Meh, It’s not that bad. Only thing that seems odd is people actually thinking we are “turning it around” this year. Unless that means 4 wins.
I mean, the potential alone offensively is enough for any other fan base to be thrilled and excited. But as Browns fans, we aren't really allowed to be positive and actually have a good outlook on the upcoming season.
I get the other side.. The franchise has been so bad, peak bad the last two seasons.. Why should we believe a team that has 1 single victory in two damn years can win 7-8 games the next year and turn it around.
But I think you can get the majority of people to agree that this team isn't as bad as the record shows. I think the pieces the team had in place were good start points on a rebuild.
You added elite offensive threats. Landry is one of the best at his position, all while adding in Josh Gordon - whom you haven't really had the last two seasons, can be one of the best in the business as well. Toss in Corey Coleman, who despite one dropped pass against the Steelers last season to clinch 0-16, is capable of being a great receiver. Now he is the third option, along with a explosive tightend in David Njoku.
All those weapons, with a solid line and a trio of running backs who can definitely produce, guys who compliment each other rather well.
And finally, you have two quarterbacks who can lead. Tyrod Taylor will succeed. He has all this weapons, the most he's ever had in his career - and he's succeeded with far less talent. Now he's got top talent, maybe even more incoming(Dez Bryant), and a chance to earn himself a big payday. Thus the stars are aligning for this team to have a surprising record just based off talent alone from that offense.
They will have a ton of issues early on.. They will likely struggle on defense as they get to find their identity. But the talent is there, too. Myles Garrett is a once in the life time talent, he's going to lead that defense pretty well.
I don't know.. Maybe I'm bias. But, I just feel confident finally this football team will surprise some, or all and win some football games.
4 wins would be considered a down year and disappointment in my eyes. Yes, 4 wins is far better than zero or one... But that shouldn't be our measuring stick for success.
We shall see.. But, I'm feeling it this year hard for this team. Just love the additions. Love the vibe they got right now.
