1. Stallworth is a productive receiver when healthy
If you take a look at his stats he has only played 16 games three times in his seven-year career. Even with having his seasons cut short he still averaged 700 yards and five touchdowns, if you exclude his only season with the Browns. Taking a year off to let all of his hamstring issues subside did nothing but good things for him.

2. The contract isn't that big of deal
When he signed his seven-year, $35 million deal, people were expecting Stallworth to be a No. 1 receiver for the Browns. If you look at his stats, he has never been a No. 1 and doesn't have No. 1 receiver talent. But, in the right role he can be productive and stretch the field when asked to do so. Don't be angry at Stallworth for signing a deal that was much higher than what he should have received. Be mad at former GM Phil Savage.

Even though the contract looks huge, only $10 million of that is guaranteed. Anyway you look at it, Stallworth knows he screwed the pooch. Sitting him down and restructuring his contract would have been the right thing to do. He was grossly overpaid before he killed a guy. My guess would be that he would be more than happy to sit down and restructure his contract simply for the chance to get on the field and prove he belongs.

3. Athletes surprise you when they are backed into a corner
The one thing we all know about professional athletes is that they are ultra competitive and have egos that last for days (most of them at least). Being so full of pride is the reason they have gotten to the top of their profession and make ungodly amounts of money to play a game. If you think Donté Stallworth doesn't have an "I'm going to show everyone" mentality, you are sorely mistaken.

4. The Browns receiving corps is BAD
Don't get me wrong, Stallworth is not the end game. But I do believe given the right circumstance he can serve a purpose. Bringing in a high-level wide receiver free agent should be at the top of the Browns' list. Yet, getting Stallworth to stay for one year, with an option or two on the cheap, and stretch the field isn't a terrible idea. What if he has another season like he has averaged over his career (700 and 5)? I would take that in a heartbeat. This team needs help and I would rather not have Massaquoi as the Browns only option again next year. However, Massaquoi, Stallworth, and Insert High Level Free Agent Here (Vincent Jackson?) would be a formidable group.

5. Mangini never got a shot
You can love him or hate him, but the fact is Mangini gets guys to buy in and play hard for him. So I ask, if Mangini puts him to the test and Stallworth passes, the Browns end up with a guy that can produce. If he doesn't get it you trade him for a seventh rounder in 2030 and wash your hands of the situation. Stallworth has talent and can be effective in this league. He just needs to be used correctly.