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Below, we analyze the snap counts on defense for the Cleveland Browns' third preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Defensive Line
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| DL | Emmanuel Ogbah | 43 | 62% | 3 tackles (3 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| DL | Carl Nassib | 37 | 54% | 1 QH. |
| DL | Xavier Cooper | 35 | 51% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| DL | Danny Shelton | 25 | 36% | 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 FF. |
| DL | Jamie Meder | 24 | 35% | 1 assist (1 combined). 1 QH. |
| DL | Armonty Bryant | 12 | 17% | No stats registered. |
| DL | John Hughes | 12 | 17% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
| DL | Kenton Adeyemi | 11 | 16% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| DL | Chigbo Anunoby | 11 | 16% | 2 assists (2 combined). |
| DL | Jason Neill | 7 | 10% | No stats registered. |
I'll have to review the tape some more, but it was disappointing to see Carl Nassib playing early, yet not be able to have an impact against a depleted Buccaneers like. Danny Shelton played late into the game but was a non-factor early. On Jamie Meder's first play replacing him (that I saw), he blew his man right into the face of Jameis Winston. John Hughes didn't play much, but brought an energy level that should show up on tape and elevate him to the starting lineup. I have know idea what this club will do with Armonty Bryant. He's been a non-factor this entire training camp and preseason, and has a four-game suspension to start the year.
Outside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| OLB | Paul Kruger | 31 | 45% | 2 assists (2 combined). |
| OLB | Joe Schobert | 24 | 35% | 2 tackles (2 combined). |
| OLB | Cam Johnson | 17 | 25% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| OLB | Nate Orchard | 11 | 16% | 2 QH. |
Nate Orchard got two hits on the quarterback, and overall, this is a very low percentage utilization at outside linebacker. I know we got rid of Barkevious Mingo, but I'll have to review the tape so see who else was playing here; maybe it was Ogbah.
Inside Linebacker
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| ILB | Christian Kirksey | 40 | 58% | 5 tackles (5 combined). |
| ILB | Demario Davis | 40 | 58% | 5 tackles (5 combined). |
| ILB | Dominique Alexander | 19 | 28% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
| ILB | Justin Tuggle | 18 | 26% | 4 tackles, 1 assist (5 combined). 1 TFL. |
| ILB | Tank Carder | 11 | 16% | No stats registered. |
| ILB | Scooby Wright | 10 | 14% | 1 assist (1 combined). |
Christian Kirksey has looked solid this preseason. Demario Davis can be a thumper, but he's already been exposed several times as a liability in coverage. Justin Tuggle had a big spurt of plays he made in a short period of time, but I don't know if that will catapult him up the depth chart.
Safety
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| S | Ibraheim Campbell | 37 | 54% | 5 tackles (5 combined). |
| S | Derrick Kindred | 22 | 32% | 2 tackles (2 combined). |
| S | Rahim Moore | 19 | 28% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| S | Jordan Poyer | 18 | 26% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| S | Sean Baker | 12 | 17% | No stats registered. |
| S | Pierre Desir | 10 | 14% | No stats registered. |
| S | Don Jones | 10 | 14% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| S | Tim Scott | 7 | 10% | No stats registered. |
Derrick Kindred saw some early playing time, so it seems as though the starting safety situation isn't quite settled yet. I continue to like what Ibraheim Campbell brings from a tackling perspective, and I'm sure Rahim Moore is in the mix too.
Cornerback
| Pos | Player | Plays | % | Stats |
| CB | Jamar Taylor | 39 | 57% | 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Tracy Howard | 38 | 55% | 5 tackles, 1 assist (6 combined). |
| CB | Charles Gaines | 30 | 43% | 1 pass defended. 1 FR. |
| CB | Justin Gilbert | 26 | 38% | 1 tackle (1 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Eric Patterson | 21 | 30% | 3 tackles (3 combined). 1 pass defended. |
| CB | Joe Haden |
19 | 28% | 1 tackle (1 combined). |
| CB | Mikell Everette | 12 | 17% | No stats registered. |
Mike Evans beat Justin Gilbert and Jamar Taylor for big plays. Vincent Jackson beat Tracy Howard on a play. Speaking of Howard, with Tramon Williams out, he saw some playing time as early as the second quarter. He made two nice tackles against the run, which is something that should stand out on tape. Joe Haden played 19 snaps and then exited for the rest of the game.