What Are The Predicted Standings For The AFC North In 2009-10? Pt. 3 :The Cleveland Browns

Published June 10, 2009 at 5:11 p.m.

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Last and expected to finish there in the AFC North are the Cleveland Browns:

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Season Summary:
Right now, it's almost hard to believe that the Browns would have made the playoffs a year ago if Tony Dungy hadn't foolishly benched his starters against the Titans. As a consolation prize, Cleveland fans were able to smile when a flat Indianapolis squad consequently bombed in the postseason as huge favorites against the Chargers. Unfortunately, that smile was wiped off once the Browns finished 1-8 after starting the 2008 campaign with a 3-4 mark. Other fans were also miserable; they had to endure countless nationally televised Cleveland games.

2009 NFL Draft Picks:

21. Alex Mack, C, California
A little early for Alex Mack? Maybe, but he's a heck of a prospect. He bolsters the front and makes the Browns running game potent again. Still, center wasn't nearly the team's biggest need, and there were tons of quality defensive players available. (Pick Grade: B)

36. Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
There aren't too many quality receivers left on the board, so I get why the Browns drafted Brian Robiskie. He's talented and fills a need. But what is Cleveland going to do on defense? Was Eric Mangini too busy delivering pizzas to watch the Browns-Eagles Monday night game? (Pick Grade: B)

50. Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia
Brian Robiskie was at least a highly regarded prospect. Mohamed Massaquoi? Not so much. He has his problems. This poor grade isn't based on Massaquoi's talent though; it's more that Cleveland doesn't understand positional value. (Pick Grade: D)

52. David Veikune, DE/OLB, Hawaii
Horrible value. It's never good to take a mid-round prospect in the second round. Based on what Eric Mangini has done today, I can't say I'm surprised. (Pick Grade: D)

104. Kaluka Maiava, LB, USC
Unlike some of their Day 1 picks, the Browns found solid value here. Kaluka Maiava also fills a need... (Pick Grade: B)

177. Don Carey, CB, Norfolk State
Another solid Day 2 pick. Corner depth is needed, and Don Carey belongs in this draft range... (Pick Grade: B)

191. Coye Francies, CB, San Jose State
Coye Francies has major character issues, but he's a really talented player. A great gamble in Round 6... (Pick Grade: A)

195. James Davis, RB, Clemson

James Davis provides great draft value and fills a need. Davis should be able to take over for Jamal Lewis... (Pick Grade: A)

Offseason Moves:

Browns sign OT George Foster

Browns sign CB Rod Hood

Giants sign RB Allen Patrick

Browns sign WR Mike Furrey

Browns cut RB Allen Patrick

Browns sign ILB Bo Ruud

Browns acquire DE Kenyon Coleman, QB Brett Ratliff, S Abram Elam from Jets

Bills sign G Seth McKinney

Bears sign OT Kevin Shaffer

Browns sign WR David Patten

Browns sign CB Corey Irvin

Browns sign RB Noah Herron

Saints sign TE Darnell Dinkins

Browns sign OT John St. Clair

Cardinals sign RB Jason Wright

Browns sign ILB Eric Barton

Browns sign G/OT Pork Chop Womack

Browns cut OT Kevin Shaffer

Browns cut WR Joe Jurevicius

Browns sign ILB David Bowens

Chiefs sign CB Travis Daniels

Browns sign S Hank Poteat

Browns sign DE C.J. Mosley

Eagles sign S Sean Jones

Browns re-sign S Mike Adams

Browns sign TE Robert Royal

Broncos sign ILB Andra Davis

Buccaneers acquire TE Kellen Winslow Jr. from Browns for a 2nd-round pick (2009) and 5th-round pick (2010)

Browns cut DE/OLB Antwan Peek

Browns cut QB Ken Dorsey

Browns cut QB Bruce Gradkowski

Browns cut CB Terry Cousin

Browns hire HC Eric Mangini

Divisional Rival History:
...Baltimore Ravens: The new Browns swept the old Browns in 2007, but the old Browns returned the favor, sweeping the new Browns in 2008. Confused?
...Cincinnati Bengals: Carson Palmer is 6-2 lifetime against the Browns, but he missed both meetings in 2008...
...Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Cleveland ever beat the Steelers again? Pittsburgh has won 17 of the last 18 battles...

Regular Season Schedule/Results
WK	DATE	OPPONENT	TIME (ET)	TV	TICKETS	LOCATION
1	Sun, Sep 13	Minnesota	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
2	Sun, Sep 20	@ Denver	4:15 PM	CBS	Tickets	Invesco Field at Mile High
3	Sun, Sep 27	@ Baltimore	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	M&T Bank Stadium
4	Sun, Oct 4	Cincinnati	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
5	Sun, Oct 11	@ Buffalo	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Ralph Wilson Stadium
6	Sun, Oct 18	@ Pittsburgh	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Heinz Field
7	Sun, Oct 25	Green Bay	1:00 PM	FOX	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
8	Sun, Nov 1	@ Chicago	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Soldier Field
9	BYE WEEK
10	Mon, Nov 16	Baltimore	8:30 PM	ESPN	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
11	Sun, Nov 22	@ Detroit	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Ford Field
12	Sun, Nov 29	@ Cincinnati	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Paul Brown Stadium
13	Sun, Dec 6	San Diego	4:05 PM	CBS	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
14	Thu, Dec 10	Pittsburgh	8:20 PM	NFL	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
15	Sun, Dec 20	@ Kansas City	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Arrowhead Stadium
16	Sun, Dec 27	Oakland	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium
17	Sun, Jan 3	Jacksonville	1:00 PM	CBS	Tickets	Cleveland Browns Stadium