For the Cleveland Browns to achieve the lofty goals in 2023 that many feel they can, they are going to need several players to step up. This episode highlights the five biggest in host Jeff Lloyd's opinion.

Jedrick Wills, it's been an up and down first three years for Jed. The Browns picked up his fifth year option it's time for him to reward them with a complete season at left tackle.

Jerome Ford, there is still a good chance that Andrew Berry signs a veteran running back but until that happens Ford is in line for about 150 touches this upcoming season. Many feel the talent is there but it's blind faith based on his 8 carries last season.

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, there have been plenty of flashes but he's missed a lot of time but this year as Jim Schwartz's dime backer should be the season we all see the players that Cleveland traded up for during the 2020 draft.

Alex Wright, the team has been very active in adding to the edge rusher room. It appears for Wright his best opportunities to get meaningful reps will be as a pass rusher in nickel and dime personnel.

Deshaun Watson, this team will go as far as he can take them. He had his get acclimated time but this year he is expected to return to top NFL QB form.

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