Is it time the Browns really follow a low-budget punt returner?

Subsequent up on our record of Cleveland Browns free brokers to take a look at is WR James Proche.

How and When They Joined the Browns

Proche was a sixth-round decide by the Baltimore Ravens in 2020. He returned punts for them for 3 seasons, and infrequently noticed motion at extensive receiver. Within the second half of the 2023 season, the Browns signed him to return punts for the remainder of the season.

Productiveness Stage Final Season

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The Browns re-signed Proche final offseason and had him on the staff by most of coaching camp. He was among the many remaining cuts, however re-signed to the apply squad. He was up-and-down from there, being signed to the roster on September 14, launched in October, re-sign to the apply squad, elevated just a few instances, after which signed again to the roster on December 26.

Proche had 3 catches for 21 yards as a receiver. He returned 19 punts for 172 yards (9.1 yards per return), with a protracted of 18 yards. Cleveland bounced between having Jaelen Darden, Kadarius Toney, and Proche return punts through the season. Proche left a bitter style for Browns followers towards the Chiefs late within the season; after the protection pressured a three-and-out, Proche fumbled the punt return, which mainly handed Kansas Metropolis a 3-0 handicap.

What the Browns Ought to Do

Cleveland has didn’t discover a constant punt returner underneath the Andrew Berry period. It will not be important in right now’s day and age, however I definitely miss the times of Dennis Northcutt and Josh Cribbs. Proche, regardless of his fumble, is an honest punt returner, so it wouldn’t be a shock if he’s re-signed for the minimal on a one-year deal.

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Ought to the Browns re-sign WR James Proche?