Buffalo game this week is HUGE for Derek
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This is where this season, and Anderson's future with this franchise, hits that proverbial fork in the road IMO. I don't see us going anywhere this year but we can start making things competitive ala the Bengals game. Very winnable game against a banged-up, poorly coached team. I don't really see much getting in between DA and a good-to-very-good outing besides, well, himself. But I am encouraged after this past Sunday.
I'm actually expecting good things this Sunday.
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(huddling with Lums, planning our next move)
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Buffalo is ranked much lower than Cincinnati in Rush Defense, so expect another 100+ day of rushing from Jerrome Harrison.
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Buffalo is really banged up on the offensive line so the game plan needs to be bringing the house.
I think this game should be less about Anderson and more about the Browns and their growth as a team. I don't care if DA hands the ball off 50 times if we win. I want to see the play calling evolve and better execution. I want to see a disciplined defense against the run and an attacking defense on pass plays. I love what Ryan did mixing up personnel and formations against Cincy. That alone should keep Buffalo busy preparing this week.
They need to taylor more of the offense to Anderson's strengths. Pass first then let the passing game establish the running game. I want to see better then run on first, run on second and then be 3rd and long. I want to see Harrison used better. Don't keep pounding him up the middle for the sake of trying to establis a running game.
And, what I want to see from Anderson is good decision making. Don't force the ball downfield, take what the defense gives you. If they are playing 8 in the box then throw deep. If they are playing a cover two then run some draws and sweeps. Anderson and WRs/TEs need to be on the same page with their hot reads.
And, use Cribbs....................................
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This is where this season, and Anderson's future with this franchise, hits that proverbial fork in the road IMO. I don't see us going anywhere this year but we can start making things competitive ala the Bengals game. Very winnable game against a banged-up, poorly coached team. I don't really see much getting in between DA and a good-to-very-good outing besides, well, himself. But I am encouraged after this past Sunday.
I'm actually expecting good things this Sunday.
This is where this season, and Anderson's future with this franchise, hits that proverbial fork in the road IMO. I don't see us going anywhere this year but we can start making things competitive ala the Bengals game. Very winnable game against a banged-up, poorly coached team. I don't really see much getting in between DA and a good-to-very-good outing besides, well, himself. But I am encouraged after this past Sunday.
I'm actually expecting good things this Sunday.
nice post, kind of along the lines of WPB.
WPB typically posts that he fully expects Anderson to tear opponents a new one by pointing out that the opponent sucks balls. This way even in a close win he is prepared to tear DA down.
On the flip side, WPB typically posts that Quinn has outrageously difficult tasks in each game and that he would be satisfied with a poor performance because of the excellence of the opponent. This helps him give Quinn unlimited free passes.
So I see what your getting at here. But the key to this game is the same as any other. The Browns are a road dog, so it's not gonna be easy, but I have no doubt the Browns can win if they play like they did last Sunday (and it'll help if Trent Edwards continues to make mistakes like he did last time the Browns were there)
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@jadbf said:
I think this game is taylor made for DA to do well. I wouldn't expect any of the mistakes we've seen before. 11-5 here we come baby!i agree with JADBF. DA will be riding a wave of confidence going into this game. Also, it will be helpful for him to be playing in front of a non-hostile crowd.
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Agree a big game.
DA tends to look all-world a few times/year and below average otherwise. I'm looking for a good consistent game, not unlike last week. I really like the way he threw it to MoMass even though he looked covered. It allowed Mo to prove he's a go-up-and-get-it receiver.
BUT, even if he looks terrible, his start last week bought him a few weeks - which is what Quinn couldn't do - show a glimmer of hope.
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@danamal said:
He's never had back to back good games so this week should be telling.I really wish these one-line posts were put up with some substance, but never-the-less;
I know you guys like to ignore 2007, so I won't even mention that in weeks 6-&-7 of 2007, DA had back-to-back 72% Completion games which included 6-TD's and 0-INTs ... don't worry about thoses stats though, we were playing the Washington Generals every game.
Last season (2008) in weeks 4-&-5, DA completed 33-of-53 passes (62%) for 448 yards, 3-TD's and 1-INT ... we outscored the Washington Bengals and the Washinton Giants 55-26 in those rare wins.
But carry-on ... Masters will be along soon to click your Thanks button.
Hey wait ... I'm on to something; weeks 4 .. 5... 6 & 7 ... this is DA time!
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@danamal said:
Its a damn shame when you put the owner of this board on ignore,but then again its funny as well.I wont play the game Stan,nice try though.
TRANSLATION: It's not really funny to have to put the owner of this site on ignore, but I can't find another Browns Forum that makes my heart pitter-patter like this one.
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Huge for Derek, Harrison, Defense and Edwards.
Hopefully if BE plays, look for a lot of big play opportunities coming his way
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The only way Derek (or any browns qb for that matter) impresses me is by beating the steelers. Who gives a xxxx about Buffalo
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This is a huge week for DA and for the defense.
We need something for guys to rally around or the season really could get ugly (-er) fast. A win here buys us some time to regroup and a good outing by DA silences all QB talk once and for all (God willing).
A mediocre to bad outing by DA coupled with another defensive lapse could really put us on the fast track to Detroitesque badness.
Should be worth watching just to see how they rebound from last week.
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DA has no future in Cleveland. Move on, this is hardly a big week.
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The only way Derek (or any browns qb for that matter) impresses me is by beating the steelers. Who gives a xxxx about Buffalo
The only way Derek (or any browns qb for that matter) impresses me is by beating the steelers. Who gives a xxxx about Buffalo
I simply don't understand those of you who feel this way. A win is a win.
This line of thinking is BEYOND Retarded.
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The only way Derek (or any browns qb for that matter) impresses me is by beating the steelers. Who gives a xxxx about Buffalo
I simply don't understand those of you who feel this way. A win is a win.
This line of thinking is BEYOND Retarded.
I simply don't understand those of you who feel this way. A win is a win.
This line of thinking is BEYOND Retarded.
I'm not saying a win this week doesn't matter cause it does and it would obviously make us happy. However I refuse to lower my standards so much that I get excited over a meaningless victory against a subpar team that I honestly expect us to beat.
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I simply don't understand those of you who feel this way. A win is a win.
This line of thinking is BEYOND Retarded.
I'm not saying a win this week doesn't matter cause it does and it would obviously make us happy. However I refuse to lower my standards so much that I get excited over a meaningless victory against a subpar team that I honestly expect us to beat.
I'm not saying a win this week doesn't matter cause it does and it would obviously make us happy. However I refuse to lower my standards so much that I get excited over a meaningless victory against a subpar team that I honestly expect us to beat.
That's not even close to what you said, and that isn't the first time I've read shit like that around here. You said
The only way Derek (or any browns qb for that matter) impresses me is by beating the steelers. Who gives a xxxx about Buffalo
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I said that I won't be impressed by a win over buffalo and I won't be. I expect it
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@planet-0range said:
"The Giants game is Anderceptions best game ever. One he has been unable to duplicate.or any of the other browns for that matter.
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@planet-0range said:
Not the Washington general's but...Week 6 was Miami who finished 1-15 lol.
Week 7 was a BYE.
Week8 was St. Louis who went 3-13.
The game against Cincy, Anderception threw the ball 24 times, had 1TD and 1INT, I bet if he got to 20 attempts he would of had another pick. Palmer did't play that game. It was Fitzpatrick who threw 3 picks. Your defense gets you 3 turnover's and you only score 20 points?!
You will like this too...
"Anderson threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Braylon Edwards that put the Browns (1-3) ahead to stay in the fourth quarter, his best play on an afternoon that had few of them. Even that moment came with an asterisk: A Bengals penalty wiped out a potential interception on the drive."
The Giants game is Anderceptions best game ever. One he has been unable to duplicate.
See Golfer ... these guys are learning.
EDIT:
Truth is, that the games were all Wins, and back-to-back. You can discount the opponents all you want, but take a look at the video below and the passes specifically in the Miami & St. Louis games. Oooks like "good play" to me.
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