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'07 Browns Preview Part 1: Offense
Monday, September 3, 2007
7:32:00 PM EDT
Feeling Hopeful
After a successful preseason and with the first game of the regular season approaching, this seems to be the strongest Browns team in awhile....at least on paper. The starters have been named and it's time for the real deal. Here's a preview of the Cleveland Browns' offensive.
OFFENSE:
Quarterbacks: Romeo Crennel has named Charlie Frye the starter for the September 9th game against the Steelers. No real surprise there. As well as Brady Quinn played during the preseason, it's still too early to name him the starter. After all, he played mostly against second, third, and fourth string defense. It would be really bad to put him on the front lines and have him get torn up. Their other backup will be Derek Anderson.
Running Backs: I am really anxious to see Jamal Lewis suit up for the Browns. He only averaged 3.6 yards per carry last year, but this year he came into camp in better shape and ready to play. And think about it. It was just 4 years ago that he rushed for 295 yards against us. His main blocker will be inexperienced fullback Lawrence Vickers. He looked pretty good in the preseason and, at 252 pounds, he's got the size to be a successful lead blocker. Jason Wright will be used as a third down back when they need to get a first down in a short yardage situation. Don't expect him to break a big run. Jerome Harrison has potential. He has great speed, but lacks size and up-the-middle back. He should be used on screens and passes to the flat. Vickers' backup will be Charles Ali.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: This is the year that Braylon Edwards has to step up and be a solid #1. He is one of the most athletic wideouts in the league. He just has to concentrate on..well, actually catching the ball. He had too many dropped passes last year and during the preseason. Another person I'm looking forward to seeing is Kellen Winslow. He needs to have a breakout season as well. He has the size of a tight end with the speeds and hands of a wide receiver. He could be as good as his father. Now that he's healthy, we could see a lot of good things from him. Joe Jurevicius is one of the most underrated receivers out there. He should get more touches if the other teams throw a double team at Braylon. This is also the year that Joshua Cribbs will handle triple duty. He will be kick returner, punt returner, and third string receiver. The Browns also have Tim Carter at receiver and Steve Heiden at tight end.
Offensive Line: The guy to watch here is No. 3 overall pick Joe Thomas. He may be a more important pick than Brady Quinn. This guy is considered one of the best offensive linemen to come out of the draft in awhile. Now, the offensive line for the Brown has dealt with injuries and suspensions. Ryan Tucker is out of four weeks for a substance abuse violation. Eric Steinbach will miss the opener because of an injury. LeCharles Bentley will hopefully be back this year. Until we get those guys back, we'll have to settle for Kevin Shaffer, Hank Fraley, and Thomas.
That's the offensive preview for the Browns. I'll be back tomorrow for the preview of the defense and special teams. Before I finish writing this, I want to say that after their amazing win against Michigan, I am now a big Appalachian State fan. Go Mountaineers!!!
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7:32:00 PM EDT
Feeling Hopeful
'07 Browns Preview Part 1: Offense
OFFENSE:
Quarterbacks: Romeo Crennel has named Charlie Frye the starter for the September 9th game against the Steelers. No real surprise there. As well as Brady Quinn played during the preseason, it's still too early to name him the starter. After all, he played mostly against second, third, and fourth string defense. It would be really bad to put him on the front lines and have him get torn up. Their other backup will be Derek Anderson.
Running Backs: I am really anxious to see Jamal Lewis suit up for the Browns. He only averaged 3.6 yards per carry last year, but this year he came into camp in better shape and ready to play. And think about it. It was just 4 years ago that he rushed for 295 yards against us. His main blocker will be inexperienced fullback Lawrence Vickers. He looked pretty good in the preseason and, at 252 pounds, he's got the size to be a successful lead blocker. Jason Wright will be used as a third down back when they need to get a first down in a short yardage situation. Don't expect him to break a big run. Jerome Harrison has potential. He has great speed, but lacks size and up-the-middle back. He should be used on screens and passes to the flat. Vickers' backup will be Charles Ali.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends: This is the year that Braylon Edwards has to step up and be a solid #1. He is one of the most athletic wideouts in the league. He just has to concentrate on..well, actually catching the ball. He had too many dropped passes last year and during the preseason. Another person I'm looking forward to seeing is Kellen Winslow. He needs to have a breakout season as well. He has the size of a tight end with the speeds and hands of a wide receiver. He could be as good as his father. Now that he's healthy, we could see a lot of good things from him. Joe Jurevicius is one of the most underrated receivers out there. He should get more touches if the other teams throw a double team at Braylon. This is also the year that Joshua Cribbs will handle triple duty. He will be kick returner, punt returner, and third string receiver. The Browns also have Tim Carter at receiver and Steve Heiden at tight end.
Offensive Line: The guy to watch here is No. 3 overall pick Joe Thomas. He may be a more important pick than Brady Quinn. This guy is considered one of the best offensive linemen to come out of the draft in awhile. Now, the offensive line for the Brown has dealt with injuries and suspensions. Ryan Tucker is out of four weeks for a substance abuse violation. Eric Steinbach will miss the opener because of an injury. LeCharles Bentley will hopefully be back this year. Until we get those guys back, we'll have to settle for Kevin Shaffer, Hank Fraley, and Thomas.
That's the offensive preview for the Browns. I'll be back tomorrow for the preview of the defense and special teams. Before I finish writing this, I want to say that after their amazing win against Michigan, I am now a big Appalachian State fan. Go Mountaineers!!!
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