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Cleveland wide receiver/special teamer Josh Cribbs loves being a member of the Browns.
He respects the fan base and shares their passion for Browns football. His hard working, no non-sense attitude embodies what the Browns stand for, and every Sunday Cribbs gives his all for the Browns.
After a pair of special teams mishaps led to a tough 24-17 loss to the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Cribbs made it clear he will even go so far as to defy the Browns in order to help the Browns.
"I'm very insignificant on offense, so I need to be out there heavily on all special teams," Cribbs said after the game. "I got the ball only twice, so that's insignificant right there. Snaps, it's insignificant. I want to help my team win. You get the ball to your athletes. I feel like where I'm an asset on this team is special teams, and I want to refocus on what got me into this league."
Cribbs even hinted if the coaching staff is unwilling to insert him into special teams packages, he would simply insert himself.
"I make tackles on special teams. I led the team every year when I was on coverage and I'm a dynamic special teams player. I don't remember a touchdown being scored on us being out there. I feel like we have enough receivers on offense to get things done. My touches this game are insignificant to the value I can bring to special teams." Cribbs said. "I ain't got to ask. I'm a vet, I just do. I'm on [special] teams. Get somebody else out [as a receiver]."
While Cribbs' passion and willingness to play in an area of the game, that most stars in this league shy away from, is commendable, this sounds like a clear-cut case of a player calling out the coaching staff.
The rebuilding Browns do not need the distraction of one of their biggest players publicly questioning new head coach Pat Shurmur only five games into his tenure. However, while Cribbs' thoughts would have been better shared privately, he is right. The Browns lack playmakers and as one of the few, Cribbs should be hearing his name called far more than he has.
As Cleveland's third receiver behind starters Mohamed Massaquoi and rookie Greg Little, Cribbs has produced 14 catches for 183 yards and one touchdown this season. Those are not eye-popping numbers, to be sure, it does not indicate that Cribbs is not having an impact on offense.
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