Beacon Journal columnist Patrick McManamon covered that question in his Sunday column. The problem begins with the question. What the team has arrived at seems to be a point of contention. Have they merely arrived as a solid football team or have they arrived as a true playoff threat?

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin seems to think so. He says the Browns will win the division (do you see Bill Cowher ever saying that?). New Ravens coach John Harbaugh also raved about the Browns.

They did so with good reason. The Browns addressed their biggest needs this offseason — the defensive line and depth along the offensive line. The addition of wide receiver Donte Stallworth was also important considering neither Travis Wilson or Joshua Cribbs have had trouble at receiver.

So what level of arrival does all that put Cleveland? It's a little tough to say. The team has to figure out if cornerbacks Daven Holly or Brandon McDonald can emerge as a solid starter. Free safety Brodney Pool also needs to show he deserves to be a starter. Another solid running back could be helpful and linebacker always seems to be an issue for teams that run the 3-4 defense.

All this points toward the NFL Draft at the end of the month. Although the Browns have no first day picks and only four overall this year, it's not out of the question all these questions could be easily answered on draft day.

Be sure to check in here at the Browns Bulletin the next several days for a discussion on exactly what positions and players the Browns may be targeting in the draft.

A solid draft could mean the Browns arrive as a true playoff threat and not just a one-season wonder.