The Official ? Monday Night Football Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers Thread ? Sept 18
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That's what I said. And both holdings were bullshit that totally altered the game. It really doesn't matter anyway. Chubb is out and Watson sucks. And our coach will be fired shortly. The last 4 drives we had the ball are some of the funniest moments I've seen in football. Just total futility culminating in a hilarious play call that made no sense and the Steelers actually KNEW was coming. Lmao!
Goodbye Stefanski. We actually thought you were the one.
The Browns just showed you why it'll never matter WHO they draft or trade for at QB - they're gonna take a promising NFL QB that started his career leading his 1st team to the playoffs and making Pro Bowls in his very 1st 2 seasons to looking worse than the QB they chased out of town (with Berry proudly telling people he didn't draft Baker). That's fine; but your collective FO (especially Depodesta and a guy they hired as a Head Coach who only wanted to be an Offensive Coordinator paid to be the Head Coach has turned Watson into the worst QB he's ever been college or pro). BTW, the Browns had to burn a timeout because they were about to get penalized for 12 men on the field when our punt return team took the field.
Stefanski might be a nice guy and all - but I think it's time they empower the Offensive Coordinator to be the OC and get out of his way (like they've done for Schwartz). How many times did I repeat they better have a plan for TJ Watt. I'll bet he thanks the Cleveland Browns some day for his Hall of Fame status. When Deshaun Watson is running around in the back field with defensive people closing in - WHAT KIND OF ROUTE ADJUSTMENTS were going on to help him? Oh wait, Depodesta wants a vertical passing game only so we have a former MLB Exec remote controlling Stefanski's play calling AFTER he's edited - provided the self-destructive playbook. We added Elijah Moore to be this guy that's always open right? What if there's no routes in the playbook or route adjustments that allow him to provide this kind of help? Uh-oh? @ballpeen mentioned he didn't like way he saw the Browns trying to use him the other day. I'm not sure they have the slightest idea on how they can use their receivers a lot better than they choose to.
They can also give us the - we can't turn the ball over nonsense they want. That said, if they worked on ball security every practice since the OTAs started - it might actually work out there. High schools teams do this - at least the ones that like winning. It all starts at the top with the FO (and Depodesta over-stepping his football IQ and his desire to make Stefanski HIS choice which reeled in the ole "I don't want to let him down" mentality from Stefanski). I wish someone would ask Kevin so what do you guys do daily in practice to make sure we're not revisiting this discussion?
If you commit to a QB - you don't square peg round hole him into something he's never been - you try to understand the wiring of the QB and improve the stuff that will be helpful from him and around him. In other words, if you drafted a Josh Allen you DON'T pretend he's Dan Marino with the quick read-lightning release. You give him a Brian Daboll instead of a Dr Frankenstein while you also add some pieces around him with a COMPETANT playbook so calling plays isn't like trying to shit through severe constipation.
Whatever! If anyone has ever watched Deshaun Watson play for Houston - you know this is the worst he's ever looked in the NFL. Challenge yourself to ask "why is this?" and do some research. Read up on his 1st 2 years in the NFL after beating an NFL prospect loaded Bama defense for a National Championship.
The problem is - Depodesta and Stefanski aren't going to give themselves an honest self-evaluation to correct what's wrong with the design of this offense. Hope I'm wrong but I kind of doubt it.
@ballpeen mentioned he didn't like way he saw the Browns trying to use him the other day. I'm not sure they have the slightest idea on how they can use their receivers a lot better than they choose to.
Yep, I think Moore had another whopping 35 yard game. Something isn't working. It seems all of the passes head to the boundary. I don't know if that is by design or if Watson just won't throw over the middle.
It's only 2 games in to the season, so I am not going to start pointing fingers, but I will say that something in the passing game just isn't clicking, and they better figure it out, especially since Chubb is out for the season, if not forever.
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The simple fact of the matter is the QB position lost this game for the Browns, and looked really bad in a lot of spots doing so. If you want to blame coaching, or the QB himself? Up to people smarter to me. What I saw though was Watson seeing ghosts out there last night. There were at least 4 times I noticed easy underneath throws being available, and open, and Watson just didn't put the ball where it needed to be. The question fundamentally becomes is it a QB issue or a scheme issue? Maybe both?
The toughest part is towards the end of the game the dude was seeing ghosts out there. Abandoning the pocket early and just making really bad decisions. The Titans formula is eerily similar to the Steelers, we will see how it goes.
I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...
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Hello 6 wins. Kev sucks. Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.
230 million for a guy who spent 700 days away from the game and it shows.
Fleeced again.
I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good.
I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good.
Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day.
If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr. FWIW, Kenny Pickett's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either.
He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won.
I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...
Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with.
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I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good.
Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day.
If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr. FWIW, Kenny Pickett's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either.
He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won.
I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...
Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with.
Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day.
If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr. FWIW, Kenny Picket's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either.
He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won.
Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with.
He's done Larry.. He's completely washed up... He should quit wasting everyones time... Retire.. Take his money and open a 24 hour full service massage parlor...
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I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good.
Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day.
If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr. FWIW, Kenny Pickett's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either.
He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won.
I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...
Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with.
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Watson played like shit but this certainly wasn't a way high throw. bryant gets both hands on it and both feet on the ground
Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it.
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Watson played like shit but this certainly wasn't a way high throw. bryant gets both hands on it and both feet on the ground
Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it.
Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it.
I mean now it's just semantics. I would agree it wasn't nfl accurate but it wasn't "way high". And if we're going nfl standards if you get both hands on the ball not only is it a catchable ball its a ball that should be caught.
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Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it.
I mean now it's just semantics. I would agree it wasn't nfl accurate but it wasn't "way high". And if we're going nfl standards if you get both hands on the ball not only is it a catchable ball its a ball that should be caught.
I mean now it's just semantics. I would agree it wasn't nfl accurate but it wasn't "way high". And if we're going nfl standards if you get both hands on the ball not only is it a catchable ball its a ball that should be caught.
?Should have hit him between the numbers at that range. Can we at least agree that Watson showed a glaring lack of accuracy on numerous throws? Sideline routes that were uncatchable?
Sure there were a few drops, but 55% completion percentage blows.
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Todays pittspuke radio...bashed steelers and then was amazed at the help from the referees. I was shocked. They were saying as bad as watson sucked...pickett was worse.
Stat line
Not a single play for the steelers in the red zone. All game
-4 yds offense for 4th quarter
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Jesus, this game definitely elicited quite a lot of discussion.
Hell, even West Side Steve dragged himself off his Poliboard Safe Space and made an appearance!
Can't say there's any apathy here... No sir!
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I'm pissed and depressed this morning. Pissed at Minka Fitzpatrick's dirty hit on Nick Chubb and depressed that we don't have a starting NFL QB. if you're paid $230 million at least keep the ball secure, his 14 points off turnovers gave the game away.
I'm pissed and depressed this morning. Pissed at Minka Fitzpatrick's dirty hit on Nick Chubb and depressed that we don't have a starting NFL QB. if you're paid $230 million at least keep the ball secure, his 14 points off turnovers gave the game away.
yes it was a dirty ass hit. Nick was already going down with a defender on his back.just more bullshit from tomlin
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Hello 6 wins. Kev sucks. Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.
230 million for a guy who spent 700 days away from the game and it shows.
Fleeced again.
I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good.
Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.
he is in cleveland today
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Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.
he is in cleveland today
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Smith played the last couple of series
Newsome's not-quite-hyperextension is considered day-to-day
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Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.
he is in cleveland today
he is in cleveland today
And he holds a pair of Aces to Browns' FO offsuit 2 & 3 in this Texas Hold'em poker showdown. ?
Right now I'm glad I did not buy in to Youtube TV Sunday Ticket. I could not stand to see the Browns limited RB room with a frozen QB trying to throw downfield any more than what I saw Monday night.?
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It's one damn game... but days away from over it ! all I can musk-eerrrd in one multi post of topics
a.) Newsome hyper-extended his elbow.. he's Day to Day. Smith rolled a ankle than returned to game.Limited until gameday
b.) Seriously sad losing Batman to these thugs. Browns Batman ain't going out this way ? Good Luck Chubby !
RB Trades?
Cam Akers already pissed off a LA Rams's coach.. Cordarrelle Paterson would bring better usage upside at RB/WR or KR. Browns can't turn the keys over to a Ford as RB1 & expect any returning of kick injuries to Ford..
RB FA's
TD-Lenny Fournette or Kareem Hunt?(did they really tell him he's lost a step/slow?) Trey Sermon was released by Eagles & picked up by the Colts and put on PS..Sermon is PS protected at Colts & I can't say I don't blame them with their RB matters
c.) Browns QB D.Watson contract release drama... (2025)
FIGURE IT OUT BROWNS... THIS DEFENSE WANTS TO WIN GAMES
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It's one damn game... but days away from over it ! all I can musk-eerrrd in one multi post of topics
a.) Newsome hyper-extended his elbow.. he's Day to Day. Smith rolled a ankle than returned to game.Limited until gameday
b.) Seriously sad losing Batman to these thugs. Browns Batman ain't going out this way ? Good Luck Chubby !
RB Trades?
Cam Akers already pissed off a LA Rams's coach.. Cordarrelle Paterson would bring better usage upside at RB/WR or KR. Browns can't turn the keys over to a Ford as RB1 & expect any returning of kick injuries to Ford..
RB FA's
TD-Lenny Fournette or Kareem Hunt?(did they really tell him he's lost a step/slow?) Trey Sermon was released by Eagles & picked up by the Colts and put on PS..Sermon is PS protected at Colts & I can't say I don't blame them with their RB matters
c.) Browns QB D.Watson contract release drama... (2025)
FIGURE IT OUT BROWNS... THIS DEFENSE WANTS TO WIN GAMES
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I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they mad the points I was yelling all game. They compared Watson to Josh Allen and the strategy the Browns should be implementing. In regards to Allen, not unlike Watson, in week one made terrible decisions that almost single handedly cost them the game. You watch the Bills highlights from week two and what do you see? 17 carries for 100+ yards from their RBs. A lot more short and intermediate throws that allow their guys to make plays. Solid defense on the back end and Allen using his legs more effectively. Sound familiar?
The phrase the announcer used was "the Browns need to focus on base hits and not home runs". Stefanski needs to get his head out of his ass and focus on that mantra this season. Watson has thrown terrible deep balls so far this season, but IMO has thrown darts in the 7-15 yard range. Assuming Hunt comes back, I still believe in the run game and screens.
Gotta make the game simple, but I'm afraid coach is too stubborn to do that.
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