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The Browns have a stout defense anchored by pass rusher Myles Garrett, but QB Deshaun Watson has barely played in two years with the team, and Nick Chubb continues to recover from a devastating knee injury.
After bursting onto the scene as the NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023, C.J. Stroud and the Texans offense will be looking to take the next step with a new top weapon in the form of WR Stefon Diggs.
After back-to-back directionless seasons, the Texans are embarking on a full rebuild under the guidance of new coach Demeco Ryans and rookie QB C.J. Stroud.
With a full year from QB Deshaun Watson and top skill players Nick Chubb and Amari Cooper also in the mix, the Browns will seek their third playoff berth in their second iteration as a franchise.
The Browns have swapped Baker Mayfield for Deshaun Watson at the top of the QB depth chart. If Watson misses time, Nick Chubb, Amari Cooper and Kareem Hunt may be the only worthwhile skill assets this season.
After trading Deshaun Watson to the Browns, the Texans will turn to second-year signal-caller Davis Mills to helm the offense of a franchise in transition.
With Deshaun Watson, the Texans at least could be frisky this season. If he's gone or not available, however, they may struggle to notch more than a few wins.
Paced by lead running back Nick Chubb and other name skill-position players, the Browns will aim for back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time in 2021 since the team had five such berths from 1985-89.
Working with an amended skill-position group, Deshaun Watson will look to engineer an offense better suited for success once the postseason rolls around.
Will David Njoku be around to work in tandem with fellow tight end Austin Hooper?
If quarterback Baker Mayfield can turn things around, the Browns could contend for a playoff spot in 2020. Until further notice, though, the Ravens are the class of the AFC North.
The trade of DeAndre Hopkins headlines the offseason personnel shuffling engineered by Bill O’Brien, but the Texans’ fate is largely in the hands of QB Deshaun Watson.
John Clemeno tackles the Texans' talent-laden roster, which has yet to make a serious challenge to the top of the AFC.
John Clemeno considers the effect Deshaun Watson and J.J. Watt will have upon their respective returns to the Texans.
John Clemeno discusses a Texans team with few question marks on defense but plenty on the other side of the ball.
John Clemeno previews a Texans team featuring a revamped offense with all eyes on the newly-acquired Brock Osweiler.
DeAndre Hopkins is in place to put up big numbers as the Texans top option in the passing game, but the question remains: Who is going to throw to him?
Bounce Back Time?