Cleveland Browns: The AFC North has the top defense
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The Cleveland Browns have one of the better defenses in the NFL.
PD file photoJoe Haden ESPN.com reporter Jamison Hensley writes how all four AFC North teams rank in the top half of defense in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals (yes, those Bengals) are in the top three.
The Cleveland Browns are No. 9 in the league.
The AFC North is the only division with more than two defenses in the top 13.
•BROWNS (No. 9): This isn’t the same defense that finished No. 22 last season. Under new coordinator Dick Jauron, the excitement has been generated by the play of rookies Phil Taylor and Jabaal Sheard. Joe Haden is gaining more and more attention as a shutdown cornerback while defensive lineman Ahtyba Rubin continues to go unnoticed despite an extremely strong season.
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