Deshaun Watson is officially crowned the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback, and with their first regular season game against the Jacksonville Jaguars coming up on Sunday, Sept. 13, he needs all the help he can get. Thankfully, a new player is already turning heads and could be exactly what Watson needs to silence any doubters: rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston.
ESPN’s Experts are Hyped
The buzz around Cleveland’s newest weapon is legit. ESPN’s own Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Dan Graziano, Pamela Maldonado, and Jordan Reid just dropped a feature highlighting the NFL’s top rookies, and guess who made the cut for the Browns? Denzel Boston. This guy, the No. 39 pick, is getting attention before he even makes his NFL regular season debut. The experts think he “should have a chance to play right away,” which is huge. Sure, they mentioned he has a “low floor because of Cleveland’s quarterback situation,” but that just means the stakes are even higher for Watson to deliver and make Boston shine.
Boston’s Secret Weapon: Goal-Line Dominance
So, why all the hype for Boston? Get this: the dude scored 20 touchdowns over his final two seasons at Washington. Twenty! And here’s the kicker, he dropped just four of 209 career targets. That’s insane ball security! His size and those incredible ball skills should instantly make him a major factor near the goal line, a place where points absolutely have to happen. We’re talking about an underrated gem here, a late-round stash for fantasy managers, but more importantly, a potential breakout player for the Browns.
This explosive rookie wideout could be exactly what Deshaun Watson needs in those tight moments to put points on the board and kick off their season right against the Jaguars. All eyes are on that September 13th opener; will Boston deliver?
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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