@bbedward said:

I have no idea how Zac Taylor ever managed to make it to a super bowl. 

#9

@tiamat63 said:

The Bengals did some interesting things in the running game and hurt us with it.  Then they went away from it.   The Ravens won't make that mistake. 

I have no idea how Zac Taylor ever managed to make it to a super bowl. 

@sdbacker80 said:

We lose players on Friday walk throughs

They can be quite stressful these days.  Meanwhile we have an owner with the biggest crush on the wrong Manning...  All I can think of is the voice of Dr Frasier Crane - "Hello Cleveland - I'm listening..."

@sdbacker80 said:

We lose players on Friday walk throughs

True enough.    

@orion said:

...the player.

We lose players on Friday walk throughs

@sdbacker80 said:

11 point dogs - What do we have to lose?  

...the player.

@orion said:

I wouldn't play him.  He hadn't been with the team since June.   I'd have him suite up and sit with Sanders.  Maybe bring him in as a decoy for a play.  Perhaps a carry or two before the game is over.  I know that's easier for a RB to jump into the lineup than other skilled positions...but he missed all of the preseason, all of TC, didn't even participate in Wednesday's practice....has never played in an NFL game.  I'd also be concerned about pulled muscles and stuff as TC is important for getting your body in game shape.

11 point dogs - What do we have to lose?  

@orion said:

I wouldn't play him.  He hadn't been with the team since June.   I'd have him suite up and sit with Sanders.  Maybe bring him in as a decoy for a play.  Perhaps a carry or two before the game is over.  I know that's easier for a RB to jump into the lineup than other skilled positions...but he missed all of the preseason, all of TC, didn't even participate in Wednesday's practice....has never played in an NFL game.  I'd also be concerned about pulled muscles and stuff as TC is important for getting your body in game shape.

Me either to the first part in bold & me too with the last part in bold.  Way to think like this 2nd round draft pick is an investment.  You're hired!!! 

@orion said:

I wouldn't play him.  He hadn't been with the team since June.   I'd have him suite up and sit with Sanders.  Maybe bring him in as a decoy for a play.  Perhaps a carry or two before the game is over.  I know that's easier for a RB to jump into the lineup than other skilled positions...but he missed all of the preseason, all of TC, didn't even participate in Wednesday's practice....has never played in an NFL game.  I'd also be concerned about pulled muscles and stuff as TC is important for getting your body in game shape.

They have until Sat afternoon to decide whether to activate him for the game or not.

@syd said:

judkins to play ? 

I wouldn't play him.  He hadn't been with the team since June.   I'd have him suite up and sit with Sanders.  Maybe bring him in as a decoy for a play.  Perhaps a carry or two before the game is over.  I know that's easier for a RB to jump into the lineup than other skilled positions...but he missed all of the preseason, all of TC, didn't even participate in Wednesday's practice....has never played in an NFL game.  I'd also be concerned about pulled muscles and stuff as TC is important for getting your body in game shape.

@bob806 said:

I have a good feeling about this game, it will be close. 

Which of course could mean heartache for us, but remember despite his critics, Stefanski is pretty good vs the AFC North. 

The comments above make perfect sense as to why the Ratbirds may win, especially due to our offense not making plays when needed. However, the Ratbirds D is very very vulnerable. 

Survive the 1st quarter, then it's a ballgame folks. 

It's a pretty scary matchup for anyone.  Buffalo had to score a ratload of points to beat a load of rats.  With the worry of how easily Lamar breaks contain outside (spreading defenses horizontally) - look what that did to the running lanes inside for Derrick Henry at Buffalo.  Come to think of it, it wasn't difficult for Lamar to exploit those running lanes either.  The vice versa here is while Dlines keep their gap integrity - it's never a guarantee the outside contain will be any easier against Lamar or Henry for that matter.  

@orion said:

Browns Injury Report

How about that for a dejavue?

@berniesuperbowl2 said:

Delpit needs to STFU up about Derrick Henry.

I hear ya Bernie!  If Delpit ever watched any film he'd be exercising his right to remain silent instead of abusing his freedom of speech...  

Which of course could mean heartache for us, but remember despite his critics, Stefanski is pretty good vs the AFC North. 

The comments above make perfect sense as to why the Ratbirds may win, especially due to our offense not making plays when needed. However, the Ratbirds D is very very vulnerable. 

Survive the 1st quarter, then it's a ballgame folks. 

About 3/4 of Ohio gets the Browns game. Suck it Cincy. Suck it Dayton. And suck it Van Wert. 

East West Virginia gets the game. The chubby part of VA gets it too. 

Most of MD and some funky parts of PA get the game. Oddly enough the greater Louisville area gets the game. Those folks must still be ate up over Lamar. Good for them.

I recall when we drafted Baker that OK would show Browns games for a year or 2 afterwards. That faded, but Lville is still going for it. 

https://506sports.com/nfl.php?yr=2025&wk=2

@berniesuperbowl2 said:

Delpit needs to STFU up about Derrick Henry. Why pour gasoline on the fire? 

And ask JOK about tackling Derrick Henry. He injured his neck trying to tackle him almost a year ago and may never play football again. 

Most safeties eat their words along with grass and dirt as Henry runs past them with a face planting stiffarm which leaves arms unable to even touch him. First TD run against the Bills' Safety Cole Bishop Sunday night, the first play here after you click on "Watch on Youtube"

 The amount of explosive plays the Browns generated on 1st down...

1.  

The Browns 1st down offense produced...

0 explosive runs 

2.3ypc 

 With the exception of a designed screen to Isiah Bond, the Browns didn't have a single 1st down throw completed to a WR between the 20s. 

  Should the Ravens copy the Bengals defense and run more 2 high, if the Browns don't find more efficient runs on early downs to punish the -1... then it's going to be a long day. 

And ask JOK about tackling Derrick Henry. He injured his neck trying to tackle him almost a year ago and may never play football again.