Getting out in front of comments and social media replies: Yes, all that matters is what happens on the field and rankings do not mean anything.
The Cleveland Browns spot in most NFL rankings is somewhere near the middle of the pack as the national media is, understandably, uncertain of what type of player QB Deshaun Watson will be after a struggle during a six-game stretch in 2022. The rest of the Browns roster is considered to be good to very good but the fate of the team falls on Watson.
When looking at the “core” of any NFL team’s roster, looking at contracts is one way to decide who is on the list.