Grades from the blowout loss to the Cowboys

Offensive Line: F

The first important point to mention is that the grading system used for this analysis goes no lower than “F”. Therefore, the offensive line is in luck. It was one of the all-time bad sort of afternoons for an already struggling unit. The line was equally incapable in run blocking and pass blocking, leading to an all too familiar result.

It isn’t so much the sacks allowed that caused the problem, but the relentless pressure that no player on the line ever had a chance to slow down. Joe Thomas, John Greco, Spencer Drango and Shon Coleman appeared sluggish and completely overmatched by the Cowboys’ 11th-ranked run defense.

Of course, it didn’t help that Cleveland’s first-round draft pick Cameron Erving decided to miss out on the beat down. His ejection in the first quarter threw off the rhythm of the line after a solid opening drive. This forced Greco to center, and the rest is history.

Moving forward, the Browns must find a way to keep a pocket secure for more than three seconds. Kessler is a methodical quarterback who ideally goes through several progressions before making a throw. This requires time.

Also, the running game has to get going, as 34 yards is just not going to cut it. This starts at the offensive line, as their play is so critical to the flow of the game. Their horrendous outing on Sunday is the main reason that Cleveland’s offense never really got rolling.