? Browns vs Bengals Game Thread Game 1. ? September 10, 2023
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I'm skimming through the posts and one player doesn't seem to be getting mentioned, Dustin Hopkins. He had a nice game today.
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It's just unfortunate that Myles didn't go to the offseason voluntary minicamp.
It really showed up yesterday.
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I'm expecting Watson to look sharper and sharper as the season rolls on. I know it's now the kool fashion choice to not play your starting QB hardly at all during the pre-season, but DW really could've stood to have seen some meaningful reps.
If we are still talking about this in week 8, then Houston we may have a problem.
I'm expecting Watson to look sharper and sharper as the season rolls on. I know it's now the kool fashion choice to not play your starting QB hardly at all during the pre-season, but DW really could've stood to have seen some meaningful reps.
If we are still talking about this in week 8, then Houston we may have a problem.
Agree. Hey, he may be battling his own expectations. I'm sure he isn't happy with about 5-6 throws. Maybe the rain had something to do with it.
Look at it this way, if he improves his reads & trusts himself, it's going to be amazing.
Next week is big. If the Browns steal one in Pitt, they'll be beaming with confidence.
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Awesome win!
Sorry I didn't get to see it ?
I only got to see some of it. I saw Bell drop a ball that was easily catchable. I saw our FG kicker kick it through the uprights. (refreshing) I saw Myles get a sack that pretty much ended the contest.
I saw some stats: Watson was 16 of 29. That's not real good.
Ford had 15 carries for 34 yards...and he fumbled the ball away. Hunt was better than that on his worst day(s).
The defense deserves credit. And Delpit had twice as many tackles as the next closest tackler.
Congrats to Nick Chubb for his 106 yard performance....on 3 more carries than Ford and his 34 yards.
The Browns' offensive stats do not show a 3 TD victory. But we'll take the victory that's for sure!!
An opening day win! Way cool!!
I only got to see some of it. I saw Bell drop a ball that was easily catchable. I saw our FG kicker kick it through the uprights. (refreshing) I saw Myles get a sack that pretty much ended the contest.
I saw some stats: Watson was 16 of 29. That's not real good.
Ford had 15 carries for 34 yards...and he fumbled the ball away. Hunt was better than that on his worst day(s).
The defense deserves credit. And Delpit had twice as many tackles as the next closest tackler.
Congrats to Nick Chubb for his 106 yard performance....on 3 more carries than Ford and his 34 yards.
The Browns' offensive stats do not show a 3 TD victory. But we'll take the victory that's for sure!!
An opening day win! Way cool!!
To Fords credit, he was running into 9/10 man boxes on his last half dozen carries. He missed the hole on a well setup draw play halfway through the game. He had a couple chubbesque looking runs.
Delpit probably made (arguably) the play of the game on that deep pass breakup to Higgins.
Lots of contested passes. In fact, it has been a long time where I’ve seen a Browns defense around the ball the whole game that well. -
Hey Ja'Mar Chase:
Hey Ja'Mar Chase:
Lol that's awesome!!!! Off to be my Facebook profile pic
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I'm expecting Watson to look sharper and sharper as the season rolls on. I know it's now the kool fashion choice to not play your starting QB hardly at all during the pre-season, but DW really could've stood to have seen some meaningful reps.
If we are still talking about this in week 8, then Houston we may have a problem.
I'm expecting Watson to look sharper and sharper as the season rolls on. I know it's now the kool fashion choice to not play your starting QB hardly at all during the pre-season, but DW really could've stood to have seen some meaningful reps.
If we are still talking about this in week 8, then Houston we may have a problem.
What a great day to sit in the rain for hours!! Total enjoyment and one of those games were the section stood for almost the whole game. My back and hip are reminding me of that today. In an overall dominant Browns performance by most units I felt Watson was pretty inconsistent for sure. Like you I hope it's mostly weather and rust. I would have thought grip issues would result in sailing throws vs the worm burners he there many of. Assuming those were weather the bigger concern I had is his field vision, it felt as though he was not seeing open receivers and / or was hitting the throw very late. I'm by far an armchair amateur so would enjoy others perspectives on that.
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Re: Delpit. His ability to play as a nickel, dime, box safety and what have you was never in question. His downhill trigger has always been fine. It's his play when he's back on a hash that has been his Achilles heel.
I hope Watson bouncing half his passes to receivers today was only because of the rain affecting his grip.. if that's his new arm strength, this season's ceiling will be a lot lower.
When I see Joey Buckets gator arming passes all day, can't help but think it was the elements.
When I see Joey Buckets gator arming passes all day, can't help but think it was the elements.
The only small addendum I'd make to this thought is the back 7 played absolutely incredible yesterday. Burrow on top of shitty field conditions was throwing into tight coverage all afternoon.
The Browns guys were just open out there and he missed 5-6 throws. I'll let the deep balls slide a bit, but he worm burned at least three that were seemingly very open. The concerning part to me is that is exactly what he was doing last season too in short-arming the throws. With that being said, though, QBR was still almost 66 and made a few great throws when it mattered.
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What a win to start. There’s been some clips on Twitter of what Schwartz has done differently with Garrett which look easy if you know how to coach.
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There’s some sadness in the AFC North today….?
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Schwartz must be a defensive genius - watching the Browns defense - it makes so much sense the way they play. His defense just works. Any miscommunications, must have been minimal and only a few. The defensive line made the Cincy oline look bad. If we can see that same effectiveness the next time they face the Bengals, in good weather.... it's going to be great fun.
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What a win to start. There’s been some clips on Twitter of what Schwartz has done differently with Garrett which look easy if you know how to coach.
What a win to start. There’s been some clips on Twitter of what Schwartz has done differently with Garrett which look easy if you know how to coach.
This was a complaint I had last year regarding Garrett’s usage.
It was brought up again by others prior to camp.
Still early but early returns are positive
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What did I miss or am forgetting about Burrow being hurt?
From here in Bungle Land, Burrow had a calf injury all pre season, and only was 1\2 up to speed this week.
Thoughts?
1) Browns defense played lights out.
2) Watson looked like the 2022 Watson, I hope it was just the weather.
3) Bringing in a new kicker certainly helped, How many of those three made FGs would York have missed?
4) Garrett made the play of the game, that failed 4th down ended the game.
5) Time to reach an injury settlement with Conklin- he just can't stay healthy. Dawand filled in admirably- I kept an eye on him several plays. Only question is if he's vulnerable to an outside speed rush. Running into him is like hitting a brick wall.
6) Other AFCN news- Ravens RB Dobbins out for the year with a torn achilles.
On to Pittsburgh, the 49ers smoked them.
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We should roast them.. But Watson looking pedestrian worries me.. But I will stand by my "He gets 6 games" to show us something mantra. Pickett by all accounts isn't ready for prime time it seems but , we shall see... I expect our Defense to bail us out again... I need to see Watson look more fluid and efficient out there... He looked more like Josh Dobbs... We better start seeing improvement soon... Other wise... I like what I saw...
Nickers...."There are no old running QB's in the NFL "~Sam Rutigliano~ -
What did I miss or am forgetting about Burrow being hurt?
From here in Bungle Land, Burrow had a calf injury all pre season, and only was 1\2 up to speed this week.
Thoughts?
1) Browns defense played lights out.
2) Watson looked like the 2022 Watson, I hope it was just the weather.
3) Bringing in a new kicker certainly helped, How many of those three made FGs would York have missed?
4) Garrett made the play of the game, that failed 4th down ended the game.
5) Time to reach an injury settlement with Conklin- he just can't stay healthy. Dawand filled in admirably- I kept an eye on him several plays. Only question is if he's vulnerable to an outside speed rush. Running into him is like hitting a brick wall.
6) Other AFCN news- Ravens RB Dobbins out for the year with a torn achilles.
On to Pittsburgh, the 49ers smoked them.
Bringing in a new kicker certainly helped, How many of those three made FGs would York have missed?
It really is a big deal when you don't have to worry about your kicker. Hopkins scored 10 points all by himself. Imagine how much closer the game would have looked if he had missed a couple of kicks. I said, his name wasn't being mentioned and that's a good thing. It means he's doing his job.
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Elves: 1
Ja’Marr Chase: 0
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I'm pretty sure Garrett has not been blocked by Cincy yet in his career
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All of Delpit, ZDS, Garrett charted as elite via tia's favorite PFF.
Good to see ZDS acquisition working out and the continued maturation of Delpit
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I think this is pretty badass personally and I will raise my hand...and say I like the all white look tbh haha.
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