The Cleveland Browns are a team in crisis. After a humiliating loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Browns are now mired in an 11-game losing streak that has left fans, analysts, and even the team’s own leadership questioning the direction of the franchise. The offense is in shambles, the quarterback is struggling, and the head coach is publicly admitting his own failures. The calls for a complete overhaul are growing louder by the day, and it seems that a mid-season shake-up is not just possible, but inevitable.

The latest chapter in this unfolding disaster came on Sunday, as the Browns’ offense once again failed to show up in a game they desperately needed to win. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who was brought in to be the team’s savior, looked lost and overwhelmed against a Steelers defense that was ranked 29th in the league. He completed passes for under 200 yards, had no touchdowns, and was responsible for at least one turnover. The Browns’ offense managed a measly nine points, marking the 11th straight game in which they have scored under 17 points. This is not just a slump; it’s a full-blown offensive meltdown.

In the post-game press conference, a visibly dejected Kevin Stefanski took the blame for the team’s struggles. He admitted that his play-calling had been poor and that his offensive scheme had failed to put his players in a position to succeed. “It’s on me,” Stefanski said. “I have to be better. I have to put our guys in a better position to make plays.” While it’s admirable for a coach to take responsibility, his words did little to quell the growing sense of panic among the Browns’ faithful. The fact is, this is not a new problem. The Browns’ offense has been struggling all season, and Stefanski’s inability to fix it has put his job in serious jeopardy.

The pressure seems to be getting to Dillon Gabriel as well. Throughout the game against the Steelers, he was visibly frustrated, shrugging off teammates and showing poor body language. The constant pressure from the opposing defense seemed to be taking its toll, and he was repeatedly sacked and forced into making bad decisions. It’s becoming clear that the pressure of being the starting quarterback for a franchise as desperate for a winner as the Browns might be too much for Gabriel to handle. The question now is, how much longer can the Browns afford to stick with him?

The answer, according to a growing number of analysts, is not much longer. The calls for Shedeur Sanders, the highly-touted rookie quarterback, to be given a chance are growing louder by the day. Mary Kay Cabot, a respected Browns analyst, went as far as to say that Sanders is the “best passer in the game” and that if the Browns were to play him, he would “shine.” She even compared his throwing accuracy to that of Buffalo Bills’ superstar Josh Allen. Ken Carman, another prominent analyst, echoed those sentiments, questioning why Stefanski has been so reluctant to give Sanders a chance. He argued that even if Sanders isn’t the long-term answer, his presence could at least provide a much-needed spark to a lifeless offense.

The reluctance to play Sanders is just one of a series of questionable decisions that have been made by Stefanski and the Browns’ front office. Cabot also criticized the team for staging a “four-way quarterback battle” during training camp, which she believes prevented any one quarterback from getting into a rhythm and taking command of the offense. This lack of stability at the most important position in football has had a ripple effect throughout the entire team, and it has translated into poor execution on game days.

The frustration is not just limited to the fans and the media. Inside the Browns’ organization, the pressure is mounting on both Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry. Insiders have revealed that the team’s ownership is growing impatient with the lack of progress and that if things don’t turn around soon, there will be sweeping changes. A “total house cleaning” is not out of the question, and it could happen before the end of the season.

The Browns are a proud franchise with a passionate fan base, but they have been starved for success for far too long. This latest collapse is just another painful reminder of the team’s seemingly endless cycle of mediocrity. The 11-game losing streak is one of the worst in the team’s recent history, and it has worn down the patience of even the most loyal fans. The warning signs are impossible to ignore, and if the Browns don’t find a spark quickly, this season could go from bad to worse.

The future of the Cleveland Browns is hanging in the balance. The team is at a crossroads, and the decisions that are made in the coming weeks will have a lasting impact on the franchise. Will they stick with the struggling Dillon Gabriel, or will they hand the reins to the promising but unproven Shedeur Sanders? Will Kevin Stefanski and Andrew Berry be given more time to turn things around, or will the team’s ownership be forced to make a change? These are the questions that will define the next chapter in the history of the Cleveland Browns. For the sake of their long-suffering fans, let’s hope they get the answers right.