Cleveland Browns News: Jarvis Landry says what went wrong in 2019

The Cleveland Browns were a disappointment last season due to a “lack in communication,” according to Jarvis Landry.

Once again, the Cleveland Browns have been winners in the offseason. New head coach Kevin Stefanski has all the weapons he needs on offense. The offensive line is finally a strength once again. Andrew Berry had a great first draft. Last but not least, the new uniforms are well received.

Everything seems to be headed in the right direction outside of the white lines. This was also the case a year ago.

Last season, the Browns were primed to be a playoff team and some felt they could have made a significant run. That obviously didn’t happen and the blame was pointed in every direction possible. Baker Mayfield threw too many interceptions, Freddie Kitchens was in over his head, the abundance of penalties, etc.

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Jarvis Landry appeared on ESPN’s First Take Tuesday to shed light from his point of view.

"“We just lacked communication. That’s probably one of the biggest things [required] of anything you’re trying to have success in. You can’t lack communication.” – Landry via First Take."

This sounds like something that could easily be corrected with the right leadership in place. The question is what does he mean by “lacked communication?”

The most obvious answer is players and coaches had no clue what was happening on game days. According to reports, former offensive coordinator Todd Monken would complain to opponents the play-calling on Sunday wasn’t what the team planned during the week.

That’s an easy fix if that’s the sole issue, however, there may be more to the story. A lack of communicating could also mean sending mixed messages.

Judging by many of the postgame press conferences, Kitchens lacked accountability when it mattered most. Most, if not all, football people will tell you penalties fall directly on the coach which is an ideal that Kitchens didn’t subscribe to. Kitchens would also be quick to throw Mayfield under the bus for committing turnovers.

If one of your messages is accountability and you never display it as a part of your character, how can you expect your team to understand what you mean with anything else?

Stefanski’s job should be quite simple. Practice what you preach.

We know he has the experience to gameplan and call plays. Stefanski only needs to prove he is a good leader and a better communicator.