No, ESPN’s Louis Riddick did not pick the Browns to go 16-0
The hype surrounding the Cleveland Browns entering the 2019 is real, though not as crazy as one Photoshopped image made it seem.
The 2019 NFL schedule was released on Wednesday, giving fans and analysts a chance to break things down. ESPN even ran a “SportsCenter Special” to talk about the schedule, which included analyst Louis Riddick giving his predictions for the Browns in the upcoming season.
Barstool personality Big Cat got everyone in a frenzy when he tweeted this photo, which made it seem like Riddick had picked Cleveland to go 16-0.
The Cleveland Browns hype is getting out of control. pic.twitter.com/DrPl7fVpDV
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) April 18, 2019
That was just a Photoshop job by Big Cat. But it circulated widely enough to the point that Riddick felt compelled to clarify things.
Just in case anyone thinks I actually picked the #browns to go 16-0… don’t be that dumb.
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) April 18, 2019
….but I do think they can win 10+ games. So. There is that. #browns
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) April 18, 2019
10 wins would be a heck of a season for the Browns, and it seems possible at this point. They seem to have figured out their coaching situation, have a franchise quarterback, and this addition could give them the playoff boost they’re seeking.
