Field Report
Four media members give us their scouting reports on the upcoming Cleveland Browns season.
first and goals
What might the upcoming Browns season look like? We polled the experts, then visualized how it might shape up — if it were a single offensive possession.
Turf KNOWs
An insider look at what part of the roster to keep an eye on this season.
The Storyline
"It's always quarterbacks with the Browns. Until they fix it, it's always going to be quarterbacks with the Browns. If I had to bet, I'd say three guys play quarterback, because that's generally what happens." — Pluto
Defensive Player to Watch
Danny Shelton, defensive tackle. "He is going to have a legitimate chance to be a breakout player right away just because the Browns were so bad against the run last year. ... I think he can immediately help." — Ulrich
Offensive Player to Watch
Dwayne Bowe, wide receiver. "Is he too far past his prime or is there any chance fans will still see glimpses of the player who had three 1,000-plus-yard seasons in a four-year span?" — Pokorny
Breakout Player
Karlos Dansby, middle linebacker. "It's his second year in the middle of the defense. The defense should be a lot better this year especially against the run. ... Fans will get a greater appreciation of him this season."— Pluto
Rookie Primed for a Breakout
Duke Johnson, running back. "The coaching staff has a ton of plans for him. He really gives them a different dimension in the backfield when it comes to a receiving threat." — Ulrich
10-6
Pokorny
"The Browns would absolutely have to take advantage of the first three weeks of the season [vs. the Jets, Titans and Raiders] to achieve that."
9-7
Terry Pluto, The Plain Dealer
8-8
Ulrich
6-10
McManamon
5-11
Pokorny
5-11
Pluto
3-13
Ulrich
"That would be pretty bad."
3-13
McManamon
