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Players Who Will Create Difficult Free Agency Decisions In 2017

By Sam Beckenstein

Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) rushes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell (34) rushes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 27-24 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The curious case of Isaiah Crowell. A weekly wonder of what you’re going to get production wise, whether it be 100 yards or six. Crowell’s either really hot, really cold, or not getting the ball at all, and there’s no in between. You can make the argument that he plays for a bad team, but he’s one of their few bright spots.

His inconsistency has been evident for the past three seasons, and this year especially as a featured back. After Hue Jackson said he felt Crowell could go for easily over 1,000 yards, he ended it with 952 and had four 100+ yard efforts. But while he had some good ones, he was held to under 30 yards seven times.

He also caused a monumental stirrup when he tweeted out an obscene photo after the Dallas Police shootings this Summer. Cleveland’s staff seems to have an affinity for his upside, but his vast inconsistency and off field controversy will make it a difficult decision for whoever wants to sign him.

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