Cleveland Browns: Grades from home opener vs. Ravens

Offensive Line: C

There is little good news following Sunday’s loss, but a positive to takeaway would be the improved play of the offensive line. Considering how poorly they have played throughout preseason and in the season opener last week, Sunday’s performance should be a refreshing one for fans.

The offensive line played fairly well all-around actually, with no major exception. They protected McCown against an aggressive Baltimore front seven to a certain degree, though did surrender three sacks and allowed pressure which led to throwaway incompletions.

It was more of the same for the unit when it came to run blocking as well, as every member of the line played a significant role in creating some large holes at times for Crowell. If the Browns would have trusted their run blocking a little bit more and kept the ball on the ground, there may have been a different result.

Cameron Erving played a solid game, though suffered an injury on the final drive of the game which forced the Browns to call their final timeout. Overall though, it was a welcome sign to see the entire line improve as a unit, even if there is a long ways to go for them to become an elite group. They also avoided penalties for the most part, contributing to their play serviceable play which gave the Browns offense a chance.