2009 Expectations? No One Really Knows When it Comes to the Cleveland Browns

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Published: May 22, 2009

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... of the playoffs. Then, they failed miserably to meet high expectations in 2008, finishing 4-12.

Realistically, the Browns have been a 7-8 win team the past two years, but it hasn’t shown up in their record. If things go well for them in 2009, they could win 8-9 games and contend for a playoff spot. If they don’t, the Browns are looking at 4-6 wins.

Browns fans have certainly seen each side of the spectrum in recent years.

1. Get the players to believe
If the Browns hope to contend this season, the first thing new coach Eric Mangini must do is rebuild the fractured psyche of his team coming off a dreadful season.

Several players are coming off disappointing seasons, and must be able to shrug it off and start fresh this year with a new focus.

If Mangini is unable to get his message through to his players, the Browns will continue to dwell in the AFC North basement.

2. Improve the running game
Forget the quarterback ...

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