5 ways the Cleveland Browns can have a winning record in 2020
5. Utilize two running back system
The strongest position on the depth chart for the Browns is probably running back as they boast Nick Chubb who finished second in the league in rushing in 2019 and Kareem Hunt who was one of the best running backs in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs before being released and suspended for an off-field incident.
Hunt missed the first eight games last season and got some playing time when he returned but not as much if he would’ve had been with the team the entire season. Chubb was the Browns’ workhorse and easily was their most valuable offensive player.
This offense was driven by the running attack and that will stay the same under Kevin Stefanski who is known for the zone rune scheme he ran with the Minnesota Vikings.
The zone run incorporates the offensive line moving sideways and the back finding the hole and exploding through it. That fits Chubb’s style perfectly, he has breakaway speed and the ability to break a tackle in the secondary
It may take Hunt a little more time to adjust to that type of offense so early in the season he will probably be used more in the passing games on screens and short passes which is also a big part of this offense.
If they rotate Chubb and Hunt their individual numbers may take a hit but it will help keep them both healthy and on the field for the entire season.