Monday, September 30, 2013

Was Richardson the problem in Cleveland?

Now that the Cleveland Browns have two wins under their belt, people are changing their tune about the blockbuster deal that sent Trent Richardson to the Indianapolis Colts for a No. 1 pick.

People panned the move from the Browns' side, saying giving up a franchise back this early in his career wasn't a good move.

Today, the Browns are the toast of the AFC North.

Maybe getting rid of Richardson wasn't what propelled the modest two-game winning streak.

Maybe getting a Brian Hoyer at quarterback instead of Brandon Weeden helped.

Maybe getting their No. 1 receiver, Josh Gordon, back helped.

Maybe it's just two wins and the bottom will fall out.

I don't think Richardson is or was the problem. A lot of other factors played into the mini-run by the Browns.

It wasn't all Richardson's fault. I'm not ready to bury him as an elite running back, either.