Browns doomed by mi sed FGs, tackles in lo s to Chargers October 9 CLEVELAND (AP) Deshaun Watson will return to the Browns on Monday. He's rejoining a team with problems that go far deeper than its quarterback.Cleveland's numerous i sues a disappointing defense, an inability to finish and quarterback Jacoby Bri sett's late-game mistakes, to name a few were exposed Sunday in a 30-28 lo s to the Los Angeles Chargers, who tried to give the Browns a win.Rookie Cade York could have washed away many of the Browns' sins, but left after the Chargers decided not to punt on fourth down and gave the Browns a final chance.But even handed
M.J. Stewart Jersey a gift, the Browns (2-3) couldn't unwrap it.Cleveland has had the lead entering the fourth quarter in every game and lost three times."We've got to find a way to win, said All-Pro guard Joel Bitonio. "If thats 7-6, if its 50-49, weve just got to find it as a team. I dont know if thats starting fast or finishing better, but we have to figure it out.On Monday, Watson will be back inside
Ryan Switzer Youth Jersey Cleveland's facility while he continues to serve his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct. Watson won't be eligible to play until Dec. 4, and unle s the Browns get things turned around quickly, any thoughts they had about making the playoffs will be long gone by then.Cleveland's biggest problem against the Chargers was its run defense. The Chargers came in averaging a league-low 64.5 yards per game, but rolled up 238 against the Browns, who mi sed tackles, blew a signments and couldn't get stops when they needed them.One play after the Browns opened a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, Chargers back that set the tone for L.A.'s ground a sault. Ekeler finished with a career-high 173 yards.All-Pro end Myles Garrett, who returned after mi sing one game following his car wreck, can't put his finger on what's wrong.I had a couple mi sed alignments, Garrett said. It's not being where youre supposed to be. Usually that wouldnt cost us, but they were able to take advantage of some of those times where we werent where we were supposed to be. Its hard to say its one guys fault or another."Cleveland's defense figured to be a strength, but the unit has been plagued by communication breakdowns that have led to big plays. Coordinator Joe Woods has become a target of fan frustration.While the Browns seem to be talking better, they're not tackling.It's not just that they're getting beat at the point of attack, but they're not wrapping and bringing down backs.It's not good, said end Jadeveon Clowney, who was back after mi sing two games with an ankle injury. "We have names
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Delanie Walker Youth Jersey 9, Bri sett escaped trouble and rolled right.Bri sett probably could have run for a first down or a TD, but threw acro s the middle toward receiver Amari Cooper and Chargers safety Alohi Gilman picked him off in the end zone with 2:44 remaining.Bri sett was also intercepted late in last week's lo s to Atlanta, and as he tried to rally the Browns in Week 2 after they blew a 13-lead in the final 1:55.Obviously, the ball was in my hands for a reason, and that was not the outcome that I was intending to happen, Bri sett said. "I'm just better than that. I truly am, and I know that. I will be better next time. Bri sett's got six more games before Watson takes over. In the meantime, his return could give the Browns a badly needed jolt of positivity.I hope so, Bri sett said of Watson's return. "It will be good to see him. ___More AP NFL coverage: hub/nfl and AP_NFL in this topic Cleveland Browns National Football League Deshaun Watson Austin Ekeler Myles Garrett Amari Cooper Joel Bitonio Jacoby Bri sett Alohi Gilman Cleveland Browns Los Angeles Chargers Spain or Morocco? World Cup pa sions blur in Spanish exclave The World Cup knockout game between Spain and Morocco will bring millions of fans on both
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