BEREA, Ohio — Myles Garrett struck the right note on Day 1 of Browns training camp, setting the bar high coming off his contentious trade demand and blockbuster extension.

While the idea of the Browns making the Super Bowl may sound far-fetched on its surface, they are just one season removed from going 11-6 and reaching the playoffs during the 2023 campaign. Joe Flacco was also the quarterback for that late-season playoff push, and he is back and competing for the starting job this year.

They have the best line, running back, and pass-catchers ... and the defense might be better than the offense. Again.

Hurts' affection for Michael Jordan is no secret. He partnered with Jordan Brand in 2023. He wears Jordan cleats. During the Super Bowl parade, he wore a "Love, Hurts" hoodie. One of the photos after the Super Bowl win was Jordan-esque, featuring Hurts sitting in the hallway with the Lombardi Trophy in front of him while he smoked a cigar.

Back Super Bowls With New-Look Defense

New Orleans Saints defensive back Tyrann Mathieu is walking away from the NFL. Mathieu announced his retirement Tuesday following 12 seasons in the league: "From my first snap in college to my final play in the NFL,