2013 cleveland browns Fantasy Preview
It's probably no surprise that the NFL's 24th-ranked offense didn't offer much in the way of fantasy prospects in 2012. Trent Richardson (ninth - 203.70) was easily the team's highlight with his 950 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. However a new coaching staff and a new offensive philosophy should give Richardson added responsibility in his second season. Still, there were just three other Browns who cracked the top 25 at their respective positions -- TE Benjamin Watson (24th - 68.10), K Phil Dawson (12th - 130.00) and D/ST (17th - 123.00). While there's hope for some overall improvement in 2013, fantasy owners shouldn't expect miracles.
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The bad news is that Cleveland saw some of its more productive fantasy options leave town. Watson flew south to New Orleans while Dawson moved west for San Francisco. Other key losses included WRs Josh Cribbs (Oakland) and Mohamed Massaquoi (Jacksonville), LB Scott Fujita (retired) and DL Frostee Rucker (Arizona). However, the Browns added some impact players by signing LB Paul Kruger, TE Kellen Davis, K Shayne Graham and QB Jason Campbell -- who could compete for the starting QB job -- as well as drafting DE Barkevious Mingo with the sixth overall pick.
There are sleepers aplenty on the roster, beginning with the explosive Richardson. The expectations have been ratcheted up for Brandon Weeden with the addition of new offensive coordinator Norv Turner. After a surprise rookie campaign, plenty of eyes will be on WR Josh Gordon while TE Jordan Cameron could have deep sleeper appeal at a fantasy position that lacks depth. Gordon's ascension doesn't bode well for Greg Little, who has struggled with drops in his first two NFL seasons.
| POS | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD | OTHER |
| QB | Brandon Weeden | Jason Campbell | Brian Hoyer | - |
| RB | Trent Richardson | Montario Hardesty | Dion Lewis | Chris Ogbonnaya |
| WR | Josh Gordon | Greg Little | Davone Bess | David Nelson |
| TE | Jordan Cameron | Kellen Davis | Gary Barnidge | Dan Gronkowski |
| K | Shayne Graham | Brandon Bogotay | - | - |
( ) Projected Round
| # | Name | Pos. Rank |
| 1 | Trent Richardson | 8 |
| 2 | Josh Gordon | 42 |
| 3 | Greg Little | 53 |
| 4 | Jordan Cameron | 22 |
| 5 | Brandon Weeden | 30 |
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