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Why Jabrill Peppers was manned up on A.J. Green last Sunday

BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland Browns rookie safety Jabrill Peppers has been the subject of much discussion in his first four games.

Much of it has centered on how Peppers, as the single safety, has lined up 25 yards deep. People watching on TV don’t even see him in the picture.

Against the Cincinnati Bengals, though, Peppers found himself in man coverage on one of the best receivers in the NFL, A.J. Green. The seven-yard touchdown was too easy, as a big, talented, Pro Bowl receiver easily took advantage of a rookie safety .