4 defensive Cleveland Browns whose stock dropped against the Eagles

The Cleveland Browns had some guys whose stock dropped against the Philadelphia Eagles

To say I’m concerned over the defense is an understatement. The Cleveland Browns’ offense is good enough to win you games if you have a defense that can get stops. I don’t see the Browns breaking the 24-point barrier as often as others, but if you can get 20-odd points, it’s possible to win.

Yet, the Browns’ defense is not looking good this preseason. Yes, the best players on the team haven’t played, but likewise, the best players on the opposing offenses haven’t played either. The fact the Browns are still getting beat deep is concerning. With safeties blowing their assignments, that’s going to make it very hard for the rest of the defense to do their job. Seeing Richard LeCounte and D’Anthony Bell out of place has the nightmares of 2020 coming back in full.

Neither man is on this list today, however. Their respective stocks weren’t that high to begin with and while both men whiffed on some tackles and blew some coverages, they weren’t as bad as others. If the Eagles threw deeper more often and tested them, maybe they’d be on here. They weren’t, however.

Four defensive Cleveland Browns who saw their stock fall against the Philadelphia Eagles

Tommy Togiai/Perrion Winfrey

Both Tommy Togiai and Perrion Winfrey looked haggard, weak, and out of shape against the Eagles. Both men are going to make the team, they were picked by Andrew Berry and he will give them every opportunity to succeed. Yet, their inconsistency at times was awful. At times, they did exactly what was asked of them; control the gap, keep your linebackers clean, collapse the line. Other times, they were getting blocked right into the linebackers. These are guys who many thought could start and they’re getting manhandled by Eagles who won’t even make the team.

Chris Odom

I can’t tell you how much I want Chris Odom to be good. His success in the NFL would validate the USFL and I want the USFL to be validated. I like football, and I want more of it. Yet, Odom isn’t making any plays, and considering he plays a position that is mostly already sorted out, that’s not a good thing. He had a chance to make a play late in the game but missed a sack opportunity that went right through his hands.

Herb Miller

If you were on Twitter during Herb Miller’s time on the field, you saw everyone have an opinion possible. It ranged across the gamut and there was someone defending or criticizing him for anything and everything. He missed a few tackles, blew a few coverages but also nearly intercepted a pass. I’m counting that against him because almost making a play isn’t making a play. If Miller survives Tuesday’s cuts, I will be genuinely surprised.