The 2022 season is on the brink of finality for the Cleveland Browns after yesterday’s beatdown at the hands of the New England Patriots. After the game, however, quarterback Jacoby Brissett had strong words for the team according to Anthony Poisal of the Browns.
Brissett’s leadership in the locker room has been well-documented back to his time in Indianapolis, and that has carried to Cleveland with him. Myles Garrett had a strong response to Brissett’s words:
“The man loves football… It’s his team. He loves being here, and he wants to win. It means a lot to him, which speaks to me. It’s early on in the season and we aren’t where we’re supposed to be, but it means a lot to him. It means enough for him to step up there and talk to us as teammates, the coaches, the other staff, and everyone involved.” (via Poisal)
Words are just words, however, if there are no actions to follow. And the words of the Browns have rung hollow thus far through six games. Brissett is taking accountability for his poor play, but how will he and his teammates respond?
Head coach Kevin Stefanski realizes the leader he has at quarterback as well.
“He’s a leader… He’s been through a lot in his career, so I think it’s always good when he wants to impart those types of messages to the guys… Jacoby is battling. I know he can play better. I’ve seen him play better. He will play better. I’ve seen it.” (via Poisal)
The Browns are now faced with back-to-back games against division rivals as they travel to the Baltimore Ravens before taking on the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. They are down in the dumps at this point, but climbing to 2-0 in the division on Sunday will allow the Browns to build up a head of steam.
Right tackle Jack Conklin put it best, stating, “Now, it’s our job to respond and take what he said, move forward, and fight our way back into position.”
