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Cleveland Browns: Grades from game vs. Jets

By Jonathan Goehring

Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin (55) tries to sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Jets outside linebacker Lorenzo Mauldin (55) tries to sack Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Jets won 31-28. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Cleveland Browns offense celebrates a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; The Cleveland Browns offense celebrates a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Line: B

Overall, Cleveland’s offensive line held their own against a stout New York defense. Though they didn’t provide too much space for their running backs, they did prevent negative plays in the running game and protected McCown relatively well.

It was a rough day at left guard as Alvin Bailey and Spencer Drango alternated possessions for much of the game. Center Cameron Erving also continued to struggle at times, but the line never broke down.

McCown was sacked only one time, a season low. Also, the line committed fewer pre-snap penalties than normal. This shows improvement in multiple areas which is encouraging.

Still, the offensive line must do a better job of creating running lanes to aid the rushing attack. The Jets are not the best barometer for a running game, as they are among the best at stopping the run. Since Cleveland showed a few bursts in the running game, they shouldn’t be too worried. But it is something to keep an eye on moving forward, as it is necessary for the Browns to run block efficiently in the coming weeks.

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