Protection has been an issue all year for the Cleveland Browns. Early in the season, individual performances by the offensive line created unnecessary pressure on quarterbacks.
Austin Pasztor struggled mightily against speed rushers who could convert speed into power. He was unable to get set quick enough to establish a strong base to bring the action to the defender instead of receiving the blow. This made Pasztor a reactionary in pass protection instead of the aggressor.
Cameron Erving has looked lost all season. Easily confused by defensive fronts, Erving found himself out of position using terrible technique.