Twelve years have passed since the Cleveland Browns last experienced the playoffs. It's been eight years since the team was even legitimately in the thick of a playoff race.
The Browns' immediate future now falls on the shoulders of 12-year veteran Josh McCown, who was brought in to steady the ship and potentially provide enough from the quarterback position for the Browns not to suffer through yet another losing season.
There is absolutely no mistaking what McCown's role is as a member of the Browns. He's a bridge and a mentor. He's not viewed as the answer behind center, but he's still the team's best option to improve upon last year's 7-9 campaign and finally make another postseason push.