Cleveland Browns: Brock Osweiler doesn't lack confidence

By Fansided and Randy Gurzi/FanSided via NFL Spin Zone
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Despite becoming a punchline following a disastrous 2016 season, Cleveland Browns quarterback Brock Osweiler is still confident in his ability to succeed

During the 2016 offseason quarterback Brock Osweiler was a hot topic. He opted to leave the defending Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos for the Houston Texans after four years of backing up Peyton Manning.

Despite having just seven career starts the Texans gave him a contract worth up to $72 million. After going 8-6 as a starter while throwing 15 touchdowns to 16 picks, Osweiler was dealt to the Cleveland Browns.

The belief was Cleveland would drop him right away as the Texans gave them a second-round choice in order to take on Osweiler's inflated salary. Yet with OTAs underway, Osweiler is still in Cleveland and trying to earn a spot. One thing that helps him is he has more than enough confidence in himself.

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    He's not only convinced that there's enough good film on him out there, but says those who don't agree won't bother him. Here's what Osweiler said via Pat McManamon of ESPN:

    Osweiler was working behind second-year quarterback Cody Kessler, but he has his sights higher than that. The former Arizona State signal-caller wants to win the starting spot, and sees no shame in feeling that way.

    Cleveland had a good draft by picking up defensive end Myles Garrett, safety Jabrill Peppers and tight end David Njoku in the first round. There's also still a lot of hope that 2016 first-round pick, Corey Coleman, can develop into a full-fledged star in the NFL at wide receiver. If they also happen to get a serviceable quarterback in this offseason, it could be a very positive season in Cleveland.