 Offensive lineman Dick Schafrath, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, retired in 1971.Against that backdrop, the Browns finished the 1974 season with a 4–10 record, only the second losing season in the team's history.Phipps' woes persisted, and he shared playing time with rookie quarterback Brian Sipe, who Cleveland selected in the 13th round of the 1972 draft out of San Diego State.