Cleveland Browns: 4 defensive takeaways vs. the Ravens

Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) gets up after intercepting the ball intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Breshad Perriman (18) during the third quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens defeated the Browns 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 18, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) catches a pass over the defense of Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Chris Kirksey (58) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 25-20. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Every time the Browns undergo a coaching change the new group comes in and promises to fix what ails the team.

On the defensive side, the most talked-about problem is the run defense, but the ongoing inability to cover the tight end is almost as big of a deal as the Browns have been plagued by tight ends for as long as anyone can remember.

That has continued so far this season, as Baltimore’s Dennis Pitta and Crockett Gillmore combined to catch 10 passes for 124 yards, including a 30-yard reception by Pitta and a 22-yard reception by Gillmore.

Through two games, the Browns have allowed 17 receptions for 193 yards to tight ends, numbers which may skyrocket in the coming weeks as the Browns still have to face New England’s Rob Gronkowski, Washington’s Jordan Reed, Cincinnati’s Tyler Eifert and Dallas’ Jason Witten.

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