Fansided · Jul 8, 2015
Cleveland Browns 2015 position preview – Defensive Line
The Cleveland Browns spent a large part of their off-season working to fix one of the biggest problems that has plagued the defense for years.
And if they didn’t get it right, the problem will negate the defense’s biggest asset.
In 2014 the Browns were last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game, 27th in yards per carry, and 28th in runs of 20-plus yards. Opposing teams ran the ball 500 times on the Browns last year, and on 87 of those rushes they gained eight yards or more.
“We want to be a bully on defense. To be a bully on defense, you have to stop the run. To win in the AFC North, you have to stop the run.” – Defensive coordinator Jim O’Neil
