The Cleveland Browns have been a 4-12 or 5-11 team for which seems like an eternity. Here's why I realistically think the Browns could go 7-9 this year. I think this year's draft has made the biggest impact on our team in years. We drafted a starting RB and a starting QB (unless everyone is shocked and Colt wins the job) in the first round of the draft.

There's no question anymore about how valuable Trent Richardson is going to be to this franchise. And from what I've seen so far, Brandon Weeden looks like he can be a very strong factor on this squad next season as well. I understand we have a tough schedule for 2012-2013 but that doesn't mean that I don't think we could win 3 more games than last  year. I mean come on, I'm not sitting here saying the Browns are going 10-6 next year, but I do think 7-9 is realistic.

 For once we actually heard from a big name in the front office when Mike Holmgren said "I expect us to take a huge jump next season". Now at least for the Browns I would unfortunately say that if we went 7-9 that would be a huge jump. Just think about it.

How awesome would it be to get to see the Browns win 7 games next year. I know that would keep me more engaged towards the end of the season than in years past. I think this draft is the one we build on. I don't think we need another top 5 pick next season. There has to come a time when we get better and quit having a top 5 pick. Build with what we think are franchise changing players and try to get better. Also don't forget that we had the 10th best overall defense last year.

 Now if we could score some touchdowns, I think we should win a few more games this year. Go Browns!