Browns frustration mounts as season unravels with 7th loss
CLEVELAND (
Erik Gustafsson Men Jersey AP) Frustrated and flummoxed, Myles Garrett appeared momentarily frozen as well.As his teammates headed toward the locker room Sunday after losing in Detroit, Garrett lingered alone on the bench, slowly peeling tape off his wrists while contemplating another game that didn't go Cleveland's way.The Browns' season has completely unraveled from bad to broken.We are too good of a team to have this record that we have right now," Garrett said.Following a familiar pattern, Cleveland got off to a good start before too many mistakes and an inability to stop the run resulted in a to the Buffalo Bills, who dug out of the deep snow at home and plowed through the Browns.The playoffs are a pipe dream. At this rate, the Browns (3-7), who have dropped six of their last seven games, will be fortunate to avoid another double-digit lo s season, something that has been commonplace since the team's expansion rebirth in 1999.But perhaps more troubling, Garrett and safety Grant Delpit were among the players who questioned the readine s and preparation of Cleveland's defense, criticism indirectly pointed at teammates as well as coordinator Joe Woods, who has been under fire for weeks.On Monday, Browns coach Kevin Stefanski avoided direct questions about Woods' fate.When you're 3-7, there's frustration,
Denis Savard Kids Jersey Stefanski said, addre sing his players' postgame comments. That's what we are today, 3-7. The bottom line is every person in this building players, coaching staff and you name it have to have that attitude of fixing anything that needs to be fixed.There's widespread damage, but especially for a defense that hasn't come close to meeting expectations and continues being bullied. Hardly known for their running game, the Bills gained 171 on the ground while controlling the line of scrimmage.Woods' failure to correct the run defense doesn't bode well for him returning next season or even making it until the end of this one.However, Pro Bowl cornerback Denzel Ward defended his coach, saying there
Patrick Kane Jersey 's plenty of shared blame.Joes a great D-coordinator, Ward said. Were all in this together. If something happens out there, its not just Joe, he didnt just call a bad call or this one guy just me sed up. Everyone makes mistakes here and there. We just got to try to find a way to put it all together.With the exception of an Oct. 31 win over Cincinnati, a victory that seems ages ago, the Browns haven't played a complete game. It's why players are exasperated and beginning to expre s their feelings publicly.That's never a good sign, but tight end David Njoku remains hopeful the season can be salvaged over the final seven games.It's far from over, he said. "We have fighters on this team, and were not just going to turn our backs out for anybody. Doesnt matter who it is. Ill be damned to see anybody just be like OK, well thats it.Nah, not here. Not right now.
Steve Larmer Men Jersey So this one hurts, this game hurts. We had the potential to win and we didnt, so obviously it hurts, but this season is far from over. Were not just going to give up for anybody.WHAT'S WORKINGCleveland's pa sing attack is on target. Quarterback Jacoby Bri sett pa sed for 324 yards and three touchdowns in his penultimate start before Deshaun Watson returns from his 11-game NFL suspension.Bri sett has done a nice job setting the table for Watson, who will start Dec. 4 in Houston.WHAT NEEDS HELPSee above. The defense isn't holding up its end of the bargain, so it's no wonder players are beginning to bark and Woods is in trouble. The Browns have tweaked their practices, scheme and personnel and still aren't making progre s.STOCK UPThere was one bright spot on defense: Second-year linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah had his best game this season, recording 12 tackles. Owusu-Koramoah mi sed the previous two games with a knee injury.Played sideline to sideline, Stefanski said. Wasnt perfect. There are plays that I know he wants back. Gave great effort.STOCK DOWNPlenty of candidates. Rookie kicker Cade York had his third field-goal attempt blocked by the Bills. Stefanski said it wasn't a protection problem, inferring a trajectory i sue for York, who has plenty of leg strength and needs to develop touch.INJURIESStarting center Ethan Pocic will be sidelined for weeks with a knee injury sustained on the opening drive Sunday. The lo s of Pocic forced guard Hjalte Froholdt in at center because backup Michael Dunn went on injured reserve last week.Froholdt technically is Cleveland
Gustav Forsling Women Jersey 's fourth-string center after Pocic, Dunn and projected starter Nick Harris, who sustained a season-ending injury in the exhibition opener.KEY NUMBER67 Career sacks for Garrett in 77 games.WHAT'S NEXTA home date against the NFC South-leading Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are coming off their bye week.___AP NFL: hub/nfl and AP_NFL in this topic
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