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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jacoby Brissett and the Cleveland Browns finally kick off their 2022 NFL season on Sunday in a long-awaited opener against QB Baker ...

I think he has a great family, but he’s the opposition now, and at the end of the day, I’ve got to take him out.” It ramped up again last season when Garrett was upset about the departure of his close friend Odell Beckham Jr., and Mayfield’s role in it. “But I still think he’s a hell of a competitor and he’s a great guy to have on your side and I’m rooting for him. Garrett, the No. I didn’t really have much to say and I didn’t know how reply to it, so I didn’t.” Mayfield, the No. By that end of last season, both were ready to be playing for different teams and calling it a day. Carolina acquired Mayfield from the Browns in late July, and he beat out Sam Darnold for the starting job. — Jacoby Brissett and the Cleveland Browns finally kick off their 2022 NFL season on Sunday in a long-awaited opener against QB Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers. The two former No. “I really I didn’t say anything. Kickoff in Charlotte is at 1 p.m.

The heaping of praise onto Cleveland Browns LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah continues with an NFC scout raving about the second-year star.

[2nd-year breakout star](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/24/browns-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-pff-breakout-candidate/)candidate [Honorable mention](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/07/owusu-koramoah-browns-top-10-linebackers/)as one of the best linebackers in the league [The sky’s the limit.](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/08/browns-dc-joe-woods-on-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-sky-limit/)“ PFF’s [All-Rookie team](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/15/greg-newsome-ii-jeremiah-owusu-koramoah-land-on-pffs-all-rookie-team/). His boxscore doesn’t tell the whole story but does show off his versatility:76 tackles 4 pass deflections 4 QB hits 3 tackles for loss 2 forced fumbles 1.5 sacks [the 2021 NFL draft](https://brownswire.usatoday.com/2022/01/27/browns-rookie-class-ranked-high-despite-limited-contributions-after-top-two/). Despite the fact In 14 games last year, just 10 starts, Owusu-Koramoah showed off incredible athleticism and feel for the game.

Backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett will start for the Browns against the Panthers in the opener. Here's how our coverage team sees the game.

Comment: The Browns defense should make life miserable for Baker Mayfield. But the youngster, rookie kicker Cade York, pulls this one out. Comment: First game of the season? That's overlooking a lot of potential talent edges for the Browns in this matchup, starting with Myles Garrett lining up opposite a rookie left tackle. Score: Panthers 24, Browns 20 Score: Browns 24, Panthers 20

The Cleveland Browns hope to ride a stellar defense and exceptional run game to the playoffs this year. Stats say it can work.

Last year, with QB Baker Mayfield very limited due to injuries, the Browns offense finished 18th in total yards. The primary concern is related to Cleveland’s passing attack. A throwback to the old era of football where ‘defense wins championships.’ While

Jacoby Brissett and the Cleveland Browns kick things off at 1 p.m. in Charlotte against Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers.

Kathy Halter says it's hard sometimes to be a Browns fan, but she has a special bond with the team.

I believe as Browns fans we have to as well. I have no idea how things are going to turn out. But, through all of the pain and suffering that us Browns fans have endured over the years it has created a special bond with me and this team. I know most people already have strong viewpoints on this signing. However, it is through this journey for my love of this team that I have become the president of the Baker was the ultimate underdog and quickly became a fan favorite.