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Aug 22, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) catches a touchdown pass over San Diego Chargers cornerback Richard Crawford (35) during the first half at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

John Brown

I think we can all forget about a possible sophomore slump for the second-year receiver.  John Brown was back doing John Brown things on Saturday night.  After starting the season red hot in 2014 and tailing off a bit at the end, the John Brown we saw early last season was back.

He caught three passes for 39 yards, including a great 17-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone from quarterback Carson Palmer in the first quarter of Saturday night’s game. He was targeted a total of four times in the game.

It was talked about on air how Brown re-invented himself in the off-season with his eating habits. He no longer eats fast food and put some muscle on during the off-season.  All the while, Brown has not lost a single step and maybe even got a bit quicker.  At least from my vantage point on Saturday night it sure seemed like it.

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