2 Browns Players That Need To Bounce Back In 2022

Many thought he would take a huge leap forward heading into year two.

While DPJ’s usage and production did increase, he faced challenges catching the football in key moments.

In the game against Las Vegas, Peoples-Jones dropped a ball in the first quarter that many felt he should’ve caught.

The Browns would later punt that drive and ultimately lose the game 16-14 in a crucial spot of the season.

The athletic ability of Peoples-Jones and knack for high-pointing the ball keeps the hype train on DPJ moving.

Plus, he does see stretches where contested catches look like child’s play as he soars for seemingly impossible receptions.

Peoples-Jones gets hot, then cold, then heats up again.

That’s not unheard of for a young receiver trying to make big plays for his team.

Cleveland needs consistency, however, especially with expected improved quarterback play.

If Deshaun Watson is putting laser beam throws on the money to Peoples-Jones, folks expect him to make the play.

This year will be all about proving he can do that on a consistent basis for the Cleveland offense.

Jedrick Wills Jr., Offensive Tackle

This one is something many fans are expecting to happen in 2022.

A Week One shin injury hindered the rest of the 2021 season for Jedrick Wills Jr.

However, plenty think he can return to top form if consistent, including legendary left tackle Joe Thomas.

Pass and run-blocking grades of 67.9 and 61.5 respectively won’t cut it for a team looking to dominate offensively in order to reach higher goals.

However, Wills is an incredibly smart lineman who had some incredibly mature moments in his rookie season.

As Thomas points out in the earlier video clip, they key for Wills is simply being more consistent.

Bringing his best every snap and making sure defenders keep their paws off the quarterback will have Jedrick back in top form in no time.

That’s easier said than done, however, and is something Wills needs to focus on heading into training camp.

If he’s able to put together the effort that Joe Thomas thinks he will, 2022 should be a bounce back season for the third-year tackle.