For as much noise that was made about the Browns’ struggles in run defense, Cleveland ranked 27th in the NFL last season with just 31 sacks. Think about how much better this defense can be with more production in this area.
Signed in free agency in 2013, Paul Kruger busted out of his shell in 2014 with 11 sacks. Defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil has said, just like cornerbacks, you can’t have enough pass rushers.
THE OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
The cast
Paul Kruger
What happened at OTAs?: Solomon, the breakout defensive player during the last two weeks of the 2014 season, received every first-team rep while Mingo rehabbed his shoulder injury.