Cleveland Browns 2009 Preview

The 2009 NFL football season has come once again.

Here is a quick analysis of what the browns need and what they can do. First off the
browns need a new owner point blank they will not get anywhere with Randy Lerner.

The quarter back situation is very unique for a couple of different reasons. First of all Brady Quinn is believed to be the savior of this franchise and a poster child for this town. Derek Andersen isn't that far removed from a pro bowl year. That might also
have to do with the fact that a lot of players were in contract years
and that nobody really knew who he was and what he brought to this team and this franchise two years ago. Brady Quinn needs to go into camp with the mentality that this job isn’t his so that he cant work himself into a “frenzy” and out work, out perform and “out lift” Derek Andersen. In Derek Andersen’s defense he technically does have the slight edge over Quinn because he has the most starting and NFL experience. Andersen needs to come in to camp with a chip on his shoulder.

This is going to be really interesting to watch this play out over the summer. All of the 2009 draftees are going to have to have a big year whether that is sitting the bench learning the playbook or working with the veterans on the practice team.

Than we move on to the offensive line where if we can stay healthy ad
stay on the field than I think that will really help our chances later
in the season. Alex Mack needs to be an impact player like Joe Thomas was two years ago. Braylon Edwards needs to hold on to the football that's
of if he holds on to the football than that will open up a lot more of the offensive weapons like Jamal Lewis and the running game and also the rest of the receiving corps. ,
Braylon may get the chance to go back to the pro bowl if he holds on to the rock.

Defense is looking up if everyone bends and doesn't break and picks each other
up. The new line backing corps in this defense is going to have to step up right away and become players on the next level. Maiava and Veikune are going to be put in a tough spot because they are rookies and they have a big job to do. They have to step up where line backing has been a big weakness of Cleveland for a long time. Shaun Rogers is going to have to have another big year and be a big part of the leadership on this defense. Health is the biggest issue that this team has not just sickness

This team is rebuilding that is no question. But I believe that they are headed in the right direction with Mangini and his staff it may take a little longer than expected but I still expect great things from this team this year.