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  • I sat Melvin Gordon and played Woodhead on my fantasy team. Because I knew! Last week I played Carr and Murray. It's so obvious it is sickening. No excuses anymore.mthey had no wide receivers and three offensive linemen out. My God?

    But I disagree why they don't play Manziel. Pettine would not be worried about his job playing Manziel because technically he's still a rookie until he's played a full year. No, Pettine dislikes Manziel. It's personal not professional.

    If Weeden loses tonight I still predict a trade to Dallas.

    @opal312 said:

    I sat Melvin Gordon and played Woodhead on my fantasy team. Because I knew! Last week I played Carr and Murray. It's so obvious it is sickening. No excuses anymore.mthey had no wide receivers and three offensive linemen out. My God?

    But I disagree why they don't play Manziel. Pettine would not be worried about his job playing Manziel because technically he's still a rookie until he's played a full year. No, Pettine dislikes Manziel. It's personal not professional.

    If Weeden loses tonight I still predict a trade to Dallas.

    Hope you cleaned up on Draft Kings or Fan Duel 🙂

    . .

    @mike-h said:

    One of the most talented, but under performing defenses I have seen. Someone is to blame. If O'Neil isn't fired, I'd ask for Pettine's resignation

    If he's the loyal type, he can head to unemployment line with good guy Jim.

    "Words into action"

    Undisciplined- nice getting two penalties on one play. Some of the Chargers passes were total blown assignments- no one in the same area code as the pass recipient. I'm still in disbelief- improving the pass rush was a priority in the off season- & after the first series, we were unable to effectively pressure Rivers who was playing behind a makeshift o-line. And we blitzed and stunted plenty. One of Rivers TD passes resulted from a jailhouse blitz, we still couldn't get there in time.

    @tour2ma said:

    Tank supposedly is a helluva blitzer and an ST'er should certainly have a fill mentality, but IIRC he can't cover.

    I just don't see multifunctional LBs on our roster... especially on the outside.

    Situationally guessing for an entire game is not my idea of adapting to the talent you have.

    Our first defensive series was electric. But if it was over the moment SD went spread, then be it coaching and/or talent something is seriously wrong. Good Defenses dictate to the Offense.

    Couldn't adapt to what the Chargers were doing. Linebacker is an ongoing problem. Since we've been bashing the Browns drafting in other threads- just how much would having guys (that we passed on) like Clay Matthews or JJ Watt have helped the cause yesterday?

    "He only needs to look at the Browns recent history to realize that pinning the hopes of a franchise on an aging backup journeyman is not the answer and never will be. I give McCown credit he played better than I expected, and if he was 26 and not 36 then it would be a different story. This is a business and it's not always fair ."

    I think Why nailed it- .I don't doubt Pettine is going to gush about McCown's play in his presser today. He's not seeing the forest for the trees. I've seen enough of Josh already to tag him with the Vinnie Testaverde quote- "he's just good enough to get you beat." Coupled with a defense that has regressed from last year- it's a recipe for a long and disappointing season.

  • Other than IMO Pet is not pinning the "hopes of the franchise" on McC... sure.

    The one thing Pet is getting credit for is getting effort out of his team. Those not willing or not capable of putting out the effort are minimized, e.g., Bowe, Gilbert. Put another way, he is putting his best team on the field.

    Right now that team includes McC, our bridge QB... and everyone knows that is what Josh is.

  • @opal312 said:

    I sat Melvin Gordon and played Woodhead on my fantasy team. Because I knew! Last week I played Carr and Murray. It's so obvious it is sickening. No excuses anymore.mthey had no wide receivers and three offensive linemen out. My God?

    But I disagree why they don't play Manziel. Pettine would not be worried about his job playing Manziel because technically he's still a rookie until he's played a full year. No, Pettine dislikes Manziel. It's personal not professional.

    If Weeden loses tonight I still predict a trade to Dallas.

    Hope you cleaned up on Draft Kings or Fan Duel 🙂

    . .

    @mike-h said:

    One of the most talented, but under performing defenses I have seen. Someone is to blame. If O'Neil isn't fired, I'd ask for Pettine's resignation

    If he's the loyal type, he can head to unemployment line with good guy Jim.

    "Words into action"

    Undisciplined- nice getting two penalties on one play. Some of the Chargers passes were total blown assignments- no one in the same area code as the pass recipient. I'm still in disbelief- improving the pass rush was a priority in the off season- & after the first series, we were unable to effectively pressure Rivers who was playing behind a makeshift o-line. And we blitzed and stunted plenty. One of Rivers TD passes resulted from a jailhouse blitz, we still couldn't get there in time.

    @tour2ma said:

    Tank supposedly is a helluva blitzer and an ST'er should certainly have a fill mentality, but IIRC he can't cover.

    I just don't see multifunctional LBs on our roster... especially on the outside.

    Situationally guessing for an entire game is not my idea of adapting to the talent you have.

    Our first defensive series was electric. But if it was over the moment SD went spread, then be it coaching and/or talent something is seriously wrong. Good Defenses dictate to the Offense.

    Couldn't adapt to what the Chargers were doing. Linebacker is an ongoing problem. Since we've been bashing the Browns drafting in other threads- just how much would having guys (that we passed on) like Clay Matthews or JJ Watt have helped the cause yesterday?

    "He only needs to look at the Browns recent history to realize that pinning the hopes of a franchise on an aging backup journeyman is not the answer and never will be. I give McCown credit he played better than I expected, and if he was 26 and not 36 then it would be a different story. This is a business and it's not always fair ."

    I think Why nailed it- .I don't doubt Pettine is going to gush about McCown's play in his presser today. He's not seeing the forest for the trees. I've seen enough of Josh already to tag him with the Vinnie Testaverde quote- "he's just good enough to get you beat." Coupled with a defense that has regressed from last year- it's a recipe for a long and disappointing season.

    @hoorta said:

    I think Why nailed it- .I don't doubt Pettine is going to gush about McCown's play in his presser today. He's not seeing the forest for the trees. I've seen enough of Josh already to tag him with the Vinnie Testaverde quote- "he's just good enough to get you beat." Coupled with a defense that has regressed from last year- it's a recipe for a long and disappointing season.

    McCown did nothing to get us beat yesterday. 27 points put on the board by the offense that he led. Scoring 27 points goes 9-3-1 in the NFL yesterday. It should've been good enough. He's not the future of the franchise but he gives the Browns the best chance to win.

  • Other than IMO Pet is not pinning the "hopes of the franchise" on McC... sure.

    The one thing Pet is getting credit for is getting effort out of his team. Those not willing or not capable of putting out the effort are minimized, e.g., Bowe, Gilbert. Put another way, he is putting his best team on the field.

    Right now that team includes McC, our bridge QB... and everyone knows that is what Josh is.

    @tour2ma said:

    Other than IMO Pet is not pinning the "hopes of the franchise" on McC... sure.

    The one thing Pet is getting credit for is getting effort out of his team. Those not willing or not capable of putting out the effort are minimized, e.g., Bowe, Gilbert. Put another way, he is putting his best team on the field.

    Right now that team includes McC, our bridge QB... and everyone knows that is what Josh is.

    Hmmm. That statement would leave me to conclude you don't think Manziel put out his best effort his last outing. Otherwise he would be out there with the rest giving their all instead of being minimized.

  • Tank supposedly is a helluva blitzer and an ST'er should certainly have a fill mentality, but IIRC he can't cover.

    I just don't see multifunctional LBs on our roster... especially on the outside.

    Situationally guessing for an entire game is not my idea of adapting to the talent you have.

    Our first defensive series was electric. But if it was over the moment SD went spread, then be it coaching and/or talent something is seriously wrong. Good Defenses dictate to the Offense.

    @tour2ma said:

    Tank supposedly is a helluva blitzer and an ST'er should certainly have a fill mentality, but IIRC he can't cover.

    I just don't see multifunctional LBs on our roster... especially on the outside.

    Situationally guessing for an entire game is not my idea of adapting to the talent you have.

    Our first defensive series was electric. But if it was over the moment SD went spread, then be it coaching and/or talent something is seriously wrong. Good Defenses dictate to the Offense.

    If he can smash RB's coming north south, than I give a fuck what his cover skills are.

  • Did Mingo & Kruger even play?

    I don't recall their names being mentioned.

    Sounds like Bowe isn't the only player doing jack shit for a paycheck this year.

    @canton-dawg said:

    Did Mingo & Kruger even play?

    I don't recall their names being mentioned.

    Sounds like Bowe isn't the only player doing jack shit for a paycheck this year.

    I think Mingo played, not sure. BUt yeah Kruger played most of the game. Didn't do shit.

  • We were down Haden and D Bryant all game. Gipson went out during the second half.

    Haden broke his finger last game, DB was out for the 2nd straight game with an undescribed shoulder injury, Gipson badly sprained his ankle.

  • @tour2ma said:

    Other than IMO Pet is not pinning the "hopes of the franchise" on McC... sure.

    The one thing Pet is getting credit for is getting effort out of his team. Those not willing or not capable of putting out the effort are minimized, e.g., Bowe, Gilbert. Put another way, he is putting his best team on the field.

    Right now that team includes McC, our bridge QB... and everyone knows that is what Josh is.

    Hmmm. That statement would leave me to conclude you don't think Manziel put out his best effort his last outing. Otherwise he would be out there with the rest giving their all instead of being minimized.

    @texasag1969 said:

    Hmmm. That statement would leave me to conclude you don't think Manziel put out his best effort his last outing. Otherwise he would be out there with the rest giving their all instead of being minimized.

    I can see where someone could read that into my post, but was not my intent. With JM it's just a matter of him being the 2nd best QB at the moment.

    @clevfan4life said:

    If he can smash RB's coming north south, than I give a fuck what his cover skills are.

    Sure... until he bites on a couple play fakes and gives up quick posts to the slot receiver right where Tank vacated.

  • @texasag1969 said:

    Hmmm. That statement would leave me to conclude you don't think Manziel put out his best effort his last outing. Otherwise he would be out there with the rest giving their all instead of being minimized.

    I can see where someone could read that into my post, but was not my intent. With JM it's just a matter of him being the 2nd best QB at the moment.

    @clevfan4life said:

    If he can smash RB's coming north south, than I give a fuck what his cover skills are.

    Sure... until he bites on a couple play fakes and gives up quick posts to the slot receiver right where Tank vacated.

    @tour2ma said:

    I can see where someone could read that into my post, but was not my intent. With JM it's just a matter of him being the 2nd best QB at the moment.

    Sure... until he bites on a couple play fakes and gives up quick posts to the slot receiver right where Tank vacated.

    Dude I want to see a ball carrier smashed so hard at this point that I could live with your scenario. As long as he makes that slot receiver regret signing up to the play in the NFL at some point during the game one of those quick slants to the inside, i'm ok with biting on a PA. Look I've got lowered expectations at this point. Can one team maybe not run for 200 yds on us?

  • i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

  • i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    @miktoxic said:

    i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    It is getting harder and harder to take around here.

  • people want to see NFL football played on a consistent basis. For me at least, it's not all about wins. I'm ok for now with a loss if we see some fire. Some real NFL film quality plays. It's not whining to expect that out of a professional football team. It's whining if you're constantly bitching about things that happen at the elite level that didn't go our way, there's certain breaks that happen in this game and there's nothing you can do about it. But the year in and year out lack of talent is becoming unbearable. Watching players we passed on develop their games, some in losing franchises similar to the Browns situation....is just annoying at this point. These are baseline expectations out of an organization from the fan base that aren't being met.

  • @tour2ma said:

    I can see where someone could read that into my post, but was not my intent. With JM it's just a matter of him being the 2nd best QB at the moment.

    Sure... until he bites on a couple play fakes and gives up quick posts to the slot receiver right where Tank vacated.

    Dude I want to see a ball carrier smashed so hard at this point that I could live with your scenario. As long as he makes that slot receiver regret signing up to the play in the NFL at some point during the game one of those quick slants to the inside, i'm ok with biting on a PA. Look I've got lowered expectations at this point. Can one team maybe not run for 200 yds on us?

    @clevfan4life said:

    Dude I want to see a ball carrier smashed so hard at this point that I could live with your scenario. As long as he makes that slot receiver regret signing up to the play in the NFL at some point during the game one of those quick slants to the inside, i'm ok with biting on a PA. Look I've got lowered expectations at this point. Can one team maybe not run for 200 yds on us?ou

    SD was held under 100... that help? 🙂

    I hear you. It'd be nice to be able to point to something the D is doing well... especially without another aspect being so deep in the shit.

    And first, you stop the run...

    But somewhere out there is another Clay Mathews, Sr. waiting to be a Brown.

  • How can Pettine say in his presser " I have full confidence in Jim O''Neil" and "we are very very close to getting it on defense"??? How can he say that shit without cracking up laughing?

  • i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    @miktoxic said:

    i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    LALALALALA it's all peaches & cream with the Browns.

  • i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    @miktoxic said:

    i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    aaah the "you're not a real Browns fan card"

    Do you stick your tongue out like Miley Cyrus too?

  • Just remember this cry babies....if not for a blatant missed call by the officials tonite at the end of last nite's Monday night football game we'd have the same record as the 2 time nfc champs/Super Bowl champ.

  • i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    @miktoxic said:

    i could count on one hand the true browns fans on this board. the rest are a bunch of whiny cunts.

    It's been going on ever since I joined the board. I thought it was a right of passage requirement. 😛

  • How can Pettine say in his presser " I have full confidence in Jim O''Neil" and "we are very very close to getting it on defense"??? How can he say that shit without cracking up laughing?

    @jcam222 said:

    How can Pettine say in his presser " I have full confidence in Jim O''Neil" and "we are very very close to getting it on defense"??? How can he say that shit without cracking up laughing?

    That's one of the things that's kind of turning me off about Pettine. I understand these guys are dragged infront of the mic and are almost forced to put on a rosy forecast for the stockholders. I just wish he'd come out and say we've got some real fucking problems on this team and it's my job to figure out if it's the guys, the scheme or both.

  • @jcam222 said:

    How can Pettine say in his presser " I have full confidence in Jim O''Neil" and "we are very very close to getting it on defense"??? How can he say that shit without cracking up laughing?

    That's one of the things that's kind of turning me off about Pettine. I understand these guys are dragged infront of the mic and are almost forced to put on a rosy forecast for the stockholders. I just wish he'd come out and say we've got some real fucking problems on this team and it's my job to figure out if it's the guys, the scheme or both.

    @clevfan4life said:

    That's one of the things that's kind of turning me off about Pettine. I understand these guys are dragged infront of the mic and are almost forced to put on a rosy forecast for the stockholders. I just wish he'd come out and say we've got some real fucking problems on this team and it's my job to figure out if it's the guys, the scheme or both.

    I think the worst thing Pettine could do would be publicly call out coaches and players. That would be counter productive in trying to improve the teams play. We don't know what goes on behind the scenes, in practices or after watching game films. Behind the scenes is where this needs to take place. Pettine shoulders the blame in public and that is to his credit and what is best.