Cleveland Browns’ 2016 NFL schedule released

The Cleveland Browns schedule for the 2016 NFL is set and has been officially released. 

While the Cleveland Browns did not have a successful season last year as they finished tied for the worst record in the NFL, there is always reason for optimism in Cleveland. They will be getting the second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft and considering the elite talent available in this year’s draft, it will be difficult for even Cleveland to mess it up.

Cleveland’s offense will be led by new quarterback Robert Griffin III. While the former Heisman Trophy winner didn’t have much luck with the Washington Redskins following his successful rookie season, he is a very talented quarterback. Behind an offensive line that is led by perennial Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Thomas, Griffin could revive his career in Cleveland. Griffin will have Pro Bowl tight end Gary Barnidge to throw to. He will have some fast young receivers as well.

The Browns will be getting a schedule that is easier than average. With a strength of schedule of 0.480, Cleveland has the 12th easiest schedule. They will play the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and San Diego Chargers at home. On the road, Cleveland will play the Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Redskins, and the Tennessee Titans.

Cleveland will have six games next season (two against the Steelers, two against the Bengals, one against the Patriots, and one against the Redskins) against teams that made the playoffs in 2015.

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