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Earlier today, we analyzed the snap counts for the Cleveland Browns offense in their first preseason game against the Washington Redskins. Now, it's time to turn our attention to the defensive side of the ball.
Defensive Line
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| DL | Armonty Bryant | 34 |
46% |
1 tackle, 2 assists (3 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit. |
| DL | Phil Taylor | 30 |
41% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | Ahtyba Rubin | 27 |
36% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | John Hughes | 23 |
31% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Billy Winn |
20 |
27% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
| DL | Calvin Barnett | 19 |
26% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Cam Henderson | 19 |
26% |
3 tackles (3 combined). |
| DL | Jacobbi McDaniel | 18 |
24% |
No stats registered. |
| DL | Ishmaa'ily Kitchen | 16 |
22% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
For the second week in a row, DE Armonty Bryant stood out, this time as a starter (in place of the injured Desmond Bryant). Don't look now, but if Bryant's wrist injury keeps him out, Bryant could get the regular season start over Billy Winn and John Hughes. I liked that Phil Taylor got as much work as he did -- hell, 41% is probably more than he'd play in a regular season game back in 2013.
Outside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| OLB | Jamaal Westerman | 30 |
41% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). |
| OLB | Barkevious Mingo | 30 |
41% |
2 tackles, 2 assists (4 combined). |
| OLB | Jabaal Sheard | 26 |
35% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| OLB | Justin Staples | 25 |
34% |
No stats registered. |
| OLB | Paul Kruger | 24 |
32% |
1 tackle, 1 assist (2 combined). 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits. |
Hopefully the first two preseason games are an indication of the type of player Paul Kruger is going to be in 2014. So far, we've yet to see the "Mario Williams production" that Jabaal Sheard was being hyped to deliver.
Inside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| ILB | Chris Kirksey | 40 |
54% |
5 tackles, 3 assists (8 combined). |
| ILB | Craig Robertson | 34 |
46% |
2 tackles, 3 assists (5 combined). 1 fumble recovery. |
| ILB | Karlos Dansby | 32 |
43% |
1 tackle, 4 assists (5 combined). |
| ILB | Zac Diles | 30 |
41% |
1 tackle, 5 assists (6 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| ILB | Tank Carder | 16 |
22% |
1 assist (1 combined). |
Man, look at all of those tackles! The tackling in general seemed to be better for the Browns this week, and some of that can be attributed to competent play from the team's inside linebackers.
Safety
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| S | Tashaun Gipson |
41 |
55% |
2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 interception, 1 pass defended. |
| S | Jordan Poyer | 39 |
53% |
2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
| S | Donte Whitner |
32 |
43% |
2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
| S | Jim Leonhard | 27 |
36% |
1 tackle, 4 assists (5 combined). 1 interception, 1 touchdown, 2 passes defended. |
| S | Johnson Bademosi | 19 |
26% |
2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). |
| S | Josh Aubrey | 16 |
22% |
No stats registered. |
Although Jordan Poyer was beat once on a deep ball, for him to do as well as he did in a different type of position shows that he's pretty much a lock to make the roster for his versatility. Veteran Jim Leonhard made a great read on a Colt McCoy pass, taking it back for a pick six. That doesn't even mention the starting safeties, who both seemed to play well.
Cornerback
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| CB | Leon McFadden | 48 |
65% |
1 assist (1 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Justin Gilbert |
34 |
46% |
2 tackles, 1 assist (3 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Joe Haden | 29 |
39% |
1 tackle (1 combined). 1 interception, 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Royce Adams |
27 |
36% |
1 tackle (1 combined). |
| CB | Robert Nelson |
9 |
12% |
No stats registered. |
The Browns were without a lot of their depth at cornerback, including Buster Skrine, Isaiah Trufant, Pierre Desir, K'Waun Williams, and T.J. Heath, due to injury. The secondary responded well overall, except for Royce Adams, who was overwhelmed and gave up two touchdown passes without so much as even a contest. He was brought back only recently, so you can bet that he'll be one of the first players on the chopping block. Leon McFadden delivered a good performance.