BREAKING NEWS: COLT MCCOY LIKELY TO START SUNDAY
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No, not likely. I am still not so sure about him starting.
I think all of us are fearing this because of the trauma we went through with Brady Quinn. My optimism stems from the fact that these two guys are completely different players. Colt McCoy has won his whole life and thats all he knows, which can be a positive and negative thing. But I still have optimism.
I think all of us are fearing this because of the trauma we went through with Brady Quinn. My optimism stems from the fact that these two guys are completely different players. Colt McCoy has won his whole life and thats all he knows, which can be a positive and negative thing. But I still have optimism.
Was Colt's high school and college record all that much more stellar than Quinn's? Weren't Quinn's physical attributes "better" than Colt's (taller, heavier, faster etc.) Wasn't Quinn's arm in fact deemed generally to be stronger than Colts?
I think if Colt were to succeed where Quinn couldn't it will all have to be up to the intangibles that he brings to the table. Hopefully those intangibles make him the winner we would all hope that Quinn had become.
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In my mind we have every reason to believe we are going to beat you. Last time we faced the Steelers we won 13-6, had 8 sacks, and had a tremendous game all around. Until we see how we match up, it is only fair to go off of the last result, especially in the division.
No Polamalu, no Aaron Smith. A hurt James Harrison. You weren't playing this defense last year. You are playing THE DEFENSE this year. Big Difference.
Homotron said:
No Polamalu, no Aaron Smith. A hurt James Harrison. You weren't playing this defense last year. You are playing THE DEFENSE this year. Big Difference.But the Steelers defense wasn't the issue in last year's game. Remember, it was a 13-6 game. Its not like your defense gave up a ton of points.
It was the Steeler's offense...WITH Ben Roethlisberger that failed that day. So, who knows....maybe you still ought to play Batch.
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Homotron said:
I was talking about the first portion. Wallace and a healthy Hillis, I'd wager the results are exactly the same. We won our first 4 games without much offense. We have the offense now. I know it's any given Sunday and respect must be given to this Rivalry but when it all boils down the Steelers are about to get xxxxing nasty.I accidentally gave you a thanks for this post-- thank the glass of vodka I drank before reading your post.
But seriously, with our best players on the field, I think we're competitive against any team in the NFL. We've been in every game so far this year-- including the Ravens game-- and what team is better than the Ravens. I honestly believe we're competitive when healthy.
I accidentally gave you a thanks for this post-- thank the glass of vodka I drank before reading your post.
But seriously, with our best players on the field, I think we're competitive against any team in the NFL. We've been in every game so far this year-- including the Ravens game-- and what team is better than the Ravens. I honestly believe we're competitive when healthy.
The Steelers are better than the Ravens. We had zero offense outside of Mendenhall and one game from Charlie. My post also wasn't off base. Sure the Browns are improved but it's not like I'm trolling with the comment you "thanked by accident" Pittsburgh is 3-1 without their top 5 QB (Arguably but most put him there) The offense will no longer stall and it should be lights out football from both ends.
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Homotron said:
No Polamalu, no Aaron Smith. A hurt James Harrison. You weren't playing this defense last year. You are playing THE DEFENSE this year. Big Difference.But the Steelers defense wasn't the issue in last year's game. Remember, it was a 13-6 game. Its not like your defense gave up a ton of points.
It was the Steeler's offense...WITH Ben Roethlisberger that failed that day. So, who knows....maybe you still ought to play Batch.
But the Steelers defense wasn't the issue in last year's game. Remember, it was a 13-6 game. Its not like your defense gave up a ton of points.
It was the Steeler's offense...WITH Ben Roethlisberger that failed that day. So, who knows....maybe you still ought to play Batch.
It was actually special teams and our porous offensive line, it had nothing to do with Ben. I guess you'll find out Sunday, won't ya gip?
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I know this is besides the point but isn't there ANY other shitty back-up QB out there other than Brett Ratliff? I know he is Mangini's nephew or whatever, but that guy BLOWS!
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I know this is besides the point but isn't there ANY other shitty back-up QB out there other than Brett Ratliff? I know he is Mangini's nephew or whatever, but that guy BLOWS!
I know this is besides the point but isn't there ANY other shitty back-up QB out there other than Brett Ratliff? I know he is Mangini's nephew or whatever, but that guy BLOWS!
exactly. maybe there's an old washed-up veteran interception machine out there. wait. we signed him in the off season.
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The ONLY reason that Ratliff was signed was because he already knows the offense and they just want someone who knows the plays NOW. Also they want someone that they can just drop in the next 3-4 weeks.
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I accidentally gave you a thanks for this post-- thank the glass of vodka I drank before reading your post.
But seriously, with our best players on the field, I think we're competitive against any team in the NFL. We've been in every game so far this year-- including the Ravens game-- and what team is better than the Ravens. I honestly believe we're competitive when healthy.
The Steelers are better than the Ravens. We had zero offense outside of Mendenhall and one game from Charlie. My post also wasn't off base. Sure the Browns are improved but it's not like I'm trolling with the comment you "thanked by accident" Pittsburgh is 3-1 without their top 5 QB (Arguably but most put him there) The offense will no longer stall and it should be lights out football from both ends.
Homotron said:
The Steelers are better than the Ravens. We had zero offense outside of Mendenhall and one game from Charlie. My post also wasn't off base. Sure the Browns are improved but it's not like I'm trolling with the comment you "thanked by accident" Pittsburgh is 3-1 without their top 5 QB (Arguably but most put him there) The offense will no longer stall and it should be lights out football from both ends.Didn't mean to troll. Honestly, I think I'm in shock at the thought that McCoy might be our starter in Pittsburgh. Flashback to those last days of Crennel, when we fielded the crapiest team I can remember.
It really shouldn't be that bad, though. At least our coaching staff is comparable to the Steelers' staff. Daboll is no worse than Arians (isn't he still in charge?). And while your d-coordinator is a legend, Rob Ryan is one in the making. Mangini is a gameplan genius, so I think we're fine there.
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I think lets give him a shot alot better than watching ajake get slapped around lol
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It happened in NE With the Brady,Bledsoe Episode you never know guys I am excited
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you just never know I am actually excited what Can go Wrong we Lose again LOL,Give him a chance #12 Lets do it.
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Patriots just traded a 4th round pick for Deon Branch. Why can't we go get someone to help McCoy?
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I see only positives coming from this. Either...
A: Colt does good or decent and he turns into the QB we were looking for during the playing time he gets in the next 3-4 weeks or...
B: He does horrible, we go 2-14 / 3-13 and we draft Andrew Luck in the first round and we get a QB who can do this...
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I see only positives coming from this. Either...
A: Colt does good or decent and he turns into the QB we were looking for during the playing time he gets in the next 3-4 weeks or...
B: He does horrible, we go 2-14 / 3-13 and we draft Andrew Luck in the first round and we get a QB who can do this...
Hillis-iz-Boss said:
I see only positives coming from this. Either...A: Colt does good or decent and he turns into the QB we were looking for during the playing time he gets in the next 3-4 weeks or...
B: He does horrible, we go 2-14 / 3-13 and we draft Andrew Luck in the first round and we get a QB who can do this...
That plan worked out pretty good with:
The queebland stains - wrecking first-round QB's since day one.
Regards...
... an'at
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Hillis-iz-Boss said:
I see only positives coming from this. Either...A: Colt does good or decent and he turns into the QB we were looking for during the playing time he gets in the next 3-4 weeks or...
B: He does horrible, we go 2-14 / 3-13 and we draft Andrew Luck in the first round and we get a QB who can do this...
That plan worked out pretty good with:
The queebland stains - wrecking first-round QB's since day one.
Regards...
... an'at
.
That plan worked out pretty good with:
The queebland stains - wrecking first-round QB's since day one.
Regards...
... an'at
.
Can you xxxx off already?
Regards...
... an'at
.
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i hear the bells already. somebody light the funeral pyre! it's gonna be a massacre!
i know 1 of 2 things are gonna happen if colt starts against the Steelers.
1. your OC is gonna call such a conservative gameplan that you will NOT top 100yrds total offense.
or
2. your OC calls a standard range of plays and colt will get intercepted 3 or more times.
pick your poison.
i hear the bells already. somebody light the funeral pyre! it's gonna be a massacre!
i know 1 of 2 things are gonna happen if colt starts against the Steelers.
1. your OC is gonna call such a conservative gameplan that you will NOT top 100yrds total offense.
or
2. your OC calls a standard range of plays and colt will get intercepted 3 or more times.
pick your poison.
Whichever poison I pick, please let me watch you drink it.
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The upside of the Browns' struggles with injuries etc... is we know they have a kick ass defense.
And, if they do keep losing because of the offense....
they will more likely be in position to draft this kid:
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/foo...n-georgia_N.htm
http://www.sicemdawgs.com/2010/10/a-j-gree...ch-at-colorado/
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Homotron said:
I'll be honest. The Browns always get up for the games against the Steelers. Anything is possible so I'm not going to come in here like i have in the last few days to get a rise and say "we're going to steam roll". Do I think there is a real chance that happens yes but any given Sunday and both teams always get up for this one. It's going to be a pretty exciting week. Ben is coming back, a fueled rivalry no matter how lopsided it's been lately. It's a good week to be a football fan.That's right. Its been all Browns lately
Nevertheless, this is not good if McCoy has to start. I don't think he has even taken a snap all year in a game and the first thing he is to do in his career is to go against a Dick LeBeau defense? 🥷 .
Well, I guess if the boy wants to learn what the NFL is all about and what it means to be a pro and play in a real NFL rivalry, now is as good a time as ever.
I don't think he has even taken a snap all year in a game and the first thing he is to do in his career is to go against a Dick LeBeau defense?
They're throwing him out there against a hall-of-fame defensive mind, Troy freakin Polamalu and that dirty SOB Harrison. My god, just put him on IR before the game starts and save his knees AND his ego.
Makes me sick to my stomach
Never felt this way about my Browns. -
I don't think he has even taken a snap all year in a game and the first thing he is to do in his career is to go against a Dick LeBeau defense?
They're throwing him out there against a hall-of-fame defensive mind, Troy freakin Polamalu and that dirty SOB Harrison. My god, just put him on IR before the game starts and save his knees AND his ego.
Makes me sick to my stomach
Never felt this way about my Browns. They're throwing him out there against a hall-of-fame defensive mind, Troy freakin Polamalu and that dirty SOB Harrison. My god, just put him on IR before the game starts and save his knees AND his ego.
Makes me sick to my stomach
Never felt this way about my Browns. I think the best offensive line in the league will take care of him.
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http://marla.ohio.com/2010/10/10-reasons-w...oy-can-succeed/
10 reasons why McCoy can succeed
by Marla Ridenour on October 12, 2010 - 11:15 am
With both Jake Delhomme and Seneca Wallace reportedly suffering from high ankle sprains, it appears Browns rookie quarterback Colt McCoy will make his first NFL start Sunday at Pittsburgh.
As daunting as that sounds, a friend from Hartford, CT made a strong case via email why McCoy can succeed. It must be pointed out that the friend is a graduate of the University of Texas, where McCoy went 45-8 as a four-year starter to become the winningest quarterback in NCAA history.
Here are his 10 reasons to believe in McCoy. My comments/additions are in parentheses:
1. A healthy McCoy isn’t any less of an athlete than Seneca Wallace. He can use his feet to buy time. (At Texas, McCoy rushed 447 times for 1,571 yards and 20 TDs.)
2. If he can put the ball where he wants to, his accuracy will help move the chains. (McCoy’s career completion percentage of 70.33 ranks second in NCAA history between the 70.39 of Hawaii’s Colt Brennan.)
3. There is less of a book on him than the others.
4. If you run a good amount of WildDawg, Colt will have fewer opportunities to get hit. (In the Browns’ 13-6 home victory over the Steelers on Dec. 10, 2009, Joshua Cribbs rushed eight times for 87 yards.)
5. If the defense plays as well as it did the last time they played, Colt won’t have to do much. (In that 2009 Browns victory, the Steelers managed 218 net yards, netted 77 yards on the ground and converted 3 of 14 on third down.)
6. He’s been underestimated every step of the way and he will rise to the occasion. (Despite his college honors, McCoy slipped to the third round of the draft, going 85th overall.)
7. He’s a coach’s kid and he’s smart. (McCoy’s father, Brad, was his coach at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola, Texas, where McCoy went 34-2 as a starter.)
8. He knows how to win games when he isn’t effective.
9. He’s mentally tough. He’s faced the best defensive players in college who form the basis of the NFL and he’s succeeded.
10. After performing in the intensity of games against the likes of Oklahoma, Nebraska and Ohio State, do you really think he’s going to be fazed by 60,000 western Pennsylvanians waving yellow towels?
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