Are Browns Better Than Bengals?

[Luvnit2]

Let's start with Browns 2017 were 0-16 and Bengals were 7-9. So, all be equal Browns have to be 7 games better.

Then let's do addition by subtraction. We added a good LT, the Browns have to replace Anthony Munoz (Joe Thomas) which we know is near impossible immediately.

We added a 1st round center and have 3 guards with another year of experience. Our right and left tackle positions were not good the entire year. Any improvement at RT is an upgrade and any improvement at center is an upgrade. We have 2 or 3 WR that may take huge jumps, Boyd, Ross and Malone and a surprise possibly in Tate. Green had arguably his worst year as a pro, I am confident that won't happen in 2018.


As of now we 3 healthy TE;s with one being a great pass catcher when healthy and Kroft has proven reliable.

We have Gio past the 18 months mark from major knee surgery. I think the rookie Walton will contribute as well in 2018.
Lawson has possibility to be as good as Browns 1st round DE in 2017.
Jackson has a year of playing now.


This list goes on, the Browns will be better and may 5 or 6 games, but I don't see them winning 9 to 11 games. I see the Bengals winning 9 to 11 and yes making the Browns their whipping boys again.