The idea of the Cleveland Browns going from an 0-16 season to Super Bowl champions in one year seems crazy, but one of their very own believes it's capable of happening.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry, whom the Browns acquired in an offseason trade with the Miami Dolphins, believes his new team will pile up the points. Not only that, but he believes the Browns are capable of winning a championship in 2018.
"You'll be lucky if we don't score 40 on you," Landry said, per Ben Baskin of Sports Illustrated. "If we get everyone playing to their potential, we can win the Super Bowl this year."
The Browns certainly look much better on paper this year. They'll have wide receiver Josh Gordon, hopefully, for an entire season. Throw in Landry and the signing of running back Carlos Hyde, and the Browns have some big pieces on offense that could make a big difference on any given night.
Cleveland also traded for Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor, before drafting Baker Mayfield with the first overall pick. If one of these two players can make the most of the talent around them, the Browns certainly have a chance to surprise.
That being said, the Browns do have many mountains to climb before they can think about a championship. The Pittsburgh Steelers have been kings of the AFC North for a decade, and they don't look ready to relinquish the throne.
The AFC is loaded with other playoff-hopeful teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texas, Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders.
Cleveland has the potential to surprise many in 2018, but it may be going too far into believing they can win a Super Bowl. But we've seen crazier things happen, so Browns fans can't give up on the dream.