Not sure how much of it is being cautious during the preseason. It could be, but CLE has sent a lot of different blitz packages so far. The D wasn't impressive last preseason, or really all last season. It's a bit hard to be impressive when you rank near the bottom of the league in Pts/G, next to last in yards/g allowed, 5th from last in rush yards/g allowed, and 4th from last in passing yard/g allowed.
I think the secondary has gotten a bit stronger since last year. But I am not convinced the front 7 has gotten any better.
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