Joshua Cribbs' Kickoff Returns Limit Browns Time of Possession

The Cleveland Browns are struggling in the time of possession category this season, and Joshua Cribbs' two kickoff returns yesterday didn't help. The Browns had the ball for a combined 29 seconds in the two runbacks.

Cribbs is looking for a new contract this offseason and his lack of respect towards the team holding onto the ball for an extended period of time will certainly be considered during negotiations. Cribbs has been known in his career for returning kickoffs and punts for touchdowns, limiting the time of possession for the Browns.

To improve the stat, the Cleveland Browns plan to knee the ball on every possession next week, avoiding incomplete passes that stop the clock and limit their time on offense. Brady Quinn's rush yardage is expected to take a major hit but Quinn is a team player and will do whatever plays are called for him. However, the Browns will only get this opportunity if Cribbs doesn't return punts and kickoffs for touchdowns.