Cleveland Browns: Full Position Breakdown, Depth Chart Analysis at OLB

July 3, 2015   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments

For a 3-4 base defense like the Cleveland Browns', having capable pass-rushing outside linebackers is a must. Last year, the team did all right at the position, but it could have been more productive—especially with head coach Mike Pettine and defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil coming from the Buffalo Bills, whose defense totaled 57 sacks in 2013. The Browns, in contrast, had only 31 sacks in the 2014 season.
They were led by outside linebacker Paul Kruger, who should reprise his role as the Browns' sack leader this year. Kruger was brought aboard in 2013 as a free agent and had only 4.5 sacks in his first season in Cleveland. But he blossomed last year and expects even more from himself this year.
And that's not just by way of sack totals, either. Kruger, who spoke to ClevelandBrowns.com's Kevin Jones in May, is looking to improve every aspect of his game. He said, "I think the biggest thing for me is playing a well-rounded game. I just want to improve in every way that ...

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