Browns open camp unafraid of sky-high expectations
Freddie Kitchens isn't shying away from the high expectations being placed on his team.
By BRIAN DULIK
Associated Press
BEREA, Ohio (AP) - Freddie Kitchens isn't shying away from the high expectations being placed on his team.
The first-year Browns coach confidently stated his goal "to win the Super Bowl" at a pre-training camp press conference held with general manager John Dorsey.
Cleveland added a pair of Pro Bowl players in wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and defensive end Olivier Vernon, building on the momentum of a 7-8-1 season fueled by rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield.
The Browns finished 0-16 two years ago and went 635 days and 19 games without a victory until beating the Jets on Sept. 20, 2018. Cleveland last had a winning season in 2007 and hasn't made the playoffs in 17 years.
Running back Duke Johnson, who publicly requested a trade, has reported to camp. Dorsey said he has spoken with Johnson's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and termed their discussions productive.
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