CLEVELAND, Ohio – Browns defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz minces no words or defensive coverages. Whether he’s calling a blitz or calling out a mistake, you know it. And in a world of disguised coverages and secretive press conferences, you might call Schwartz’s approach “old school.”

But during the Browns’ 24-10 win over the Raiders on Sunday, I’d call it just what Cleveland needed.

When the world tuned in to watch rookie Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (11-20, 209 yards one touchdown, one eye-popping throw, one ugly interception) make his first start, they learned the Browns still have a darn good defense. Cleveland logged 10 sacks, one fumble recovered and six forced punts against the Raiders on Sunday.

True, quarterback Geno Smith missed open receivers. And Smith’s offens

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