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  • F FY56

    @flugel said:

    He's still trying to figure out how to put a jock strap on because he's only worn one as an eye patch on Halloween.  But I'm sure he told his last board he was an All American LBer because nobody could see what he looks like hiding behind his keyboard.  He's the type that would share a photo of someone he wants us all to think he is.  I say such a thing knowing people on this board have seen me in person.

    Haha..so he must use an eyepatch for a jockstrap, it's large enough.

    @fy56 said:

    so he must use an eyepatch for a jockstrap

    We get it, you can't live in fear of the guy!

    Or within 600 yards of a playground.

    "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown
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  • U Unsympathetic

    @fy56 said:

    so he must use an eyepatch for a jockstrap

    We get it, you can't live in fear of the guy!

    Or within 600 yards of a playground.

    @unsympathetic said:

    We get it, you can't live in fear of the guy!

    Or within 600 yards of a playground.

    No you actually don't get it. You never have.

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  • You know, I've always enjoyed how you allow your insults to speak for themselves.  You don't let anything resembling a personality get in the way!

    "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown
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  • U Unsympathetic

    You know, I've always enjoyed how you allow your insults to speak for themselves.  You don't let anything resembling a personality get in the way!

    @unsympathetic said:

    You know, I've always enjoyed how you allow your insults to speak for themselves.  You don't let anything resembling a personality get in the way!

    Now don't be too hard on the artist formerly known as Gorka, or we'll all have to learn yet another name for him. ?

  • Dutch OvenD Dutch Oven

    @unsympathetic said:

    You know, I've always enjoyed how you allow your insults to speak for themselves.  You don't let anything resembling a personality get in the way!

    Now don't be too hard on the artist formerly known as Gorka, or we'll all have to learn yet another name for him. ?

    @dutch-oven said:

    Now don't be too hard on the artist formerly known as Gorka, or we'll all have to learn yet another name for him. ?

    Is it time for a new name contest? We have three + weeks before ko against Carolina.🙄

  • For all the Browns deserters to Carolina. Your game with the Patriots comes on NFL Network in 4 minutes.?

  • https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/unsurprising-report-baker-mayfield-to-be-named-starter-for-week-1-versus-browns/ar-AA10NPNl

    Unsurprising report: Baker Mayfield to be named starter for Week 1 versus Browns

    https://www.foxnews.com/sports/baker-mayfield-expected-named-panthers-starting-qb-robbie-anderson-praises-mayfield

    Baker Mayfield expected to be named Panthers starting QB, Robbie Anderson has high praise

    Carolina quarterback Baker Mayfield signs autographs for fans after practice. The New England Patriots hosted the Panthers in a joint practice session at Gillette Stadium. 

    Carolina quarterback Baker Mayfield signs autographs for fans after practice. The New England Patriots hosted the Panthers in a joint practice session at Gillette Stadium.  (Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

    'The news of Mayfield as QB1 should be music to the ears of wide receiver Robbie Anderson, who recently praised his new quarterback for his confidence and leadership. 

    "He’s smart," Anderson

    ?t=212" rel="external nofollow">told reporters on Tuesday. "He’s picked up the offense, like, rapidly. I like his energy a lot. I like that a lot about him. Like his leadership and his confidence."'

  • Mayfield is the enemy now, screw him.

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  • DieHardBrownsFan1D DieHardBrownsFan1

    Mayfield is the enemy now, screw him.

    @diehardbrownsfan1 said:

    Mayfield is the enemy now, screw him.

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

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  • hoortaH hoorta

    @diehardbrownsfan1 said:

    Mayfield is the enemy now, screw him.

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    @hoorta said:

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    Pancake Cam got pancaked at least once playing RT.

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  • hoortaH hoorta

    @diehardbrownsfan1 said:

    Mayfield is the enemy now, screw him.

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    @hoorta said:

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    A friend reminded me that teams are now using starters more in the scrimmages and less in the games with the teams they are about to play in the preseason games.  He's right though, and that means a lot of fans in attendance hoping to see important players getting a few series in - are paying to park, eat and drink on top of the game tickets.  With the NFL already dropping 1 preseason game per team/fan base - that's shittay!

    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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  • T TexasAg1969

    @hoorta said:

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    Pancake Cam got pancaked at least once playing RT.

    @texasag1969 said:

    Pancake Cam got pancaked at least once playing RT.

    I got a chance to catch part of the game here locally.. My NFL network was a blackout..

    Did the NFL broadcast show the Panthers broadcast feed? (Steve Smith jr, is already eating some of his plate of Mayfield crow.. Smith also named Baker as the starter)

    Our local media is convinced the starting QB choice was made in 2 inter-squad practices with the Pats..No need to risk either QB in PS2..

    I've talked to fans that have been to Carolina camp..The coaching & Carolina starting OL spells doom for the CP..  McCaffrey & DJ Moore are the studs at camp... but, I will certainly hate seeing Higgy in Teal & Black 🙁   

    Browns & Buffett: Got to go fishin, Down to rock bottom again, with just a few Friends

  • Right now they list both Baker and Darnold as C0-#1s. But of course Fisher at A&M has 3 at the moment.  Live scrimmage today in College Station is likely to settle the starter two weeks before the first game.

  • Could A&M play all 3 QB's in the same backfield at the same time? It's a play-action, no it's a delayed handoff, no it's a flea flicker!

    "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown
  • FlugelF Flugel

    @hoorta said:

    Apparently didn't play in their loss to the Patriots. First time in a long time I was actually rooting for the Patsies...   

    But hey!!! How about Rashard Higgins catching two passes for 11 yards, and our old pal Shane Gonzalez going  1\1 on field goals!!!  Gotta keep track of those other ex-Browns on other teams...   😁 

    A friend reminded me that teams are now using starters more in the scrimmages and less in the games with the teams they are about to play in the preseason games.  He's right though, and that means a lot of fans in attendance hoping to see important players getting a few series in - are paying to park, eat and drink on top of the game tickets.  With the NFL already dropping 1 preseason game per team/fan base - that's shittay!

    @flugel said:

    A friend reminded me that teams are now using starters more in the scrimmages and less in the games with the teams they are about to play in the preseason games.  He's right though, and that means a lot of fans in attendance hoping to see important players getting a few series in - are paying to park, eat and drink on top of the game tickets.  With the NFL already dropping 1 preseason game per team/fan base - that's shittay!

    Lovely!! I'm in town, I needed to check up on my Mom, and a lifelong friend who's recuperating from neurosurgery. (among other family things)

    So heck, why not head down to the stadium to watch the scrubs play in crap weather, 50% chance (or more) of thunderstorms. If you're taping, I'd add extra time, in case there's a lightning delay.  If it hasn't been mentioned- Garrett isn't even in town, close family member is seriously ill. BTW- if you're willing to hike, parking can be had for $10 bucks, and of course I'll have my Port-a-Cellar in the trunk for a few glasses of wine before we head over to the stadium.  🙂  

    I didn't check face value, but my pal was lucky enough to get $40 bucks each for his pair. 

  • DaShawn Brown@DaShawnWSOC9
    It’s official, official…

    The #Panthers named Baker Mayfield the starting QB for the season opener. #NFL
    Aug 22, 2022 16 0View on X

    Baker named starter

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  • KvoetheK Kvoethe
    DaShawn Brown@DaShawnWSOC9
    It’s official, official…

    The #Panthers named Baker Mayfield the starting QB for the season opener. #NFL
    Aug 22, 2022 16 0View on X

    Baker named starter

    @kvoethe said:

    https://twitter.com/DaShawnWSOC9/status/1561744768585142273?t=wP65wQc0Dm1GrUcx5dNOvQ&s=19

    Baker named starter

    Good.  We know him well advantage Browns 

  • S SdBacker80

    @kvoethe said:

    https://twitter.com/DaShawnWSOC9/status/1561744768585142273?t=wP65wQc0Dm1GrUcx5dNOvQ&s=19

    Baker named starter

    Good.  We know him well advantage Browns 

    @sdbacker80 said:

    Good.  We know him well advantage Browns 

    And Baker knows the Browns, so who really has the advantage?

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  • F FY56

    @sdbacker80 said:

    Good.  We know him well advantage Browns 

    And Baker knows the Browns, so who really has the advantage?

    @fy56 said:

    And Baker knows the Browns, so who really has the advantage?

    Ultimately advantage is determined by whom and what position group is able to overcome their weaknesses more consistently. 

    The weakness for the Browns defense is on the IDL.    

    The weakness for Carolina is their OL.  Their pass protection is spotty at best, and their IOL really doesn't move bodies.

     It's also pretty well known, at least by my pointing it out, that Baker struggles with his post snap processing, progression and decision making.   So while he does have something of an upper hand with a detailed knowledge of the Browns personnel, deployment and favored coverages in downs and distances, that would also mean Woods' has an upper hand of his own should he go against tendency.   Because he would be asking Baker to see one thing pre-snap, but to interpret a completely different picture post snap.   That plays into processing speed vs the Browns pass rush and Baker having less time than he's used to.

     Reverting back to the position group weakness.  Can the Carolina OL move the Browns IDL enough, and hold up well enough in pass pro to allow Baker a chance to minimize his greatest flaw?    Early observations say no.     This doesn't account for my belief, which is that McCaffrey can be something of a cure-all for the Panthers offense.  At that point is boils down to execution and turnovers.

     I think Browns defense against Baker and a so-so offensive line tend to weigh in favor of CLE.   Much more heavily so in straight drop throws and downs/distances that McCaffrey would be less involved in the screen game.    CAR is a team built almost the exact opposite of the Browns.   They went sexy at the skill positions, but their offensive trenches are a serious work in progress.

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