The Facts: The Browns are hoping/expecting/counting on Coleman to make a big jump in his second season. The departure of Terrelle Pryor to Washington in free agency demands Coleman to take on the role of No. 1 receiver in his second season. "He's got to go do it now, because he's now seen as the 'the guy,' so he needs to go play and play well," said HC Hue Jackson.
Diehards Line:
Jackson described Coleman as “one of the most dynamic players in the draft” when he introduced him as the club’s top pick last year. As ESPN.com's Tony Grossi notes, Coleman was much less than that, missing six games with a broken hand and finishing with 33 catches and three touchdowns. Jackson acknowledged Coleman’s “background is different” coming from Baylor University and exposed to a limited receiver route system in a spread offense. Also, Coleman’s play fell off when the weather turned cold. He did not handle the inclement conditions well, often running from practice reps in outdoor practices to seek cover as soon as possible. Jackson chalked it up to the rookie learning curve. We'll get an idea if that's the case in coming weeks.