Way too early 2020 Cleveland Browns bold predictions

Myles will lead the NFL in sacks.

It would be pretty hard to argue that Myles Garrett wasn’t well on his way to having what would be considered by many his breakout season in 2019. However, his season was derailed, by himself ironically, when he got in what might be the most highly publicized on-field melee in NFL history.

In the closing seconds of a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Garrett and then Steelers starting quarterback (and hopefully future as well) Mason Rudolph became involved in a post-whistle fracas that turned ugly quickly when Garrett took Rudolph’s helmet off and bludgeoned him with it. There are still arguments whether or not the incident was racially charged or if the fault resides with Garrett.

What cannot be argued is the effect the incident had on the remaining six games of the Browns season. Garrett had registered 10 sacks up until that point and was easily in striking distance of the Browns single-season record of 14 sacks, held by Reggie Camp. From the moment Garrett’s suspension took hold, the Browns were unable to muster any sort of consistent pass-rush. The lack of momentum carried over to the offense and the Browns were once again stuck in a quagmire of their own doing.

In 2020, Myles Garrett is going to take the league by storm. Not only will Garrett finally achieve the single-season sack record for the Browns, but he will also lead the entire NFL in sacks and will be up for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Garrett will register 20 sacks in 2020.