And the North is owned by........
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...The Ravens. I had lots of friends say they are overrated, and that Jackson is just a gimmick QB who won't last....and when the Browns thumped them, the Raven doubters seemed like they were right. But I think that game was the exception - the anomaly. The Ravens I saw whoop on Seattle, in their house, is what I envisioned they would be.
Yes, yes - a lot of football left and LOTS can change. But as of now, the Ravens are clearly the best team in the North. That's the most physical team, and physical teams only get better as we head into Nov. and Dec.
...The Ravens. I had lots of friends say they are overrated, and that Jackson is just a gimmick QB who won't last....and when the Browns thumped them, the Raven doubters seemed like they were right. But I think that game was the exception - the anomaly. The Ravens I saw whoop on Seattle, in their house, is what I envisioned they would be.
Yes, yes - a lot of football left and LOTS can change. But as of now, the Ravens are clearly the best team in the North. That's the most physical team, and physical teams only get better as we head into Nov. and Dec.
It is a gimmick offense. He didn’t even complete 10 passes
it is tough for a team not familiar with Jackson to defend the run element. They will be a dangerous team until Jackson can’t stay upright.
Seattle not only dealt with factor above- they had probably the worst plan you can have against Jackson you don’t send your ends up field and pass rush and you spy him.
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We're falling pretty far back in the division now. And with a loss to the Pat's staring us in the face...
Which is why it's time to begin looking at the Conference as a whole.... and a WC berth...
- Div winners look like Pats, Chiefs, Ravens. Colts.
- I can't see Bills continuing their early pace.
- Texans have a tradition of pissing away playoff spots.
- Raiders? They're already sellers going into the trade deadline.
- Jags/Tits? Vert similar teams with QB questions... expect one to contend.
- Of those below us only the Chargers, who often come alive late, concern me.
Which is why it's time to begin looking at the Conference as a whole.... and a WC berth...
- Div winners look like Pats, Chiefs, Ravens. Colts.
- I can't see Bills continuing their early pace.
- Texans have a tradition of pissing away playoff spots.
- Raiders? They're already sellers going into the trade deadline.
- Jags/Tits? Vert similar teams with QB questions... expect one to contend.
- Of those below us only the Chargers, who often come alive late, concern me.
Wild Card? Means no worse than 7-3 the rest of the way- or start praying....
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That Khaleesi melt down was epic though!
...... and all hail Sansa - Queen of the North.
Worst character writing ever. Not that I disliked her turning "mad", I like some surprises and bad endings... but it was too fast and with many plotholes.
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It shouldn't be understated a big reason the Ravens are in this position is because Harbaugh is a top 3-5 coach in the league. It must make his brother furious haha.
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Don't bring Harbaugh the Lesser into this.. I hope Michigan makes him coach for life.
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We're falling pretty far back in the division now. And with a loss to the Pat's staring us in the face...
Which is why it's time to begin looking at the Conference as a whole.... and a WC berth...
- Div winners look like Pats, Chiefs, Ravens. Colts.
- I can't see Bills continuing their early pace.
- Texans have a tradition of pissing away playoff spots.
- Raiders? They're already sellers going into the trade deadline.
- Jags/Tits? Vert similar teams with QB questions... expect one to contend.
- Of those below us only the Chargers, who often come alive late, concern me.
Which is why it's time to begin looking at the Conference as a whole.... and a WC berth...
- Div winners look like Pats, Chiefs, Ravens. Colts.
- I can't see Bills continuing their early pace.
- Texans have a tradition of pissing away playoff spots.
- Raiders? They're already sellers going into the trade deadline.
- Jags/Tits? Vert similar teams with QB questions... expect one to contend.
- Of those below us only the Chargers, who often come alive late, concern me.
I'm not sleeping on the Texans, and I believe the Colts are due to lose a few. They are over-achieving, although I like Frank Reich.
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It shouldn't be understated a big reason the Ravens are in this position is because Harbaugh is a top 3-5 coach in the league. It must make his brother furious haha.
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Which is why it's time to begin looking at the Conference as a whole.... and a WC berth...
- Div winners look like Pats, Chiefs, Ravens. Colts.
- I can't see Bills continuing their early pace.
- Texans have a tradition of pissing away playoff spots.
- Raiders? They're already sellers going into the trade deadline.
- Jags/Tits? Vert similar teams with QB questions... expect one to contend.
- Of those below us only the Chargers, who often come alive late, concern me.
Wild Card? Means no worse than 7-3 the rest of the way- or start praying....
Wild Card? Means no worse than 7-3 the rest of the way- or start praying....
I figure 8-2... and it's doable.
I'm not sleeping on the Texans, and I believe the Colts are due to lose a few. They are over-achieving, although I like Frank Reich.
I live with a Texan fan... they just have a history of pissing away seasons under O'Brien... and with more talent than they now have.
Indy? I hear you, but aside from the shockingly good job Brissett is doing in place of Luck, their 2019 success should not come as a surprise. They've been building for a while now and had most of their parts assembled last season, e.g., the D and Mack.
Overachieving? Maybe, but I think you mentioned the reason they might not be.... Reich. This is a different Offense than we would have seen under Luck and it's Reich who has to be credited with the personality change that goes with it.
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You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
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You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
If the D line can apply pressure and if Baker finds his game....
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If the Browns weren't the Browns, they'd probably be a decent team.
But they are...... So they're not.
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You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
If you get lazy with your game plan (Dolphins, Seahawks) they will beat you badly.
You put on film of the Chargers Ravens playoff game and even some Browns this season. Blueprint is there.
-I don’t blitz him. I have the Dline occupy their lanes stay discipline don’t have your ends get too far upfield. You do the opposite of what a defense is typically called to do keep him in the pocket.
- you spy him. One guy is always dedicated to him. When they do that read option you hit him. Oops I thought he had the ball. It leaves one less guy in coverage but Jackson makes even the easiest throws hard.
- you play zone in the back 7. You can’t afford man coverage and him running free and you give him different looks out of the zone
They are a tough out
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You had to figure the Ratbirds and Steelers wouldn't "go away."
I don't like Jackson, but he's a waterbug playing QB. Simply difficult to corral. You've got to get ahead by a couple scores by the 3rd Q to make them throw, and exploit his "weakness." Jackson is only going to get better, so the Browns have to step it up.
Let's hope the Browns coaching staff did some soul-searching and serious adjusting over the BYE. Otherwise this forum is going to be littered with endless draft talk like in years past.
If you get lazy with your game plan (Dolphins, Seahawks) they will beat you badly.
You put on film of the Chargers Ravens playoff game and even some Browns this season. Blueprint is there.
-I don’t blitz him. I have the Dline occupy their lanes stay discipline don’t have your ends get too far upfield. You do the opposite of what a defense is typically called to do keep him in the pocket.
- you spy him. One guy is always dedicated to him. When they do that read option you hit him. Oops I thought he had the ball. It leaves one less guy in coverage but Jackson makes even the easiest throws hard.
- you play zone in the back 7. You can’t afford man coverage and him running free and you give him different looks out of the zone
They are a tough out
If you get lazy with your game plan (Dolphins, Seahawks) they will beat you badly.
You put on film of the Chargers Ravens playoff game and even some Browns this season. Blueprint is there.
-I don’t blitz him. I have the Dline occupy their lanes stay discipline don’t have your ends get too far upfield. You do the opposite of what a defense is typically called to do keep him in the pocket.
- you spy him. One guy is always dedicated to him. When they do that read option you hit him. Oops I thought he had the ball. It leaves one less guy in coverage but Jackson makes even the easiest throws hard.
- you play zone in the back 7. You can’t afford man coverage and him running free and you give him different looks out of the zone
They are a tough out
When you can complete 9 passes and still beat Seattle at home by 2 tds or more, you're a problem.
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If you get lazy with your game plan (Dolphins, Seahawks) they will beat you badly.
You put on film of the Chargers Ravens playoff game and even some Browns this season. Blueprint is there.
-I don’t blitz him. I have the Dline occupy their lanes stay discipline don’t have your ends get too far upfield. You do the opposite of what a defense is typically called to do keep him in the pocket.
- you spy him. One guy is always dedicated to him. When they do that read option you hit him. Oops I thought he had the ball. It leaves one less guy in coverage but Jackson makes even the easiest throws hard.
- you play zone in the back 7. You can’t afford man coverage and him running free and you give him different looks out of the zone
They are a tough out
When you can complete 9 passes and still beat Seattle at home by 2 tds or more, you're a problem.
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