How frustrating is to come back with that failed two point conversion and come up just short against a team like that?
"We didn't do enough early. The third quarter was just bad, I think we went three and out a bunch of times. Then, you turn the ball over and you give those guys a chance. I appreciate the fight from everybody and trying to make some plays happen."
(WR) Jerry (Jeudy) and (RB) Dylan (Sampson) said those two-point conversions are plays you've been practicing since camp, does that add more to the frustration?
"Obviously, the first one was center-quarterback exchange. A new center makes it tough. I don't know what the issue was. I think we ran both of those against the Eagles in camp, and there have been a lot of reps with those. We do two-point conversions every Friday, so we just didn't execute."
What did you see out of (QB) Shedeur (Sanders) today, it looked like he took a step forward there?
"Yeah, a competitor. I appreciated the fight, I told him that. He's shown in his three starts now that he can make some plays for us. Those two two-minute drives just made things happen. I have to block forever, cause he's going
to try to make a play. There were some big-time plays that he made for us and kept us in the game."
Are you seeing his (QB Shedeur Sanders) comfort level growing week to week? Is that something that guys are acknowledging and seeing out there on the field?
"His huddle, mechanics, and his comfort. I think he's starting to see things. He flipped a protection this week once, and you know, got things on the same page. That growth is definitely there and it's good to see."
With that growth, how do you think you guys will be able to build on that?
"We have to keep fighting, we're not where we want to be. It's frustrating. We have obviously had some injuries on offense, now defense. Guys have to step up and keep fighting, that's all you can do. This is the National
Football League, so it comes every week and you have to be ready for it."
(OL)Joel (Bitonio), what's your mentally going into these final four games?
"Keep fighting. That's all I know. Unfortunately, I've been in some of these situations before. But every time you go on the field it's a blessing. Any time you put something on tape, that's your resume. Your pride and your fight for your brothers, I think that shows in these waning times. We'll see who has that self-pride and who wants to play for
the Cleveland Browns.
