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Cleveland Browns pre-draft 2021 season outlook

By Nick Swanson

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 10: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns rushes for a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 10: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns rushes for a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on January 10, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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Oct 18, 2020; Tampa, Florida, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers before a NFL game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

NFC division opponent: NFC North (3-1)

I really do only expect the Browns to lose one game in this division. Every team in this division has gotten worse in free agency, some more than others. The Green Bay Packers are the only team that realistically has a chance of beating the Browns in the next season, in my opinion at least. The Packers only real, meaningful, loss is Corey Linsley.

Having the reigning MVP and one of the best wide receivers in the NFL, the Packers should be legitimate title contenders and should easily win the NFC North. They have the more talented quarterback and the more talented number one receiver, the Packers should be the Browns only loss in the NFC North.

The Chicago Bears made several moves this offseason, however, none of them were good. Highlighted by the signing of Andy Dalton, it only got worse for the “Windy City.” They flat-out cut one of their better defensive players in Kyle Fuller and may be looking to deal Akiem Hicks. In an offseason in which the hopes were for Russell Wilson, this has been quite a letdown. On the bright side, Allen Robinson signed his franchise tag!

As for the Minnesota Vikings, they lost a key member of their secondary in Anthony Harris to the Philadelphia Eagles and cut long-time fan favorite, Kyle Rudolph, who went to sign with the New York Giants.

The Lions have a new coach, new quarterback, bad defense, and just a bad overall roster. Oh yeah, they also lost Kenny Golladay in free agency, this team will be picking at the top of the draft.

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