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The Cleveland Browns boasted a championship-caliber defense in 2023.
That means they can’t afford to disrupt things too much on that side of the field.
Jim Schwartz’s continued presence provides some stability to the team, and we already know the type of players he prefers.
Ashley Bastock, a Browns insider, provided her opinions on the linebackers corps and what may or may not happen in the future on Cleveland.com’s YouTube channel.
For starters, she asserted that linebackers aren’t particularly vital in Schwartz’s strategy, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they let some big-name players leave and replaced them with lesser abilities.
She believes Anthony Walker Jr. is ready to walk away, which, given his injury history, may be best for the Browns.
Bastock believes Jordan Hicks is a feasible objective for this team, but they will most likely prioritize retaining Sione Takitaki.
Furthermore, Mohamoud Diabate may see an enlarged role next season, not only on special teams but also on defense, since the coaching staff appears to have great expectations for him.
The Browns would never have made it to the playoffs without their shutdown defense.
Despite numerous turnovers and a mediocre offensive performance, and despite starting five different quarterbacks, this club advanced to the Wild Card stage because to a defense squad that consistently put the offense in position to score plays.