<![CDATA[Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact?]]>I saw this article and poll on cleve.com and thought it brought up a really good question. Who do you think will have the biggest impact and why do you think they'll have the biggest impact?

http://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/index.ssf/2011/04/cleveland_browns_fans_which_in.html

There's no denying that the Cleveland Browns had a pretty good draft in 2010. Three starters -- Joe Haden, T.J. Ward and Colt McCoy -- out of eight picks is a pretty good accounting. Had Montario Hardesty not been hurt, he might've made it four.

Peyton Hillis did a reasonably good job (that's sarcasm, by the way) filling in for Hardesty. So good, in fact, that he emerged as a star and is contending for the cover on the popular video game "Madden 2012." That means that Hardesty probably will go into the 2011 season as the backup (if there IS a 2011 season).

But even Hillis' breakout performance wasn't enough to squash the injury bug, which probably cost the Browns at least two games last season.

Hardesty is only one of several Browns who suffered injuries that shut them down for the year. Also lost were linebackers Scott Fujita and D'Qwell Jackson,, cornerback Eric Wright, offensive lineman Tony Pashos, tight end Evan Moore and special teams standout Blake Costanzo.

Those are just some of the guys on injured reserve. There were other injuries -- the high ankle sprains suffered by quarterbacks Colt McCoy, Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace -- and the chronic injuries of Shaun Rogers that were a factor in his poor play (and subsequent release). Not to mention the toe injury that hobbled Josh Cribbs, on top of the concussion from the blow by Steelers linebacker James Harrison, and the concussion suffered by Harrison's other victim, receiver Mohamed Massaquoi.

So, the question is: Which injured Brown's return will have the biggest favorable impact on the team? For this poll, we're sticking with the guys on injured reserve.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/topic/19283/which-injured-browns-return-could-have-the-biggest-impactRSS for NodeFri, 02 Oct 2026 14:03:43 GMTFri, 08 Apr 2011 18:51:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:02:59 GMT]]>i'm not even factoring hardesty into the mix. i guess you could say i'm playing it safe. the guy has to play significant time and stay healthy on a consistent basis. i'm trying to avoid thinking about what he can contribute this season until he gives me a reason to. his injury history and the fact he was hurt twice in the off-season (with the browns) and the 2nd injury was a season ending one make me skeptical. i hope the guy can stay healthy and do well, but i'm not getting my hopes up.

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@usfbrown said:

And he'll probably be injured before the final game of preseason. I hope it's not true, but this kid was not the smartest draft pick at that spot. I know, you never know how they'll pan out, but for his history of injuries, it wasn't a good move.

My thoughts excatly, hes been an injury concern since his early days at Tennessee and was a major if and we knew that and even traded up for him...Dont get me wrong i think he would have been a great NFL back if he could ever stay healthy, but if he dosent it will be a bad selection..There was alot of talent behind were he was selected like Brandon Spikes who could have been a force on the Browns D,or even Jordan Shipley who i really wanted and if we could of had him and McCoy. It would have made McCoy's transition to the NFL alot easier because they know each other so well and are best friends and set just about every Texas Record together...

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Zombo said:

I mean that since we got nothing out of him last year he is like a bonus pick this year. An extra second rounder coming into camp.

Zombo

And he'll probably be injured before the final game of preseason. I hope it's not true, but this kid was not the smartest draft pick at that spot. I know, you never know how they'll pan out, but for his history of injuries, it wasn't a good move.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233739https://brownsboard.com/post/233739Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:44:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:59:51 GMT]]>I voted Yates because I embrace sarcasm.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233694https://brownsboard.com/post/233694Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:59:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:35:19 GMT]]>I dono Zombo about luxury pick i mean a team like NE is about probaly the only team that could afford on luxury picks, if Hardestry dosent pan out then he will be considered a waste..Brandon Spikes got picked two picks behind him i think he could really help are Defense right now or imagine if we grabbed Shipley to pair with his best friend McCoy there are alot of things that could of been instead..

I wish Hardesty the best and i hope he has a great career ecspically for us, he has alot of talent

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233690https://brownsboard.com/post/233690Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:35:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:50:13 GMT]]>Fujita definitely. Like said before, he provides solid leadership and is a smart line backer. Hardesty won't get my vote until he can actually play through an entire game.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233635https://brownsboard.com/post/233635Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:50:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:18:09 GMT]]>I went with Hardesty...My thought is that behind Hillis, we had no one that made a significant contribution carrying the ball. If Hardesty can stay healthy, I believe he is a very close second behind Hillis and can really add a lot of depth to this running game allowing Peyton a catch his breath no and then. Hardesty will gain some yards and in doing so, will allow Peyton to stay fresh and healthy to gain more yards too!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233629https://brownsboard.com/post/233629Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:18:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:07:50 GMT]]>Well by the looks of it there could be alot of guys who could have a breakout season next year, things are looking better for Cleveland each season...We need to add an impact draft class like last year and we could be in the hunt

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233609https://brownsboard.com/post/233609Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:07:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:29:55 GMT]]>I feel like saying "J. Cribbs"

I think he was a lot more injured than anyone thinks. If he could come back to his former glory, it would have a great impact on the team.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233602https://brownsboard.com/post/233602Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:29:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 23:18:44 GMT]]>Fujita... skills and leadership are key to this defense being great

But, I would never doubt a RB with fresh legs wanting to prove himself. I say Hardesty based on position.

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Hillis-iz-Boss said:

Ya and at the same time it was two years ago. We won't know until we seem him play in the 4-3 again. Even if he doesn't do to well I could see them just switching him to outside and Jackson in, or even have him play DE like he did in college.

Yeah thinks for clearing that up for me, i guess if he dosent not do to well we should put him at DE in pass rush situations sorta like Marcus Benard, and just let him get after the QB...He also offers depth and i know hes a team guy so hes not a huge problem for me...Even though i think we should take a look at LB in the draft..If DQ gets hurt again things will be thin, i actually think he will do very well next year...

Id like Casey Matthews in the 4th if hes there just for some depth

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@nw220 said:

I read somewhere that the reason the Eagles wanted to let go of Chris Gocong was because he wasnt a very good 4-3 linebacker, im trying to find the link....Any truth in that???

Ya and at the same time it was two years ago. We won't know until we seem him play in the 4-3 again. Even if he doesn't do to well I could see them just switching him to outside and Jackson in, or even have him play DE like he did in college.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233422https://brownsboard.com/post/233422Sat, 09 Apr 2011 22:17:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 21:52:58 GMT]]>I read somewhere that the reason the Eagles wanted to let go of Chris Gocong was because he wasnt a very good 4-3 linebacker, im trying to find the link....Any truth in that???

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@secondwave said:

By the way, what does everyone think about Fujita and his adjustment to the 4-3? I dont think he'll do as well as some of you are saying. Hopefully I'm wrong.

i don't know how deeply rooted fujita is in the 4-3 d (college and early pro-career), but he played 4 yrs in the saints 4-3 d and he did just fine. it won't be a switch for him, it will be a switch back to the 4-3 d.

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@canton-mike said:

While they received no votes, the return of those offensive linemen is pretty darned important. Sometimes it's the sum of the parts.

Mike

great point about the o-line men. colt is going to need all the protection he can get so anything these guys can do to help the cause would be great. i said earlier in this thread that a case can be made for a number of people on the list. it will be interesting to monitor these players and see how much they can contribute this season.

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@roach said:

If D'Qwell can be a glimpse of what many fans thought he was, then we'll win a Superbowl.

D'Qwell's numbers have always been inflated due to how much our D was on the field. He was never an elite linebacker.

By the way, what does everyone think about Fujita and his adjustment to the 4-3? I dont think he'll do as well as some of you are saying. Hopefully I'm wrong.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233396https://brownsboard.com/post/233396Sat, 09 Apr 2011 16:57:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:05:20 GMT]]>I wanted to vote for the two O-line guys, Fujita and Jackson but I decided to ultimately go with Jackson.

Fujita is a pure leader and I think the defense did suffer tremendously when he was gone but it's expected of him to make a big impact on our D after what he did last year.

Jackson is a 4 - 3 LB at heart and I really think the guy will shine now that we're switching back.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233384https://brownsboard.com/post/233384Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:05:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:12:54 GMT]]>I didn't vote because, as 'peen stated, any & all of them would have an impact. While they received no votes, the return of those offensive linemen is pretty darned important. Sometimes it's the sum of the parts.

Mike

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233382https://brownsboard.com/post/233382Sat, 09 Apr 2011 13:12:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 10:04:03 GMT]]>The good news is all of the guys named can make a impact when they return.

Things can be very different.

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@roach said:

If D'Qwell can be a glimpse of what many fans thought he was, then we'll win a Superbowl.

Im not expecting much from D'Qwell...I meanthis is going on what his 4th-5th season?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/233377https://brownsboard.com/post/233377Sat, 09 Apr 2011 05:13:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Which Injured Browns' Return Could Have The Biggest Impact? on Sat, 09 Apr 2011 04:17:59 GMT]]>If D'Qwell can be a glimpse of what many fans thought he was, then we'll win a Superbowl.

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Hillis-iz-Boss said:

Think of how close he would have been if he played the second half of the season.

O i know and i dont doubt he cant get there, he was are true Mvp of the defense last year, it'll be nice to have him for an entire season to help lead are D

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@nw220 said:

I was thinking maybe around 100 tackles at best and around 4 sacks..

If he gets 100 tackles with 7 sacks he could easily win Defenseive MVP of the league

Think of how close he would have been if he played the second half of the season.

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Hillis-iz-Boss said:

He did have a great year in the 3-4, but his natural position is the 4-3 and just his knowledge of the defense is going to make him worth having in the linebacking corps again. We keep this guy healthy and I can see 80-100 tackles with 7 sacks and 1-2 INT's in his future.

I was thinking maybe around 100 tackles at best and around 4 sacks..

If he gets 100 tackles with 7 sacks he could easily win Defenseive MVP of the league

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