The Cleveland Browns drafted receiver Anthony Schwartz to provide their offense with big-play ability and speed. Hall of Famer Randy Moss epitomized both big-play ability and speed during his amazing 14-year career in the NFL.
Moss starred in Minnesota after the Vikings drafted him in the first round. His time in Oakland was short as he fizzled out quickly before being reborn in New England for over three years.
Schwartz is coming into his rookie season after three years at Auburn. The third-round pick had a total of 6 touchdowns in his three seasons while never amassing 700 yards receiving in the Tigers run-first offense. Poor quarterback play also impacted Schwartz’s numbers in college.
Now, with Baker Mayfield at quarterback, the track star wide receiver has a chance to play in a system that looks to take advantage of his speed. Schartz spoke with Nathan Zegura of the team’s media and shared what piece of advice he took away from his time with Moss this offseason:
🆕 @TheRealF1ash said @RandyMoss dropped some gems on him 💎 🤔
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— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) June 29, 2021
While no one is expecting Schwartz to be anywhere near the player that Moss was, the Hall of Famer’s advice is very important. Not only did Moss give the advice but he lived it in his career. Moss only missed three games during his entire career, all during his contentious time with the Raiders. Even in his final season in the league, with San Fransisco, Moss is credited with 16 games active.
If the Browns rookie receiver can imitate Moss in just that aspect, he will have a chance to make an impact in the league. First, he needs to get his rookie contract signed and then get ready for his first training camp.
Schwartz may never be a Hall of Famer (anything is possible, however) but if he can focus on taking care of his body, through treatments as Moss suggests, he will give himself the best chance to succeed at the NFL level.
