PITTSBURGH – The team that hoped to right its listing ship on Sunday instead moved one step closer to capsizing.
The Browns’ 33-18 loss to the Steelers on Sunday featured all the elements of a struggling team: odd clock management, inconsistency on offense, a defense that could not hold up against Pittsburgh’s talent, a young quarterback struggling against a relentless attacking defense, and a kicker who could not make kicks.
Now add on drama within the coaching staff that may have already short-circuited the team’s effort to build a successful offense and bring along said young quarterback.