CLEVELAND, Ohio — The moment Andre Szmyt’s second field goal attempt sailed wide right against the Bengals on Sunday, Browns fans collectively experienced that all-too-familiar sinking feeling. Another game, another kicking catastrophe.

In the latest episode of the Terry’s Talkin’ podcast , cleveland.com columnist Terry Pluto delved into the franchise’s seemingly endless search for kicking stability.

“Since Phil Dawson was forced out after the 2012 season, they’ve had 15 different kickers,” Pluto said. “Last year, by the way, 43 different guys attempted a field goal in an NFL game.”

This number illustrates both the Browns’ specific struggle and the league-wide volatility at a position that demands near-perfection. Szmyt, the latest contestant in Cleveland’s kicking carousel, now fin

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