Cleveland Browns: There's a Gleam, Men...My 75 Favorite Players Since 1986

Looking back on 25 years as a fan of the Cleveland Browns, I humbly present my 75 favorite Browns players and coaches dating back to 1986.

This is purely subjective. If this were a measure of on-field talent alone, the order would be strikingly different.

My list is from the heart.

As I compiled the names, it was, of course, disconcerting to acknowledge the ratio of players from 1986-1995 to those from 1999-present.That said, this past season brought new faces--and new hope--to Cleveland. One can only trust this team will soon regain the territory that was once Cleveland's without question.

Enjoy--and let me know if I've missed any of your favorites.

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75. Tim Couch

Quarterback 1999-2003.

74. Lindy Infante

Offensive coordinator who oversaw a versatile, high-powered attack led by young Bernie Kosar from 1986-87. The attached clip shows just a few minutes of what the team looked like on Infante's watch. He went on to coach the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts.

73. Shaun Rogers

Nose tackle 2008-present (could be so much higher if he wanted it).

72. Kevin Johnson

Wide receiver 1999-2003.

71. Derrick Alexander

Wide receiver 1994-1995.

70. Clarence Weathers

Wide receiver 1985-88.

69. Jamel White

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CINCINNATI-DECEMBER 28: Jamel White #30 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals on December 28, 2003 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Browns won 22-14.(Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Running back 2000-03.

68. Dennis Northcutt

Wide receiver 2000-06.

67. Dave Puzzuoli

George Rose/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES - NOVEMBER 16: Running back Frank Hawkins #27 of the Los Angeles Raiders jumps over the line of scrimmage including teammate Shelby Jordan #74 and Dave Puzzuoli #72 of the Cleveland Browns during the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum o

Nose tackle 1983-87.

66. Mark Bavaro

Tight end 1992.

65. Antonio Langham

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19 Nov 1995: Defensive back Antonio Langham of the Cleveland Browns prepares to hit Green Bay Packers defensive back Lenny McGill during a game at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Packers won the game, 31-20.

Cornerback 1994-95.

64. Earl Little

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 21: Safety Earl Little #20 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a play against the New York Jets on November 21, 2004 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Jets defeated the Browns 10-7. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty I

Cornerback 1999-2004.

63. Brady Quinn

Quarterback 2007-09.

62. Jamal Lewis

Running back 2007-09.

61. Kellen Winslow Jr.

Tight end 2004-2008.

60. Mike Pagel

Quarteback 1986-1990.

59. Tim Manoa

Running back 1987-89.

58. Kelly Holcomb

Quarterback 2001-04.

57. Stevon Moore

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19 Nov 1995: Running back Dorsey Levens of the Green Bay Packers gets tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive back Stevon Moore during a game at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Packers won the game, 31-20.

Strong safety 1992-95.

56. Scott Fujita

Linebacker 2010.

55. Stephen Braggs

Safety 1987-91.

54. Anthony Pleasant

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20 NOV 1994: CLEVELAND DEFENSIVE LINEMAN ANTHONY PLEASANT DURING THE BROWNS 20-13 LOSS TO THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS AT ARROWHEAD STADIUM IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. Mandatory Credit: Todd Rosenberg/ALLSPORT

Defensive end 1990-95.

53. Rob Burnett

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3 Dec 1995: Defensive lineman Rob Burnett of the Cleveland Browns rushes the passer while being blocked by offensive lineman Vaughn Parker #70 of the San Diego Chargers during the Browns 31-13 loss to the Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, Cal

Defensive end 1990-95.

52. Van Waiters

Linebacker 1988-91.

51. Phil Dawson

Kicker 1999-present.

50. Bennie Thompson

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3 Dec 1995: Defensive back Bennie Thompson of the Cleveland Browns celebrates during a game with the San Diego Chargers at the Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers won the game, 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

Defensive back/special teams assassin 1994-95.

49. Evan Moore

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CLEVELAND - OCTOBER 03: Tight end Evan Moore #89 of the Cleveland Browns catches a touchdown pass in front of safety Chris Crocker #42 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 3, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/

Tight end 2009-10.

48. Carl Hairston

Defensive lineman 1984-89.

47. David Grayson

Linebacker 1987-90.

46. Thane Gash

Safety 1988-90.

45. Ben Gay

Running back 2001.

44. Mike Baab

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DENVER - JANUARY 17: Quarterback Bernie Kosar #19 of the Cleveland Browns pitches the ball to his right as linebacker Ricky Hunley #98 of the Denver Broncos approaches during the 1987 AFC Championship game at Mile High Stadium on January 17, 1988 in Denv

Center 1982-87, 90-91.

43. Gerald McNeil

Kick/punt returner 1986-89.

42. Tony E. Jones

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3 Dec 1995: Tackle Tony Jones #66 of the Cleveland Browns tries to keep defensive end Leslie O'Neal #91 of the San Diego Chargers far away from his quarterback at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 31-13. Man

Offensive lineman 1988-95.

41. Vinny Testaverde

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3 Dec 1995: Quarterback Vinny Testaverde #12 of the Cleveland Browns drops back but is about to be sacked by defensive end Raylee Johnson #99 of the San Diego Chargers in this AFC match up at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers de

Quarterback 1993-95.

40. Matt Stover

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3 Dec 1995: Kicker Matt Stover #3 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a field goal in the AFC match up against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dunn/Al

Kicker 1991-95.

39. Daylon McCutcheon

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29 Oct 2000: Daylon McCutcheon #33 of the Cleveland Browns pulls his helmet up as he looks on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Browns 12-3.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dan

Cornerback 1999-2005.

38. Matt Bahr

Kicker 1981-89.

37. Alex Mack

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CLEVELAND - DECEMBER 26: Safety Ed Reed #20 of the Baltimore Ravens returns an interception as he is chased by defenders Alex Mack #55 and Eric Steinbach #65 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 26, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (P

Center 2009-10.

36. Butch Davis

Coach 2001-2004.

35. Mike Johnson

Linebacker 1986-93.

34. Herman Fontenot

Running back 1985-88.

33. Tommy Vardell

Running back 1992-95.

32. Pepper Johnson

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19 Nov 1995: Linebacker Pepper Johnson of the Cleveland Browns celebrates during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Packers won the game, 31-20.

Linebacker 1993-95.

31. Eric Mangini

Coach 2009-10.

30. Leroy Hoard

Running back 1990-95.

29. Michael Jackson

Wide receiver 1991-95.

28. Steve Everitt

Center 1993-95.

27. Bud Carson

Coach 1989-90.

26. Felix Wright

Safety 1985-90.

25. Don Strock

Quarterback 1988.

24. Lawrence Vickers

Fullback 2006-10.

23. Joe Haden

Cornerback 2010.

22. Bill Belichick

Coach 1991-95.

21. Frank Minnifield

Cornerback 1984-92.

20. Bob Golic

Nose tackle 1982-88.

19. Michael Dean Perry

Defensive tackle 1988-94.

18. Clay Matthews

Linebacker 1978-93.

17. Brian Brennan

Wide receiver 1984-1991.

16. Joe Thomas

Offensive tackle 2007-present.

15. T.J. Ward

Safety 2010.

14. Reggie Langhorne

Wide receiver 1985-91.

13. Hanford Dixon

Cornerback 1981-89.

12. Marty Schottenheimer

Coach 1984-88.

11. Kevin Mack

Running back 1985-93.

10. Eddie Johnson

Linebacker 1981-1990.

9. Eric Metcalf

Running back/wide receiver/return man 1989-94.

8. Peyton Hillis

Running back 2010.

7. Josh Cribbs

Wide receiver/Wildcat threat/return man 2005-present.

6. Colt McCoy

Quarterback 2010.

5. Eric Turner

Safety 1991-95.

4. Webster Slaughter

Wide receiver 1986-91.

3. Ozzie Newsome

Tight end 1978-90.

2. Bernie Kosar

Quarterback 1985-93.

1. Earnest Byner

Running back 1984-88, 94-95.