Can the Cleveland Browns handle the offseason crown?

For Part 2 of my week-long 2019 NFL preview, in which i’ll be reviewing 10 of the teams that intrigue the most this upcoming season, next up is the Cleveland Browns — aka the winners of the 2019 NFL offseason.

Human beings are a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to the success of others.

Our favorite stories involve the underdog to overcome insurmountable adversity and achieve success. But just as soon as they reach prosperity, we grow tired and loathsome (if not jealous) of their success, and eagerly await (if not relish) their eventual downfall.

It kinda reminds you of what Harvey Dent (portrayed by Aaron Eckhart) said in The Dark Knight:

“You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.”

And that brings us to the Cleveland Browns, who may very well have emerged as everyone’s favorite “underdog overcoming adversity” story in the NFL.

After going .500 over the last 14 games of 2018, including a 5–2 record from mid-November through the end of the year, the Browns are the team that:

• features two former #1 overall picks in the NFL Draft — one of who may have already become one of the very best players at his position, and one who might be one of the most talked about…