5 bold predictions for Cleveland Browns in 2020

Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns
DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 3: Myles Garrett #85 of the Cleveland Browns looks over the offense during the second half of a game against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on November 3, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Browns 24-19. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

1. Myles Garrett will get 15 sacks

Garrett is going to return to the field as an angry man in 2020. That’s very bad news for offenses that have to block the elite edge rusher.

The details of the incident leading up to his suspension are irrelevant when it comes to his future production. His anger will either be fueled by embarrassment, resentment or both. Count on him to channel that rage into productive football.

There’s never been any questions about his talent. Don’t forget that he already had 10 sacks in just 10 games before his 2019 campaign came to an end. He’s going to better that pace when he plays in 2020 with something to prove.

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There’s a strong chance he’ll deserve to be named as the NFL’s defensive player of the year as a result of his production. That won’t happen due to the potential poor optics of giving him the award. As such, this prediction will just apply to his production.

Look for Garrett to notch at least 15 sacks. The idea of him breaking the 20-sack mark isn’t entirely out of the question.