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Daily Dawg Tags: The potential for success is in place

By Steven Kubitza

Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns first round picks defensive lineman Myles Garrett and defensive back Jabrill Peppers and tight end David Njoku display their jerseys to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns first round picks defensive lineman Myles Garrett and defensive back Jabrill Peppers and tight end David Njoku display their jerseys to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Cleveland Browns fans are hoping the hype surrounding the young players on the team ends up translating in success on the field.

Cleveland Browns fans have been relying on hope since 1964, and will continue to do so in 2017.

The front office is pushing the narrative that the rebuild currently in place will lead to long-term success, and all we can do as fans is buy in and hope for the best. At least right now in the early stages.

The hope may have been seen as foolish last season, but a strong 2017 draft class gives the Browns the potential to be a great team. But potential is the key word.

Potentially successful teams of the past have been undone by a variety of factors, including some mismanagement from both coaches and the front office. But this group in place now at least seems to have a concrete plan in place, and one that involves giving Hue Jackson some legitimate talent to work with.

Fans will obviously not know the success of the 2017 draft class until after a few years, but the potential from the class at least has fans excited. And after so much losing and misfortune, there is nothing wrong with getting excited and filled with hope.

We take a look at that and more in today’s edition of the Daily Dawg Tags.

Cleveland Browns news:

Cleveland Browns: Three players named to NFLPA’s Rising 50

"Three young members of the Cleveland Browns were named to a list recognizing players who are poised to break out in merchandise sales in 2017."

5 questions on DeShone Kizer with Slap the Sign

"The Cleveland Browns have been searching for a quarterback for more than two decades."

As long as QB Brock Osweiler is on the roster, he’s in the mix to start (ESPN)

"Coach Hue Jackson didn’t exactly give Brock Osweiler a stamp of immediate approval last week at rookie minicamp, but that doesn’t mean Osweiler can’t win the starting job for the 2017 season."

Cleveland Browns: Anonymous position battle at free safety (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Cleveland Browns have a few positions that are up for grabs this season, but far and away the least is known about those competing to start at free safety."

NFL news:

Jets rumors: Christian Hackenberg feels confident (FanSided)

"In a division that has been owned by Tom Brady and the Patriots, perhaps there is no team with more questions heading into the 2017 season than the New York Jets."

Derek Carr frustrated with pace of contract talks with Raiders (NFL.com)

"Despite a strong desire by Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr to hammer out a lucrative contract extension before the start of training camp, there has been no significant communication between his agent and the Oakland Raiders within the last several weeks, according to two sources familiar with the situation."

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