Select Browns Players (11.16.25)
G Joel Bitonio
I think you guys were frustrated at that one, did you think (DT Travis) Jones was offsides? Are you surprised you didn’t get a flag there?
“Obviously I didn’t see it as I was going but looking at the replay. I mean they call that on (DE) Myles (Garrett) like once a game, so it’s a big call you gotta make that call.”
To have another game where (DE) Myles (Garrett) and to not get a win after a performance like that, how frustrating does that get for you guys?
“He’s the best defensive player in the league. Him and (LB) Carson’s (Schwesinger) playing like an All-Pro linebacker. He’s playing great. They have a lot of great performances on defense and it’s a story where we just haven’t done enough on offense and special teams to keep up with those guys.”
A couple tackles go down in this one, how tough is it to shuffle both of those positions?
“Credit to (G Tevin Jenkins) Tev and (T) KT (Leveston) for coming in and performing. I thought they did a great job. When they got in there and got comfortable, especially Tev. I mean that’s right tackle going for a two minute drive trying to win the game, against a good rush. That’s tough to do, but it’s a credit to them and how prepared they are. It’s never easy when that has to happen on the o-line.”
DL Shelby Harris
Where are you guys with another week with a loss where the offense couldn’t get into the endzone
“Nothing changes. The mission is still the same. It’s a week-to-week league and you’ve got to respond. That’s the league. Obviously, things didn’t go the way the offense wanted today, that very well could change next week. It’s our job to just worry about the defense, and just do what we are supposed to do. No matter what, we had them where we wanted. It was 4th and 1 and we have to get that stop. You can bring up the offense all you want to, but it’s defense. We have to bring a complete game – we can’t have these little lapses here and there. No matter what, my focus is always on the defense.”
What do you think about Myles getting four sacks a couple weeks after the five sack game?
“Yeah, it’s a little freaky. You know, I’ve been blessed to play with some great edge rushers. I’ve been around Bradley Chubb, Von Miller, Kahlil Mack and now Myles. It’s crazy when you expect something like that, you know, it’s expected for him to go out there and have crazy games. He puts the work in throughout the week. He put the work in the offseason, and that’s the most rewarding part. You put the work in the offseason and you start to see the rewards during the season. Good for him, but it’s just the beginning.”
WR Jerry Jeudy
How did the team rally around him (QB Shedeur Sanders)?
“He did good. For the time he was in there. I think we can get better in certain areas.”
You had that first down catch, fought for those yards, what was your mindset going into that?
“We just finish. It was a third down and we needed a first. I would do anything in my power to get that first and have that drive keep going. Yeah, that’s what I was thinking.”
How do you continue to deal with this as these losses pile up even though you’re fighting for these wins?
“It’s frustrating. It’s very frustrating. You know, just soak it all in today. Then go over the film, see what we need to correct, and then go onto the next game. That’s all we can do.”
LB Carson Schwesinger
I know it’s a loss, but how good does it feel for you guys to be making plays?
“Oh, it was great to watch. Really like when everybody goes in there and makes plays, and that’s what you want.”
Are you losing your voice? Just from calling the defense?
“A little bit, yeah. Yeah, it’s getting a little cold.”
Guys keep talking about how well you’re playing. Joel said you’re playing at an All-Pro level and I know you’re getting Defensive Rookie of the Year buzz. What do you think of all that and the season you’re having, even though you guys are 2-8 right now.
“For me, I care about what the guys on the team think of me and that’s about it. And what the guys in the building think. Everytime I go out there I try to make them proud, and show them that when I’m out there I will play my 100%.”
Was this the coldest game you’ve ever played in?
“Probably. It wasn’t that cold, but probably, yeah. You don’t get much colder than this in Southern California.”
How much is your mindset built around the idea of trying to keep the team afloat as a defense as the offense tries to figure things out?
“I think every single defense, the job is to go get the ball back to the offense. Every time we step on the field that is the goal and give up no points. Whether it’s a punt, turnover on downs, or interception, we’re trying to get the ball back to the offense as fast as we can and with the best field position we can.”
The (TE Mark) Andrews direct snap for the go ahead score, what happened on that play?
“Obviously, you think sneak in those situations. We just have to be ready in all phases, it’s a hard play to stop especially when you’re trying to stop the sneak because of how that play works. Just have to try and see everything you can, that’ll give you a key that they’re not running a sneak there.”
G Wyatt Teller
What was the team’s mindset, after (QB) Dillon (Gabriel) goes out then (QB) Shedeur (Sanders) gets put in there? How did you guys rally around him and how did you adjust after the quarterback change?
“I think I have heard his cadence like, two or three times. I think going out of halftime, we all got on the line, and he said his cadence and we kind of got through it. Again, a lot of learning, but he played his heart off, put his heart out. We just fell short.”
Did he seem to get a little more comfortable, you guys had a couple shots on that last series?
“Yeah, his first pass was a completion and then he found a little bit of confidence. Then we had a chance at the end and anytime you have a chance at the end it is a good thing. We just have to finish.”
You don’t want to make any assumptions or anything but if (QB) Dillion (Gabriel) can’t go, do you think it would be beneficial for the offense for (QB) Shedeur (Sanders) getting some reps in practice to prepare for a moment like this?
“I feel like, if (QB) Dillon (Gabriel) can’t go, then (QB) Shedeur’s (Sanders) the second quarterback. As long as they don’t put me at quarterback, then it’s going to be okay. All jokes aside. I think Shedeur is going to do good things. He’s taken a lot of weight and that was a hard defense to beat. The record doesn’t show how good that team is.”
WR Cedric Tillman
Did it feel like (QB) Shedeur (Sanders) was getting more comfortable out there?
“I think he was. He just kind of got thrown out there but I think he handled it well. We know what type of player he is and it was good to see him out there.”
What can you say about the defense and their efforts to try and seal this one?
“Our defense has been holding it down all season. They’ve been doing their thing all season. We just got to complement their game and we often have to do a better job of scoring points and sustaining drives and finishing games, like we just had the chance to do right here.”
How did you see (QB) Shedeur (Sanders) grow from that first drive to the final drive, giving you guys a chance to win?
“You can just tell he was slowing gaining confidence. The first drive got his feet wet, and after that he’ll just get more and more and more confident towards throwing some better balls and giving people more chances. Like I said, we all got to be better in some areas for him.”
S Grant Delpit
What happened on the direct snap to TE Mark Andrews?
“We were just trying to stop the QB sneak and we had two five techniques, and they had the perfect play call, honestly.”
What can you say about DE Myles Garrett’s four-sack performance, two weeks after his five-sack performance?
“I mean he’s the greatest of all time. He’s the best I’ve seen do it. I’m glad that he’s on my team. His motor, his engine, it’s still going. He really sets the pace for the defense.”
How big was it to make that special teams play to bounce back from last week?
“It was a great play for us. (P Corey) Bojorquez hit a great ball. The returner had trouble. We’re just doing what we can to get the offense the ball.”
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