Adversity Will Arrive Quickly if the Browns Open 2019 with a Loss

It’s not the end of the world if the Cleveland Browns lose their regular season opener this Sunday.

That sounds like a pretty understandable thing to say, I know. After all, the Browns have won one Week 1 contest since 1999, and it occurred 15 years ago. By this point, Cleveland falling on opening day is practically routine.

Still, it’s important to remember a loss in Week 1 doesn’t derail an entire season, especially since many will be quick to overreact if this iteration of the team falls flat in its first regular season game.

That’s because these Browns are dealing with something very few before them carried into Week 1 – massive expectations. As a result, adversity will be coming their way…