Whatever the Browns tried, it's not working. Cleveland is giving up a woeful 145 yards on the ground, and Tennessee came within one yard of having two backs top 100 on Sunday.

The theme has been constant all season: Shaun Rogers plays well, but the Browns are overwhelmed at the line of scrimmage and the linebackers are either not fast enough or strong enough to make the plays.

There is no improvement whatsoever, even after the acquisition of Corey Williams and Rogers.

And no team that gives up that kind of rushing yardage can win consistently in the NFL. It's just not good enough.

Tennessee and Cleveland both finished 10-6 a year ago. The Titans improved their team quietly, and depended on players to grow. The Browns again went out and spent a lot of money in free agency.

Tennessee's results: A 12-1 record and probably the home field advantage in the playoffs.

The Browns results: A 4-9 record and yet one more change in coaches and front office personnel, and another re-start in a decade of fitful starts and re-starts.