The Browns’ crushing 0-2 start to the season highlighted glaring issues that are hindering Kevin Stefanski’s squad from the very beginning of the season. The Browns aren’t a playoff contender team per se, but fans expected some improvement after the front office went all out to draft two QBs in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Unfortunately, two weeks into the season, it is the offense that needs the most work. The lineup has some stunning players who left their mark last Sunday, but as a whole, they struggled mightily. Coming anywhere close to a winning record this season with the offensive game they have right now looks like a long shot.
Fixing Offense Should Be Kevin Stefanski’s Primary Focus
The person with the keys to the Browns’ offense, Joe Flacco, struggled the most to find his stride with just 25-of-45 passes completed and an interception, all at 199 yards.
There were also players like Quinshon Judkins, who flashed the potential to have a big night on his debut day, but was a resource not utilized properly.
ESPN’s Daniel Oyefusi is convinced that correcting the offense will be a tough, uphill battle for Stefanski and his staff.
“After lamenting missed opportunities in their season-opening loss, the Browns weren’t able to gain any footing Sunday. Despite running back Quinshon Judkins making his team debut, Cleveland’s run game was nonexistent until a few garbage-time carries,” Oyefusi wrote.
“It’s the foundation of Kevin Stefanski’s offense, and until the Browns find answers on the ground, it will be an uphill battle for the unit.”
And it’s not just the analysts saying so, the ones from the 53-man squad believe the same.
Myles Garrett Equally Disappointed in Browns’ Performance
“S—‘s embarrassing,” Browns star Myles Garrett said in his post-game conference.
“We got to be better on defense. We got to be better as a team. They slowly chipped away, and we did a solid job, holding them to 3 when we could, and then eventually the dam broke, and they just did whatever they want, and we have to continue to play a 60-minute game.”
Their loss against the Ravens was a wake-up call that Stefanski seems to be taking seriously. He came clean on the immediate changes his team needed, and he explained how he planned to bring them.
We’ll see how well he can execute his plan this Sunday, Sept. 21, as they prepare to host another playoff-level team, the Green Bay Packers, at Huntington Bank Field.
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