Remembering The AFC North Offseason: What a Difference a Year Makes!

A year ago at this time, talk about the AFC North was skeptical.  The Steelers had lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Mike Tomlins only playoff game. The Baltimore Ravens were starting out with a new head coach and quarterback.  The Cincinnati Bengals were in conflict about trading Ochocinco.  And the Cleveland Browns were the "trendy" team that was going to take the next step and become Super Bowl Champions. What a difference a year makes!   Cleveland Browns. Last year's "trendy" pick has become this years laughing stock.  The shock of the downfall of the team caused owner Randy Lerner to fire GM Phil Savage and coach Romeo Crennel. Lerner then hired former Jets coach Eric Mangini, who brought with him many of his former players from New York. Will Mangini be able to right the wrongs done over the years to Browns fans, or will the Dawg Pound be forced to endure another year of the same?  Loss after loss?   Cincinnati Bengals. Marvin Lewis ... (link)