Cleveland Browns Bye Week: A Look Back at Their 2009 Draft Picks

Going into the 2009 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns were lead by head coach Eric Mangini, who was manning the selection process.

Sad to say that Mangini is not much of an evaluator of talent, seeing as how the Browns only have four of their eight picks left on the current team roster: center Alex Mack, wide receivers Mohammed Massaquoi and Brian Robiskie and linebacker Kaluka Maiava (who is on the Injured Reserve for the rest of this season).

With the recent cut of running back James Davis, this draft is looking like a flop a year and a half later, but let's drive into a look at each player from the 2009 draft.

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Alex Mack: Round 1, Pick 21

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BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 27: Alex Mack #55 of the Cleveland Browns defends against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Browns 34-3. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Alex Mack is the lone highlight and star of the 2009 draft class so far.

He has started every single game for the Browns since he was drafted and is clearly the centerpiece of the offensive line for the future.

Can you imagine if this pick did not pan out after trading down to pick him three times by Mangini?

Brian Robiskie: Round 2, Pick 36

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KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 20: Brian Robiskie #80 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 20, 2009 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Browns defeated the Chiefs 41-34. (Photo by Ja

The former Ohio State Buckeye has had it rough in his first year and a half.

Everything has been said about Robiskie as to why he cannot perform on game days.

"He is too slow."

"He cannot break free out of coverage."

"He is nothing more than a No. 3 slot receiver at best."

Tough words for a high second-round pick, but all true to a point as well.

So far, Robiskie has shown nothing to back up the high selection, but there is still some time this season for his game to step it up to a higher level.

Mohamed Massaquoi: Round 2, Pick 50

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CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 29: Mohamed Massaquoi #11 of the Cleveland Browns runs during the NFL game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on November 29, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Massaquoi showed signs of potential in 2009 after Braylon Edwards was traded away early in the season.

He had 34 receptions for 624 yards and three touchdowns.

Many speculated that he could become the Browns No. 1 receiving option, though it looks like the dreaded sophomore slump (along with an unfortunate concussion) has grounded him for much of the 2010 season.

If Massaquoi can recover from his concussion, then there is still plenty of season left for him to have a good year, but his time might be running short, as the Browns need playmakers to step up their game now.

David Veikune: Round 2, Pick 52

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GREEN BAY, WI - AUGUST 15: David Veikune #57 of the Cleveland Browns looks looks onl against the Green Bay Packers during the preseason game at Lambeau Field on August 15, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

A defensive end in college, Veikune was too small to play the position in the NFL, so Mangini moved him to linebacker.

After a rookie season where Veikune hardly saw any playing time outside of "garbage" time or special teams, he was permanently moved to inside linebacker for the 2010 training camp.

This did not work out either, and Veikune was cut.

Veikune most recently worked out for the Titans.

Don Carey: Round 6, Pick 177

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PHILADELPHIA - AUGUST 13: Jordan Norwood #19 of the Philadelphia Eagles fails to hold onto a pass in the endzone under pressure from Don Carey #22 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during their preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 13, 2010 in Ph

Carey was released quickly in the 2009 training camp due to injury.

He did not play in 2009.

Currently, he is on the Jaguars and has 13 total tackles in his backup duties so far this season.

Coye Francies: Round 6, Pick 191

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CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 2: Coye Francies #25 of the Cleveland Browns eyes the ball against the Chicago Bears during the preseason game on September 2, 2010 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bears 13-10. (Photo by Justin

Francies had good size (6', 185 pounds), and he looked good as a rookie in the 2009 preseason.

Showing some aggressiveness, the Browns decided to move on without Francies since the Browns made many secondary acquisitions this past offseason with Sheldon Brown, T.J. Ward and Joe Haden.

Francies is not on any NFL roster currently, according to ESPN.com

James Davis: Round 6, Pick 195

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CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 2: James Davis #28 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball up field against the Chicago Bears during the preseason game on September 2, 2010 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bears 13-10. (Photo

Davis looked brilliant in the 2009 preseason, leading the Browns in rushing.

But, that was just preseason.

After a random practice injury sidelined Davis for the remainder of his rookie season, he was poised to have a much better 2010 campaign.

David said he was stronger and faster than he has ever been before after rehabbing his injury, and the 2010 training camp was approaching.

Bottom line: Davis could not break into any type of role on the Browns offense with the emergence of Peyton Hillis and he is the most recent 2009 draft class cut.

Davis was just picked up by the Redskins and signed to their practice squad.

Final Thoughts

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BEREA, OH - AUGUST 04: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns looks on during training camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on August 4, 2010 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

It is quite clear that Mangini is far better at coaching players than evaluating them coming out of college, but it was not all his fault.

Former Browns general manager George Kokinis was in office during the 2009 draft, and this bad class could be a direct result of his inability to put together a good scout team.

Mack is the obvious gem of this group, but there is still time for either or both of the receivers to come into their own as well.

Time will only tell.

At least the 2010 draft class looks much better and has been productive as well, which bodes well for current general manager Tom Heckert's ability to evaluate, but he has proved that since he was with the Eagles, too.

(Also posted on Dawg Scooper: THE Cleveland Browns Blog)