The 2014 Cleveland Browns had talent, as evidenced by the fact that no fewer than 15 of the players from that team were still on active NFL rosters last year. However, 13 of them play for other teams, which is a sad commentary on Cleveland's ability and willingness to hang on to talented players.
That 2014 team was 7-4 at one point and it was not a fluke. They were clicking on offense under quarterback Brian Hoyer and five stud offensive linemen led by perennial All-Pro Joe Thomas. However, when center Alex Mack went down the offense imploded.