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After years of heartbreak, turnover, and frustration, the Cleveland Browns continue to stand on shaky ground between chasing short-term respectability and building for a more stable future. The fan base remains passionate, especially after they won all three of their preseason games. However, the roster is uneven, and the drama under center guarantees intrigue. If there’s one thing about the Browns, it’s this: nothing ever goes according to script. Strangely enough, that might just be why 2025 is worth watching.
The Browns may field one of the NFL’s best defenses in 2025. Theur offense remains the great unknown, though. It’s hard to imagine it performing worse than the sputtering start and sluggish finish of last season. And yet, the schedule ahead is unforgiving. With the roster in flux and depth concerns across the board, projecting more than five wins feels a tad optimistic. That’s even if Cleveland manages to pull off an upset or two early.
Old man Joe Flacco will get the initial nod under center. However, once the season begins to slip away, the rookies will see their turns. Ultimately, the Browns lack the firepower to shock the league. Their wisest play is setting up for the future with a premium draft pick in April.
That doesn’t mean 2025 will be a lost year. The quarterback carousel, a defense capable of dominating, and the arrival of young offensive talent promise a season full of intrigue. Cleveland might not contend, but it will captivate. If certain bold predictions come true, the franchise could exit this season with a clearer path toward brighter days.
Here we’ll try to look at and discuss the three bold predictions for the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL season.
It sounds chaotic, but if you’ve followed this franchise, you know it’s also predictable. The Browns enter Week 1 with Flacco once again entrusted to steady the ship. The veteran won fans over with his improbable 2023 run. At 40 years old, though, his limitations are obvious. He’ll start the season, but the leash won’t be endless. Once the Browns hit a losing streak in the middle of the schedule, the calls for youth will grow louder.
That’s where Dillon Gabriel comes in. The rookie offers a different look. He combines mobility and improvisation with a fearless style that contrasts with Flacco’s cautious deep-ball reliance. Gabriel might win a game or two with his legs and energy, but he’s still raw. By late November, the Browns could turn again. This time, they’ll do so to Shedeur Sanders, the higher-ceiling rookie with poise and NFL-ready arm strength.
The end result? Three quarterbacks starting in the same season. For most franchises, that’s a nightmare. For Cleveland, it’s practically a tradition. It won’t bring stability, but it will bring answers about who, if anyone, might be worth building around moving forward.
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