ESPN's Mike Sando has compiled 26 bold predictions for the 2018 NFL season from NFL scouts and executives.

He has ranked them from the most believable to outlandish. At No. 19, he passes along that the Cleveland Browns will not finish last in the AFC North next season.

"New general manager John Dorsey will dramatically upgrade the quarterback position one way (the draft) or another (veteran market) and probably both. There's enough uncertainty in the rest of the division for Cleveland to rise," Sando said.

The Browns have not won the AFC North since 1989. The last time they finished third or better in the division was 2010. The Cincinnati Bengals fell below them.

There is a warning to the prediction, however.

"Every team in the division has more talent than the Browns have, and the losing culture could be tough to break overnight."

A specific team to finish last place was not given. It would almost have to be the Bengals though. Prior to the season, Browns247 predicted that Cleveland would overtake Cincinnati in the division within two years. The prediction looks a little more sketchy now than early in the season.