The Cleveland Browns will open training camp in a few days, with the history surrounding the start of training camps an interesting read. As we look back at the Browns offseason, I posted five moves I loved and five decisions I have concerns about. Tom added his five positive moves while Matt shared three massive questions for Cleveland heading into training camp.
One thing that is clear, as seen in survey responses from NFL executives, scouts, and coaches, is that the Browns young core has a lot
of quality players on it. There are still questions, despite the talent, that lead to very low over/under betting lines.
The future looks bright, however, with ESPN’s power rankings of rosters under-25 years old placing Cleveland in fourth place:
4. Cleveland Browns
Last year’s rank: 29
Blue chips: TE Harold Fannin Jr., OT Spencer Fano, DT Mason Graham, LB Carson Schwesinger
Interestingly, DE Jared Verse, perhaps the Browns best player, aged out as he turned 25 years old in November.
The writeup focuses a lot on the young talent on offense with Quinshon Judkins, Harold Fannin, Dylan Sampson, KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, and Spencer Fano. On defense, Carson Schwesinger and Mason Graham are joined by safeties Ronnie Hickman and Emmanuel McNeil-Warren as notable players.
The three teams ranked ahead of Cleveland are all recent NFL playoff teams: New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and Chicago Bears. No other AFC North team is ranked in the Top 15 (Baltimore Ravens at 17), with the Pittsburgh Steelers notably near the bottom of the list (28th).
Are you surprised how quickly the Browns have moved up this list? Do you think the young talent has earned this ranking?
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