Offseason Analysis: Cleveland Browns
Fantasy Football, NFL February 12th. 2009, 7:00am
The Browns were almost everyone’s darling last year before returning to hard times. The good news is they have some pieces in place. Brady Quinn looked good at QB before getting hurt. Derek Anderson is a capable QB, but they may look to move him. Jamal Lewis took a step back and will turn 30 this year. Jerome Harrison made some plays, but he can’t handle a full load. The Brwons will likely look to pick up a back in the draft. Braylon Edwards needs to work on his drops. He has the ability, and if he can fix that problem he’ll likely be one of the best fantasy values next year. Donte Stallworth did not pay off for the Browns next year. They need to bring in a WR via the draft or free agency to challenge for the starter spot. Even if Stallworth is able to perform, they’ll still need a solid third WR. Kellen Winslow is solid at TE, but he too had an off year. It’s a pretty common theme for this team unless your name is D’Qwell Jackson.
Speaking of Defense, their top free agent priority is LB Andra Davis. He was second on the team with 90 tackles. Safeties Sean Jones and Mike Adams are also top priorities.
| QB | Ken Dorsey |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| QB | Bruce Gradkowski |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| RB | Jason Wright | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| TE | Darnell Dinkins | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| PK | Jason Reda |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| P | Mike Dragosavich |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| OG | Seth McKinney | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| OT | Eric Young |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| DL | Louis Leonard | ERFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| LB | Andra Davis | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| LB | Willie McGinest | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| LB | Antwan Peek |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| CB | Terry Cousin |
UFA (Cut) | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| CB | Travis Daniels | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| CB | Daven Holly | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| SS | Steve Cargile | Signed | Cleveland Browns | New York Giants |
| SS | Sean Jones | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
| FS | Mike Adams | UFA | Cleveland Browns | Free Agent |
February 12th, 2009 at 8:49 am
i think they are going to head in the right direction this coming season, despite all the “hate” directed at the hiring of Eric.
donte, was NEVER that solid of a player, shame!
re build mode, looking good!!
February 12th, 2009 at 8:53 am
They very well could have just hit a bump in the road and will be back strong next year.
February 12th, 2009 at 8:54 am
sweet, agreed!!
February 12th, 2009 at 8:55 am
wonder what will happen with big willie, man is a beast…..player like that you hate to see go, unless they retire ya know!
February 12th, 2009 at 9:01 am
McGinnest should probably hang em up.
February 12th, 2009 at 9:07 am
retire…..:(
February 12th, 2009 at 10:34 am
the Browns main issue was blocking
it let them down in 2008
they better get better if they want to win
February 12th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Exactly, it all starts in the trenches.