Tight end Randall Telfer knows rookie quarterback Cody Kessler better than anyone else associated with the Browns.
Telfer and Kessler became close friends as teammates at the University of Southern California. They spent four years together there. They reunited when the Browns drafted Kessler in the third round this year after taking Telfer in the sixth round in 2015.
So with Kessler preparing to start for the Browns (0-2) on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins (0-2), Telfer shared his thoughts Monday about his buddy's big opportunity.
Below are excerpts from the interview.
NU: Why do you think Kessler will be ready to start?