Tale of the Tape - Browns @ Bengals
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Since the Rams loss I've wanted the Browns to go on the 4 game winning streak so that this week's game didn't have to be won. Hoo-Ray for the Browns for getting themselves here.
So, this is the numbers. Of course, they don't mean much this week as the guys that earned these numbers for the Browns are going to be held out of the game.
We've dropped from #1 against the pass to #2 because of one yard.
The Bengals are the worst running team in the league. And they're not good on defense...except in turnover differential. Apparently, they let ya get all the way down the field and then take the ball away from ya.
Lets see if we can get the backups up to speed in this game and be ready for the first round matchup against the AFC South winner. At least playing conditions shouldn't be such that the ball slides through frozen hands.
The Bengals are the worst running team in the league. And they're not good on defense...except in turnover differential. Apparently, they let ya get all the way down the field and then take the ball away from ya.
Lets see if we can get the backups up to speed in this game and be ready for the first round matchup against the AFC South winner. At least playing conditions shouldn't be such that the ball slides through frozen hands.
Bengals website... "Try to win this game by any means necessary"... Great- play all your starters just to say you had a winning record in an otherwise meaningless game? And in the process maybe follow the Dolphins cue (Bradley Chubb) and lose Chase Young (or someone similar) to a blown ACL... I'm sorry to report- (from a Browns perspective) winning that game isn't going to screw up the Bengals 2024 draft position much... They're right there sitting just above the teams that are going to be in the playoffs.
FWIW, the long range Cinci forecast is 1-3 inches of snow Saturday night, with a high around 40 and occasional snow showers during the game...
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The Bengals are the worst running team in the league. And they're not good on defense...except in turnover differential. Apparently, they let ya get all the way down the field and then take the ball away from ya.
Lets see if we can get the backups up to speed in this game and be ready for the first round matchup against the AFC South winner. At least playing conditions shouldn't be such that the ball slides through frozen hands.
Bengals website... "Try to win this game by any means necessary"... Great- play all your starters just to say you had a winning record in an otherwise meaningless game? And in the process maybe follow the Dolphins cue (Bradley Chubb) and lose Chase Young (or someone similar) to a blown ACL... I'm sorry to report- (from a Browns perspective) winning that game isn't going to screw up the Bengals 2024 draft position much... They're right there sitting just above the teams that are going to be in the playoffs.
FWIW, the long range Cinci forecast is 1-3 inches of snow Saturday night, with a high around 40 and occasional snow showers during the game...
Bengals website... "Try to win this game by any means necessary"... Great- play all your starters just to say you had a winning record in an otherwise meaningless game? And in the process maybe follow the Dolphins cue (Bradley Chubb) and lose Chase Young (or someone similar) to a blown ACL... I'm sorry to report- (from a Browns perspective) winning that game isn't going to screw up the Bengals 2024 draft position much... They're right there sitting just above the teams that are going to be in the playoffs.
FWIW, the long range Cinci forecast is 1-3 inches of snow Saturday night, with a high around 40 and occasional snow showers during the game...
Zac Taylor is pretty dumb, so it wouldn’t surprise me if he throws his top guys to the wolves.
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Jeff Driskel to start sunday, guess is a clear message that they don’t wanna see PJ on the field ever again (rightfully so)
Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSicilianoJeff Driskel will start Week 18 for the Browns, per Kevin Stefanski. -
Jeff Driskel to start sunday, guess is a clear message that they don’t wanna see PJ on the field ever again (rightfully so)
Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSicilianoJeff Driskel will start Week 18 for the Browns, per Kevin Stefanski. -
Browns add former Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold to the practice squad
Browns add former Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold to the practice squad (usatoday.com)
The Cleveland Browns, as they get set to rest their starters against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 18, have added former Pro Bowl guard Rodger Saffold to their practice squad.
Saffold, in his 14th season in the NFL, is a two-time Pro Bowler (Tennessee Titans, 2021; Buffalo Bills, 2022). In his career, Saffold has started a total of 176 games for the Titans, Bills and St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams. He was a second round pick in the 2010 NFL draft out of Indiana University.
Having clinched their spot as the top wild-card team in the AFC, the Browns are expected to give key players a week off after a grueling schedule. They were cursed with a Week 5 bye week this season, leading to a great deal of injuries.
Among those players are guards Joel Bitonio and Wyatt Teller, who have both routinely found themselves on injury reports throughout the season. Saffold could find his way into the starting lineup this weekend.
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Jeff Driskel to start sunday, guess is a clear message that they don’t wanna see PJ on the field ever again (rightfully so)
Andrew Siciliano@AndrewSicilianoJeff Driskel will start Week 18 for the Browns, per Kevin Stefanski.Jeff Driskel to start sunday, guess is a clear message that they don’t wanna see PJ on the field ever again (rightfully so)
Record 5th QB to start for Browns in one season.
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I'm glad that no team is depending on us to beat Cincy to get them into the playoffs.
Remember 2007 when we needed the Colts to win for us to get in the playoffs?
So, yep, I wish the Colts in 2023 needed us to win Sunday. ?
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Remember 2007 when we needed the Colts to win for us to get in the playoffs?
I mentioned that to Mrs. Wife a couple of hours ago. I told her that they started a guy named Painter.
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Remember 2007 when we needed the Colts to win for us to get in the playoffs?
So, yep, I wish the Colts in 2023 needed us to win Sunday. ?
Remember it fondly. I bought a 5 dollar Colts shirt at Gabriel’s one sleeve longer than the other. I felt filthy.
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Remember 2007 when we needed the Colts to win for us to get in the playoffs?
I mentioned that to Mrs. Wife a couple of hours ago. I told her that they started a guy named Painter.
I mentioned that to Mrs. Wife a couple of hours ago. I told her that they started a guy named Painter.
Sorgi i can’t forget that clown
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good news maybe bad news
"May the Schwartz be with us." Sure, who wouldn't want to be an NFL head coach Jim, along with a big pay raise? But sheeze Louise, based on your track record (Bills, Eagles) and now with the Browns, you could go down in NFL history as one of the greatest defensive coordinators of all time right along with Dick LeBeau. Who incidentally stunk as a head coach- just like your gig with the Lions turned out. ?
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good news maybe bad news
"May the Schwartz be with us." Sure, who wouldn't want to be an NFL head coach Jim, along with a big pay raise? But sheeze Louise, based on your track record (Bills, Eagles) and now with the Browns, you could go down in NFL history as one of the greatest defensive coordinators of all time right along with Dick LeBeau. Who incidentally stunk as a head coach- just like your gig with the Lions turned out. ?
"May the Schwartz be with us." Sure, who wouldn't want to be an NFL head coach Jim, along with a big pay raise? But sheeze Louise, based on your track record (Bills, Eagles) and now with the Browns, you could go down in NFL history as one of the greatest defensive coordinators of all time right along with Dick LeBeau. Who incidentally stunk as a head coach- just like your gig with the Lions turned out. ?
I think he could be a good HC again, probably has learned a lot since.
Though not sure if he’ll get a shot still, teams still like the offensive gurus. Like Bienemy, who is a hot name - an OC on a garbage team.
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The weather down Cincy way is looking slushy and cool for the game, and with the Bengals out of it and Browns locked in, ticket prices are dropping like a rock. I’m seeing as low as $27 right now.
My kid talked me in to going. Should be fun!
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Bengals not resting Chase or their other guys would make winning that much more hilarious.
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Bengals not resting Chase or their other guys would make winning that much more hilarious.
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