Right now other teams (every other team in the AFC North) are preparing for playoffs, but as usual the Browns are taking this extra time to study the draft and free agency.
The Browns finished the season with five straight losses to end at 7-9, one game short of .500. There are 2 ways we can look at this season. Depending on your point of view it’s either a complete disaster or it was the hint of success to come.
If you’re a half-empty type, then you watched a team with potential flush
In a surprise move, the Browns have suspended talented receiver Josh Gordon for game 17 against the Ravens.
Allegedly, Gordon and Manziel were absent for walkthroughs today which is what led to Gordon’s suspension. The silver lining is that Gordon will only play 5 games this season, so as far as his contract is concerned this season won’t count. The Browns get an extra year out of him, if they want it.
Gordon has been widely criticized for not being in game shape, and also for not
Another week has passed, and we’re still no closer to seeing what Manziel can bring the Browns. Manziel left the game against the Panthers with a hamstring issue, after completing only 3 of 8 passes for 32 yards. Brian Hoyer replaced him and completed 7 of 13 passes for 134 yards with a touchdown and an interception. Hoyer also outgained Manziel on the ground with 19 yards rushing compared to Manziel’s 3.
Right now the offense is a complete mess. Neither QB was comfortable in
