The Facts:
Following up on the
ongoing story. ... The decision to use the third overall pick on a running back at a time when many teams are using three running backs likely means that the team that used the third overall pick on a running back plans to focus the running game on that guy. Browns GM Tom Heckert told PFT Live on Wednesday that, indeed, the Browns plan to make Richardson the workhorse. "I think it's pretty safe to say we draft a guy third overall, he's going to be the guy," Heckert said.
Reported by Profootballtalk.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Heckert conceded there will be a need for other backs. "You know, last year going into the season we thought we're in really good shape at running back with Peyton Hillis, Brandon Jackson, and Montario Hardesty and it turns out all three of them got nicked up," the GM explained. And even though the Browns realize Richardson could wind up nicked up as easily as the rest of them, they clearly believe the upside outweighs the risks of trading up. "You know, he scores a lot of touchdowns," Heckert said. "We think he's going to score a lot of touchdowns for us. ..." So what have we learned? There are injury concerns for all running backs and the Browns want Richardson to be their workhorse as long as he can avoid injuries. We hope you aren't shocked by either development.
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