You win as a team, and you lose as a team.
Anyone who’s played a team sport at any point in their life has likely heard this statement before.
Coaches and great locker room leaders love to preach it.
It can become cliché, but cliches still have truths, right?
Following Sunday’s loss to the Steelers, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz had a similar message he shared on social media.
Football is a team sport, we win together, we lose together, time regroup and get ready for another big game
— Anthony Schwartz (@TheRealF1ash) November 1, 2021
While social media posts following a loss can be dangerous, especially from young guys, this was a nice sign of maturity from the rookie.
However, words can only do so much.
Action, in the way of better on-field performance, is needed from the Browns.
A Divided Locker Room?
Not having the whole team on the same page is a surefire way to create problems in a locker room.
Some have noted this may be the case with the Browns.
This clip, shared by “OBR Film Breakdown” on Twitter, potentially exemplifies some of those issues.
Not the body language guru or anything but you can tell some on this #Browns offense are not having much fun. pic.twitter.com/bS4x9nt8kL
— Browns Film Breakdown (@BrownsFilmBDN) November 1, 2021
After the D’Ernest Johnson touchdown run, Odell Beckham Jr. doesn’t give much of a reaction.
The way he saunters off could lead one to believe it was a turnover if they didn’t see anything else involved in the play.
This is not to say Odell needs to be a cheerleader and pull off a series of back handsprings after a touchdown.
However, it’d be nice to see some emotional investment from a guy who typically wears his feelings on his sleeve.
If a go-ahead touchdown run against a divisional rival won’t excite Beckham Jr., what will?
This only becomes a legitimate issue if other guys in the locker room take note.
Once a veteran leader on the team disengages from the season, it’s only a matter of time until others follow suit.
Perhaps the team-first attitude of Schwartz and others will help inspire those who seem ready to waive the white flag on this season.
The New “Flash” in Cleveland?
Some of the replies to Schwartz’s tweet demand more offensive snaps for Schwartz.
Given the struggles of the receiving core on Sunday, that could happen sooner than later.
Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins, and OBJ all had subpar days at the office.
Dropped passes plagued the passing attack and have many questioning what kind of return the team is truly getting after investing heavily into their receivers.
The return of Donovan Peoples-Jones will help, whenever that is.
But, perhaps it’s time Schwartz saw more playing time as well.
His game-breaking speed is something Cleveland could use offensively right now and is a huge reason why Andrew Berry drafted him in the first place.
Browns just got the fastest player in the NFL Draft, Anthony Schwartz💨
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 1, 2021
Gut-Check Time
If a rookie understands the importance of sticking together through adversity, it’s safe to assume others grasp that as well.
Sometimes, though, even the best need reminded.
It’s been a tough few weeks for the Browns as injuries and lackluster performances own the narrative.
But it’s this type of adversity that makes teams stronger on the other side.
A massive chance to get the season turned around comes the Browns way next Sunday when they travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals.
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He can’t catch so what’s the point of playing him?
In order:
Mayfield
Stefancy
The Geniuses Upstairs.
Those are the problems with the Browns.
Quarterback can’t throw. Coach can’t Coach, management can’t manage.
Lucky to win 2 more games.
Your an idoit
He’s being hyperbolic but not totally wrong. Baker is a problem right now and Stefanski’s play calling has been boring and predictable. For all the work AB did in the off season our defense still has their hands in the air wondering what happened every other play. Something is very wrong in Cleveland and the Browns are crumbling under the pressure of expectations.
I agree
you cant think. stupid comment
Trade WASHED UP OBJ. HE SHOULD BE TRADED LAST YEAR AND TRADE JARVIS LANDRY TOO HE IS ALSO WASHED UP . THEY BOTH SUCK THIS YEAR !! SEND THEM BOTH TO THE DETROIT LIONS THATS WHERE THEY BELONG.
Jarvis had 1 bad game and you think hes washed up? That dude is literally the life of this team he is probably the biggest impact on changing the culture around in Cleveland.
I agree hear the same thing thing after coach after coach unbelievable
You need to watch the clip of how many times that baker missed on obj. Jr. That obj Sr. Posted.
OBJ is done here. He does not want to be here. Look at record when he plays and when he doesn’t. Three QB,,,’s. Manning Keenum and now Mayfield.. OBJ does not fit here.. He is th common denominator. Our offense is set for run and short passes to the tight ends. Plus he drops everything thrown to him
You are a Fool
Browns Fan since my Dad took me to a game when I was 6 that was 1966.
Haven’t quit on them since won’t quit on them know.
Can’t stay loyal trough the good and the bad become a fan of somebody else.
Love my Dawgs through thick and thin..
Your an idoit
You’re….its you’re * an idiot
Don’t start mayfield till he gets better get rid of O’Dell and Landry start case get receivers that can catch
Those two can play. It’s not their fault that baker is. Not consistant.
We all want to see the Browns play well (if not win) and I understand emotions can cause some to say incredibly STUPID things….I wonder how they avoided suicide the year we went 0-16. Let’s all try to remember football is entertainment and would be very dull if we won every game. So, calm down, think before you comment and support the Browns, win or lose!
This is to all the brown players on the field you guys need to get your feelings in order you guys need to earn them paychecks that you pick up every Monday damn it do your f****** job that is what we are paying you for we need a f****** Superbowl win , and not just a appearance there ,we got the talent you guys are a better team than most of the team in the NFL and especially our division pray ask the Lord to help you do your job better because you guys are capable of doing that protect your quarterback
I think it’s time for Stefanski to turn over all play calling responsibilities to his Offensive Coordinator.
Amen amen
You can’t play cute ball in the north and get away with it it’s down and dirty obj Landry Baker Mayfield all want to be cute Baker Mayfield with commercials? Please what has he done? The kind of coach you need in the north is in Pittsburgh and Baltimore not in Cleveland or Bengals land
Is this my cousin talking in Aron.Ohip
OBJ is nothing more than Andre Rison in disguise .Throw me the ball or my dad’s gonna telling you.Give me a break play ball and shut your mouth and your dads
I really believe OBJ and BM have chemistry issues.
There’s no Chemistry and probably no Love lost between them. I believe its personal.
They probably can’t stand one another.
😊
And it shows..
Quite a few times OBJ is open and BM probably don’t even notice.
Then that’s definitely a QB issue and The Offensive Cordinator’s lack of acknowledgements..
Then when he is open and Being double Teamed the Ball arrives late…and he definitely could get re-injured again.
All you Cleveland fans are a bunch of idiots for supporting this corrupt organization. An investigation on the Browns needs to be conducted.
What do you mean corrupt? Sounds like you are mixing football and government politics lol.
All you Cleveland fans need to wake up and realize that the Browns are a corrupt organization. An investigation needs to be conducted.
Last year the team was mostly healthy…. this year not so much. QB badly damaged, O line banged up, running backs and full back beat up, wide receivers banged up, secondary and linebackers banged up. Cannot win football games with all your key players no where near full strength. It’s just that simple. Unfortunately, the Browns have one of the toughest schedules in football this year and no rest in sight. Looking at those OBJ Sr. vids show that Mayfield has happy feet probably worrying about getting his shoulder drilled again. Coaches should do the right thing and sit him with shoulder surgery now. Tim Couch’s career was destroyed for all the same reasons. Case can get the job done the balance of this year.
Totally agree
No killer instinct on this team and it starts with BM. Pathetic!
Tony’s right , The team needs to get tough , More blitzes .