| There is hope once again in Cleveland, as the | | | | The Browns added tackle Tony Pashos to |
| Browns are putting their trust in new president | | | | possibly take over right tackle from John St. Clair. |
| Mike Holmgren to lead this team to a Super Bowl. | | | | Center Alex Mack was outstanding in his rookie |
| Head coach Eric Mangini likely saved his job after | | | | season, and it won't be long before he is |
| he led the Browns to four consecutive victories | | | | considered one of the top centers in the NFL. |
| to finish off the 2009 season, but don't expect | | | | Defense: The Browns are anchored in the middle |
| Mangini to stick around much longer if this team | | | | of the defensive line by veteran Shaun Rogers, |
| starts 1-11 again. Here is a look at what the | | | | but it's likely he will be suspended for part of the |
| Browns will be sending onto the field on both sides | | | | season after getting caught with a gun at |
| of the ball in 2010, plus my prediction on where | | | | Cleveland Hopkins Airport. The Browns are hoping |
| they finish the year in the AFC North. | | | | to get a little more out of veteran ends Robaire |
| Offense: This offseason the Browns had a | | | | Smith and Kenyon Coleman, as neither did much |
| complete makeover at the quarterback position. | | | | to talk about in 2009. |
| Both Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson are gone, | | | | The Browns got a little better at linebacker this |
| and the new starter is former Carolina Panther | | | | offseason with the addition of Scott Fujita from |
| Jake Delhomme, who lost his job in Carolina after | | | | New Orleans, and he should team up well with |
| throwing just eight touchdowns to 18 | | | | D'Qwell Jackson on the inside. Cleveland traded |
| interceptions in 2010. The Browns drafted Colt | | | | away Kamerion Wimbley to the Raiders, and are |
| McCoy, but don't plan on playing him this season. | | | | hoping that Matt Roth can bring the pressure |
| The Browns look like they could have one of the | | | | from the outside. The Browns also traded for |
| better backs in the league in Jerome Harrison, but | | | | Chris Gocong from the Eagles, and he should be a |
| the question is whether or not he can last for a | | | | solid backup to both Roth and veteran David |
| full season. To help soften the load on Harrison | | | | Bowens. |
| the Browns traded up in the draft to select | | | | The Browns figure to be much better in the |
| Montario Hardesty, who could be very good if he | | | | secondary this season after adding corner Joe |
| can stay healthy. | | | | Haden in the first round and safety T.J. Ward in |
| The Browns leading receiver in 2009 was rookie | | | | the second of this year's draft. Haden is expected |
| Mohamed Massaquoi, but he had just 34 catches | | | | to battle newcomer Sheldon Brown for the |
| for 624 yards and three touchdowns. The hope is | | | | starting corner job opposite of Eric Wright, while |
| that they will get better play out of Brian | | | | Ward is expected to start opposite of Abram |
| Robiskie, Joshua Cribbs, or Chansi Stuckey this | | | | Elam at safety. |
| season. The Browns also drafted Carlton Mitchell | | | | Prediction - 4th AFC North: It's hard telling exactly |
| out of South Florida in the sixth round. | | | | what to expect from the Browns this season, as |
| The offensive line is the best unit on this side of | | | | they still are weak in a number of areas. They |
| the ball, as they have one of the best left tackles | | | | key will be the play of Delhomme, if he gets |
| in the game in Joe Thomas, who has played in | | | | things figured out, this team should be much more |
| the Pro Bowl in each of his first three seasons. | | | | competitive in 2010. |