The Browns continue to be on the cutting edge of the league’s growing contingent of ultra-black teams, and also look to be headed toward their usual bottom feeding status after playing well last year with an admittedly good defense and Joe Flacco igniting the offense. Flacco of course was quickly discarded after the season. But when ultra-black teams succeed, a not common occurrence, it’s usually more like lightning in a bottle rather than sustained excellence and it’s difficult to see Cleveland being any different. The Browns, especially their GM Andrew Berry, may envision themselves as the NFL’s version of the Harlem Globetrotters but it’s more likely their play will soon once again resemble the Washington Generals.
