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  • I'm gonna go with....

    Cribbs

    The O-Line

    Rob Ryan

    and finally..The secondary!! They played man all night and with a little help from the wind, they did a hell of a job!!

  • many games balls, but i only want to point out one.

    corey williams.

    he was hot early, getting good push and helped set the tempo for the defense. for all his desire to play in a 4-3 again, he gave the effort i wouldn't have expected.

    this is good coaching fellas.....make no mistake about it.

  • I would give it to Mike Tomlin for "unleashing hell" in december

  • many games balls, but i only want to point out one.

    corey williams.

    he was hot early, getting good push and helped set the tempo for the defense. for all his desire to play in a 4-3 again, he gave the effort i wouldn't have expected.

    this is good coaching fellas.....make no mistake about it.

    @choco said:

    corey williams.

    he was hot early, getting good push and helped set the tempo for the defense. for all his desire to play in a 4-3 again, he gave the effort i wouldn't have expected.

    this is good coaching fellas.....

    "or maybe he was just auditioning for the league's 4-3 teams." -Donnie Downer

    just saying.

  • if thats what it takes to motivate him, so be it.

    its not out of the realm to think he's finally coming around. it is only one game though....

  • seriously--whatever it takes. i have always wondered what he'd look like at NT and he looked GOOD! a couple of those tackles i couldn't even tell what he had a hold of, they just went down (!). he was definitely hustling.

    it's pretty fortunate we have him on the roster to fill some of the void Rogers leaves, and hope it wasn't just the snaps he took at NT making all the difference.

    if this keeps up, this opportunity could give Williams leverage in a couple ways. what's better is it's win/win for the Browns in every single scenario i can think of.

    i know we've talked about it before, but....tell me again [whoever you all were] why Rogers couldn't play DE effectively?

    question for the guys who watch D-lineman: have they ever lined up 4-3 with CW and SR as the D-tackles? could we run that as our base if Williams shows he has a true knack for it?

  • I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

  • @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    @gips said:

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    Yeah, that's a good point. One well-coached game does not a great coach make. And yet, those guys looked like they were playing hard on a cold night when they had nothing to win for but pride. And they looked well coached too.

  • @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    @gips said:

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    thats because you dont know how to measure success.

  • is there any doubt that cribbs is the mvp of this team and the best overall special teams player in the league? he does this week after week not only returning kicks and punts, but DEFENDING them as well. he is the best in the league at what he does and it the most beloved brown player since bernie. PAY THE MAN!

  • @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    @gips said:

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress.... πŸ˜‰

    N.Y. JETS

    Offensive Total Yards (ranked): 16th in 2008, 20th in 2009

    Rushing yards (ranked): 9th in 2008, 1st in 2009

    Receiving Yards (ranked): 16th in 2008, 30th in 2009 (Hi Braylon!)

    Scoring Offense (ranked): 9th in 2008, 17th in 2009

    Ranked between 9th-16th in all of these major offensive catagories isn't something to cry about. It appears that the Jets have less "offensive creativity" since Mangini's departure, no?

  • @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    @gips said:

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    Destroyed our offense? Have you forgotten about least season? Seriously dude your irrational hatred for Mangini is making you look foolish.

  • is there any doubt that cribbs is the mvp of this team and the best overall special teams player in the league? he does this week after week not only returning kicks and punts, but DEFENDING them as well. he is the best in the league at what he does and it the most beloved brown player since bernie. PAY THE MAN!

    @clevelandfanforlife said:

    is there any doubt that cribbs is the mvp of this team and the best overall special teams player in the league? he does this week after week not only returning kicks and punts, but DEFENDING them as well. he is the best in the league at what he does and it the most beloved brown player since bernie. PAY THE MAN!

    agree

  • I have always been a huge fan of Cribbs & I was upset when they cut Benard earlier...thanks God we have him now. I honestly believe he will be our "pass rushing" LB. I'm excited about Moore too.

    Mangini DOES deserve a game ball. I still think he is on the right track with his system. After all, it's in it's FIRST year...how many years did Romeo have to evolve into a 4-12 team? Give Mangini 3-4 years & I'm betting we'll be far better. I say "stay the course".

    Mike

  • I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

  • @ballpeen said:

    I give one to Mangini.

    The guy takes a bunch of crap yet still maintains direction.

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..nevermind that he has basically destroyed our offense under the guise of rebuilding ,truth is he has no offensive creativity or even any idea of how to run an offense..thats why the jets fired him...but hey we get what we deserve just because we are stupid enough to remain browns fans! hehehehehe πŸ˜‰

    If he can somehow win against both the raiders and KC then i would have to say i have seen progress....πŸ˜‰

    @gips said:

    Yup the guy wins one game legit game and we give him the keys to loot the city..

    I am not giving him the keys to the city. I just think he has stayed the course through rough seas...now we are entering calmer waters.

    The guy deserves some credit.

    Nothing more, nothing less.

  • I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

    @earl34 said:

    I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

    Good point.

    It shows coaches coaching up....working with players they feel have "po".

    It's a credit to the staff.

    Like them or not, you have to give credit when credit is due.

    And for the record, I like Mangini.

  • I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

    @earl34 said:

    I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

    So working a little extra time on your craft can lead to better results...Imagine that!!!

  • @earl34 said:

    I agree about all of the game balls. I want to point out one thing though...

    How many of these "stop gap" guys came off of the practice squad or the street to contribute? For all of those people who have been ripping on the coaches for running "opportunity periods" with the bottom end of the roster....THIS is what those are for. Seems like there has been some coaching going on. Imagine that....

    Good point.

    It shows coaches coaching up....working with players they feel have "po".

    It's a credit to the staff.

    Like them or not, you have to give credit when credit is due.

    And for the record, I like Mangini.

    @ballpeen said:

    Good point.

    It shows coaches coaching up....working with players they feel have "po".

    It's a credit to the staff.

    Like them or not, you have to give credit when credit is due.

    And for the record, I like Mangini.

    So do I. How can you NOT respect a man who clearly states his principles (as he has) & does not deviate from them? He is consistent & that is what this team needs.

    Mike

  • Game ball award goes to...

    Hines Ward. May his tears nourish the seeds of change in Cleveland and the AFC North for many years to come.