The Browns' passing game was pathetic last season. For it to improve, the quarterback will have to find a reliable go-to receiver.
Mohamed Massaquoi (left) tied Jerome Harrison for the Browns' team lead in receptions (34) last season.Analysts are not convinced the Cleveland Browns have solved their quarterback problem. And, even if one of the QBs -- Jake Delhomme, Seneca Wallace or rookie Colt McCoy -- can get the job done, will he have a go-to receiver?
The Browns' most accomplished receiver is wideout Bobby Engram. He has caught 650 passes in his career, but just five last season. And, he's 37. Tight end Ben Watson has averaged 33 catches a season over the last five years.
Neither Engram nor Watson was on the Browns last season. Rookie wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi and running back Jerome Harrison shared the team lead with 34 pass catches.
To put that in perspective, the Patriots' Wes Welker led the NFL with 123 receptions, despite playing just a few minutes in the final three games because of a knee injury.
The team-high 34 receptions in 2009 was the fewest for a Browns leader since running back Hugh McKinnis snagged 32 passes in the 14-game 1974 season, during a run-oriented era in the NFL.