If the two keep up like this, Jeudy just might exceed his career-high 1,229 yards from last season, which was his first 1,000-yard season out of five. The production also earned him his first Pro Bowl, and he’s aiming for a repeat performance.

“Most of us have dreamt of this moment since we were 5 years old. For him to get out there and play, even though it is preseason, we will all be on the sidelines and at home enjoying it,” said Flacco.

Beyond his talent, Flacco’s attitude is what sets him apart from past veteran quarterbacks who have come to the Browns and failed. He is not ill-fitted to the offense like Jeff Garcia in 2004, insecure like Trent Dilfer in 2005, or burdened with a knucklehead rookie like Brian Hoyer was in 2014.