Being a Cleveland Browns fan has to be one of the most difficult fandoms in the world. Growing up in Sandusky, Ohio, rooting for the Browns wasn’t a choice it was a requirement. One that I am so glad, overall, to have thrown on me from my family and community.
Anywhere I go with orange and brown gear on, I hear from fellow fans or from opposing fanbases about the loyalty it takes and is seen from Cleveland fans.
The 2023 Browns are setup to be good but fans have grown to be pessimistic. In different ways, we assume failure is just around the corner.