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Fantasy preview: Cleveland

After the Browns drafted Brady Quinn last year, it was expected he would at some point take over once the team fell out of playoff contention. But that didn’t happen, as Derek Anderson uncorked great numbers and turned Braylon Edwards and Kellen Winslow Jr. into fantnasy stars. Anderson is clearly the man at QB, but if Cleveland finds itself struggling, will it turn to Quinn?

QUARTERBACKS: Anderson enters 2008 as a QB1, but beware, he struggled late last season. If you go with him as your starter, draft a decent backup, because Quinn, technically the future of the franchise, looms. In the meantime, expect 3,500 yards and 25 touchdowns from Anderson.

RUNNING BACKS: Jamal Lewis moved to Cleveland and put up great numbers with 1,304 yards and 9 touchdowns. If he stays healthy, he’s a solid RB2, especially as the Browns’ offensive line continues to improve. Jason Wright isn’t quite an RB5 beyond insurance for Lewis.

WIDE RECEIVERS: Edwards lived up to his potential with 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns last year. He’ll score at least 12 TDs this year and is a second-tier WR1 (the first tier being Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Reggie Wayne). Donte’ Stallworth arrives on the other side — his numbers should improve slightly over last year in New England, but don’t chance him as more than a WR4. Joe Jurevicius’ numbers might suffer a little with Stallworth in tow, and he’s no more than a WR5.

TIGHT ENDS: Winslow reached the top level of tight ends last year, despite only scoring five touchdowns. If he stays healthy enough, he’s a top-five TE and should score a few more TDs.

KICKER: Phil Dawson enjoyed the best year of his career, scoring 120 points and converting 86.7 percent of his field-goal attempts. With Cleveland’s high-scoring offense, he will deliver about 120 points again and his a lower-tier starting fantasy kicker.

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