Cleveland Browns: Who Will Improve Under Head Coach Eric Mangini's Regime?

So far in the offseason, I give Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini and GM George Kokinis an "A-" grade, without question. Although their moves haven't been high-profile, they have done great for a rebuilding team.

That being said, if they hadn't cut Joe Jurevicious, they would have received an "A+" from me.

With a whole new look for the team, many players could benefit. So which current Browns will improve this upcoming season?

Braylon Edwards

Braylon went from elite in 2007 to disappointing in 2008, and nobody knows this more than he does. Now, with his (rookie) contract expiring at the end of this season, Edwards will be looking for a payoff.

With the additions of Brain Robiskie and Mohammed Massaquoi, Edwards should be well aware that the Browns are preparing to field a team that does not include him. But whether or not he wants to remain a Brown, it doesn't matter; he will try his hardest in 2009.

Projected Stats: 65 receptions for 1,000 yards; nine touchdowns and 14 dropped passes.

Kamerion Wimbley

Despite his great rookie year in which he had 11.0 sacks, Wimbley hasn't been as productive since (at least not in that department). Still, his tackle count has increased every year, and he has played in each game since joining the team.

With a younger linebacker core and David Veikune's pass-rushing ability possibly starting opposite him, Wimbley's performance could improve this year. Mangini's strict coaching should help as well.

Projected Stats: 70 tackles, eight sacks, zero interceptions. 

Brodney Pool

Many do not believe that Pool has the ability to be great. I disagree with this majority.

Sean Jones was obviously the better safety between the two, and the corners were never great. But with four years of experience (making for the longest tenure on the Browns among deepbacks), I believe he will have a breakout season.

Projected Stats: 75 tackles, one sack, five interceptions.

Jerome Harrison/Lawrence Vickers

Last season, Harrison proved himself to be a valuable playmaker. In 2007, Vickers proved himself to be one of the NFL's best fullbacks. Meanwhile, Jamal Lewis is aging, and James Davis is a rookie.

Mangini never thought twice about splitting carries between Thomas Jones and Leon Washington back in N.Y. With these two's talent and Mangini's mindset, the two should see more opportunity to help their team.

Projected Stats (for Harrison): 50 carries for 250 yards, 15 receptions for 200 yards, three TD. 

Projected Stats (for Vickers): 20 carries for 60 yards, 15 receptions for 120 yards, two TD.