@jrb12711 said:

I was listening to NFL radio this morning and they mad the points I was yelling all game. They compared Watson to Josh Allen and the strategy the Browns should be implementing. In regards to Allen, not unlike Watson, in week one made terrible decisions that almost single handedly cost them the game. You watch the Bills highlights from week two and what do you see? 17 carries for 100+ yards from their RBs. A lot more short and intermediate throws that allow their guys to make plays. Solid defense on the back end and Allen using his legs more effectively. Sound familiar?

The phrase the announcer used was "the Browns need to focus on base hits and not home runs". Stefanski needs to get his head out of his ass and focus on that mantra this season. Watson has thrown terrible deep balls so far this season, but IMO has thrown darts in the 7-15 yard range. Assuming Hunt comes back, I still believe in the run game and screens.

Gotta make the game simple, but I'm afraid coach is too stubborn to do that.

You can’t spend an entire half like we did with one dimensional play calling throwing go routes.  The play calling felt like we were two scores down.  The same stuff I harped on him this offseason. 

The Steelers D was over pursuing most of the night and recklessly shooting gaps. DEs screaming upfield. We had very little misdirection. Ford actually reversed field because of all the over pursuit for his long run.  And Didn’t look like we took the cue later on.  And Where was the screen game? Mitigate the pass rush!!!  And You got a mobile QB move the pocket. 

Somewhere down the line I’m a little disappointed with the offensive line.  But not before we spend 75% of the time reviewing WTH was wrong with Stefanski’s play calling and 20% of the time worrying about Watson’s indecision and lack of consistency with ball placement. 

The phrase the announcer used was "the Browns need to focus on base hits and not home runs". Stefanski needs to get his head out of his ass and focus on that mantra this season. Watson has thrown terrible deep balls so far this season, but IMO has thrown darts in the 7-15 yard range. Assuming Hunt comes back, I still believe in the run game and screens.

Gotta make the game simple, but I'm afraid coach is too stubborn to do that.

@gumby73 said:

FIGURE IT OUT BROWNS... THIS DEFENSE WANTS TO WIN GAMES

You could tell on the sidelines as time ran out that MG was not a happy camper. He watched one high priced QB destroy everything the D had won.

a.) Newsome hyper-extended his elbow.. he's Day to Day. Smith rolled a ankle than returned to game.Limited until gameday

b.) Seriously sad losing Batman to these thugs. Browns Batman ain't going out this way ? Good Luck Chubby !

RB Trades?

Cam Akers already pissed off a LA Rams's coach.. Cordarrelle Paterson would bring better usage upside at RB/WR or KR. Browns can't turn the keys over to a Ford as RB1 & expect any returning of kick injuries to Ford.. 

RB FA's

TD-Lenny Fournette or Kareem Hunt?(did they really tell him he's lost a step/slow?) Trey Sermon was released by Eagles & picked up by the Colts and put on PS..Sermon is PS protected at Colts & I can't say I don't blame them with their RB matters

c.) Browns QB D.Watson contract release drama... (2025) 

   https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/LongFormArticle/how-when-can-the-cleveland-browns-get-out-of-deshaun-watsons-contract-216452745/

FIGURE IT OUT BROWNS... THIS DEFENSE WANTS TO WIN GAMES

@syd said:

he is in cleveland today

And he holds a pair of Aces to Browns' FO offsuit 2 & 3 in this Texas Hold'em poker showdown. ?

Right now I'm glad I did not buy in to Youtube TV Sunday Ticket. I could not stand to see the Browns limited RB room with a frozen QB trying to throw downfield any more than what I saw Monday night.?

Newsome's not-quite-hyperextension is considered day-to-day

@syd said:

he is in cleveland today

Let's go team Funt, I guess.

@the-cysko-kid said:

Kareem hunt wont come to this shitshow.

he is in cleveland today

@mddawg said:

I'm pissed and depressed this morning. Pissed at Minka Fitzpatrick's dirty hit on Nick Chubb and depressed that we don't have a starting NFL QB. if you're paid $230 million at least keep the ball secure, his 14 points off turnovers gave the game away.

yes it was a dirty ass hit. Nick was already going down with a defender on his back.just more bullshit from tomlin 

Hell, even West Side Steve dragged himself off his Poliboard Safe Space and made an appearance!

Can't say there's any apathy here... No sir!

Stat line

Not a single play for the steelers in the red zone. All game

-4 yds offense for 4th quarter

@bjh2130 said:

I mean now it's just semantics. I would agree it wasn't nfl accurate but it wasn't "way high". And if we're going nfl standards if you get both hands on the ball not only is it a catchable ball its a ball that should be caught.

?Should have hit him between the numbers at that range. Can we at least agree that Watson showed a glaring lack of accuracy on numerous throws? Sideline routes that were uncatchable?  

Sure there were a few drops, but 55% completion percentage blows. 

@hoorta said:

Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it. 

I mean now it's just semantics. I would agree it wasn't nfl accurate but it wasn't "way high". And if we're going nfl standards if you get both hands on the ball not only is it a catchable ball its a ball that should be caught.

@bjh2130 said:

Watson played like shit but this certainly wasn't a way high throw. bryant gets both hands on it and both feet on the ground

Sorry I disagree. By NFL standards, Bryant is wide open- and the ball was thrown over his head. I'll watch the replay to confirm that. That's not NFL accurate. Troy Aikman made the excuse it was miscommunication, but I'm not buying it. 

@hoorta said:

pick six was a way high throw.

Watson played like shit but this certainly wasn't a way high throw. bryant gets both hands on it and both feet on the ground

@hoorta said:

Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day. 

If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr.  FWIW, Kenny Picket's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either. 

He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won. 

Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with. 

He's done Larry.. He's completely washed up... He should quit wasting everyones time... Retire.. Take his money and open a 24 hour full service massage parlor...

@the-cysko-kid said:

I'm done with the "he's rusty" excuse. If you can't get in shape with half a year and an entire off season and training camp you aren't good. 

Normally I can't stand Colon Cowturd, but I caught his takes on both the Steelers and Browns on the radio heading home from a doctor's appointment. Sadly, I actually agree with him- this time. Steelers need a new OC. Absolutely blasted the Browns- both players and organization. To your point Cysko, I totally agree. Per Cowherd he's NOT the same player back when he was with the Texans. I saw our $230 million QB for all intents and purposes look exactly like Brandon Weeden- on a bad day. 

If it starts at the top- it had to be our owner Jimmuh Has-been signing off on giving Watson that cap busting contract- and now we're essentially stuck with his albatross deal. DW's stats are abysmal, 55% completion rate and a 69 qbr.  FWIW, Kenny Pickett's stats are about the same- and the Steelers aren't paying Kenny $230 million either. 

He had better revert to previous form in a big hurry, or this is going to be another lost season- fast. Without his security blanket Nick Chubb- it's all going to be about him carrying the offense. At least the defense is still playing great. Minus those 14 gift points, the Browns may have won. 

@nickers said:

I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...

Nah- end of the year and maybe not even then. Can he have ruined Watson? He's not going through his route tree fast enough, one of those sacks- he had Njoku wide open in the flat. When he scrambles, he's just looking to run first, no longer looking downfield for the open guy- Mahomes makes a living off of that. Distinctly remember one play where he got creamed for minus yardage on a roll out, and had someone wide open 10 yards downfield. Is there something wrong with his mechanics? His accuracy looks pretty well shot too. The pick six was a way high throw. And congrats for getting called for two facemask penalties. Of course with hometown Steeler reffing they missed the one Pittsburgh got away with. 

@nickers said:

I'm calling it now.. Stefanski canned at the bye week...

Hope you are right

@flugel said:

  @ballpeen mentioned he didn't like way he saw the Browns trying to use him the other day.  I'm not sure they have the slightest idea on how they can use their receivers a lot better than they choose to.

Yep, I think Moore had another whopping 35 yard game.  Something isn't working.  It seems all of the passes head to the boundary.  I don't know if that is by design or if Watson just won't throw over the middle.

It's only 2 games in to the season, so I am not going to start pointing fingers, but I will say that something in the passing game just isn't clicking, and they better figure it out, especially since Chubb is out for the season, if not forever.

@flugel said:

@texasag1969 said:

BTW who planned this shit show to have no real backup players for the tough yards inside at RB. If they don't fear that then they pin their ears back on our deer in the headlights QB.

Yeah I was not a fan of letting D'earnest Johnson walk...

@sdbacker80 said:

It doesn’t get easier.

The Steelers are not a good football team.   Playing The Titans without Nick Chubb you are essentially playing right into their hands. 

Of course Baltimore who should be healthy in two weeks outplayed the Bengals on the road.

If we are 2-2 headed into the Bye I’ll be happy.  

I don't think were winning anymore games till we get to the cup cake part of the season...