5 bold 2023 offseason predictions for the Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have a lot of pressure on them to improve in 2023 which is why they could start to make some bold decisions

With another losing season in the rearview, the Cleveland Browns are about to get back to work as they prepare for a very important 2023 campaign.

This season will be huge for general manager Andrew Berry and head coach Kevin Stefanski who need to prove 2020 was no fluke — and that they can get this team back to the playoffs.

Having that goal in mind, here are five bold predictions for the Browns are they navigate the 2023 offseason.

5 bold 2023 offseason predictions for the Cleveland Browns

5. Browns don’t target a defensive tackle early in the draft

One of the biggest areas of weakness this past season for Cleveland was right in the middle of their defensive line. Once again, they started a free-agent addition in Taven Bryan who was working alongside Jordan Elliott.

They also sprinkled in second-year player Tommy Togiai and rookie Perrion Winfrey. The issue with this rotation is that they’re all known more for rushing the passer than stopping the run.

The result of this is that every team was able to move the ball at will against Cleveland’s defense. They surrendered 202 yards on the ground to Atlanta in Week 4 followed by 238 yards to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 5.

Cleveland also gave up 195 yards to Miami, and 198 to Baltimore. In all, they were 29th in the NFL as they were gashed for 2,295 yards and 22 touchdowns on the ground.

This has led to a belief they’re going to go after a defensive tackle early in the draft but this first prediction is that they don’t change their strategy. Like it or not, the Browns believe they can find defensive tackles outside of the early rounds, and with needs elsewhere, this isn’t likely to change just yet.