Myles Garrett's repeated postgame remarks amplify Cleveland Browns dysfunction

Myles Garrett had a record-breaking five sack performance on Sunday against the New England Patriots, and yet as has been a theme this season he again finds himself in the middle of the conversation amongst Browns fans on social media.

When Garrett requested a trade from the Browns in February 2024 he said the following:

"While I've loved calling this city my home, my desire to win and compete on the biggest stages won't allow me to be complacent. The goal was never to go from Cleveland to Canton, it has always been to compete for and win a Super Bowl."

He would later pivot, signing a four-year $123 million contract to stay in Cleveland leaving the media and fans questioning what was true, is it about winning, or is it about the money?

While fans, especially in Cleveland, will absolutely wrap their arms around an athlete who is willing to stay and try to win here, nothing about the Browns situation at the time of Garrett's extension indicated that they were ready to win.

In other words he doesn't want to really be here, but we paid him so he's willing to suck it up. This is a trope that can go badly very quickly especially with a fanbase as passionate as the Dawg Pound.

Garrett certainly hasn't helped dispel the wedge between him and the fanbase with comments like the ones he made during a press conference on Oct 17.

"It's not like the fans can be any more frustrated than the people who are out there putting their body on the line and not winning."

While understandable, and perhaps accurate, no one is wining brownie points with a rabid fanbase like Cleveland with these kinds of statements.

Sunday's franchise record setting performance in the 32-13 loss to the Patriots included Garrett being visibly frustrated on the sideline, slamming his helmet and sitting alone at the end of the bench.