Offenses in the modern NFL are all about the quarterback and the play-caller. After that, in whatever order, the team’s weapons and offensive line. The gap in importance between the first two and the latter two is pretty huge.
NFL draft: Reasoning for every Browns selection and UDFA signing
In 2023, the Cleveland Browns started five different quarterbacks who all had struggles but still ended up with an 11-win season and a playoff birth. Despite all the injuries and up-and-down QB play, HC and offensive play-caller Kevin Stefanski was able to navigate the team to a successful season.