Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (2/14/18)

Cleveland Browns:

• “Predicting the Browns’ first chance to erase the zero in 2018” (ESPN) - “The last thing the Cleveland Browns need in 2018 is a bad start. Following an 0-16 season with an 0-2 or 0-3 beginning would be calamitous for a team trying to rebuild its image.”
• “Browns have one of NFL’s toughest schedules in 2018” (Browns.com) - “In addition to their AFC North opponents, the Browns host the Chiefs, Chargers, Jets, Falcons, Panthers and travel to Denver, Oakland, Houston, New Orleans and Tampa Bay.”
• “Odds are in Browns’ favor to find the right quarterback” (Plain Dealer) - “The Browns appeared much higher up on this list, with 5/1 odds, tied for second with Arizona behind only his current team, the Eagles, who sit at 6/5. Can Foles be had?”
• “Cleveland Browns offseason wish list for fantasy” (PFF) - “The Cleveland Browns went 0-16 in the 2017 season, becoming just the third team in the modern NFL era to finish an entire season winless.”

NFL:

• “Reich embraces new role with Colts as coaching backup plan” (AP) - “So when the Indianapolis Colts offered Reich a chance to be their second choice as head coach, the super sub figured it was the perfect it.”
• “Carson Wentz insists his knee injury won’t change him” (PFT) - “Carson Wentz reiterated he hopes to play in the 2018 season opener, and once he does get back, the Eagles quarterback insists he won’t change how he plays.”
• “Kam Chancellor plans to play in ‘18 if medically cleared” (NFL.com) - “Ian Rapoport reported on Tuesday the Seattle Seahawks safety intends to play in 2018 if he gets medically cleared. Chancellor has no plans to retire.”
• “Giants reportedly hire Mike Shula as their new offensive coordinator” (CBS) - “The New York Giants have reportedly found their new offensive coordinator, according to the NFL Network’s Kimberly Jones.”