BALTIMORE — The Cleveland Browns are only two weeks into the 2025 season, but the quarterback controversy clock is already ticking loudly after a demoralizing 41-17 loss to the Ravens. Joe Flacco’s shaky performance — complete with a brutal interception and a costly fumble — has fans clamoring for rookie Dillon Gabriel, who saw limited action in garbage time. Despite the mounting pressure, head coach Kevin Stefanski is standing firm behind his veteran signal-caller.
On the latest Orange and Brown Talk podcast , the crew dove headfirst into the dilemma facing the Browns’ brain trust: How long do you stick with a struggling 40-year-old quarterback before turning to an unproven rookie?