Are Browns Better Than Bengals?

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(07-15-2018, 11:56 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: On paper, the Browns certainly appear to be a much improved team.  Every year, it seems, we see teams that make a ton of roster moves, get a lot of attention from the media, and turn out to be just another "collection of individuals".  Sure, they may very well be a much improved team, but I'm betting that it will take some time to get them to all come together as a team.  Yes, Jacksonville pulled it off last season, and now they are the latest fad, in terms of the "model" to go by in roster turnover.  In my mind, the Jags success last year is more the anomaly than the norm, in terms of success rate from huge roster turnover.

Of course I am biased, but I think the Bengals have done a good job of improving roster stock this offseason, and addressing key areas for improvement.  I see the Bengals as competing for the Division title, and the Browns looking win 5 or 6 games.

The Jags example is a good one, but they were very much built on the defensive side of the ball, and then they got Fournette.  I loved that pick for them.  Gave their team an attitude. 

They also got a huge benefit from their division, as Andrew Luck was out injured, and the Titans lost Deshawn Watson.  The Titans were a solid football team.

I just re-watched their playoff game against the steelers and I can't get over how aggressive their offense stayed when they were up 3 TDs. 
Good thing, as the steelers were able to bear-hug every defensive player and Jax couldn't stop them at all.  45-42.  What a game.