Eight Disappointments Haunting The Cleveland Browns Entering Week 1

Aug 23, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) is sacked by St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn (94) in the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Another Year, No Respect

Respect is often earned, and with that being the case, the Browns have zero in the eyes of the national media. That’s why NFL nation writers picked the franchise to go 1-15 this season.

That seems a little dramatic, because worse Browns teams have gone on to win four games. Take last year, for example, when the running game was non-existent.

FirstEnergy Stadium is known as the Factory of Sadness for a reason. Ugly, sad things happen there, and until the team can finally win, it won’t matter how much goodwill is build up during the preseason. The Browns will be looked at as losers.