Browns Poised for AFC North Surge

0:00On March 18th, the Cleveland Browns are gearing up for a stronger run in the AFC North next season after a rough 5-win 12-loss record in 20. 25. They fired head coach Kevin Stofansky, saw defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz step down and brought in Todd Munkin to lead a completely new staff. The team focused on fixing their weak offense by adding guards and tackles in free agency to protect their quarterback, whether it's Deshan Watson or Shadour Sanders. Meanwhile, the division is shaking up big time. The Pittsburgh Steelers lost Mike Tomlin and the Baltimore Ravens saw John Harball head to the Giants, replaced by first-time coach Jesse Mentor. Both teams also lost key starters, which could slow them down, while Cincinnati stayed mostly the same. Fans and analysts are buzzing with optimism for the Browns, especially since they've historically handled the Bengals well, and now face less stable. Rivals. Their elite defense should carry over under new coordinator Mike Rutenberg, and upgrades

1:01that wide receiver could come be a free agency or the draft. The Browns also drew the easiest schedule in the division, with all four teams facing softer opponents overall. That gives Cleveland a real shot to win those tight games they often drop. With the NFL draft coming in April, the pieces are falling into place for the Browns to turn division chaos into their advantage and push for the playoffs.