NFL Offseason: Most improved position units after first wave of free agency

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: Joe Burrow #9 #of the Cincinnati Bengals on the final offensive play of the game for the Bengals against the Los Angles Rams during the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 03: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans in action against the Tennessee Titans during a game at NRG Stadium on January 03, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

NFL Free Agency: Most improved units so far

2. Cleveland Browns Offense

The Cleveland Browns made a shocking deal when they traded for Pro Bowl quarterback Deshaun Watson, giving up three first-round picks in the process and giving Watson a massive extension.

Not only did they acquire Watson, but they managed to trade for Amari Cooper for a bag of chips and a five-dollar bill.

They also kept David Njoku and signed speedster Jakeem Grant.

The Browns’ offense went from a decent unit with a killer run game to an elite unit with an elite quarterback, decent offensive weapons, and a deadly offensive line.

I’m not going to comment on Watson’s off-the-field issues, but some of that stuff will never go away.

It’s an unfortunate situation, and by making the trade, the Browns don’t seem to be overly concerned with the situation.

On the field, there is no denying Watson’s talent, and the Browns now figure to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders after the trade.

It remains to be seen where they are shipping Baker Mayfield, though.

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