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5 bold predictions for the Cleveland Browns in 2018

By Rucker Haringey

BEREA, OH - MAY 30, 2018: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns takes part in a drill during an OTA practice on May 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2018 Diamond Images/Getty Images)
BEREA, OH - MAY 30, 2018: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns takes part in a drill during an OTA practice on May 30, 2018 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2018 Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 22, 2017: Defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah #90 of the Cleveland Browns awaits the snap from his position in the overtime of a game on October 22, 2017 against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee won 12-9 in overtime. (Photo by: 2017 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 22, 2017: Defensive lineman Emmanuel Ogbah #90 of the Cleveland Browns awaits the snap from his position in the overtime of a game on October 22, 2017 against the Tennessee Titans at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Tennessee won 12-9 in overtime. (Photo by: 2017 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /

2. Emmanuel Ogbah will notch over 10 sacks

Garrett’s development as a Pro Bowl defensive end is going to make things easier for everyone else on the Browns defense. Ogbah will be the biggest beneficiary. When opposing offenses double Garrett, it’s going to leave Ogbah free to work against a single tackle the vast majority of the time.

Ogbah wasn’t the No. 1 overall pick in his draft, but he went in the second round back in 2016 for a reason. He’s got a lot of talent as an end who can contribute against the run and pass. Cleveland will need him to play a little better against the pass in 2018.

The addition of some serious talent in the secondary will also give Ogbah more opportunities. Everyone in the organization has been singing the praises of Denzel Ward this preseason. His ability to cover receivers for an extended period of time will give Ogbah a better chance to get to the quarterback.

Last season, the talented edge rusher only managed to sack the signal caller four times in ten games. If he can stay healthy this year, Ogbah is primed for a breakout campaign. 10 sacks might seem like a stretch, but he’s got the talent, and edge rusher on the other side to help him reach the lofty goal.

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