Cleveland Browns: Grades from the disheartening loss to the Giants

Quarterback: F

It was not a day to remember for Josh McCown. In fact, the only positive may be that he made it through the entire game despite being hit 25 times.

As hard as it is to criticize the 37-year-old, he had one of his worst games in a Cleveland uniform. Missing throw after throw to all different receivers, McCown didn’t help his own cause.

In the end, the numbers were decent. McCown completed 25 of 43 passes for 322 yards and a touchdown.

But accuracy and mobility were two liabilities. McCown was missing receivers all afternoon, failing to put the ball on them when they were in good position. He was also stationary in the pocket, making it easier for the Giants pass rush to zero in on their target. Plus, the inability to feel the rush coming led to two fumbles, one which was returned for a touchdown.

It would be unfair to pin all of the struggles on the Browns’ quarterback. However, it would be inaccurate to ignore McCown’s poor performance. The tragic reality is, Cleveland’s quarterback play did not put them in position to win the game. For a professional like McCown, that itself constitutes a failure.