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Biggest questions Cleveland Browns need to answer vs the Seattle Seahawks

By Casey Kinnamon

CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks to the scoreboard while on the bench during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Browns 20-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns looks to the scoreboard while on the bench during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Rams defeated the Browns 20-13. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against Earl Thomas #29 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 29: Nick Chubb #24 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against Earl Thomas #29 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /

Will they discover themselves?

After showing signs of life versus the Baltimore Ravens, the Browns offense looked as flat and as lifeless as it possibly could have against the San Francisco 49ers. It was a classic case of one step forward and two steps back. Maybe even three.

The Browns failed to build on the momentum they created during the Ravens game. On Monday night versus the 49ers, the Browns opened the game with a trick play. The rest of the game the only one they fooled were themselves.

Despite rushing for 87 yards on only 16 carries, Nick Chubb was more of an afterthought. Even on drives where the Browns would rush the ball down the field, the drive would stall in favor of going with a no-back look. The phrase ‘dance with who brought you’ comes to mind when describing the offensive struggles.

For all of the talk, Freddie Kitchens put out during training camp about being the tougher and more physical team, the Browns seem to lean heavy into playing a finesse style of football. One way or another, the Browns need to establish their identity on offense.

If they choose to go the finesse route, Kitchens and his staff need to get more creative with their play-calling. Scheming to get playmakers open in space needs to happen if they want to play with that style. They should also consider an up-tempo approach to get defenses on their heels.

Or Kitchens could ‘dance with who brought him’ and run the offense through Chubb like he did last season. A run-heavy scheme keeps the other teams’ offense on the sideline and gives you the advantage of playing in front of the sticks.

Either way that Kitchens decides to go, the offense needs to form an identity.

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