With the 2021 NFL Draft over and the schedule officially being released, it’s time for my third annual 32-part series where the top three questions will be posed for each NFL team. Here are those three questions for the Cleveland Browns.
Be sure to check out all of Heller’s Three Burning Questions.
Will The Browns Get More Out of Clowney Than the Titans Did Last Season?
Last season the most coveted defensive free agent Jadeveon Clowney waited until the eleventh hour to decide where to sign. He signed with the Tennessee Titans and many believed he was the missing piece to push their defense and the team to the next level. They got minimal contribution from Clowney. The Browns quickly signed the edge rusher this offseason with hopes of different results.
Last season the Browns were missing production from the middle of their defense. In addition to Clowney, they also added former Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Takkarist McKinley and former Indianapolis Colts linebacker Anthony Walker to bolster the front seven.
A team that features one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL in Myles Garrett and a secondary that went through some shuffling outside of Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams, solid linebacker play will help immensely.
Which Baker Will They Get?
Year three as the Browns signal-caller was Baker Mayfield‘s best as an NFL quarterback. Although his passing yard total was the lowest of his career, he improved his touchdown to interception ratio. In 2019, he threw 22 touchdowns and 21 interceptions. Last season, he totaled 26 touchdowns with just eight interceptions. This had a lot to do with the Browns going 11-5 after winning just six games in each of the prior two seasons.
Will Opposing Defenses Have an Answer For the Two-Headed Monster at Running Back?
The combination of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, much to the chagrin of fantasy owners who owned one or the other, has coexisted perfectly. Chubb ended the season with over 1,100 total yards from scrimmage and 12 touchdowns on his way to his second straight Pro Bowl nod. Hunt also contributed over 1,100 yards of his own, with 11 touchdowns.
While many running back duos have seen one post better stats instead of the other, these two have complemented each other well, without either one’s ego getting the better of them and causing friction. Either guy could easily be a top back elsewhere, but accept their role and want to win and help the Browns do just that.
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