Cleveland Browns' Offseason Strategy: Can Kenny Pickett Lead the NFL's Lowest-Scoring Offense?

The Cleveland Browns are facing a pivotal offseason as they seek to revamp their NFL-lowest scoring offense. Will Kenny Pickett be the answer at QB?

The Cleveland Browns are at a crossroads this offseason, grappling with how to rejuvenate an offense that ranked dead last in the NFL in scoring during the 2024 season. While the team has made a few moves in free agency, questions still loom large, particularly at the quarterback position.

The Kenny Pickett Question

The Browns traded for Kenny Pickett, sending a 2025 fifth-round pick and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson to the Philadelphia Eagles. Pickett has been told he will compete for the starting job, but is he the answer? The former Steelers QB has shown flashes of potential but has yet to prove he can be a consistent starter in the NFL.

Free Agency Moves

Cleveland has been relatively quiet in free agency, focusing on re-signing depth players and adding a few external free agents. The team did host veteran quarterback Russell Wilson, but no deal materialized. With top free-agent QBs like Daniel Jones and Kirk Cousins off the market, the Browns are left with limited options.

The Draft and Beyond

With the second overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Browns are in a prime position to select a franchise quarterback. They have hosted several top QB prospects, including Cam Ward and Shedeur Sanders, indicating they may be looking to the draft for a long-term solution. Additionally, a deep running back class could offer Day 2 or 3 options to bolster the backfield.

Myles Garrett’s Confidence

Star pass rusher Myles Garrett, who recently signed a record-breaking extension, expressed confidence in the front office's ability to turn the offense around. 'Just leaning on [GM Andrew Berry] and his expertise,' Garrett said, 'and knowing that he has a plan on what this team and this offense will look like going forward.'

The Road Ahead

As the second wave of free agency unfolds and the draft approaches, the Browns must make critical decisions to upgrade their offense. Whether through the draft, additional free agent signings, or internal development, Cleveland’s ability to address their offensive woes will be key to their success in the upcoming season.

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