Josh Cribbs Gets Endorsed By Browns Teammate: "He Would Be a Great Running Back"

If you didn't have a chance to read this journalists' article (that was published before the Pittsburgh game) saying that Josh Cribbs of the Cleveland Browns should become a running back rather than a wide receiver, then you should read it here .

Prehaps a little bit of fortune telling? Maybe.

Now that's out of the way, to continue the "Cribbs needs to become a running back" topic, another Browns teammate has endorsed Cribbs as a running back in offensive tackle Joe Thomas.

Thomas said, "...there's no doubt in my mind, especially after seeing the things that he did [Thursday night] that he'd be an extremely successful running back in the NFL."

"He must have some unbelievable vision because he could see all way back to his right, there was a lane the whole way back, like some of the greatest running backs in the NFL could. He hit a seam and took it for about 20-some yards. He kind of takes the approach it's a punt return. But the vision he's got is amazing."

When told what his teammate said, Cribbs responded by saying, "Being a jack of all trades, I feel like that's one of my abilities. My position is running back. I was a running back back in the day. The wildcat is me at running back. It's a straight handoff. It's not like we're trying to fool you with the quarterback being in the mix. I'm getting the ball and I'm running it; try to stop me."

Has head coach Eric Mangini taken notice?

Apparently so, especially after Cribbs' 200-plus all-purpose yard performance against the Steelers, but he has also said that the organization is looking at Cribbs' contract and it's "...something we’re working on and want to move forward with. Yeah, I imagine it’s something we’ll get done.”

This is terrific news for Cribbs and his representation because they have both been open regarding their intent on getting a new deal done.

Things are looking up for the Browns with their victory over their rival the Steelers and now that news has broken that they are finally looking to pay Cribbs more money (which he deserves) than what his 2006 contract is currently paying him.

In the words of Deion Sanders, "PAY THE MAN!"

It looks like the Browns are finally taking notice and are going to take care of the player who is the heart and soul of the Cleveland Browns.

(Article also posted on Dawg Scooper)