'Disconnect’ exists between Browns' Freddie Kitchens, Todd Monken

The Cleveland Browns are 5-7 and have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season. Their lack of punch on offense is a big reason why they’ve been a letdown. In an article published on Saturday, Cleveland.com’s Mark Kay Cabot quoted sources who described the Browns’ offense as “dysfunctional.” Beyond the problems that are visible to everyone — the inability to score points and get the ball to Odell Beckham Jr., the regression shown by Baker Mayfield, and the poor offensive line play — there are also problems behind the scenes. Cabot says there is a “disconnect” between Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens and offensive coordinator Todd Monken. There’s a disconnect between offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who answers for the offense every Thursday and has jokingly called it his weekly “dentist appointment,” and Kitchens, who calls the plays on game day with input from Monken, quarterbacks coach Ryan Lindley, and some say even inactive quarterback Drew Stanton. If that collaboration for play

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