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    jiggins7919J jiggins7919 wrote on last edited by
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    Our defense has forced one punt in two games. Today our offense had just 6 total possessions, the fewest of any game in the last 30 years. We've also failed to stop approximately 90% of 4th down conversions. 

    It's rough right now on defense, and we need to pray we get healthier so we can actually compete on that side of the ball. 

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      Down right offensive. 

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        Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

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          Our defense has forced one punt in two games. Today our offense had just 6 total possessions, the fewest of any game in the last 30 years. We've also failed to stop approximately 90% of 4th down conversions. 

          It's rough right now on defense, and we need to pray we get healthier so we can actually compete on that side of the ball. 

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          @jiggins7919 said:

          Our defense has forced one punt in two games. Today our offense had just 6 total possessions, the fewest of any game in the last 30 years. We've also failed to stop approximately 90% of 4th down conversions. 

          It's rough right now on defense, and we need to pray we get healthier so we can actually compete on that side of the ball. 

          And going back to 1994, about 26 years, at 5-2 it was the best start since Bill B. was running things here.

          What a difference a week makes.  😳

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            Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

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            jiggins7919J jiggins7919 wrote on last edited by
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            @the-gipper said:

            Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

            I know...I keep telling myself that same thing, but damn...that defense makes the game tough to watch. 

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              @jiggins7919 said:

              Our defense has forced one punt in two games. Today our offense had just 6 total possessions, the fewest of any game in the last 30 years. We've also failed to stop approximately 90% of 4th down conversions. 

              It's rough right now on defense, and we need to pray we get healthier so we can actually compete on that side of the ball. 

              And going back to 1994, about 26 years, at 5-2 it was the best start since Bill B. was running things here.

              What a difference a week makes.  😳

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              jiggins7919J jiggins7919 wrote on last edited by
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              @mjp28 said:

              And going back to 1994, about 26 years, at 5-2 it was the best start since Bill B. was running things here.

              What a difference a week makes.  😳

              Unfortunately the defense was still atrocious a week ago, we just happened to have an outstanding drive at the end of the game. Think about forcing 1 punt in 2 games...and last week, you basically got bailed out by two plays (int and fumble) or else it would have been curtains.  Remember that Dallas game? We lose that game unless OBJ rips off that reverse TD. Something is very wrong with them, and I guess we just need to hope we can outscore everyone because we ain't stopping nobody. 

              This is still the best season I can remember in recent history, so I don't want to lose sight of that. But...but...damn man. It's so hard to watch. Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

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                @mjp28 said:

                And going back to 1994, about 26 years, at 5-2 it was the best start since Bill B. was running things here.

                What a difference a week makes.  😳

                Unfortunately the defense was still atrocious a week ago, we just happened to have an outstanding drive at the end of the game. Think about forcing 1 punt in 2 games...and last week, you basically got bailed out by two plays (int and fumble) or else it would have been curtains.  Remember that Dallas game? We lose that game unless OBJ rips off that reverse TD. Something is very wrong with them, and I guess we just need to hope we can outscore everyone because we ain't stopping nobody. 

                This is still the best season I can remember in recent history, so I don't want to lose sight of that. But...but...damn man. It's so hard to watch. Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

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                @jiggins7919 said:

                Unfortunately the defense was still atrocious a week ago, we just happened to have an outstanding drive at the end of the game. Think about forcing 1 punt in 2 games...and last week, you basically got bailed out by two plays (int and fumble) or else it would have been curtains.  Remember that Dallas game? We lose that game unless OBJ rips off that reverse TD. Something is very wrong with them, and I guess we just need to hope we can outscore everyone because we ain't stopping nobody. 

                This is still the best season I can remember in recent history, so I don't want to lose sight of that. But...but...damn man. It's so hard to watch. Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

                Exactly! I kept telling the wife the defense needs to get us off the field! They never did!!! The offense struggled with weather, drops and fumbles! Didn't help the zebras took away our TD, but gave them theirs. 

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                  Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

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                  @the-gipper said:

                  Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

                  There's a narrative on here from some that the Browns focused almost exclusively on offense this year, and will focus on defense next offseason.

                  That's not entirely true. The Browns used their first rounder on LT Wills, but then used their 2nd rounder and both 3rd rounders on three defensive players.

                  Unfortunately, all three have missed a lot of time with injuries and have contributed little. 

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                    @mjp28 said:

                    And going back to 1994, about 26 years, at 5-2 it was the best start since Bill B. was running things here.

                    What a difference a week makes.  😳

                    Unfortunately the defense was still atrocious a week ago, we just happened to have an outstanding drive at the end of the game. Think about forcing 1 punt in 2 games...and last week, you basically got bailed out by two plays (int and fumble) or else it would have been curtains.  Remember that Dallas game? We lose that game unless OBJ rips off that reverse TD. Something is very wrong with them, and I guess we just need to hope we can outscore everyone because we ain't stopping nobody. 

                    This is still the best season I can remember in recent history, so I don't want to lose sight of that. But...but...damn man. It's so hard to watch. Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

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                    Browns149B Browns149 wrote on last edited by
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                    @jiggins7919 said:

                    Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

                    This is exactly the problem. They miss the initial tackle all the time. And they can’t get off the field

                    Yesterday they allowed a 3rd and 18 screen pass to get a first down

                    And I saw somewhere they have stopped only one 4th down play in 15 tries. That is a 93% success rate

                    "And they don't really know even what they're talkin' about And I can't imagine what empty heads can achieve."
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                      Let's just hope Myles Garrett's MRI on the knee today doesn't give us bad news.  If so, we're back to watching the same defense we had in his absence last year - and that wasn't very much fun,,,

                      I welcome the only Defensive Coordinator to earn a Superbowl Ring in New Orleans while understanding Revenge of the Nerds is a sequel. "Come get some!"
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                        I keep hearing that we need to get healthy on that side of the ball when we need more talent on that side of the ball.

                        Is Greedy our savior? Philips? 
                         

                        we’ve been awful since Nov./Dec 2019.  We thought our backers were fine.  They weren’t.  We tried to upgrade Vernon but couldn’t. We did some stop gaps at safety.  The plan failed. 

                        We are so easy to game plan against and we have the best pass rusher right now in the NFL but you just need 2/3 seconds ball out and watch our circus back 7 play in space and tackle.

                        Our LBs can’t read diagnose and fill to support stopping the run game.  They cant man cover in space either and they look confused in zone scheme. Probably all okay in special teams next year 

                        we need everything except for Garrett’s spot including a #1 corner that can stay healthy - that should tell you everything you need to know.

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                          There is very little excuse to be in this situation for Berry.  The linebacker core was rated last in the league going into the season, and that was BEFORE injury. 

                          Your back up plan at safety is Sandejo? 

                          The Browns have massive cap space and 9 picks coming this draft. 9 rookies aren't making this team. 

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                            First six picks of the next draft need to be two of each of S/LB/DL. 

                            LB Ossai with our comp in the 3rd round is my sleeper quality 2021 starter.  S Paris Ford was my pick to fall to our second round, but due to Cisco's season-ending ACL, Ford will probably go bottom-of-the-first now.

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                              @jiggins7919 said:

                              Can't tackle and can't ever make a play on 3rd or 4th down. Ever. 

                              This is exactly the problem. They miss the initial tackle all the time. And they can’t get off the field

                              Yesterday they allowed a 3rd and 18 screen pass to get a first down

                              And I saw somewhere they have stopped only one 4th down play in 15 tries. That is a 93% success rate

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                              @browns149 said:

                              This is exactly the problem. They miss the initial tackle all the time. And they can’t get off the field

                              Yesterday they allowed a 3rd and 18 screen pass to get a first down

                              And I saw somewhere they have stopped only one 4th down play in 15 tries. That is a 93% success rate

                              They not only miss but They get taken for a ride for extra yards.  I thought we were watching a HS football game for a few hours. The back 7 aside from maybe Joseph they aren’t physical tacklers 

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                                Our LB'er's suck so bad... They would be role players on other teams...

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                                  There is very little excuse to be in this situation for Berry.  The linebacker core was rated last in the league going into the season, and that was BEFORE injury. 

                                  Your back up plan at safety is Sandejo? 

                                  The Browns have massive cap space and 9 picks coming this draft. 9 rookies aren't making this team. 

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                                  @hx214 said:

                                  There is very little excuse to be in this situation for Berry.  The linebacker core was rated last in the league going into the season, and that was BEFORE injury. 

                                  Your back up plan at safety is Sandejo? 

                                  The Browns have massive cap space and 9 picks coming this draft. 9 rookies aren't making this team. 

                                  IMO we assumed a two year rebuild.  Go back and watch our defense at the end of last year.  We blamed the Coordinator and rightfully so but we were void of talent as well. Others said well Garrett was out- our backers and secondary were putrid last year too I didn’t need Garrett on or off the field to see that.  Tackling was awful too.

                                  This offseason we drafted our LT and signed RT in hopes giving the QB everything he needed so we could assess his ability to play the position long term. Not a terrible strategy.  But there folks all in this forum saying to draft a tackle, sign a tackle, draft a guard high and for good measure just draft depth there too when The issues on offense last year were largely Baker and the play caller.  
                                   

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                                    https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/browns-2020-trade-deadline-targets/95-ce0c3ed0-498f-4af0-9f95-bb8cb88b7ff6

                                    A lot of good names to consider to bulk up the defense at the trade deadline. It's a great scenario to add a player or two going into the bye as well. Potentially getting a safety like Simmons playing on a franchise tag, and perhaps extending them would be such a nice pick me up. Every season is different, and long-term success is tough. I really hope there's a plan to push some buttons to make our defense better.

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                                      There is very little excuse to be in this situation for Berry.  The linebacker core was rated last in the league going into the season, and that was BEFORE injury. 

                                      Your back up plan at safety is Sandejo? 

                                      The Browns have massive cap space and 9 picks coming this draft. 9 rookies aren't making this team. 

                                      IMO we assumed a two year rebuild.  Go back and watch our defense at the end of last year.  We blamed the Coordinator and rightfully so but we were void of talent as well. Others said well Garrett was out- our backers and secondary were putrid last year too I didn’t need Garrett on or off the field to see that.  Tackling was awful too.

                                      This offseason we drafted our LT and signed RT in hopes giving the QB everything he needed so we could assess his ability to play the position long term. Not a terrible strategy.  But there folks all in this forum saying to draft a tackle, sign a tackle, draft a guard high and for good measure just draft depth there too when The issues on offense last year were largely Baker and the play caller.  
                                       

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                                      @sdbacker80 said:

                                      IMO we assumed a two year rebuild.  Go back and watch our defense at the end of last year.  We blamed the Coordinator and rightfully so but we were void of talent as well. Others said well Garrett was out- our backers and secondary were putrid last year too I didn’t need Garrett on or off the field to see that.  Tackling was awful too.

                                      This offseason we drafted our LT and signed RT in hopes giving the QB everything he needed so we could assess his ability to play the position long term. Not a terrible strategy.  But there folks all in this forum saying to draft a tackle, sign a tackle, draft a guard high and for good measure just draft depth there too when The issues on offense last year were largely Baker and the play caller.  
                                       

                                      Ya, but there is no excuse to be in the top 5 year after year in cap space, when your defensive players aren't even middle of the road.  If your in a rebuild that is fine, sign 3 or 4 vets to 2-3 year contracts and put up a damn fight.... This defense is going to cost them a shot at making the playoffs.  Always thinking about next year, when next year is completely uncertain.

                                      On a side note, anybody see Ogbah absolutely destroy Goff on that fumble scoop and score play. Guy has 6 sacks this season too.  Man, that trade was awful.

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                                        @the-gipper said:

                                        Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

                                        There's a narrative on here from some that the Browns focused almost exclusively on offense this year, and will focus on defense next offseason.

                                        That's not entirely true. The Browns used their first rounder on LT Wills, but then used their 2nd rounder and both 3rd rounders on three defensive players.

                                        Unfortunately, all three have missed a lot of time with injuries and have contributed little. 

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                                        @dutch-oven said:

                                        There's a narrative on here from some that the Browns focused almost exclusively on offense this year, and will focus on defense next offseason.

                                        That's not entirely true. The Browns used their first rounder on LT Wills, but then used their 2nd rounder and both 3rd rounders on three defensive players.

                                        Unfortunately, all three have missed a lot of time with injuries and have contributed little. 

                                        So, hopefully in their sophomore year they stay healthy and really start contributing. 

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                                          @the-gipper said:

                                          Some guy on here would say  "you can't fix everything in one year"......OK,  but you can fuck up half the team in one year, it seems. 

                                          There's a narrative on here from some that the Browns focused almost exclusively on offense this year, and will focus on defense next offseason.

                                          That's not entirely true. The Browns used their first rounder on LT Wills, but then used their 2nd rounder and both 3rd rounders on three defensive players.

                                          Unfortunately, all three have missed a lot of time with injuries and have contributed little. 

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                                          Tour2maT Tour2ma wrote on last edited by Tour2ma
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                                          Someone ask Yipper to explain how our 2019, 22nd-ranked D was "fucked up" this year on its way to being 19th-ranked.

                                          @dutch-oven said:

                                          There's a narrative on here from some that the Browns focused almost exclusively on offense this year, and will focus on defense next offseason.

                                          Dear Dutch...

                                          FIFY... follow the money. It was focused on the O-side... draft, yes, but also FA signings (Conklin)and contract extensions, e.g., Bito...

                                          Yours truly,

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                                          @flugel said:

                                          Let's just hope Myles Garrett's MRI on the knee today doesn't give us bad news.  If so, we're back to watching the same defense we had in his absence last year - and that wasn't very much fun,,,

                                          @sdbacker80 said:

                                          IMO we assumed a two year rebuild.  Go back and watch our defense at the end of last year.  We blamed the Coordinator and rightfully so but we were void of talent as well. Others said well Garrett was out- our backers and secondary were putrid last year too I didn’t need Garrett on or off the field to see that.  Tackling was awful too.

                                          So.... D was not fucked up this year?

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