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18. Cleveland Browns
As a whole, Cleveland's linebackers should benefit a great deal from the Browns' off season aggression in acquiring quality defensive linemen to control the line of scrimmage. The Browns should also have Antwan Peek, a quick-twitch edge rusher, healthy to spell and complement Willie McGinest at the left outside position. McGinest isn't the player he once was and obviously has lost a step, but he is tough to run on over the tight end and is an experienced leader in the locker room. On the right side, Cleveland has a dangerous player in Kamerion Wimbley. His production fell off in his second season, but he also demanded an awful lot of attention from opposing protection schemes. He should rebound well, but does need to add to his repertoire of pass-rush moves and become stouter against the run. Inside, the Browns have some promising young players and another veteran team leader in Andra Davis. He is undersized for the 3-4 and his play dropped off last year, but he is tough and has above-average instincts. His playing time probably will diminish this year, and he will not be a factor on throwing downs. ILB D'Qwell Jackson is an up-and-comer. He could explode this year with a talented defensive line in front of him, but he also must do a better job of creating big plays. Leon Williams is another good-looking young player who is going to be difficult to keep off the field, and the Browns also drafted Beau Bell with their first draft pick to add another physical presence at inside linebacker.

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Originally posted by WPBDawgfan:
I think the writers are underestimating the overall impact of a top half ranked DL is going to have on the play of our LB's.