Deshaun Watson-Amari Cooper connection could jump-start Browns offense
It seems all of the top teams in the NFL have an elite quarterback and receiver duo. Can QB Deshaun Watson and WR Amari Cooper be that reliable connection for the Browns?
They believe they can be, and Watson is thankful he has Cooper to grow with.
"It's a blessing to be able to have Amari, and the things that he can do, and the things that he's seen," Watson told reporters. "Just be able to be that big brother for me because he's older than me. So, having the opportunity to learn from him ... it's awesome."
Cooper, who's in his ninth year, is 68 yards shy of the fifth 1,000-yard receiving season of his career. He's already accomplished the feat with the Raiders and Cowboys.
"The relationship between a quarterback and receiver is huge. Every receiver wants to have a great quarterback like Deshaun throwing him the ball," Cooper said.
Both have shown an ability to play on an elite level with their previous teams. There's little doubt that they couldn't do it together.
With a full offseason together, 2023 may be the season they help catapult the Browns (6-8) back to the playoffs.
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