Burleson: 'Nothing handed to me'

Burleson: 'Nothing handed to me'

Published Apr. 7, 2014 4:11 p.m. ET

The Browns newest receiver is expected to be in the mix to be the starter opposite Pro Bowl receiver Josh Gordon.

However, Nate Burleson said nothing has been promised to him.

"It's just like anybody else coming in -- earn my keep and try to compete for a job," he said on a conference call Monday." It's like anything else. Going out and competing for an opportunity and in 11 years I've been everything from a No. 1 (receiver) to a No 3.

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"It's less about a title and more about your production," he said. "I could care less what they label me, but it's about production. More about being consistent and helping this team win. Nothing is being handed to me, and that's how I like it."

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