An Offensive Facelift is Needed

  The Cleveland Browns are jumping from the frying pan into the fire this weekend as they take on the Baltimore Ravens this week in the Charm City.  The Ravens are known as an excellent defensive team while the Browns have shown almost no offense this season so to speak.  The question is will the Browns even cross the 50-yard line, let alone the end zone.   One thing is for certain; the offensive philosophy has to change.  Running the ball into the line on first and second down and putting the quarterback, whether it be Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson, in terrible situations on third down, isn’t getting it done.    What can offensive coordinator Brian Daboll do?   First of all, you can run a ball control offense by passing the ball as well as running it.  The Browns can run some short passes on first down to get themselves into 2nd and 4 or 5 situations.  If the offense can stay out of long yardage situations that will quell the Ravens’ pressure somewhat.  It’s not rocket sc...