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We've beaten them the past two times ... both in pretty amazing fashion IIRC (one was the huge comeback)

I haven't watched them much ... I know their offensive weapons are not great, at least at WR. Demarco Murray has had good numbers thus far though. And I'm sure Delanee Walker will pose us huge problems.

Don't know much about their defense other than their secondary is abysmal.

Having Kessler/McCown back is a nice thing as well.

Point blank: is this the best chance to win this season? And will we?

Their run defense is decent, but their pass defense stinks beyond stank.

On offense, Murray is having an outstanding year and I really like Delaney Walker. I think he is one of the better TEs in the NFL.

They are a really bland team and I think we have a shot.

I think if we can slow their run game down, we have a pretty good shot

No.

If Cody plays and is almost healthy and not being thrown out there at 75% we have a SLIM SHOT ...

Tenn is a lot better than us at this particular moment ... Especially with Hogan at QB ..

If Hogan starts for us I will be using Tenn. for most of my last man standing picks as we will have ZERO SHOT of winning IMO ...

Not optimistic at all about this one ...

I think we can certainly have a shot. We just have to put it together in the fourth quarter.

don't know the particular numbers, but we've been destroyed in the 2nd halves of games

I think we should be able to win a couple of games this year. Will this be one of them? I don't know. But I'll still watch!

-Go Browns and especially GO INDIANS!!!

I actually thought we'd beat either baltimore, miami, or washington ... our chances to win are dwindling now IMO.

Tennessee, MAYBE the Jets, San Diego

I'm pretty sure the wheels have come off the bus. I think our few wins will come against unexpected teams that are .650 and above.

Mariota put up 30 points against Miami, we give up 30 points almost every game, we score around 14. Do the math.

There is a scenario in which win. I do not expect that scenario to occur.

We can win, but don't we need a QB first??

Simple answer: NO. I had a chance to watch a good bit of the Tenn game since ours was over in the first quarter and damn they are playing some good football. Looks like Vegas has Tenn laying anywhere from 6-7 somewhat begging you to take the Browns, but I see them losing by at least 10.

Yeah I think we have a decent shot. Tennessee isn't that good, we've played mediocre teams tough three times before the NE debacle, and Tenn is IMO mediocre.
It'll be close, I think.

*LOL* ... That was good ..

We can win, definitely. Their rush defense is average and their offense isnt anything close to great. Keep it close and their coach will win the game for us. Mularkey is an awful coach.

If clipboard Jesus is playing you'd better factor prayer into the game plan.

He was cut today.

Can we win?

Yes, Yes we can.

Will we win?

Yes. Yes, we will.

He was cut? Even if Cody plays who's backing him up.

Hogan was activated to the 53 man roster.

Cody is healthy we stand a good chance. I will be there to witness it in person. We represented well 2 years ago I hope we can bring similar this year. Good luck Dawgs!!!

I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that Josh might be ready to go as well. Personally, I'm not counting on that.

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#Browns Josh McCown preparing to start vs. #Titans if Cody Kessler can't go

Depends on who starts at QB and if that person finishes. I'm torn. I think it's important for us to get the first pick in next years darft. Yet I want this coaching staff to survive.... I guess we shall see on Sunday. If it wasn't for losing a kicker right before a game we would already have one win....

Can we win? Perhaps. Should we win? Uncertain.

Oh, I see, were saved.

Superbowl!!!

No. Delanie Walker and Murray have a field day.

If Kessler has rib and sternum bruising, he's in an awful lot of pain. It's a slow healing process. I can't imagine he'll be anywhere close to 100% by Sunday.

practice squad guy came up to get paid

hogan....we can call the team hogans heroes maybe

not sure if I want McCown or Cody to get the nod. I guess Cody just to get him more experience.

This

Man ... They best not run Cody out there if he's still hurting .. Don't rush the kid back .. NO NEED .. That's just STUPID at this point in his career and in our season ...

If they run either Cody or Josh out there and either one of them is visibly uncomfortable I will lose a lot of confidence in Hue and his judgement .. He's al ready made some INEXCUSIBELY STUPID DECISIONS ... This would just leave me scratching my head ..

Don't worry guys .. NO WAY THESE GUYS GET FIRED ... This group will get way to much rope as opposed to the past regimes that got literally NO ROPE ...

My thought too. It would be PR suicide for Haslam IMO

We have a shot. Tackle better. We need an offensive breakout game; no lead has been safe with this D. Can we get out of our own way? I hope so.

Just win, baby!

Did someone hack your account, because you aren't making any sense.

--Cody's career? What career? You see a future franchise qb in the guy? Seriously?

--Cody doesn't have a knee injury. He doesn't have a rotator cuff injury. His injury is about pain tolerance, rather than ruining his career because he could further damage his ability to run or throw.

--And this just in.............QBs in this league play through pain.

--What other "INEXCUSIBELY STUPID DECISIONS" has he made? Are you talking about personnel decisions, because that is the type of decision to play Kessler or not? Or, are you talking about a few play calls during the course of a game?

--Do you not realize how incredibly difficult it is to call plays when your team is outmatched by a wide margin in regards to talent? Of course, he has to get cute at times. Of course he has to take chances.

--Too much rope? What? One season? LOL bro...........I think you fell and hit your head.

Thanks Vers .. Appreciate u taking the time out of your busy day to teach my dumb ass all about this great game .. Your the best .. Thanks so much ...

Look forward to your next classroom session ... I just can't wait ...

Anytime boss.

Wonder when we'll get some actual info on Cody ...

I wonder how much practice time he'll need to get the nod ... I wonder how healthy he will have to be to be "cleared" ....

I also wonder how close Josh is ...

Many interesting questions ... I'm actually very interested in watching how this week unfolds ...

We're gonna learn a lot about Hue on many levels between now and Sunday's kick off ,,,

I thought that someone posted an article that said that McCown is full go in practice, and will start if Cody can't.

Yep, here it is:

Josh McCown preparing to start vs. Titans if Cody Kessler can't go | cleveland.com
http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ss...ncart_big-photo

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Four weeks is quick turnaround from a broken collarbone, but Josh McCown is preparing to start Sunday in Tennessee in the event that rookie Cody Kessler can't go.

Kessler injured his right ribs and chest area late in the first quarter of Sunday's 33-13 loss to the Patriots, and didn't return. He appeared to be in pain on Monday, and didn't meet with the media. He had the area wrapped with ice, and spent part of the locker room period getting treatment.

Ideally, McCown, who broke the collarbone in the home-opening 25-20 loss to the Ravens Sept. 18, would let it heal another week or two. But if the doctors give him the OK to to play this week, he's raring to go.

"That's the plan,'' he said. "I'm going to work throughout the week in practice and see how it goes. I'm looking forward to practicing, though, and taking the next step."

Charlie Whitehurst also suffered a sprained knee late in the game, and was released by the club on Tuesday with an injury settlement. They promoted rookie Kevin Hogan of Stanford off the practice squad, and he's their only healthy quarterback.

Still, the Browns are hopeful Kessler will be able to start -- although Jackson wouldn't say who will start if both Kessler and McCown are available.

"I don't think we need to go there just yet,'' he said.

McCown is fine with whatever Jackson decides.

"I expect to go back and play whereever they want me to play and when they want me to play,'' he said.

McCown had FirstEnergy Stadium rocking in the home opener despite suffering the broken collarbone in the first quarter. He had the Browns up 20-0 in the first quarter and 20-12 at the half before things unraveled. Still, he had the Browns in position to win on the final drive until a controversial taunting call against Terrelle Pryor and an interception ended the threat.

"Just to be out there on the practice field is going to be exciting for me,'' he said. "I'm looking forward to helping any way I can and getting back out there with the guys.''

McCown got the green light to practice after undergoing X-rays on Monday, but must still be cleared to play depending on how the week goes. In anticipation, he's been throwing on the side with trainers.

McCown, 37, acknowledged that his return could be hastened some by Kessler's injury.

Kessler's X-rays were negative, but his range of motion could be limited. Kessler "heard something weird'' when Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower drove him into the turf, right shoulder first. The Browns will monitor him throughout the week, but he's likely to be limited.

As for McCown, the fact that it's his left collarbone helps a lot. Last season, he missed the final five games of the season with a broken right collarbone.

"It just takes time but I do think it helps that it's not on the throwing side for sure,'' he said.

McCown feels especially bad for Jackson that all four of his quarterbacks have gotten hurt, with Robert Griffin III and McCown going down in weeks 1 and 2. Griffin's broken left shoulder is a 10-12-week injury at best.

"Yeah, it's unfortunate,'' said McCown. "When you're starting something up, in order to have the early success you have to have a lot of breaks go your way.''

Still, the players believe they could've done more in this 0-5 stretch.

"We all walk around in this locker room and look at the plays that we should've and could've made that would have made a difference,'' he said. "It certainly can make a difference in our record.''

McCown has been impressed with Kessler but can't predict if he'll be the Browns quarterback of the future.

"Just the way he's wired, he's fighting for that,'' said McCown.

And to get back on the field Sunday.