Browns HC Kevin Stefanski makes feelings known on replacing Joe Flacco with Dillon Gabriel after getting shut down 41-17 by Ravens

NFL: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens - Source: Imagn
Browns HC Kevin Stefanski makes feelings known on replacing Joe Flacco with Dillon Gabriel - Source: Imagn

The Cleveland Browns lost 41-17 at the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday after a disastrous second half. Following the second consecutive loss of the season, questions have been asked about QB1 Joe Flacco.

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The veteran quarterback underwhelmed in his return to Baltimore in the Week 2 clash, completing just 25 of his 45 passes for 199 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

When Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked about replacing Flacco, potentially with rookie quarterback Dillion Gabriel, he ruled out any changes for the time being.

"I don't think it's fair to talk about that right now," Stefanski said after the game. "We win as a team. We lose as a team."
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Although the 40-year-old didn't take any snaps in preseason, Stefanski named him the starting quarterback, with Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders being No. 2 and No. 3 on the depth chart.

When Joe Flacco was asked about his coach not considering a quarterback change heading into Week 3, the former Super Bowl MVP said:

"I can't worry about that stuff anyway. It's honestly not on my mind. I gotta go out there and just play my game, play the way I know how to lead this team the best I can."
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Browns defensive end Myles Garrett calls Ravens loss "embarrassing" after fourth-quarter collapse

The Browns were competitive for much of the first half as they entered the third quarter trailing 10-3. However, the Ravens punished them by scoring on both of their third-quarter possessions to make it 20-10 after the quarter.

Things got worse for the visitors as Baltimore scored three touchdowns in the final quarter to make the final score embarrassing.

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"Sh*t's embarrassing," Browns defensive end Myles Garrett said. "And we gotta be better on defense. We gotta be better as a team."

The Browns are coming off a 3-14 season, and if the team continues to slide, Stefanski could turn to Dillon Gabriel or Shedeur Sanders, two rookies who are waiting for their turn to impress the coach.

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