Cleveland Browns’ 4 Worst-Case Scenarios For The 2024 NFL Season

 

 

 

The Cleveland Browns are one of the hardest teams to judge heading into 2024, as things could easily go south for the talented ballclub.

 

 

 

Jul 28, 2022; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) hands off to running back Nick Chubb (24) during training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports / Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

 

 

 

Not a whole lot of people outside of Ohio seem to believe in the Cleveland Browns heading into the 2024 NFL campaign.

 

 

 

Many projections have them finishing in last place in the AFC North, which actually is a possibility given the difficulty of the division.

 

 

Remember: last year, the Cincinnati Bengals went 9-8 and finished in the basement.

 

 

 

So, what would have to go wrong in order for the Browns to end up in the AFC North cellar?

 

 

 

Here are the four worst-case scenarios for Cleveland heading into the new season.

 

 

 

I think Amari Cooper will end up playing for the Browns in 2024 regardless of whether or not the team hands him a contract extension, but in a world where Cleveland does not give Cooper security beyond this coming season, problems could ensue.

 

 

 

The last thing the Browns want is a disgruntled No. 1 receiver on a lame duck contract. It could create issues in the locker room, and if Cleveland gets off to a rough start offensively, it could potentially result in a lack of effort on the part of Cooper.