Myles Garrett is becoming a problem for the Cleveland Browns

Myles Garrett has fallen into “problematic territory” for the Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have a problematic player in Myles Garrett. The All-Pro defensive end was suspended for a series on Saturday, and fined an undisclosed sum of money. Apparently, the series suspension was over the defensive end missing practice with an illness and never calling the Browns to notify them of said illness.

This may appear to be no big deal, but considering his recent history, we can’t just pretend that there isn’t more to this. How easy is it to call your boss and tell them you’re too sick to work? Clearly, there was more behind him not showing up to work. But the real reason probably won’t ever be known.

This capped off a year where Garrett made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Whether it was his disappearance on the field week to week, or how he was constantly in the headlines for tearing down past teammates or coaches. Not to mention the more severe issues.

Keep in mind, we’re not even talking about all the other things Garrett has done in past years. Think about this. There’s a debate around Mac Jones, who had what, two plays, where he did something he shouldn’t do. Now he’s “dirty”. Garrett has purposefully caused two fights in the same season, and yet no one wants to point out that Garrett has issues.

Curious.

This year alone, Garrett has caused unnecessary controversies involving his treatment of former teammate Baker Mayfield after the quarterback was traded. He threw his coaches under the bus in a November loss, causing Kevin Stefanski to show the most emotion he’s ever shown (which isn’t saying much). He crashed his car driving recklessly, going well over 20 miles per hour on a two-lane road. He also has been fined for his hit on Mitch Trubisky, and while some will say Garrett did nothing wrong, Garrett has a history of late hits and dirty plays.

Remember when he punched the Titans TE Delanie Walke? Or when he hit Trevor Siemian late and destroyed his ankle?

Now, you throw in this benching, and fine?

Myles Garrett’s image has been destroyed.

Garrett’s image has been destroyed. He’ll never get past the Mason Rudolph assault. It’s the worst moment the Browns have ever been a part of on the field. Then you add on the car accident, the multiple speeding tickets where he’s breaking 100 miles per hour, the constant insults on his team and past teammates, and now his inability to follow team rules; how can you deny that Garrett’s image was anything more than a facade?

For years people told us about how kind-hearted Garrett was. He was a poet, who himself claimed: “wouldn’t get in any trouble“. Well, he may write poetry but he’s one of the biggest troublemakers the Browns have ever had.

Yet fans give him a pass because he can sometimes make a play, every so often, when the offense isn’t running the ball.

Garrett’s behavior has got to change. There are no more excuses for this. The man nearly killed himself and an innocent person by being a reckless driver earlier this year. That type of behavior goes hand in hand with a lack of maturity. Not calling in sick to work, or lying about being sick to skip work, shows a serious lack of maturity. Which has always been his biggest issue.

Remember when Garrett begged the Cowboys to draft him instead of the Browns? We all said that was immature then, and everyone said “this isn’t a red flag, he’ll grow up”. It’s been nearly seven years, and he still hasn’t grown up.

Here we are, still talking about Garrett’s maturity issues. Garrett is an immature player who doesn’t make good decisions. It’s time he was held to the same standard as any other player.