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Daily Dawg Tags: Power rankings not kind to the Browns

By Steven Kubitza

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Hue Jackson of the Cleveland Browns works the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at New Era Field on December 18, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 18: Head coach Hue Jackson of the Cleveland Browns works the sidelines against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at New Era Field on December 18, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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Cleveland Browns fans will find their favorite team at the bottom of most power rankings, regardless of the subject matter, until winning becomes the norm.

NFL writers love to put out countless different types of power rankings every offseason. Such is the nature of such a long period of time without football.

But no matter the subject matter, Cleveland Browns fans won’t find much optimism in these power rankings, no matter the subject.

Browns fans know this team will remain a perpetual underdog until proving otherwise, and that is just fine. With so much turnover since 1999, all we can do as fans is hope that the young group on the field in 2017 can lay a foundation for a bright future.

Some who claim to be “realists” will tell you that the team is just going to continue on the same path it has been on for two decades, but there is no point in even watching the games if you hold that belief. Just sounds too stressful and not remotely fun at all.

Browns fans who keep a sense of optimism can use the power rankings that feature the Browns at or near the bottom as motivation and a badge of pride for whenever the team does turn things around. It will happen eventually, and those who waited around for it to happen will be glad they did so.

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

Cleveland Browns news:

Cleveland Browns near bottom of pre-camp QB power rankings

"Sick of talking about the Cleveland Browns’ quarterback situation yet?"

Expect the Browns to sit out this year’s supplemental draft

"The NFL will hold its annual Supplemental Draft on July 12, but don’t expect the Cleveland Browns to be participants."

Cleveland Browns: 4 Potential first-time Pro Bowlers in 2017 (NFL Spin Zone)

"They had just offensive tackle Joe Thomas in the 2016 Pro Bowl, but here are four guys who could get their first trip for the Cleveland Browns in 2017."

Making sense of Jabrill Peppers’ contract status (Dawgs by Nature)

"Only two non top-10 players taken in the first round of the 2017 draft are unsigned with training camps opening at the end of July."

NFL news:

Pats continue dominance, power rankings, Darnold rumors (FanSided)

"After years of dominating professional football, the New England Patriots appear to have their best roster yet in the Bill Belichick era."

Chiefs promote Brett Veach to general manager (NFL.com)

"The Kansas City Chiefs have made a decision on their new general manager."

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