2. Brock Osweiler, quarterback, Cleveland Browns
Thanks to the Browns, Osweiler still has a quarterback job in the NFL – at least for now. After one horrific season with the Houston Texans, Osweiler landed in Cleveland after an interesting trade with the Browns went down. Keep in mind, Osweiler ranked 27th among all quarterbacks last season.
Currently, he is competing for the starting job against second-year quarterback Cody Kessler and rookie DeShone Kizer. The starting job is pretty much Kessler’s to lose at this time. Though, Kizer is gaining speed as of late.
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Osweiler outperforming both of his younger counterparts in training camp is a must if he wants any shot at the starting gig in September.
Thankfully for his sake, he is also receiving some glowing reviews from the Browns’ brass. If he somehow manages to shine brighter than Kessler and Kizer, he could be the quarterback under center starting in Week 1.
If not, Osweiler will make for one of the NFL’s most expensive pieces of bench candy while he mans the clipboard.