Alright, get this: Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion has already locked down a starting role in that Cleveland offense! We’re talking early September here, folks, and ESPN’s already calling this guy a bona fide weapon, someone they want to get the ball to early and often. Talk about making an instant impact, right?

Concepcion’s Role & Monken’s Vision

The Browns drafted Concepcion in the first round for a reason, and Coach Todd Monken is wasting zero time unleashing him. He’s setting Concepcion up in a seriously dynamic role, one that sounds super similar to how Monken used Zay Flowers back in Baltimore, with plenty of pre-snap motion and a whole variety of touches that keep defenses guessing. Monken even envisions a versatile role for Concepcion as a rookie, hinting at him potentially taking on punt return duties! That’s a massive vote of confidence for a first-year player. Monken himself straight up said, “We’ve got to find a number of ways to get him the ball with his explosiveness, his quickness, his contact balance. He’s going to be a real weapon for us.” That tells you everything about the kind of playmaker they see in him.

Double-Dip Success: Boston Steps Up Too

What’s even crazier is Concepcion isn’t the only rookie making noise for the Browns’ offense. For the second year running, Cleveland went big on offensive picks early in the draft. Last year, it was running backs Quinshon Judkins in round two and Dylan Sampson in round four. This year, after grabbing Concepcion in the first round, they followed up by picking Denzel Boston in the second round. And Boston is also getting massive praise! Analysts are loving his “contested-catch ability and reliable hands,” saying he should be playing the X receiver spot right next to Concepcion. Imagine that kind of one-two punch from two rookies, both highly drafted, stepping into significant roles right away. It looks like Cleveland’s aggressive draft strategy on offense is paying off big time already.

What’s Next for This Browns Offense?

With Concepcion and Boston both seemingly locked into significant roles, this Cleveland offense is shaping up to be a real problem for opposing teams. Monken has some serious rookie weapons at his disposal, and they’re showing up early in the regular season. Every game from here on out, all eyes will be on how he deploys these guys and how much more dominant they can become. This is just the start for these rookies, and it’s gonna be wild to see them grow as the season rolls on.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.