This week’s Browns news will be dominated by the quarterbacks because starter Josh McCown’s status for Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals is uncertain while he tries to recover from an injured right shoulder and backup Johnny Manziel has a meeting scheduled with the NFL as the league investigates whether he violated its personal conduct policy by fighting with his girlfriend on Oct. 12.
For anyone seeking a brief break from the quarterback drama, below are few non-QB thoughts about the 2-5 Browns.
Baffled by the basics
Coach Mike Pettine and his staff often talk about the importance of mastering the graduate-level details of the game, but the truth is the Browns struggle with the basics.