Thank God. I had little hope the Browns would win yesterday, mainly because Miami’s playoff hopes improved with the Broncos and Colts loses prior to the game. I was encouraged to see some players still trying, but I have a feeling Saturday’s game in Baltimore will show how many Browns players have vacation plans. I feel it’s doing to be 95% of the team. As for the game itself, it’s Saturday at 3:25 CST and the Ravens are 17.5-to-18-point favorites. They’ll probably have that spread by the end of the first quarter. I’m a pull the band aid of kind of guy, so getting this game out of the way early in the weekend is fine by me.
If you are expecting the Browns to fire the GM and the head coach, sorry, it’s not going to happen. Andrew Berry and Kevin Stefanski will be back in 2025. Will some assistant coaches get fired? Maybe, but that’ll be Kevin Stefanski’s decision. Yes, he makes those calls and always has. The end of the season press conference will be must see TV. Not for the information, but because I expect the Cleveland media to make fools of themselves once again.
Currently the Browns are drafting third behind New England and Tennessee. The Patriots host the Bills, and the Titans host the Texans. I expect backups for New England, Buffalo and Houston. Hopefully the Browns will play QB Bailey Zappe against the Ravens. Why not, let’s see what the kid can do. I do expect a completely new quarterback room for the Browns in 2025. A veteran, a young veteran and a draft pick. Jameis Winston could be back, but I doubt it. You’ll hear a ton a rumbling about Kirk Cousins signing with the Browns after he’s released. It does make sense. Forget about Aaron Rogers, not a Stefanski type a guy and he’s too much of a headache. He benched himself yesterday against the Bills. No thank you. The third pick is an interesting pick. If the Browns keep it, I would be more inclined to take DE Abdul Carter from Penn State. If you’re picking that high, you have to select an impact player and no QB in this draft is an impact player. Most people want Cam Ward, but he quit on his team at halftime of their Bowl game. I don’t want a quitter. If you’re thinking about a trade down, the 49ers traded their first-round pick recently to Chicago and received the Bears first, a second and a fourth.
Finally, next year’s Browns opponents are all set except one. Tonight’s game between the Lions and the 49ers could determine the last one. Right now, it’s Home: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Buffalo, Miami, Green Bay, Minnesota, Tennessee, and San Fransico if they lose tonight. Away: Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, New England, New York Jets, Chicago, Detroit and Las Vagas. The Browns will have nine home games and could possibly play a game overseas. They’re due. I hope everyone has a Happy New Year. Stay safe and Go Browns.