CLEVELAND, Ohio — A fascinating philosophical battle is unfolding within the Cleveland Browns organization, and it could determine the trajectory of their entire season.

In one corner stands Joe Flacco — the veteran gunslinger known for his willingness to push the ball downfield and make risky-but-explosive throws. In the other corner is head coach Kevin Stefanski — a calculated strategist who prefers avoiding turnovers and letting his elite defense win games.

This tension was a central focus of the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast , where the hosts dissected why the Browns’ offense has struggled despite Flacco’s previous success with the team.

“I think Kevin is probably living in his fears a little bit,” Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot observed on the podcast. “And he might

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