Browns defensive back has been one of his team’s best players amid a winless season that's seen a young team struggle and shrink in pivotal moments.
But in recent weeks, the veteran McCourty has been hard on himself after back-to-back performances he didn’t believe were up to par. A week after Chargers receiver Keenan Allen caught 10 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown, McCourty was his own biggest critic following Sunday’s overtime loss to the Packers.
"If you don’t play your best and you don’t win the game, you're gonna feel terrible no matter what,” McCourty said.