The AFC North is always tough, and 2011 was no exception. All four teams were in the top 10 in overall defense. They made up half of the AFC playoff teams, going a combined 25-15 outside the division. Even the Browns were an almost respectable 4-6 outside the AFC North.
2012 should be similar. So getting a better look at the rest of the division to see what should be coming our way this year is wise. Let’s begin an examination of the division by looking at the team at the other end of I-71.
OFFENSE (2011)
Overall
29th
Passing
24th
Rushing
28th
TDs
30th
DEFENSE (2011)
Overall
10th
Passing
2nd
Rushing
30th
Sacks
23rd
INTs
28th
TDs
5th
2012 DRAFT PICKS
1.3
Trent Richardson
RB
1.22
Brandon Weeden
QB
2.5
Mitchell Schwartz
OT
3.24
John Hughes
DT
4.5
Travis Benjamin
WR
4.25
James-Michael Johnson
ILB
5.25
Ryan Miller
OG
6.34
Emmanuel Acho
OLB
6.35
Billy Winn
DE
7.38
Trevin Wade
CB
7.40
Brad Smelly
FB
TOP PLAYERS
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PLAYERS:
Trent Richardson,
Brandon Weeden,
Mitchell Schwartz,
John Hughes,
Travis Benjamin,
James-Michael Johnson,
Michael Johnson,
Ryan Miller,
Emmanuel Acho,
Billy Winn,
Trevin Wade,
Joe Haden,
Joe Thomas,
Jabaal Sheard,
Frostee Rucker,
Tony Pashos,
Eric Steinbach,
Greg Little,
Colt McCoy,
Brandon Thompson
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals
TEAMS: Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals
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