Cleveland Browns' Key to a Successful Running Game Is Fullback Lawrence Vickers

With the almost complete turnover of the front office, coaching staff, and roster, the Cleveland Browns will look nothing like the high-flying potent offense of the 2007 football season. Instead, Eric Mangini wants to get bigger, stronger, and smarter because the AFC North is a dirty division, where the majority of games are low scoring and time of possession is very key. So what did Mangini go out and do? He got bigger, stronger, and smarter players on the roster that have passion for the game of football, that are all playing for the team not themselves and have versatility to play multiple positions and in different formations. The AFC North is a very tough and physical division and the weather plays a big part when December rolls around. That means less long passes and more grinding out running the ball. That is where the Browns secret weapon of the running game comes in to play. His name is Lawrence Vickers. Coming into his fourth season as a pro, Vickers was selected by the ... (link)