Last season, Kareem Hunt went down with calf and ankle injuries. But now, he says he’s fully healthy going into training camp.
“I’m good. I’m 100%. I have some time to heal this offseason and get back to it. So body’s feeling good. Nothing’s bothering me.”
When Hunt went down last season, the Browns’ offense faltered. In the eight games he played last season, Hunt ran for 386 yards and five touchdowns. He did all of this on just 78 carries.
What does this mean for the Browns’ offense?
The Browns can finally get some more production on the offensive side of the ball. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are one of the best running back duos in the league, and this gives the Browns an advantage.
Ever since Kevin Stefanski became the coach for Cleveland, the Browns are 13-6 when both Chubb and Hunt both play. But if only one of them play or neither of them play, they are only 6-8. This gives an idea of how much of a weapon these two are when they play together.
What else gives the Browns an advantage in the run game?
Not only is it just Chubb and Hunt, but D’Ernest Johnson is also a weapon that Kevin Stefanski can use.
Johnson had a breakout game last year that opened the eyes of many people. Against the Denver Broncos last season, both Chubb and Hunt were out. So, this gave Johnson the opportunity he wanted.
On 22 rushes, D’Ernest Johnson impressed many with 146 rushing yards and one touchdown.
And just like that, Stefanski has another option he can rely on in a game. Johnson becoming a weapon creates a three-headed monster that can be used in the Browns’ backfield.
With Chubb continuing to play like he always does, a healthy Kareem Hunt, and a motivated D’Ernest Johnson, the Browns could be a real problem for defenses to guard in the run game.