As a resident of Columbus for 25 years, I’ve never leaned one way or the other toward browns or bengals with any amount of fandom, but more apathy than anything. I’ve been objectively critical of both franchises at times, as they’ve deserved it. But Ive really found myself leaning toward Cincy in terms of respect. They drafted and developed a QB and are now completely revamping his OL which was the only thing that held them back from a SB title …in his 2nd season!
The Browns are trying the Rams/Matt Stafford route because they’ve been unable to draft and develop that type of QB. Except the Rams already had a SB team around Stafford. The Browns don’t. They aren’t a bad roster but they aren’t a complete roster. and they always seem to have culture issues and drama. I doubt this will help.