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3 terrible media takes about the Cleveland Browns

By Alex Swisher

Nov 22, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) lie on top of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) after Wentz was sacked for a safety during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (98) lie on top of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) after Wentz was sacked for a safety during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 1, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) warms up before the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Las Vegas Raiders at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Take #2: Deemphasize the passing game

A lot of people sneered at the idea of Odell Beckham, Jr. joining the Browns in the 2019 season, and continued their disbelief heading into the 2020 season. The biggest determining factor in that was the fact that the Browns are predominantly a rushing offense. With rushing powerhouses like Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, why would you want to pass the ball?

Well, Beckham, Jr., Jarvis Landry, and Rashard Higgins are three good reasons, to say the least. I’m not saying that we need to stop running the ball, but a well-mixed offense has been the key to the Browns’ success in 2020. The combination of a strong passing game and two nearly unstoppable running backs have proven to be a great 1-2 punch offensive strategy for Cleveland this season.

The idea of completely stopping the passing game really seems laughable, as the Browns have racked up 16 touchdowns through passing this season, compared to their 10 rushing. The Browns have a well-balanced offense and don’t need to make major changes this late in the season for no reason.

They shifted to a more rushing-focused offense after Beckham, Jr. went down with an ACL injury earlier this year, but the offense is still seeing a balance of both rushing and passing. So as far as I can see it, there’s no need to dial back our passing game when Landry and Higgins are still putting up spectacular performances.

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