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Cleveland Browns: 6 best one-year wonders since the 1999 return

By Chad Porto

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Trent Richardson #33 of the Cleveland Browns on the bench during the game against the Miami Dolphins at First Energy Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Running back Trent Richardson #33 of the Cleveland Browns on the bench during the game against the Miami Dolphins at First Energy Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 26: Running back Kevin Faulk #33 of the New England Patriots evades defensive back Anthony Henry #37 of the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2003 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Browns 9-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – OCTOBER 26: Running back Kevin Faulk #33 of the New England Patriots evades defensive back Anthony Henry #37 of the Cleveland Browns during the NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 26, 2003 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Browns 9-3. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) /

Anthony Henry

Following suit with that 2001 season was Anthony Henry, a then-rookie taken in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Arguably the best player taken in the draft by the Cleveland Browns, Henry exploded on the scene with a 10-interception season. Tying him for the league’s best that year. The big Henry (6’1, 208 lbs) was also a solid tackler, a rarity for corners. Henry imposed his will all season and many thought Henry was the next great corner to hit the league.

Nope.

That’s not a diss on Henry, who would go on to win the starting job in his 3rd season with the team and would leave for Dallas shortly thereafter. Henry played four strong years in Dallas after leaving Cleveland, but only once since 2001 did Henry even have more than four interceptions, 2007. That year he had six. The turnover machine that was his 2001 campaign was never turned on again.

Like Miller before him, Henry still had a long and fruitful career but unlike Miller before him, Henry never won any individual awards. Nor did he see much playoff success either. That, on top of his one-year of dominance, makes this pick pretty obvious.

When you peak in your rookie year, this is the end result. Henry is still popular today, as he did help the Browns reach the playoffs in 2002, but he never again had a season to remember as he did in 2001.

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