Daily Dawg Tags: Predicting the 2017 starters

Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws a pass during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Cody Kessler (6) throws a pass during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

It is only May, but Hue Jackson has a lot of decisions to make regarding who will start for the Cleveland Browns during the 2017 season.

The NFL Draft has been over for less than one week, but Cleveland Browns fans are already discussing potential positional competitions all over the field.

The main one in mind is quarterback, which will dominate the conversation up until the exact moment when Hue Jackson names a Week 1 starter. Cody Kessler seems to be the favorite right now, but Browns fans know how things can change once training camp gets underway.

But the battles will ensue all over the field, with a notable one set to take place at the right tackle position. While the rest of the line is solidified, Cameron Erving, Shon Coleman and potentially even Roderick Johnson will be fighting for that final spot.

The same goes for spots all over the defense, as a slew of young talent will all be competing to prove they belong.

It is early, but we took a shot at predicting the starters on both offense and defense in 2017. Let’s look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Cleveland Browns: Predicting the starting offense in 2017

"The Cleveland Browns added a lot of talent to the roster in the 2017 NFL Draft. Here are some early predictions for the starting offense."

Cleveland Browns: Predicting the starting defense in 2017

"The Cleveland Browns were a mess on defense in 2016."

Browns agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents (cleveland.com)

"The Browns have agreed to contract terms with 11 undrafted free agents, the team announced on Thursday."

Browns have the potential to build something truly special (Bleacher Report)

"Because the NFL provides substantial benefits to those who continually suffer losses on and/or off the field, it’s almost impossible—especially in the age of the salary cap and free agency—for bad teams to remain bad for long periods."

NFL news:

Jay Cutler interested in broadcasting career (FanSided)

"What is with the hunger that former NFL quarterbacks share when it comes to broadcasting?"

Panthers sign Christian McCaffrey (Pro Football Talk)

"One week ago, running back Christian McCaffrey doesn’t have a team. Now, he has a contract."

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