The Cleveland Browns have gotten stellar play out of second-year quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson for the second year in a row, and he has capped it off against the Seattle Seahawks with a deep bomb to rookie wideout Jamari Thrash for a touchdown.
Thompson-Robinson moved the pocket off of a run fake, reset his feet, and launched the ball 50 yards down the field for the rookie Thrash. The former UCLA quarterback has been mentioned in potential trade talks, but he is giving the Browns a great reason to hold onto him.
With two years left on his contract beyond this season, Thompson-Robinson continues to look like the backup quarterback of the future in Cleveland. If the Browns opt to keep three quarterbacks on their roster, his spot on the 53-man roster is safe.
As the Browns rested the majority of their starters, including quarterback Deshaun Watson, Thompson-Robinson continues to take advantage of an increased number of reps.
Jamari Thrash Continues to Impress
Jamari Thrash has been turning heads since the moment he stepped on the field this offseason for the Cleveland Browns.
DTR's Throw to Thrash for 6 Points
A fifth-round pick from Louisville, Thrash was seen as a steal on Day 3 with former Pro Bowl wideout Steve Smith being one of the many analysts singing his praises. Thrash continued to play well in the preseason, putting up 68 yards on six receptions. What he hadn't done was score a touchdown.
That changed in the preseason finale as he was on the receiving end of an absolute dime from Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Playing against the Seattle Seahawks, Thrash got free in the secondary and DTR hit him for a 46-yard score.
Cleveland was trailing 14-3 after giving up a long touchdown of their own. Kenny McIntosh ran a 56-yard touchdown which was their second of the game. Before that, DK Metcalf scored on a 21-yard pass from Geno Smith.
Thrash isn't the only receiver playing well for Cleveland against Seattle. Second-year wideout Cedric Tillman had 52 yards on four receptions and helped move the team into field goal range on a 61-yard drive.
The Browns went for it on fourth-and-two but didn't convert as Jameis Winston overthrew Thrash in the end zone. Had it been the regular season, they would have gone for the field goal, which would have been automatic from Dustin Hopkins.
Looking Ahead to the Regular Season
After this game, the Browns will focus on trimming their roster to 53 players and then turn their attention to the Dallas Cowboys who they face in Week 1.
This article first appeared on Dawg Pound Daily and was syndicated with permission.
The Future is Bright in Cleveland
The Browns have a bright future with a young and talented quarterback in Thompson-Robinson, and a promising rookie wide receiver in Thrash. The Browns are looking to make a deep run in the playoffs, and with the talent on the roster, they have a chance to do just that. The future is bright for the Cleveland Browns.
