Daily Dawg Tags: Dreaming of Browns playoff games past

The Cleveland Browns still have a lot of work to do before they can even think about the Super Bowl, but the franchise may be on the right track.

This weekend is the Super Bowl, which means it is time for Browns fans to dream of the day that the Orange and Brown are once again participants in the NFL’s ultimate game.

It has been 52 years since the Browns last won a league title and, at times, it seems like it could take 52 more before they finally turn this franchise around.

Especially when you consider that the Browns:

• Have not made the playoffs since 2002
• Have not won a playoff game since 1994
• Have not played in a conference championship game since 1989
• Have not won a road playoff game since 1969

The times may be a changing in Cleveland, but there is still a lot of work to do. The good news is that the Browns have the assets – both in draft picks and cap space – and the people in place to finally get this right. And it has been a long time since we’ve been able to say that about this club.

We don’t want to leave everyone on a down note to start the day, so before we get into the Daily Dawg Tags here’s a look back at the 1989 playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, which was the last hurrah for the Bernie Kosar-era Browns.

Cleveland Browns news

Browns should not trade a first-round pick for a QB

The Cleveland Browns have two first-round picks in the 2017 NFL Draft, and neither should be traded to acquire a quarterback. After years of making the same mistakes in a continuous cycle, the Browns need to avoid making any major investments in a quarterback in 2017. That includes trading a pick to acquire a quarterback.

Hue Jackson outlines the traits he wants from a young QB (clevelandbrowns.com)

The way Hue Jackson and the Browns will evaluate the quarterbacks in this year’s draft class hasn’t changed. But the context of how they’ll approach such a dynamic is different from it was a year ago.

Weary Browns fans can find greatness at Pro Football Hall of Fame (ohio.com)

After enduring a 1-15 season, Browns fans have little to be excited about as the Super Bowl hype reaches a feverish pitch. Believe it or not, there was a time when the Browns ruled professional football. If you are looking to dig out your Browns gear from that lonely storage tote hidden deep in the closet and wear it proudly this Super Bowl weekend, then a trip to Canton’s Pro Football Hall of Fame may be just what the coach ordered to lift your weary team spirit.

NFL news

13 Super Bowl records that could be in danger (SB Nation)

Super Bow 51 pairs arguably the league’s two best offenses, with the Falcons and Patriots ranking No. 1 and No. 3 (respectively) in full-season points per game, No. 2 and No. 4 in yards per game, and No. 1 and No. 5 in yards per play. So! Since there are reasons to expect one of the highest-scoring Super Bowls ever, here are a few Super Bowl records that could be up for grabs.

San Diego a possibility if Raiders bust in Las Vegas (San Diego Union-Tribune)

The chances are admittedly slim, but San Diego officials are clearly intrigued by the possibility of becoming an NFL town again sooner rather than later. In the wake of Tuesday’s news that the Raiders’ bid for Las Vegas is in peril, Mayor Kevin Faulconer spoke with an NFL official to let the league know the city is eager to engage when appropriate. Multiple sources said another person representing the city exchanged calls with a Raiders official, though it is not clear whether the sides spoke.

Alex Mack: Center of attention (NFL.com)

How much of a difference can a center really make? Meet Alex Mack — the question-spouting, erudite rock of the Falcons’ Super Bowl offense.

Julian Edelman proves to be a good catch, especially in the playoffs (ESPN)

By the time Super Bowl LI is over late Sunday night, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman might be No. 2 on the all-time NFL list for playoff receptions. It’s a remarkable achievement when one considers that four years ago, when Edelman was an unrestricted free agent, there wasn’t a team other than the Patriots that offered him a contract worth slightly more than the minimum.