How in the world Did DPJ Miss the Onside Kick I Almost had a Heat Attack
The thing I hate about analytics, among many is I think analytics would be HAPPY to have the Browns come down to a 6 point lead, and needing to recover an onside kick by the opponent, for 200 games in a row, and nOT ONCE just dominate a team into a 20 point loss. A Stefanski win, it had the bi-fecta, could have been a trifecta The Trifecta, = it was an NFC team, ( but that couldn't apply this time.) 2. the Browns won but the Browns gave up a rushing TD to the opponents @uarterback. and 3. The 3rd part of the Trifecta of a Stefanski, Analytics win, is the end of a game comes down to the Browns NEEDING to recover an onside kick by the opponent, or they'll end up losing the game.
Can Deshaun Watson play better for the Browns, than Baker Mayfield would have? ... Now the Games count.
I love this guy. I love his passion. I love his humor. I love how he has fun at his job.
And I'm really glad he plays for our team. -just sayin'
When I'm at a game, and he busts one of those wild-looking 7-8 yarders, I jump to my feet and "Ka-REEEEEEEEEM!!!" (It hasn't taken off like crowd chants for guys with the "oo" sound in their names.)
ward played well. i dont want to say good because he caught staring in the backfield again and let the receiver get a chunk of yards. but he played really good coverage most of the night.
I echo the thoughts about Clowney. We need him in the fold. It helps Myles and makes us much better on defense.
It shows us the importance of finding a long term replacement for him too
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
We are only three games and lots of football to play but a positives look shout out:
Brissett Cooper Pocic (not perfect, but not a liability) Emerson York (winning FG) Bojorquez (has been kicking outstanding)
It's REALLY early, but great returns through three games so far Andrew Berry and FO
I think Pocic is fine. Still a long way to go, but my feeling is he is a guy we need to get in to a longer contract. I just don't think Harris has the size to be the O-line pivot. I don't like injury to be the way it ends for a player, but I hope we aren't thinking of going back to him next year.
I am not saying we shouldn't think about upgrading over Pocic if possible, I just don't think Harris is the guy. Harris has to max effort on nearly every play. When I say max effort, I mean max effort. When you have to strain that much on every play, sooner or later you are going to crumple under the pressure.
If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
LOL....that's true. But, what's really cool is that they get along great and are not even remotely jealous of the other's success. And it is great for us that they are both on the team. Let's face it, both of these guys are physical runners who take--and give--a lot of hits. It's nice that we can keep both fresh because they both get carries and even a few catches. I still see Hunt lining up in the slot on a few plays in our future.
I can only spell Bojorquez's name because I copied it from Scott's post, but man, this guy is getting the job done. He has been a big upgrade at punter and he has really helped us win the field position battle. Really glad he is on our team.
The run blocking is down to science. Bitonio and Teller are amazing together. They put on a clinic every week.
The guy who really has improved is Njoku. Three years ago he was liability as a blocker. He was horrible. He had no idea how to block at all.
He has done a 180. He is now become a strength.
When the trade was made for Cooper. I thought we finally got a guy who would fit this offense. The reason is because the passing scheme we run is dependent upon precision timing. It is a version of WCO. The primary receiver has to be in place "in time." Because the route is timed to the qb drop. The ball has to come out on time.
This really fits the strength of both Cooper and Jacoby.
It was a matter of developing that chemistry, timing, and trust. The quarterback has to trust you will be there.
Next in line after Cooper is Njoku. Because the two patterns are complimentary.
One feeds the other. If the defense rotates to Cooper. Njoku should be open. Njoku is a favorable match up against most linebackers and safety's.
LOL....that's true. But, what's really cool is that they get along great and are not even remotely jealous of the other's success. And it is great for us that they are both on the team. Let's face it, both of these guys are physical runners who take--and give--a lot of hits. It's nice that we can keep both fresh because they both get carries and even a few catches. I still see Hunt lining up in the slot on a few plays in our future.
This is why I cannot stand the "trade Hunt" crowd. Anytime the Browns get more than one good player at a position, fans turn into imbeciles and start wanting to play Madden in real life.
The truth about real life NFL is YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY GOOD PLAYERS, EVEN AT THE SAME POSITION.
Really hope we find a way to keep him on the team next year. He does not have the normal wear and tear of a player his age. Let him and Chubb continue doing what they do.
LOL - The Rish will be upset with this news as well. KS just doesn't prioritize winning...
LOL....that's true. But, what's really cool is that they get along great and are not even remotely jealous of the other's success. And it is great for us that they are both on the team. Let's face it, both of these guys are physical runners who take--and give--a lot of hits. It's nice that we can keep both fresh because they both get carries and even a few catches. I still see Hunt lining up in the slot on a few plays in our future.
This is why I cannot stand the "trade Hunt" crowd. Anytime the Browns get more than one good player at a position, fans turn into imbeciles and start wanting to play Madden in real life.
The truth about real life NFL is YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY GOOD PLAYERS, EVEN AT THE SAME POSITION.
Really hope we find a way to keep him on the team next year. He does not have the normal wear and tear of a player his age. Let him and Chubb continue doing what they do.
I agree with you about needing a deep team and I also think some fans believe players are interchangeable or can be replaced by hitting big on a 4th round pick. That was my thought when we acquired OBJ. Not saying it was good or bad to get him or whose fault it was that it didn't work out, but just assumed his production would be just as good here.
A root cause of that thinking by fans that have become "Junior GMs", I believe, is due to fantasy football leagues. Fans think if a certain player performs to a certain stat line, he will provide those same stats no matter where he plays. Also, if the Browns would sign the top 4 wide receivers and top TE and combine their stats our QB would throw for 65-70 TDs. It doesn't seem to occur to them, that those players combined stats accumulate over at least 4 times the number of games in a single season.
Kind of like, because we have both Chubb and Hunt and they both have potential to rush for 1,200 + yards, and very capable backups, the Browns as a team should just rush for 3,000 yards easily.
Anyway, just my thoughts. I hate the idea of Hunt leaving because his reckless powerful running after a team has to deal with Chubb has to be tough for a defense to deal with. Unfortunately there is only so much cap space.
Watching our run blocking scheme is viewing a thing of beauty. The choreography of it is amazing. Our guards do such a great job of punching the d-lineman and then getting to the second level. As an aside, if you guys want to watch something funny, just check out the body language of the d-backs and even LBers when Teller is running free towards them on the second level and beyond. Rhodes got a penalty last week for diving at Tellers lower legs, but the dude was just scared and trying to protect himself. LOL. Even that Steeler LBer got his feet all out of whack and took the hit because he saw Teller's big ass coming at him. I love that stuff.
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Cooper is far to the left as Njoku settles into the slot. Moore is flanked out wide to the right. Chubb and Ford are split in the backfield as Watson takes the snap ... Here we go."
Botonio was run blocking like crazy all night. They were swinging him out to that right side and he was moving downfield as the lead blocker on several occasions. It was a thing of beauty.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
I love this guy. I love his passion. I love his humor. I love how he has fun at his job.
And I'm really glad he plays for our team. -just sayin'
When I'm at a game, and he busts one of those wild-looking 7-8 yarders, I jump to my feet and "Ka-REEEEEEEEEM!!!" (It hasn't taken off like crowd chants for guys with the "oo" sound in their names.)
Like the jersey exchange at the end. Cool to see him show Trubisky some love.
"Home" definitely means something to Hunt... that's why he's here. Hopefully we keep him here.
Since Day One, he's proven that he will run head-first through a brick wall for His Team. He's 100% on every single play, in every single role: ball carrier, safety-valve catch in the flat, receiver route, decoy. He's a positive presence on the sideline. He's everything you want in terms of on-field leadership.
I'm the "Culture Guy" at this web address. For 20 years, I have preached the importance of establishing a culture of winning. Ownership must find/empower the right people to build the ship, then get it launched. In many important ways, the team's culture flows from the owner on down. But on game day, the culture of the locker room is what makes the fans respond. The Truth is on the field. Kareem is the kind of guy you want building the team's culture from the inside out.
Work something out. Give the man the chance to give his last best measure in his own back yard.
I'd love to see him play his way toward a Ring of Honor bid.
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