BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns had a remarkable season in 2023 despite overcoming numerous injuries.
The NFL’s top-ranked defense and a resurgent 39-year-old quarterback in Joe Flacco helped the Browns secure their third postseason appearance in nearly three decades when they won four straight games in the closing stages of the season.But that’s when the magic
disappeared. C.J. Stroud, the quarterback for the Houston Texans, moved the ball freely against the Browns’ renowned defense. Cleveland’s season was ended by the Texans, who defeated them 45-14 in the third quarter after Flacco threw two pick-sixes on consecutive plays.
The Browns are starting over in an effort to transform their roster into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. What to look out for in Cleveland as the offseason approaches.
Stefanski remarked, “We’ll get there,” on the choice.
The offensive staff shift has allowed the Browns to assess whether to relieve Stefanski of the play-calling duties. Even though Buffalo fired Dorsey in the end in November, he has playcalling experience.
When asked whether he would want the position, Dorsey responded, “To me, winning football games is more important than playcalling.”
After four seasons of playcalling in Cleveland, it appears like Stefanski is seriously considering retiring, as the Browns have made no announcements regarding the matter.
After two disappointing seasons at the quarterback position, Stefanski and the Browns must determine if Dorsey directing plays will offer quarterback Deshaun Watson the best chance of success.Rebuilding a run defense that was probably the worst in the league in 2022 was Cleveland’s #1 task throughout the summer. When the Browns signed defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson to a four-year, $57 million contract, they accomplished just that. Cleveland led the league in overall defensive efficiency because to Tomlinson’s assistance in plugging the middle and their respectable run defense.
In which free agency class may the Browns make a major impression this offseason? Pay attention to the wide receiver. The Browns have tight end David Njoku and wide receiver Amari Cooper, both of whom are Pro Bowl pass catchers. However, Cooper, who turns 30 this summer, had a heel ailment that kept him sidelined for the whole season. By year’s end, David Bell, a backup slot receiver
The scouting team and the majority of Cleveland’s front office, including general manager Andrew Berry, were in Mobile, Alabama, last week for the Senior Bowl.
Due to the Watson deal, the Browns will not have a first-round pick in the next draft, but they will have a second-round selection at last, having gone without one for the previous two drafts.
Considering that a lot will depend on what occurs before them, it’s hard to project what Cleveland will do with its second- and third-round selections in the second round. But after choosing Tillman in the third round of last year’s draft, don’t be shocked if Cleveland selects another receiver reasonably high. Once more, the Browns want to provide Watson with as many playmakers as possible.