How the Browns offense is keeping the pocket clean for Baker Mayfield: Film Room - cleveland.com

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The improvements in the Browns offense since Week 9 are well documented. Freddie Kitchens has gone from a relatively unknown position coach to now asserting himself in several conversations for head coaching jobs.

The Browns offense is functioning at a higher level in multiple phases and positions.

The turnaround of Baker Mayfield from a relatively pedestrian rookie season to a top-eight quarterback in the league, and perhaps one of the best rookie quarterback seasons in NFL history, has been special.

But perhaps the single biggest turnaround for the offense has been the ability to keep the quarterback upright and devoid of pressure since Kitchens took over.

Make no doubt, the insertion of Greg Robinson at left tackle has helped immensely, but let's not forget that when it comes to pass protection, there are many who hold responsibility.

Having surrendered just five total sacks since the Kansas City game, the Browns lead the NFL by a wide margin.

They also have only allowed seven total quarterback hits in that same time frame. The next closest team has allowed its quarterback to be hit 28 times.

The numbers are staggering, and it's not like the Browns haven't played some of the league's better pass rushers, as the schedule included Houston and Denver.

Let's take a look at how the Browns have been able to keep Mayfield clean, and help their offense become an efficient, productive force.

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