Cleveland Browns
2013 Season: 4-12
Josh Gordon took this team and league by storm last season. He led the league with 1,646 yards, caught 87 receptions and 9 touchdowns. He also had 3 different starting quarterbacks throwing him the ball, not at the same time but if it was he probably can catch all 3 at the same time.
The Browns ended last season as the 9th ranked defense in the league and the last team in AFC North Division. Their 3 QB's were sacked for the third most times in the league with being sacked 49 times. Brian Hoyer seemed to bring the team along with 615 yards passing for his 3 games but ACL tear took him out for the year sending the team in a downward spiral. Finished with 7 game losing streak ending the season 1-7 on the road.
The Browns ended last season as the 9th ranked defense in the league and the last team in AFC North Division. Their 3 QB's were sacked for the third most times in the league with being sacked 49 times. Brian Hoyer seemed to bring the team along with 615 yards passing for his 3 games but ACL tear took him out for the year sending the team in a downward spiral. Finished with 7 game losing streak ending the season 1-7 on the road.
Key Additions: Karlos Dansby, Miles Austin, Donte Whitner, Johnny Manziel, Ben Tate, Justin Gilbert
Key Losses: Josh Gordon? D'Qwell Jackson
Fantasy Players to watch: Josh Gordon?, Miles Austin, Browns Defense, Ben Tate
2014 Season Outlook: Lots of questions coming into the season for this team. Josh Gordon still waiting word back the league from an appeal of a year long suspension, which QB will start the season, where will Lebron be?
Smart offseason transactions to help boost the team drafting speedy Corner Justin Gilbert and Johnny Manziel also acquiring Karlos Dansby from Arizona, last season collected 122 tackles, 6.5 sacks, 4 int's. They combined his experience with Safety Donte Whitner and WR Miles Austin for the offense. Justin Gilbert who ran a 4.3 at the combine will learn fast on the job partnering with Joe Haden to help the defense return back to form from last season. Whoever starts the season at QB will need to stay upright a lot more this season. Ben Tate was signed to tote the load which should open some opportunities for young backs to make a name.
The Offensive line is the most important piece to this team. LT Joe Thomas has started every game in all of his 7 seasons. Just a few more points here and there while staying healthy would've changed their record from a year ago. This season it all weighs on if Josh Gordon plays. I will base my record outlook on if he receive half season suspension and Manziel starting at least 6 games. 8-8 
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