Cleveland Browns: There's a way to send a message to ownership

Cleveland Browns fans may feel as though there is nothing they can do given the state of the franchise other than complaining. However, think again because there is a non-verbal way to show what you feel.

We are now waiting for the Cleveland Browns‘ 14th game of the season on Sunday. With just four games left to go, everyone has had their share of watching bad play by now.

Cleveland is 0-12 but really they are 1-27 and are about to be 1-28 once they lose to the Green Bay Packers. This regime has statistically, the worst start of all-time. The second worst is the 1976-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who started 2-26.

Now, most Browns fans would probably label themselves as diehard fans. That is great and all, but losing eventually takes a toll on everyone. After seeing nearly two seasons worth of games, fans’ beliefs can confidently be placed in at least one of four categories:

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The first is letting everyone remain in their current roles. The second is keeping the front office intact and firing the coaching staff, while the third is keeping the coaches and firing the front office.

The fourth and last category is one fans are all too familiar with: Completely cleaning house — fire both the front office and the coaching staff. I side with the fourth. That said, my biggest issue, which I feel will happen as of now, is seeing the front office remain as-is.

For any number of reasons fans and people in different of the team hoping they eventually will turn the corner can feel the way they do in any of those categories. As everyone waits until the season ends, why not do something about it in the meantime?

Some fans have already stopped going — both season ticket holders and those that bought individual games. Meanwhile, the many empty seats seen on TV says a lot and more empty seats should be seen soon.

I get why some fans want to go to games. However, you will see more of the game from home, while also saving money. There’s no Joe Thomas to root for. Josh Gordon is still getting used to playing again and Myles Garrett keeps getting injured even though he makes plays.

Regardless, at the end of the day, the numbers don’t lie. By not showing up at all, hopefully, the Haslams and the rest of the organization realize major changes are needed. If they are not going to do that, then they should do something else.

Cleveland can only wait so long. Once fans stop showing up and only the opponents’ fans are in the stadium, then maybe things will change. 0-12 and 1-27 will never cut it.

Cases can be made for both the front office and the coaching staff keeping/losing their jobs but it always goes back to wins and losses. I don’t care that the front office added some talent — It is not enough. The coaching staff, mainly on defense has helped too, but again not enough. Therefore, everyone must see their walking papers.

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It’s going to be tough to simply not attend games the rest of the season. On the other hand, it could be worthwhile for the future product of the team.

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Cleveland Browns: There’s a way to send a message to ownership

By Ryan Rosko | Dec 5, 2017

Cleveland Browns fans may feel as though there is nothing they can do given the state of the franchise other than complaining. However, think again because there is a non-verbal way to show what you feel.

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