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I think some people will be surprised at how well Tillman performs in the absence of Cooper if he's given the opportunity to do so.

According to Adam Shefter about a half hour ago, Coop is "unlikely to play"

JC...

I'm praying that this isn't a trap game, as Pittsburgh has owned us since our return in 99. I expect them to correct their mistake from last week, and give Harris 20+ carries....I think they will force is to dial back our aggressiveness due to us crashing in too far. Jaylen Warren had an excellent camp, so I expect them to sprinkle him in as well...especially as an outlet back. Ultimately, I think it boils down to Deshaun Watson....we need him to finally turn the corner. If not, and he's the same QB that has presented himself the past 7 games....then this game, can go very wrong. Would be awesome to finally go 2-0 and be a top the AFC North.

It's not possible to be a "trap" game since the Browns haven't done anything yet.
It's also not possible to meet the definition of a trap game if you are playing at Pittsburgh on MNF, in week #2 when nobody knows how bad the team you beat in week one will end up being.
It may as well be an opening day game, as much as a trap game.

Pittsburgh hasn’t owned us for about 5 years now. We’ve split with them several times and kicked the snot out of them a couple times in the course of doing so. Pittsburgh has the longest playoff-victory drought of all the teams in our division, and one of the longest in the AFC.

The Browns got kicked around by the entire nfl for a decade plus, but have been a tough out for all teams for a few years now.

As for Monday vs Pittsburgh, I’ve got a feeling that the zebras will try to play a role in the outcome of this game.

We have to beat Pitt.... praying that Watson has a break out game...

I won't, I said so during preseason, I have followed TN since Manning was there, Tillman has every tool you want.

He might. Groin pulls can be tricky. They can be hard to heal.

We will get to see our receivers of next year, Moore and Tillman. Cooper is probably gone next year. I'd like to see Moore playing more as a receiver and less like a Debo Sammuel. I don't want gadget plays to be his bread and butter. I want to see him catch 7 of 10 targets for 120 yards. If a TD happens, great. If YAC is his only hope, we can't count on that.

[As for Monday vs Pittsburgh, I’ve got a feeling that the zebras will try to play a role in the outcome of this game.[/quote]

I remember a few referee crews that were just awful in the past...hope we get a good crew.

I remember a few referee crews that were just awful in the past...hope we get a good crew.[/quote]

That is what it is. Some crews allow DB's to play a tighter coverage as an example, some don't.

To me the key is Deshawn has to get the ball out. In an effort to allow the receiver to get open, he tries to push that internal clock to the max. To try to help his tackles, tonight he might be best to 1 read, 2 read, get out or check down.

We need to avoid getting behind the chains or losing ground we have already gained.

I remember a few referee crews that were just awful in the past...hope we get a good crew.[/quote]

This "first down" for the steelers gave them the game. I knew the fix was in.

I'm pretty sure the NFL and every sports talk person not in Pitts or Balt is interested in seeing the Browns successful.

Our schedule is actually going to work in our best interest and I think we need to go 6-2 or 5-3 to have a legitimate shot at the playoffs.