If the Cleveland Browns pick up where they left off last season, there’s every reason to believe they can make a run at Super Bowl LIV.
For the first time in what feels like forever, the Cleveland Browns are being viewed as one of the top competitors in the AFC that could make a serious run at Super Bowl LIV if all goes according to plan.
Of course, that’s always easier said than done since nothing is guaranteed when it comes to the NFL, but at least the Browns seem determined to live up to the hype.
After finishing 1-31 during the previous two seasons, Cleveland managed to finish 7-8-1 during the 2018 season, and were even in position to earn a playoff spot late in the year before coming up short.
As frustrating as this was at the time, in a way, this was considered a huge win since the Browns finally appeared to have a bright future, and could use what took place in 2018 as motivation to improve moving forward.
From Baker Mayfield having a year of NFL experience under his belt to pulling off one of the biggest trades from the offseason in acquiring Odell Beckham Jr. from the New York Giants, it’s easy to understand the hype in Cleveland.
Doest his mean the Browns will have what it takes to win Super Bowl 54 down the road? History shows that Cleveland’s chances of living up to the hype compared to other serious contenders may seem like an absolute long shot, but that’s the beauty of a fresh start to a new season.
Depending on how a few factors play out, here are three ways the Browns can live up to the hype, and finish as Super Bowl LIV champions during the 2019 season.