Someone Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 (edited) I'm worried about some of the Cleveland Browns this year. Edwards & Winslow will probably be fine. (Although I think that their numbers may come down a bit.) But I am worried about Anderson & Lewis. The Browns play a MUCH tougher schedule this year. (Outside of their division they play the NFC East and the AFC South.) That means lots of tough defenses. (The Cowboys, Giants, Jags, Titans, etc.) Plus, defenses seemed to figure Anderson out last year. In his last 7 games, he only threw 9 TDs vs. 10 INTs. So, I'm not too high on many of the Browns this year. I think that they overachieved last year vs. a weak schedule. What does everyone else think? Edited July 3, 2008 by Someone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locness_Monster Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'm still big on Jamal Lewis because of the OL and FB in front of him. It has become a very good to almost excellent OL, esp. on that left side. That, in turn, will make it easier on DA to do his thing. The biggest concern for CLE is whether their D will allow them to continue to run the football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 DA will get yanked after his first or second 4 INT game. He played poorly in every big game last year and I dont see why that would stop. The ownership and city are ready for Quinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Last year was probably the first time in J-Lew's career that he didn't face 8 man fronts. He's never had the luxury of a potent passing attack to take preasure off of him, so I don't see his numbers dipping too much. I do agree that the Passing game might not be as explosive as it was last year. DA, Winslow and BEdwards could all take a bit of a hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Cleveland is a team on the rise, unlike some other Ohio team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. Stanky Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Cleveland is a team on the rise, unlike some other Ohio team. Hey now watch it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I'm worried. But I always worry about the Browns...and yeah, the schedule's brutal but the OLine has become outstanding. They should hold up well. The defense is what I'm worried about. Very young secondary can make it a long day for themselves. If the run stopping hasn't improved the offense is in for a long season. But on the other hand, this could mean that the games turn into shootouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 We will stop the run this year, our 3 corners are what I worry about. And you are right about the line being one of the best, we will score on everyone, but they are going to light us up too. More shoot outs.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 the only players I like on that team are Edwards and KWII Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 I traded away DA with an open contract in a dynasty league in favor of Jay Cutler...I think he'll be okay, but not top 10 or 15. It seemed like the film caught up with him as the season went on. He's being drafted way ahead of where I think he'll finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Plus, defenses seemed to figure Anderson out last year. In his last 7 games, he only threw 9 TDs vs. 10 INTs. What does everyone else think? They were 5-2 in their last 7 games. There's something to be said for a QB that can do that in his first season as a starter. Plus they were airing it out a lot early on. Maybe his arm got a little tired. Maybe defenses figured something out but that 5-2 finish says a lot about a QB at the end of his first season as a starter. I'm not high on Anderson as anything but a back-up/last resort QB if I wait anyways but with that offensive line and Edwards and WInslow to keep defenses honest, I don't think Lewis is done yet. That guy has always been underrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'd have to say the addition of Stallworth will only help the passing game out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 No it won't. Stallworth is about as reliable as the weather. I don't trust either of these 2. Anderson still somewhat unproven and Lewis is usually OVERrated thx to one huge year/a few huge huge games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 No it won't. Stallworth is about as reliable as the weather. He is reliable enough and his ability to get down field will only give K2 and Braylon more opportunities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 No it won't. Stallworth is about as reliable as the weather. I don't trust either of these 2. Anderson still somewhat unproven and Lewis is usually OVERrated thx to one huge year/a few huge huge games. I didn't like the Stallworth signing but he is pretty quick. Last I checked, these wideouts didn't run on their hands...Defenses have to take that into consideration when he starts his sprints downfield and that will open up KWthesecond and Braylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someone Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 The biggest concern for CLE is whether their D will allow them to continue to run the football. Cleveland's D concerns me as well. They'll be facing better teams this year. Can they get off the field so that the offense can do their thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebdog Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Tough schedule this year. Plus the prospect of weather like they had in the Buffalo game last year down the stretch isn't too exciting for a fantasy QB. Anybody who drafts him better have a reliable backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I didn't like the Stallworth signing but he is pretty quick.Speed alone only scares defenders so much and I don't think Stallworth will make the impact some of you seem to....but who knows..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Last year I was very high on Lewis, this year I will temper expectations for the same reason. Lewis is one of those guys that truly thrives on emotion. Last year he was on a mission to prove everybody (namely Baltimore) wrong. I think he will still run pretty hungry, but not quite as consistenly as last season. He will be good in big games, but will take lesser games off this season. It is just his nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 (edited) Anderson works for me. Say you are willing to wait till the 5th for a qb and he is still there.... He is a steal in that round. If he goes earlier he leaves another solid option. As far as Lewis goes.... I think the threat of Anderson repeating his performance leaves a lot of holes for Lewis which make him a really solid RB2 and even a marginal RB1. Anderson as the 9th or 10th QB off the board works for me and Lewis as the 20th RB is also ok for me! ETA: I am a dynasty thinker so take that into account. Edited July 4, 2008 by tbimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I'd have to say the addition of Stallworth will only help the passing game out as well. If he can stay healthy. His career, up till now, has shown that he's an injury waiting to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxKaty Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 As stated their cb's are there biggest concern on defense, which in turn if they are involved in more shootouts then would'nt that decrease lewis's value in the run game? Another question is at wr3, with Juervicous out because of surgury and reading how Cribbs is dropping alot of passes and people seemingly not to high on Stallworth will any of this affect their offense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtdickens Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Even in a shootout they would still have to run the ball. Lewis is still a very good goal line back and its not like we went out and got a back up that will take any carries away. Super Joe's injury is a concern, but the Browns are going to try and land Eric Parker. I am very intrigued by the possibilities of two TE sets with K2 and Rucker, Stallworth and Braylon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Anderson works for me. Say you are willing to wait till the 5th for a qb and he is still there.... He is a steal in that round. If he goes earlier he leaves another solid option. As far as Lewis goes.... I think the threat of Anderson repeating his performance leaves a lot of holes for Lewis which make him a really solid RB2 and even a marginal RB1. Anderson as the 9th or 10th QB off the board works for me and Lewis as the 20th RB is also ok for me! ETA: I am a dynasty thinker so take that into account. I took a shot at him in our dynasty league. Big Risk reward type IMO. Quinn went before I could handcuff him 1.11 11. New York Chowder Manning, Peyton IND QB 2.04 20. Sun City Little Blue Pills Brady, Tom NEP QB 2.05 21. Masked Burglars of Uranus Romo, Tony DAL QB 3.01 33. Lake Superior Ojibwa Brees, Drew NOS QB 3.16 48. Phoenix Force Palmer, Carson CIN QB 4.13 61. San Diego Silver Surfers Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB 6.09 89. Brooklyn Ball Busters Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB 7.02 98. Maryland Crabs Cutler, Jay DEN QB 7.05 101. Scottsdale Scouting Sundevils McNabb, Donovan PHI QB Mon Jun 16 12:18:26 p.m. 7.06 102. I.D.P Freeley in New Jersey Anderson, Derek CLE QB Mon Jun 16 12:18:26 p.m. ET 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldsheet Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 I took a shot at him in our dynasty league. Big Risk reward type IMO. Quinn went before I could handcuff him 1.11 11. New York Chowder Manning, Peyton IND QB 2.04 20. Sun City Little Blue Pills Brady, Tom NEP QB 2.05 21. Masked Burglars of Uranus Romo, Tony DAL QB 3.01 33. Lake Superior Ojibwa Brees, Drew NOS QB 3.16 48. Phoenix Force Palmer, Carson CIN QB 4.13 61. San Diego Silver Surfers Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB 6.09 89. Brooklyn Ball Busters Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB 7.02 98. Maryland Crabs Cutler, Jay DEN QB 7.05 101. Scottsdale Scouting Sundevils McNabb, Donovan PHI QB Mon Jun 16 12:18:26 p.m. 7.06 102. I.D.P Freeley in New Jersey Anderson, Derek CLE QB Mon Jun 16 12:18:26 p.m. ET 2008 I'm a little surprised Cutler is going ahead of Anderson and McNabb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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