Cleveland Browns: Grading the first quarter of the 2018 season

The Cleveland Browns have successfully completed the first quarter of the season. They have managed to win a game which is an improvement on last season.

The Cleveland Browns have been more successful in the first quarter of the 2018 season than they were in the entire 2017 season. They have already notched one victory. They have added a tie, which is a half win, to their record as well. As of right now, they have the same record as much predicted Super Bowl contender Minnesota Vikings.

The first quarter of the season brought a lot of excitement. The Browns opened the season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns played the favored Steelers to a tie. They looked like the better team in doing so. If special teams had been better, this game could have been won.

The same can be said for the loss to the New Orleans Saints. The kicking game was a major problem. The Browns addressed the kicking game by bringing in kicker Greg Joseph. They would not need his help to finish off the New York Jets for their first win. Last Sunday the lost an overtime game to the Oakland Raiders. That game was marred by horrible officiating and turnovers.

In all, this team could be 4-0. But the reality is, this team is 1-2-1. Nobody remembers what the team could have been. People only remember what the team is. If the Browns want to be remembered as the team they are playing like, then they need to earn a record that reflects their play.

After four games the Browns are 1-2-1. It is better than 0-4 but not exactly 4-0. The only people happy about this right now is twitter personality McNeil who does not have to plan another 0-16 parade.

After four weeks how has the offense, defense, special teams, and coaching staff performed?