During our training camp preview on the wide receiver position for the Cleveland Browns, we asked six poll questions to fans.
In Part 1 of our WR preview, we asked three questions, starting with the expectations for new veteran WR Kenny Britt. On the extremes, 4% of fans think he could be a Pro Bowler, while 3% feel he'll be a complete bust. The majority of fans (61%) believe he'll be nearly as productive as he was in 2016 with the Rams, which would be just around 1,000 yards — productivity you’d expect from a good No. 2 receiver. The remaining 32% of fans think he’ll have a few good moments, but will fall off in production from a year ago.
Poll
What are your expectations for Kenny Britt in 2017?
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4%
Breakout, Pro Bowl caliber season!
(70 votes) -
61%
Productive, similar to what he did in 2016 for the Rams
(1055 votes) -
32%
Average, not really an impact player, but a respectable receiver at times
(555 votes) -
2%
The next Dwayne Bowe (and I’m referring to the Cleveland version)
(49 votes)
It's easy to buy into hype that NFL players sell in the offseason, but surprisingly, only 59% are juiced up for what WR Ricardo Louis is preaching. The remaining 41% remain pretty cautious.
Poll
Are you buying the hype that Ricardo Louis is selling?
Lastly, I asked straight up if WR Rishard Higgins will make the roster in 2017, and 83% of fans said “Yes.” That’s a little higher than I was anticipating, but I guess it shows the the overall lack of depth at the position.
Poll
Does Rishard Higgins make the Browns’ roster in 2017?
In Part 2 of our WR preview, we asked two questions, first asking who the most intriguing receiver was between Jordan Payton, Rannell Hall, and James Wright. Despite Wright having some experience with Hue Jackson in Cincinnati, he only got 7% of the votes. The rest of the votes were nearly a dead split, with Payton (47%) barely edging out Hall (46%).
Poll
Which player are you most intrigued by as a wide receiver?
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46%
Jordan Payton
(549 votes) -
46%
Rannell Hall
(542 votes) -
6%
James Wright
(79 votes)
WR Mario Alford contributed well as a kick and punt return specialist for the Browns’ final three games last year, but 66% of fans believe the team will find someone else for that role.
Poll
If he’s only given a chance as a return specialist, does Mario Alford make the team?
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34%
Yes
(372 votes) -
65%
No -- someone else will fill the role instead
(706 votes)
In Part 3 of our WR Preview, we asked about which of the remaining three receivers on the team offered the most intrigue. Josh Boyce led the way with 55% of the votes, followed by Mullaney (33%) and Leslie (11%).
Poll
Which of these three players do you like the best?
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55%
Josh Boyce
(300 votes) -
11%
Jordan Leslie
(62 votes) -
33%
Richard Mullaney
(181 votes)
We will continue to recap all poll reactions after each of our training camp positional previews. Next up will be tight end.