CLEVELAND BROWNS FANS OPTIMISTIC AGAIN FOLLOWING “SUSPICIOUSLY COMPETENT” OFFSEASON For the first time in years, analysts say Browns fans are experiencing what psychologists call “guarded emotional stability.” After several smart draft picks and a drama-free offseason, local fans are reportedly uncomfortable with the unfamiliar sensation of hope. “I don’t trust it,” said one fan outside a gas station in Youngstown. “Every time we get excited, the football gods hit us with a folding chair.” Sports betting activity across northeast Ohio surged Tuesday after multiple preseason power rankings listed Cleveland as a legitimate contender. Emergency therapists throughout the region are preparing accordingly. #Ohio #ClevelandBrowns #NFL