Quote (Mec @ Sep 17 2012 09:11am)
They arent using Cribbs outside of kick returns now for the most part
Weeden showed huge improvement, which is great after last week, and our defense is already good when healthy(and not suspended). People forget we still dont even have Phil Taylor who looked like a stud last year.
If the Browns can get REAL playmakers in the next two drafts...watch out.
When Phil Taylor comes back it wouldn't be a stretch to say that the Browns would have one of the best D-Lines in the league.
They seem to have a very easy time applying pressure to the backfield. With a solid LB pick next year in the 1st round our pass rush and run D will get even better.
If we can get a decent offense, like something Flacco, Sanchez, Smith and Ryan had for a few years, it wouldn't be surprising to see Weeden step up into a, "game manager," role.
And considering those QB's I mentioned had 3 of the most prolific defenses in the league, it's not hard to imagine the Browns doing the same thing.
Whether or not that will translate into wins and playoff berths is another thing, we still play in the most difficult division for our team. (don't cry yet NFC East/NFC North fans)
The Browns are, safe to say, the weakest team in our division and will have the hardest road to making it to the playoffs. We're almost a guaranteed 0-6 every year with 1-5 at best.
Having 6 guaranteed losses is never good, you want to at least split your division. Hopefully age will get the best of the Ravens and Steelers and we'll be able to swoop in while they, "rebuild."