For a brief, albeit unrealistic moment this past Thanksgiving weekend, the Cleveland Browns with their three wins were “in the hunt” for a playoff spot.

That status came from being a member of the AFC North, a division where the top two teams — the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers — are .500 with 6-6 records. Yes, mediocrity reigns in the division . So, sure, why not entertain fantasies of playoff glory?

Of course, with the team’s 26-8 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Nov. 30, that notion evaporated in a litany of mistakes. Ultimately, that means only one thing for Browns fans.

It’s mock draft season.

Yes, it’s way too early, but with the only thing for fans to look forward to being defensive end Myles Garrett chasing the NFL's single-season sack record, the draft i

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