While NFL Draft analysts argue which quarterback is the best fit for the Cleveland Browns, Pro Football Focus says their Week One starter is already on the roster - Cody Kessler.

"Kessler played well enough in 2016, showing elite accuracy under 20 yards and excellent play under pressure. His weaknesses showed up, however, as he started holding on to the ball too long, had difficulties reading the defense, and took too many big hits. If the quarterbacks in front of Kessler had stayed healthy, the third-round pick likely would have had time to try to shore up his weaknesses and improve in practice before being thrown into the fire," the outlet continued.

With an entire offseason to work on his mechanics, study film on his play and that of his 2017 opponents, and improve his arm strength, Kessler is poised to build on a solid rookie season. He ranked first among QBs in adjusted completion percentage under pressure (80.6), fifth in overall adjusted completion percentage, at 78.2, sixth in passer rating under pressure at 82.4, and eighth in PFF’s QB Rating at 93.41. Kessler is often overlooked by people outside the Browns organization, but his play earned him a legitimate shot at the starting gig this season."

The front office has dedicated a lot of assets this off-season to ensure that whoever ends up at quarterback has protection. The team added center JC Tretter and offensive guard Kevin Zeitler in addition to locking down offensive guard Joel Bitonio for another handful of years.

"With a revamped offensive line that has top-five potential, the Browns are set up to turn the corner. Kessler didn’t win any games in 2016 as a rookie but considering how young and bad the team was around him, QB wins is not a stat to judge the former USC Trojan (or any quarterback) by. He very well could have won his first game against Miami if it weren’t for a missed last-second field goal, and gave the team a chance for wins against Washington and Tennessee."

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People have been quick to anoint Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott as the best prospect from last year's NFL Draft but he was also handed the keys to a very well-oiled luxury car. The offensive line and skill players made it easy for anyone to succeed in the pocket.

"Kessler gives the Browns the best shot at winning the most games in 2017 and allows the team to develop a potential future of the franchise. Rookie QBs aren’t meant to succeed in the NFL, and recent excellent play from Andrew Luck, Russell Wilson, and Dak Prescott have spoiled fanbases into expecting them to be great from the start. Aaron Rodgers, Phillip Rivers, Kirk Cousins and several other quarterbacks needed time on the bench before they were ready to take the reins and lead their teams to victories."

Several questions surround the quarterback prospects in a very deep draft. It would be unwise for the Browns to use a valuable pick on someone with abilities that are less than certain.

"With a loaded defensive draft class with potential to add at least two immediate impactful starters, an offensive line that has top-five potential on paper, and an entire offseason of continuity with the same regime and head coach, the Browns are on a path to finally dig out of the AFC North cellar. Kessler has a limited ceiling as his natural talent isn’t on the same level as a top-tier quarterback, but his play in his rookie season showed he can win games in the NFL with an improved roster around him."

The USC product was one of seven players to attempt a pass last season. He finished the season having completed 128-of-195 passes for 1,380 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions in nine games.