Cleveland Browns: Coaching and Playcalling Seal Fate, Offseason Changes Loom

The Cleveland Browns were on the losing side of the equation for the 10th time in the 2010 NFL season after losing their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, 20-10 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Now with a record of 5-10, the Browns are only one loss away from not having a better record than their 5-11 record in the 2009 NFL season.

That is not a good thing for head coach Eric Mangini, who has managed to field a competitive team for the majority of the games this season. If you compare this year's Browns team to the 2009 version, it really is a night and day comparison.

But in the NFL, you need to win games to keep ownership and the front office happy. Mangini might only equal his win total from one season ago, and if Cleveland can beat the heavily-favored Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 17, then it will only be a one-win improvement.

Not the amount of wins that was to be expected by Browns Backers everywhere, who all thought a 7-9 record was the most likely outcome.

Against the Ravens, it was once again evident that the initial gameplanning for the Browns is good, since the Browns are able to score early and hold their opponents from scoring in the first quarter too.

That is where the Browns look like a solid team, but after the coaching staff's opening gameplanning is finished, there are no adjustments being made to counter the strategic changes the opposition is making.

The Browns' defense is even the best in the NFL this season in the first quarter, only allowing 26 first quarter points, but they too seem to fall apart later in the game.

The team has a bunch of players who are fighting, so this season solely needs to go on the shoulders of the coaching staff and their lack of adjustments and questionable playcalling all season long.

Time management has been an issue too, just to throw another log on the fire.

So what is next?

Team president Mike Holmgren, along with general manger Tom Heckert, will take over the offseason activities.

With pressing needs at various positions including wide receiver, depth at running back, right side of the offensive line, youth on the defensive line and depth in the secondary, there is plenty to keep Holmgren and Heckert busy.

Not to mention, what is to become of the coaching staff? Do they stay or do they go?

Perhaps finding a replacement as the offensive coordinator is the answer.

Right now, Browns fans needs to sit back and wait, because these answers will be coming very soon in Cleveland.

(Also posted on Dawg Scooper: A Cleveland Browns Source)