The phone rang in Denzel Boston’s living room and he told his family members to shut up. He opened FaceTime and it was the Cleveland Browns. The wait is finally over in Boston.
The call was passed to Cleveland general manager Andrew Berry, who, after congratulating Boston, told him to do one thing. He said, “I need you to be a bully. You’re 6-foot-4, 215. You’re strong, you have great hands. I need you to bring some bully balls to Cleveland.”
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If that doesn’t fire up Cleveland fans, I don’t know what will. I don’t agree with the idea that Andrew Berry is just an analytics nerd, but the truth is, this does feel like the first time he’s sounded like a football guy. Not only is it 100 percent true to say Cleveland needs some bully ball, but it’s also refreshing to hear how he approaches the wide receiver room.
What Boston brings to the Browns
When you look at the playing style of Cleveland’s new wide receivers, there’s a little bit of Jarvis Landry in their playing style. From college tape, they both attack football; they both want to outright kill their opponents and won’t settle for anything else.
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He certainly said that about Boston. On a post-draft conference call, he told the Cleveland media that any defensive back he faces, he expects them to be miserable when they go home to their families. This is a true football player trait in a player who truly loves competition.
Boston now faces a challenge. He will join this roster with a huge responsibility and be one of the players that turns the entire offense around. If he and his wide receiver partner KC Concepcion can become a 1-2, they have the ability to become a real force in the league.
The two were outstanding in their final seasons of college football. In 2025, they totaled 123 catches for 1,800 yards and 20 total touchdowns. An immediate infusion of talent at the wide receiver position is exactly what the lethargic Cleveland offense needs.
Now, the work begins, and it’s ultimately up to them to meet the standards. The standard doesn’t just stop at touchdowns and yards; It stops at dominating opponents and taking the bully ball to Cleveland.
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This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Browns’ Andrew Berry unveils new receivers to bring edge to WR room
