Justin Gilbert is truly awful, according to Twitter
In the 2014 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns took Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert with the ninth-overall pick. Gilbert was the “other” first-round pick for the Browns last year, with most of the attention going to Johnny Manziel.
In Gilbert’s rookie season, there was constant chatter coming out of Cleveland that the rookie was unfocused and lazy. All of that contributed to Gilbert ranking 65th on Pro Football Focus for corners, right behind Demetrius McCray, Antonio Allen and D.J. Hayden. Yikes.
So far, the preseason is treating Gilbert very harshly. On Monday, the Browns and Buffalo Bills got together for a join practice. Gilbert was absolutely destroyed. The people are not pleased.
Close up pic of Justin Gilbert. #Browns #DawgPound pic.twitter.com/byB4OodZN3
— #DolanzCheap (@Believeland1994) August 17, 2015
Debating whether I should order me a Justin Gilbert jersey pic.twitter.com/dQwcWXLRld
— Devin (@JumperLikeKlay) August 17, 2015
Justin Gilbert is flawlessly allowing Sammy Watkins and the Bills receivers to catch a ton of passes during the joint practice.
— Chris Fedor (@ChrisFedor) August 17, 2015
I didn't see #Browns CB Justin Gilbert break up a pass. I think he gave up a catch every time he was targeted. Never seen such a rough day.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) August 17, 2015
My unofficial tally of #Browns CB Justin Gilbert's practice from hell: Allowed 11 catches (4 in 1-on-1 drills, 1 in 7-on-7, six in 11-on-11)
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) August 17, 2015
Searching Twitter for "Justin Gilbert" right now is straight up NSFW.
— Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) August 17, 2015
#Browns CB Tramon Williams with two more breakups in red zone 11 on 11. Meanwhile Justin Gilbert still being routinely toasted.
— Nate Ulrich (@ByNateUlrich) August 17, 2015
Robert Woods post corner for a TD, beats Justin Gilbert. Cassel on the throw. This is getting comical with Gilbert
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 17, 2015
I've been watching Justin Gilbert for 15 minutes, and I've seen him get beaten badly three times.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 17, 2015
Before that, #Bills undrafted free agent WR Andre Davis made Browns former first-round pick CB Justin Gilbert look silly on a deep ball.
— Joe Buscaglia (@JoeBuscaglia) August 17, 2015
So who is to blame here? Is Gilbert just lazy? Is general manager Ray Farmer a disaster when it comes to evaluating talent?
The poor Browns, they can never have nice things.