Do the Cleveland Browns really have the NFL’s best roster?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

RB – Good

It took three seasons, but Ronald Jones III finally became a quality starter. The Buccaneers picked up Leonard Fournette shortly before the season began, and he ended up being an integral part of the team’s Super Bowl run.

WR – Elite

There is no question that Tampa Bay owns the NFL’s best receiving corps. Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are both elite No.1 options, Scotty Miller broke out as a deep threat, and Tyler Johnson was a fifth-round steal. The group becomes even better if Antonio Brown were to return.

TE – Elite

The embarrassment of riches that Tom Brady has at his disposal is almost unfair. In addition to all those receivers, Cameron Brate is a quality starter, Rob Gronkowski is still Rob Gronkowski and O.J. Howard was having a great season before being suffering a torn Achilles in Week 4.

OL – Great

Ryan Jensen had a down year as a pass protector, but he’s still an above-average center. Donovan Smith is a capable left tackle, and Tristan Wirfs was spectacular as a rookie. Ali Marpet is one of the best guards in the NFL, and Alex Cappa is solid as well. There isn’t a ton of depth, but that starting five is just about as much as QB could ask for.

DT – Great

Ndamukong Suh is no longer the dominant disruptor he once was, but he’s still a quality player. Vita Vea is the dominant one, whose 6-4 347-pound frame lends itself to quality run defense, but Vea’s rare athleticism and power has made him a terrifying force in the passing game, as the Kansas City Chiefs discovered first-hand in the Super Bowl. Rakeem Nunez-Roches and William Gholston add capable depth.

EDGE – Great

Shaquill Barrett has totaled 200 pressures over the past two seasons, which is just an absolutely ridiculous amount. His partner is Jason Pierre-Paul, who is still playing well at the age of 32. There isn’t much behind these two on the depth chart.

LB – Good

His Super Bowl performance overshadows what has otherwise been a rough first two seasons for White, but he’s athletic enough that he can make an impact despite not being a great player. LaVonte David has been the best linebacker not named Bobby Wagner or Luke Kuechly for a while now.

CB – Good

There’s no elite No.1 lockdown on the team, but the quadrumvirate of Ross Cockrell, Sean Murphy-Bunting, Jamel Dean, and Carlton Davis all have quality size and athleticism, and the defensive line getting so much pressure made the secondary’s job much easier.

S – Good

If Antoine Winfield Jr. takes the next step in his second season, this group will be great at the minimum. Jordan Whitehead is a good hybrid safety and Mike Edwards is a solid backup.