Entering the 2026 season, there are still many questions about what the future of the [Cleveland Browns](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/cleveland-browns) organization looks like. A lot of that is due to the quarterback situation not being solved, and it doesn't look like it will be for at least another year.
Reports have indicated that the Browns and owner Jimmy Haslam absolutely love Arch Manning. Manning has proven some things in college, but doesn't look to be as sure of a thing as he was expected to be coming out of high school. Another season at Texas will do him a lot of good, and he'll have an opportunity to prove why the Browns and other teams around the league should take him with the top pick if they were to land it next year.
According to the latest report, while the Browns have multiple quarterbacks on the roster, it seems more than likely that they'll look for somebody like Manning to be the future of this organization.
“This is what everybody has to realize, or come to the realization at some point soon. The future quarterback of the Cleveland Browns is in college right now. I know that hurts you,” Jake Trotter [said](https://www.brownsnation.com/insider-shares-eye-opening-take-about-browns-qb-room/).
More importantly, in a situation like this, it could mean that the Browns are purposely trying to lose games again next season. The worst possible outcome here would be to win about four or five games and not get the top pick. If the Browns are going to tank, they absolutely have to do it the right way. If Manning ends up becoming the type of player that he's expected to be and many want him to be, the Browns will need the first overall pick. Losing that because of a few early-season wins just doesn't do anybody any good.
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