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The blame for the defense does not solely lie at the feet of Jim Schwartz. The Browns’ defensive tackle unit did not show up against the Rams. They were a non-factor in both the passing game and the running game. The four defensive tackles accounted for five tackles as a group. It was a pitiful showing for them as the Rams took advantage of their aggressiveness. The players weren’t able to adapt.
In the passing game, they were a non-factor as Matthew Stafford deftly moved around the pocket all day. Stafford loves a shallow pocket that makes it harder for edge rushers to bend the arc and blindside the quarterback. Defensive tackles need to dent the interior of the pocket so the quarterback has no room to step up.
The Browns’ defensive tackle group was unable to generate any penetration, making it harder for Myles Garrett and Za’Darius Smith. Stafford was allowed to set up camp on Sunday. The veteran quarterback finished the game with a clean jersey. The Browns were unable to sack Stafford and barely pressured him all day. The results are completely unacceptable. Stafford is a sharp quarterback.
He will beat any team that gives him the time to do so.
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