Expectations are low for the Cleveland Browns this season after a disastrous 2024, but a return to a successful philosophy could lead to better results. After partially abandoning coach Kevin Stefanski's zone blocking and "play action fake" scheme in favor of a pass happy approach for Deshaun Watson last season, the team is now showing signs of momentum heading into Sunday's opener against Cincinnati.

"Not that whether you win or lose preseason games (is important), but for the most part, I thought they looked pretty organized and they kind of had a clue of what they wanted to do," Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto said. "So, I'm more encouraged by that because I think Kevin Stefanski has taken hold of this thing again...I'm mildly optimistic that they will be somewha

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