# Joe Thomas: I definitely think the Browns are going to be better than they were last year; optimist in me says 7-8 wins

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Podcast: [Afternoon Drive on The Fan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/afternoon-drive-on-the-fan-200563)
Published: 2026-07-29T21:43:48+00:00
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Browns legend Joe Thomas joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the quarterback competition between Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders, how Cleveland has set up Todd Monken for success, his expectations for the 2026 season, and more.

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