Browns WR Jerry Jeudy Gets Honest on QB Situation
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Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy is off to a rough start.
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy delivered an honest response on the team’s quarterback shift to Dillon Gabriel and his own struggles on the field.
It’s been an ugly start to the season for Jeudy, who leads the league with eight drops. Coming off a Pro Bowl season, Jeudy has just 20 catches for 240 yards and has yet to find the end zone.
The Browns started the season with Joe Flacco as their quarterback. Flacco was benched in favor of rookie Dillon Gabriel in Week 5. Jeudy has spent 22 games with the Browns but has already caught passes from six different quarterbacks.
However, Jeudy said the changes at quarterback have not affected him.
“Honestly, I don’t think it’s difficult at all,” Jeudy said. “The football is still the same size. It might spin a little different, but you still got to catch it the same way. So it is not really too much adjustment that need to be done. We just got to concentrate on the ball coming towards us and instead of making a play. You got to catch the ball first. So then make a play after that.”
Browns WR Jerry Jeudy: We Just Have to Play Better
The Browns’ offense has been among the worst in the league, averaging less than 14 points per game. Jeudy believes the solution to getting on track is simple.
“I don’t think we’re pressing. I think the situations that we’ve been in, really. I’m just thinking about my personal penalty on the 15 yards. Now we behind the sticks, now we got to throw the ball. We can’t really run the ball offensively behind the sticks, so I don’t really think we’re forcing anything,” Jeudy said. “I just think all guys, we just got to play better overall as a unit and just execute our plays and everybody do their job. That’s it, for real.”
The Browns are in desperate need of answers after stumbling to a 1-5 start. Cleveland’s offensive struggles have now stretched across 11 straight games without scoring more than 17 points — a drought dating back to last season.
Browns QB Dillon Gabriel Takes Accountability for Jeudy’s Struggles
For Jeudy to start putting up numbers, it’ll come down to Gabriel being able to deliver catchable balls. He’s targeted Jeudy 18 times in his two starts.
“I think Jerry (Jeudy is) hardest on himself and wants to play at a level for us as a team, but also, himself as well, but I don’t think that’s ever going to stop our approach,” Gabriel said. “We believe in Jerry. Jerry believes in himself, and I think we’re going to just continue to work at it. We’ve got it. It’s one of those things you have to work your way through. I don’t want to keep sounding mundane and saying the same thing, but it starts with me and being able to help that connection.”
The Browns face the 1-5 Miami Dolphins this week at home — a prime opportunity to get their season back on track. Cleveland is a 2.5-point favorite for the matchup. It’s the first time the Browns have been favored in a game this season.
Colts Superstar’s Heartbreaking Story Before His NFL Breakthrough
In the world of professional football, many players are celebrated for their remarkable on-field accomplishments. However, behind every standout athlete is a personal story filled with struggles, triumphs, and the raw determination to succeed despite the odds. For Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, his journey to NFL stardom is not just about his speed, strength, and skill on the field, but about the resilience he showed in overcoming personal hardships and family challenges.
Jonathan Taylor’s story begins in a place of emotional adversity. His parents divorced when he was very young, and as a result, Taylor’s childhood was marked by instability and separation. With both parents moving on to build new families, Taylor found himself navigating a complicated family dynamic that left him feeling emotionally distant from his biological parents. Raised by his mother, and later supported by his extended family, Taylor had to learn to cope with the absence of his father and the challenges of growing up in a fractured family.
"Growing up without both parents in the same household was tough," Taylor admitted in an exclusive interview. "But I was lucky to have my mom and my extended family to keep me grounded. I didn’t always have what others had, but I knew they loved me, and that kept me going."
Despite the emotional toll of his early life, Taylor turned to football as a source of strength. It wasn’t just a game for him; it was his way of escaping the emotional chaos and finding his identity. His natural talent for running the ball quickly caught the attention of coaches, and by the time he reached high school, Taylor was already standing out as one of the best players on the field. The game became his sanctuary — a place where he could leave behind his personal struggles and focus on doing what he loved.
"Football was the one thing I could always control," Taylor said. "It didn’t matter what was going on at home, I could always pour everything into the game. It gave me a way to express myself and escape the challenges I was facing."
Taylor’s college career at Wisconsin only further solidified his reputation as a future NFL star. His relentless work ethic and explosive play on the field helped him become one of the top running backs in the nation. But even as his athletic accomplishments piled up, Taylor still carried the weight of his difficult upbringing. The emotional scars from his childhood were never far behind, and the fear of not being good enough or living up to expectations stayed with him.
When the Indianapolis Colts selected Jonathan Taylor in the 2020 NFL Draft, it was a dream come true — but it also marked a pivotal moment in his journey. His success in the draft wasn’t just a personal achievement; it was a victory over the adversity he had faced in his life. The moment he signed his first NFL contract was more than just a milestone in his career; it was a personal triumph that validated the years of hard work and sacrifice.
"The first contract I signed with the Colts was a huge moment for me, but it wasn’t just about football," Taylor shared. "It was about showing myself, and the people who supported me, that I could make it. That no matter what I went through, I could rise above and succeed."
One of the most emotional moments in Taylor’s journey came when his father, who had been absent for much of his life, reached out to congratulate him on his success. Despite the years of distance, the moment marked a kind of reconciliation — a bittersweet recognition of the emotional wounds that had been healed along the way.
"Having my dad reach out to me after all these years, that was powerful," Taylor said. "It wasn’t easy, but I’ve learned that you can’t let the past define who you are or where you’re going."
Jonathan Taylor’s story is one of resilience, strength, and redemption. It’s a reminder that success in the NFL isn’t just about athletic ability. It’s about overcoming the personal challenges that life throws at you, using those struggles to fuel your passion, and proving that greatness can be achieved despite a difficult past.
As Taylor continues to electrify fans with his incredible talent on the field, his journey will serve as an inspiration to countless others. His story proves that no matter the challenges or setbacks you face, with the right mindset, support, and determination, you can rise above and achieve greatness — both on and off the field.
