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Breaking down the Browns defense:
This will be the thread for how I take a look what the Browns may need to help improve the unit overall. I'm going to try and share my thoughts, charts and data as I find it. I look forward to all the interaction with everyone.
This will be the thread for how I take a look what the Browns may need to help improve the unit overall. I'm going to try and share my thoughts, charts and data as I find it. I look forward to all the interaction with everyone.
As I start this thread I do not have a set plan in place and will just see where it takes us.
1st: AB said the Browns need to improve on 3rd down defense and with that I ask two questions.
1. Is it coaching?
2. Is it the lack of talent?
1st: AB said the Browns need to improve on 3rd down defense and with that I ask two questions.
1. Is it coaching?
2. Is it the lack of talent?
Coaching:
Q: How did the Browns rank overall with 3rd down stops?
A: The Browns D ranked 25th with an allowed conversion rate of 44.78%
Q: Did the team get any better on 4th down?
A: No worse with an allowed 84.38% ranked 32nd
Q: How did the Browns rank overall with 3rd down stops?
A: The Browns D ranked 25th with an allowed conversion rate of 44.78%
Q: Did the team get any better on 4th down?
A: No worse with an allowed 84.38% ranked 32nd
Q: Did the Browns defense rank well in any other categories?
A: Red Zone 15th
A: Rushing 8th
A: Take away 4th
A: Pass Rush (PFF) 11th
So looking over the data the Browns did well against the run and turn overs.
A: Red Zone 15th
A: Rushing 8th
A: Take away 4th
A: Pass Rush (PFF) 11th
So looking over the data the Browns did well against the run and turn overs.
Q: How did the Browns look with 3rd downs in 2019?
A: 3rd Down Rank 11th
A: Overall (PFF) rank 28
A: Pass Rush (PFF) 17th
The Browns defense did improve overall (PFF) from 28th to 21st but lost ground on 3rd downs.
A: 3rd Down Rank 11th
A: Overall (PFF) rank 28
A: Pass Rush (PFF) 17th
The Browns defense did improve overall (PFF) from 28th to 21st but lost ground on 3rd downs.
Q: I wonder how Joe Woods did when he was the DC with the Denver Broncos in 2017/2018?
(PFF) Rank 2017
Overall 7th
Pass Rush 10th
Not a PFF stat
3rd Down 11th
(PFF) Rank 2018
Overall 11th
Pass Rush 7th
Not a PFF stat
3rd Down 24th
(PFF) Rank 2017
Overall 7th
Pass Rush 10th
Not a PFF stat
3rd Down 11th
(PFF) Rank 2018
Overall 11th
Pass Rush 7th
Not a PFF stat
3rd Down 24th
Q: So what AFC team was the best at stopping 3rd down plays?
A: The Miami Dolphins
Here is a chart with both teams side by side. Next I want to look at how the rosters stack up. Also PFF has the fish ranked 15th overall compared to the Browns at 21st
A: The Miami Dolphins
Here is a chart with both teams side by side. Next I want to look at how the rosters stack up. Also PFF has the fish ranked 15th overall compared to the Browns at 21st
Side note: OK I have been going over the numbers for a few days now and while I'm trying to stay unbiased to see where the data takes me I can't help but to think about how a fast hard hitting linebacker (most likely at Will) could fix this.
I wanted to see how the Browns stack up against the Dolphins and Steelers. Then using most of the same stats find both the positive and negative players to get an idea of how they impact the data. I also added the positional salary for all 3 teams.
I have a few thoughts so far
1. Damn I want Jordan Elliott to be good
2. Garrett/Richardson are the cornerstones of the D
3. Can they really upgrade Vernon?
4. Goodson may be worth bringing back
5. Delpit is going to help
1. Damn I want Jordan Elliott to be good
2. Garrett/Richardson are the cornerstones of the D
3. Can they really upgrade Vernon?
4. Goodson may be worth bringing back
5. Delpit is going to help
Terrance Mitchell: UFA Age 28 last contract 3 years $10 Mill
PFF Rank 31st
Malcolm Butler: Age 30 last contract 5 years $61 Mill
PFF Rank 19th
If Mitchell gets a few picks he's right with Butler
PFF Rank 31st
Malcolm Butler: Age 30 last contract 5 years $61 Mill
PFF Rank 19th
If Mitchell gets a few picks he's right with Butler
I laugh because what else can you do
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Ok well I'm done for tonight and I'll have more coming all week. Thoughts so far
1. The Browns need an upgrade at FS bad
2. For Woods defense to work they need more pass rush
3. Communication has to improve 100% in the secondry
1. The Browns need an upgrade at FS bad
2. For Woods defense to work they need more pass rush
3. Communication has to improve 100% in the secondry
After watching some film from the Browns defense I'm now looking to breakdown the position groups. The 2021 53-man should consent of 8 total defensive lineman. With the current group I believe Myles Garrett, Sheldon Richardson, Jordan Elliott are a lock leaving 5 spots open.
First up is Adrian Clayborn
Next Joe Jackson
Jordan Elliott (Yes I'm Biased)
Andrew Billings
That's an overview of the Browns defensive line currently under contract minus Trevon Young who is on IR and questionable to return and futures contracts. Defensive end is a huge need.
I wouldn't be shocked to see defensive tackle Vincent Taylor make his way back for at least camp unless he signs with another team. His production was trending up all season with 3 strong final games. Waived by the Bills and claimed by the Browns Sept 6th 2020 & currently a UFA
The Browns also have a futures contract with DE #69 Cameron Malveaux who they used to bring up and down from the practice squad. He's a possible sleeper in the mix and someone to watch in camp.
After looking at the roster and a quick check of FA's I found two players I believe would fit the parameters of age, productions and contract for AB with the available cap.
1st Carl Lawson Age 25
projected contract 4 yr's 35 Mill
PFF Rank: 14th of 112
6 Sacks 24 Hits 34 Hurries 22 Tackles
Can play multiple positions
Lawson will only hit the yearly cap at that number for 8.8 mill
projected contract 4 yr's 35 Mill
PFF Rank: 14th of 112
6 Sacks 24 Hits 34 Hurries 22 Tackles
Can play multiple positions
Lawson will only hit the yearly cap at that number for 8.8 mill
2nd Solomon Thomas Age 25
Projected contract 3 yrs, $16,868,599
PFF Rank: N/A
2019
3 Sacks 4 Hits 8 Hurries 17 Tackles
Coming off and ACL the price is right for the former 1st rd pick who is strong against the run and only hit the yearly cap for 5.6 mill
Projected contract 3 yrs, $16,868,599
PFF Rank: N/A
2019
3 Sacks 4 Hits 8 Hurries 17 Tackles
Coming off and ACL the price is right for the former 1st rd pick who is strong against the run and only hit the yearly cap for 5.6 mill
Sticking with the defensive line I'm going to look at a few mock drafts that have the Browns taking a player from that group.
Anthony Poisal Browns Digital Media Contributor players to watch from the Senior Bowl
DE #17 Rashad Weaver
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 270 lbs.
Class: Senior
School: Pittsburgh
DE #17 Rashad Weaver
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 270 lbs.
Class: Senior
School: Pittsburgh
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DE #9 Carlos Basham Jr.
Height: 6â3 3/8âł
Weight: 281 pounds
Class: Senior
School: Wake Forest
DE #9 Carlos Basham Jr.
Height: 6â3 3/8âł
Weight: 281 pounds
Class: Senior
School: Wake Forest
Draft Tek
OLB/DE #6 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
HT 6'2"
WT 216 lbs
Class: Redshirt Junior
School: Notre Dame
OLB/DE #6 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
HT 6'2"
WT 216 lbs
Class: Redshirt Junior
School: Notre Dame
Draft Blasters
DE #15 Gregory Rousseau
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 260 lbs.
Class: Red Shirt Sophomore
School: Miami (Fla.)
DE #15 Gregory Rousseau
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 260 lbs.
Class: Red Shirt Sophomore
School: Miami (Fla.)
CBS Mock Drafts Josh Edwards
DE #28 Jayson Oweh
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 252 lbs.
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
School: Penn State
DE #28 Jayson Oweh
Height: 6'5"
Weight: 252 lbs.
Class: Redshirt Sophomore
School: Penn State
Next up is the Browns Linebacker Group also the group hit hardest do to one year contracts. The Browns have a total of 3 players currently under contract for the 2021 season losing 3 to free agency and Trevon Young on IR unknown. They'll keep 5/6 on the 53-man roster
Stating with Sione Takitaki
Next Jacob Phillips
Then Mack Wilson
Looking at the current linebacker group it's clear that AB will need to make this a top priority. IMO I would try to resign B.J. Goodson to a 2 year, $4,100,000 contract to help develop Phillips. Sign the best WILL LB I can in Free Agency and then draft his replacement.
If Andrew Berry is looking to make a splash in free agency at linebacker I would have to believe Denzel Perryman would be tops on the list.
Perryman age 28
Rankings
2nd Run D
23rd Tackle
16th Pass Rush
10th Coverage
Possible contract match 2 years 12 mill
Perryman age 28
Rankings
2nd Run D
23rd Tackle
16th Pass Rush
10th Coverage
Possible contract match 2 years 12 mill
