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Daily Dawg Tags: A tough road ahead in the AFC North

By Steven Kubitza

Dec 11, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bengals won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) during the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Bengals won 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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The road to success for the Cleveland Browns starts with picking up some wins in the division, which has been a rare occurrence since 1999.

Fans around the NFL may dread when their team has to go up against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens or the Cincinnati Bengals. Cleveland Browns fans know a thing or two about that feeling.

The Browns have not fared well in their six annual division games in what seems like forever, and when the Browns do win one it seems like the ultimate surprise.

The AFC North has remained a tough division thanks to the consistent play from the other three teams, who see two easy wins on the schedule every season. Even though the Bengals haven’t had playoff success, even they are able to routinely defeat the Browns.

Optimistic Browns fans are hoping for the day when the power structure shifts, but nothing seems to be changing in the near future. It is just up to the Browns to start winning some of these games to help any potential shot at a playoff berth in the near future.

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

Cleveland Browns news:

Previewing the AFC North in the DPD Podcast

"The Cleveland Browns will face another tough schedule in 2017, with the division slate being one of the topics discussed on Episode 13 of the DPD Podcast."

15 phrases O-Line coaches use explained, Part 3

"Browns fans may hear phrases relating to offensive linemen without knowing what they mean. Here is Part 3 of a series explaining those phrases."

Cleveland Browns: Opportunity knocking for Dan Vitale (NFL Spin Zone)

"The Cleveland Browns have many of the pieces to execute Hue Jackson’s power running scheme and Dan Vitale has an opportunity to take care of one more."

Corey Coleman’s offseason leaves questions unanswered (ESPN)

"Corey Coleman’s rookie season with the Cleveland Browns ended with his admission that he believed that he let a lot of people down with his production, or lack thereof."

NFL news:

Brett Favre open to idea of being NFL coach, GM (FanSided)

"Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre has enjoyed his retirement from football, but hasn’t ruled out a return to the league in a new role."

Watch Jeff Fisher tell Rams coaches he’s been fired (NFL.com)

"Last year’s celebrated return to Los Angeles was a painful one for the 4-12 Rams."

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