Denzel Ward Says Browns 'Need To Solidify' Quarterback Position

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Denzel Ward loves his Cleveland Browns team, but he tells TMZ Sports it needs just one more thing to be competitive -- consistency at the quarterback position!!

The 27-year-old cornerback got candid with us out in New York City on Thursday ... openly admitting his team simply has to have better play from its signal-callers if it wants to get back to the playoffs anytime soon.

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"I don't think we're too far off," Ward said. "We just need to solidify that position."

The Browns headed into this past year with Deshaun Watson as their starter, but he struggled early, and then got hurt. Jameis Winston subbed in admirably for a few weeks,…