"We understand that Fantasy interest is a huge revenue generating piece to our organization and have been disappointed with the highest owned player on our team being the kicker." Owner Randy Lerner Said in a statement Monday. "We are generating team offense so low that if you ad our entire team up it barely reaches double digits, with this new plan we hope to be a viable Flex player option."
The downside of this move would be the possibility that many fantasy owners will still choose a second tier WR or backup RB instead of this newly form "Brown Spot" as locals are calling it.
One Fantasy owner was overheard saying how he couldn't decide on either the new Browns conglomerate or a player on the bye. "At least I can't get negative" he was overheard as saying.
There are mixed reviews from the team. Jamal Lewis, Once a fantasy god, even as recently as last seasons surprising 200+ yard game has reservations about the new collaboration. "I may be owned in fewer than 20% of leagues but add in interceptions, fumbles, and sacks I fear my value will be even less meshed together with this mess."
Steve Heiden on the other hand is super excited. “I can actually be more than an ultra deep fantasy desperation bye week replacement. I always knew this day would come!”
It is yet to be seen how fantasy owners will react to this new experiment but you will know an owner when you see someone at the sports bar actually rooting for the Browns.