Five Cleveland Browns returning players who might shine in 2010

Plain Dealer Browns and NFL reporter Tony Grossi predicts big things from five Browns players returning from the 2009 roster.

John Kuntz, The PDAfter netting only seven receptions in his rookie year, Brian Robiskie heads our list of returning players poised for big improvement in 2010.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As Browns organized team activity practices head into their second week, news is scarce. This is the time for predictions and analysis.

Thus, here is a list of five players returning from the 2009 roster who have the potential for the biggest improvement in impact on the team in 2010.

• Brian Robiskie: The second-year receiver dressed for 11 games as a rookie and caught passes in only three of them. If one OTA practice open to the media is any indication, he should at least quintuple his season total of seven catches.

• Ahtyba Rubin: The team was 4-1 after he took over for injured Shaun Rogers at nose tackle. Entering his third season, his emergence could move Rogers to right end in the three-man front.

• Matt Roth: He had four sacks in the six games he played after joining the team via waivers from Miami on Nov. 25. His addition, plus the insertion of Rubin, improved the run defense immensely. If he would just play out the season and prove his short-term run was no fluke, his request for a long-term contract should be met.

• Chansi Stuckey: He suffered culture shock after joining the Browns in the Braylon Edwards trade with the Jets on Oct. 7. He didn't catch a pass until his fourth game and wound up with 19 receptions. With a fresh re-start in the program, he should develop into a reliable slot receiver for an experienced quarterback like Jake Delhomme.

• Evan Moore: From the time he was elevated from the practice squad for the 12th game, this 6-6 tight end proved to have the surest hands on the team. He finished with 12 catches in five games -- one more reception than free agent pickup Robert Royal had in 13 games. Moore should benefit from the addition of tight end Benjamin Watson and give Delhomme an additional option in red-zone situations.