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A Three Headed Monster for a Rushing Attack in 2010?

Lets face it. The way we ended 2009 running the ball, we should not be shocked to see a 60/40 run/pass ratio this coming season.  However we have all heard the thoughts on if Jerome Harrison can handle (physically) being an every down back. Last years 6th round pick James Davis looked like a diamond in the rough until being injured during a practice and possibly putting himself in the doghouse after making comments about Mangini and how his practices are run.

Now lets throw rookie RB Montario Hardesty and we got ourselves quite a little three headed monster rushing attack (in theory). And lets not forget the "flash package" with everyone's favorite former Kent State QB Josh Cribbs.

Remember last year the Browns drafted two wide receivers in the 2nd round and neither did much to distinguish himself as a true #1 threat.  Although Massaquio did show some flashes of promise. Passing game will be bleak at best again this season. No matter who is playing QB.

FB Lawrence Vickers currently has not signed his tender but we were able to land the versatile fullback Peyton Hillis from the Denver Broncos when we traded Brady Quinn. Vickers is like a 6th O-lineman, but given that we are running the west coast offense, I don't know how he would fit this system much longer. Not to mention that he is one of the better fullbacks in the league and is looking to cash in.

Finally, with having to play the Ravens and Steelers twice a year we are going to have to keep the ball out of there hands and really take control of the game clock with the run game. With Ed Reed coming of surgery and Mr. Head and Shoulders in Pittsburgh having an injury plagued 2009, this coming season could be a break out running attack year for the Browns.
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