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Browns O-Line: Set in Stone, Despite Sacks
13 Nov
Summary
- Cleveland's offensive line leads the NFL in sacks allowed.
- Starting tackles have among the highest pressure rates allowed.
- Coach Monken plans no changes to the starting offensive line.

The Cleveland Browns' offensive line is under heavy criticism midway through the season, with unit leaders in penalties and the team allowing the most sacks in the NFL (38). Starting tackles Tytus Howard and Spencer Fano exhibit the highest pressure rates allowed league-wide. Despite these struggles, coach Monken has stated that the starting offensive line is fixed, emphasizing that 'starters are the starters' and changes are not planned.
Monken expressed his commitment to the current players, comparing them to 'kids' and stating they are the team's best. He acknowledged the statistics but stressed the need for internal improvement and mental stamina from the players. While roster moves are not expected, the article suggests potential positional shifts among existing players could be explored to optimize the unit's performance, though Monken's current stance indicates a reluctance to alter the starting lineup.