Where some might see a potential logjam, Browns running backs coach Freddie Kitchens sees a major opportunity.
With the free agent signing of Carlos Hyde, the drafting of Nick Chubb and return of Duke Johnson Jr., Cleveland boasts three running backs who are expected to play a major role in the team’s 2018 offense. When the season unfolds, Kitchens said he plans to ride the “hot hand” because “if they are having success, why would you change?”
“Ultimately, all three of those guys can run our running game,” Kitchens said. “Duke can do a few more things in the passing game.