That makes making a return trip to the postseason will not be easy, especially playing in a loaded AFC North that saw all four teams finish with winning records in 2023.
As expected, Deshaun Watson looks on while Jameis Winston and Tyler Huntley handle most of the throwing on day 2 ofGilberto Manzano of Sports Illustrated made his case for the Bronwns to finish with a winning record for the second-consecutive season this week. Utilizing the over/under win totals provided by the DraftKings Sportsbook, Manzano actuallyWith a win total figured of 8.
"There’s plenty to like about Cleveland’s balanced roster, but they have concerns with quarterback Deshaun Watson, who hasn’t come close to playing up to the high expectations after he signed a fully guaranteed contract of $230 million in 2022. But the Browns have a dominant defense that will keep them competitive throughout the season, despite how Watson performs. Perhaps the addition of wide receiver Jerry Jeudy helps Watson find consistency.
Cleveland is certainly hoping to replicate the defensive successes of 2023 when they led the league in a number of ky statistical categories. Ultimately thoug, as Manzano eluded to, next season hinges on the play of quarterback Deshaun Watson. If he can stay healthy and show some semblance of the QB he was in Houston early in his career than the Browns should have no problem eclipsing the 8.5 win mark.
As far as the rest of the AFC North is concerned, Manzano likes the Browns in-state rival, Cincinnati to also eclipse their projected win total of 10.5, according to DraftKings. He predicted the reigning division champion Baltimore Ravens to take a step back and miss an 11.5 win mark. Additionally, he has the Steelers falling short of 8.5 wins next season as well.
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