Browns Face Key Questions This Offseason

The Cleveland Browns faced significant challenges in the 2024 season, marking a regression in their defensive performance under coordinator Jim Schwartz, who saw the team rank poorly in several key defensive metrics, including a league-low four interceptions. The defense's inability to force turnovers was highlighted, with the team recording only 12 takeaways, tied for the second-fewest in the league. Meanwhile, the Browns' offense struggled, and questions loom about the future at quarterback as they prepare for the 2025 draft, where they must avoid repeating past mistakes of selecting a quarterback without conviction. Amidst these challenges, the promotion of Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator aims to improve offensive output. Key players like Jerry Jeudy will need to step up to provide support, with expectations for consistency and development moving forward. The front office is under scrutiny to make strategic decisions that will ultimately shape the team's future success.