Analyst Calls Browns Key Offseason Move ‘A Massive Mistake’
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Analyst reveals massive Browns mistake
The Cleveland Browns made a major move this offseason, but one analyst isn’t a fan of it.
After another disappointing season, Cleveland made a big move to re-sign star pass rusher Myles Garrett. Garrett has requested a trade, but the Browns ended up giving him a four-year, $160 million contract with over $123 million guaranteed.
Although Garrett is one of the top pass rushers in the NFL, Browns analyst Daryl Ruiter called the extension a massive mistake.
“I think the biggest mistake the Browns made was extending Myles,” Ruiter said on 92.3 The Fan. “I think that was a massive mistake on their end, I understand why they did it. You don’t want to be the organization that trades a future Hall of Famer, I get that. How competitive are you with Myles right now? You have a future Hall of Famer that’s doing record-breaking things, and you’re non-competitive. That’s why it was a bad decision for them to extend Myles. They should’ve traded him.”
As Ruiter points out, despite Garrett being dominant, the Browns still aren’t winning games, so he thought general manager Andrew Berry should have traded Garrett.
Had the Browns traded Garrett, Cleveland likely would’ve been able to acquire multiple draft picks, including first-rounders and perhaps some impact NFL players, which is why Ruiter called the extension a massive mistake.
Browns Send Message to Garrett After Outburst
During Cleveland’s blowout loss to the New England Patriots in Week 8, Garrett had another dominant game.
The star pass rusher recorded 5 sacks and a forced fumble in a dominant game. But, despite his performance, the Browns were getting blown out when Garrett slammed his helmet on the sideline in frustration.
Following the loss, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski responded to Garrett’s frustration.
“We’re all frustrated,” Stefanski said postgame. “Obviously, in those moments, we want to make sure it doesn’t get the best of us. But with that frustration comes a resolve, and I know Myles and I know him as a leader, I know the leaders in this football team will show that mental, will show that resolve.”
Garrett, meanwhile, said he was frustrated that he wasn’t on the field at that point in the game, regardless of the score.
“Frustrated,” he said. “I want to win. No matter how much time is on the clock, they got their starters in, there’s a chance we can win, I want to be a part of that. I don’t care how dire the situation looks. I want to try to make something happen, so I hate coming out in a situation, I hate that kind of inevitability. And not being able to do anything about it.”
Stefanski Hopeful Team Turns it Around
Heading into the Browns’ bye week, Stefanski said the goal is to start winning.
The head coach is also frustrated as Garrett is, but he’s confident the team can turn it around.
“I think it’s really so specific to all of us. We know we have a job to do – the fun in this business is winning, so, there’s the frustration that comes with losing a game, is very real. But how you channel that and how you, like you said, use it as fuel moving forward, I think is really important,” Stefanski concluded.
The Browns will go on the road to play the New York Jets in Week 10 after their bye.
Bills Land ‘Intriguing’ Rookie Defensive Tackle After Losing Key Starter
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2025.
The Buffalo Bills are shifting around their roster after Ed Oliver’s injury, bringing in a familiar face on the defensive line while also adding a rookie who earned some praise coming out of college.
The team announced this week that Oliver was headed to surgery after suffering a torn bicep in Sunday’s win over the Carolina Panthers. The injury is a serious blow to Buffalo’s defensive line, but the team has already brought in some help in the form of veteran Jordan Phillips and rookie Tommy Akingbesote.
Bills Add Young Depth
The Bills had already used all three practice squad elevations for Phillips, leaving the team with only two options — sign him to the active roster or cut him loose. The Bills opted to bring the veteran onto the roster just two days after his strong performance against Carolina, where he registered a sack.
The Bills also signed safety Jordan Poyer to the active roster, giving them room on the practice squad to add Akingbesote. The former Maryland standout was a seventh-round draft pick by the
Akingbesote was seen as a project, with analyst Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network noting that he has the tools to become a starter but some areas of his game in need of more development.
“An experienced and mature athlete with four years of experience along the Terrapins’ defensive front, Tommy Akingbesote is an intriguing prospect along the defensive line, offering a blend of power, quickness, and raw upside,” Fowler wrote. “He possesses a well-built frame with the ability to anchor against the run while also flashing disruptive traits as a pass rusher. Has a quick first step for a player of his size, allowing him to gain early leverage against interior blockers.”
Fowler suggested that Akingbesote could make some limited contributions at first, eventually growing into a more reliable NFL player.
“While he may not be an instant three-down contributor, his ability to stop the run and flash disruptive traits as a pass rusher make him a promising developmental option with starter upside,” Fowler wrote.
Bills May Need More Help
With Akingbesote likely not contributing much at first, the Bills may need to look outside the organization for more help filling the void left by Oliver’s injury.
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The Bills could have some in-house help as well, especially with the return of defensive end Michael Hoecht and defensive lineman Larry Ogunjobi after serving six-game suspensions. Hoecht was particularly effective against the Panthers, hounding quarterback Andy Dalton as part of an effort that led to seven sacks.
