“Sure, luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck.” Don Shula’s words still ring true in today’s game, especially in Cleveland. The Browns’ 2024 season was a shocking fall from grace. And looking back, it felt like it could have been avoided. Just a year ago (in 2023), the team was one of the NFL’s feel-good stories, with Joe Flacco coming off the street to steady the ship. With Deshaun Watson sidelined by a shoulder injury, Flacco managed to push Cleveland into the playoffs. The NFL’s top defense backed him up, led by Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett.

But the postseason ended early with a loss to Houston . Still, the Browns entered 2024 with hope – if only they could solve their quarterback mess and adjust their offense to fit it.

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