5 Things we learned from Cleveland Browns win against the Giants
By John Suchan
The Cleveland Browns moved to 2-0 in the preseason with a win over the New York Giants. Here are 5 things we learned in that game
A win is a win and though it was only a preseason victory for the Cleveland Browns over the New York Giants 17-13, wins are a lot more fun to discuss. There have been many years, prior to this year where the Browns struggled to win even preseason games.
That didn’t happen in 2017 when the Browns actually went 4-0 in preseason games but followed that up with an 0-16 regular season. So, I guess anything is possible, but this new and improved Browns team doesn’t scream “chaos” like many teams of the past.
After spending the week together practicing against each other leading up to the game this past Sunday, the two teams didn’t exactly light it up on the field. However, there were several takeaways on the game and the week that stood out. Let’s dive a little deeper and discuss.
The Cleveland Browns are well-coached
After years of watching Cleveland play games, preseason or not, the Browns were always the team jumping offsides or moving before the snap or getting a penalty for some silly reason. Before halftime or the end of games, it always felt like there was a panic mode button turned on by the coaching staff.
All that has changed for the better. Obviously, we know the Browns are coached well because they made a remarkable turnaround a year ago and finished the season going 11-5 and won a playoff game.
But to see them go through this preseason and training camp, as though they’ve all done this forever is really impressive and a reflection on the coaching staff and the leader of the team, coach Kevin Stefanski.
The game this past week was not an overly thrilling high-powered offensive show, but it was rather a rather steady and consistent approach to the game that has really trickled down to every player and situation.
There were mistakes along the way and breakdowns in coverage or a missed blocking assignment, but with Stefanski, you just get a sense that he’s always in control and the players are playing well for him because of that demeanor he sets every day.