the receiving corp to the running backs, where\u00a0Nick Chubb<\/a><\/strong> and Duke Johnson<\/a> Jr.<\/strong> are a rushing threat.<\/p>\n

Nick Chubb and Duke Johnson Jr. Are A Rushing Threat<\/h2>\n

A quick note. Quarterback\u00a0Tyrod Taylor<\/a><\/strong> avoids throwing downfield, which means the wide receiver corp that was constructed on the run-free-and-deep concept isn\u2019t fully utilized. Add in a second-year tight end who\u2019s drops too many balls, a rookie receiver who isn\u2019t always reliable and another receiver who is no longer with the team, and we\u2019re left with a running back situation that needs adjustments.<\/p>\n

It’s Time to Bench Carlos Hyde<\/a><\/h3>\n

Carlos Hyde<\/strong> is a veteran \u201cmiddle of the road running back\u201d, says Martin McConnell of\u00a0Dawg Pound Daily<\/a>. The second-round pick from Ohio State is no longer the best back on the roster. Watch Hyde handle himself on the field, and one has to agree, it may be time to bench him.<\/p>\n

Nick Chubb Has Speed Down the Middle<\/h3>\n

Nick Chubb is a rookie who\u2019s already shown abundant potential as a bell-cow back early in the season. He clocked up 35 yards in just five attempts and was explosive against the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Averaging seven yards a carry, it won\u2019t be long before he starts recording touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Duke Johnson Jr. Out Wide Is Ideal<\/h3>\n

While Chubb barrels down the middle of the field, Duke Johnson Jr.\u00a0will do his thing down the sides.<\/p>\n

Chubb runs with lightning speed, and Duke is a truly reliable receiving back. Placing him out wide adds another dimension that Hyde no longer provides.<\/p>\n

This is why they\u2019re a formidable dual threat. Together, Chubb and Duke will be a rushing attack that\u2019s capable of reaping rewards for the Browns.<\/p>\n

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