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Why did Cleveland Browns defense underachieve last year?

Despite having an apparently perfect combination of young talent and a superstar defensive coordinator in Gregg Williams, the Cleveland Browns defense underachieved in 2018. A bright spot was 31 recovered turnovers, which was good for third in the league, but the rest of the stats were downright grim.

The Browns ranked 21st in points allowed (392) and gave up 6288 total yards (29th) — according to Pro Football Reference. Opponents were able to run on the Browns at will, amassing 2163 rushing yards (28th) and 4.7 yards per carry.

In terms of sacks, you have to figure that any team with Myles Garrett on it should be near the top, right?