I think changing directions at full speed planting on the bad knee will be the real test. That and a tackler putting their full weight on him while he's in the process of doing that. Hopefully those who think he will return quickly at full speed are correct.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
I doubt that they will test his knee while changing directions at full speed planting with a tackler putting their full weight on him while he's in the process of doing that.
That is how knees get torn.
The workouts he is doing like hopping back and forth on his injured knee and squatting that kind of weight.
He's further along than I had anticipated he would be at this point. That's a very positive sign. And I wasn't suggesting they test the knee that way. I'm saying the in game situation I described will be the real test when it comes.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
I'm guessing this might have to do with the Browns' FO not really putting a premium on the LB position as it does other defensive position groups or position groups overall on both sides of the ball. I suppose if the Browns view JOK as a special player that overrides that view, they'll get a deal done at some point.
I wonder what the franchise tag could be too.....and if that's worth it as an option if a deal can't get done.
At DT, context and meaning are a scarecrow kicking at moving goalposts.
Glad it’s done. I wasn’t overly concerned but I’m happy they got this ironed out. He’s a key WR and I don’t think that Coop bring a year older will affect him as much as others; great route runner and great hands. Straight line speed isn’t the biggest aspect of his game.
Nearly 100% of all NFL franchises and most major colleges have an up to date weight room facilities. The Brown were in need of an updated weight room to help condition their players to insure they are among the best conditioned in the NFL...and to help prevent injuries.
The Browns new weight room will only benefit those players who decide to take advantage of the facility.
There's really nothing impressive about that gym. It looks like any globogym anywhere, really.
Like I said, it's up to the Browns players to take advantage of the tools being provided to them by the Browns owners. To win a Super Bowl, it's going to take a take a max-effort by the entire team.
To get the best effort from Watson pairing him with a play caller he is most experienced with might be the best choice and make the transition much smoother.
It does seem odd that you hire new coaches on the O side of the ball to reinvent the O to be centered around watson's skill set while the guy who has been calling the plays all along keeps calling the plays.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
I don't view the changes to the offense in terms of absolutes. The changes are a collaborative effort involving both KS and the new coaching staff. The staff didn't go into a offensive scheme/play design shop then come out and present the "new offense" to KS. He actually knows the personnel better than any of the new hires. So, as I've read, and KS and KD have both been quoted, it was a partnership. Its the head coaches perogative to choose the play caller he feels gives them the best chance of winning.
I'm fairly certain Stefanski said something to that effect in his training camp press c onference. If I heard correctly he said the Dorsey is the primary coaching voice in the QB room. That Stafanski himself, contributes as well as others including players. So Dorsey will have significant influence on game planning as well as scheme. But he's not doing it without input. Sounds healthy to me.
To me, calling plays does not disqualify a coach from performing the role of CEO. Stefanski seems to prefer being hands-on on game day. I think he could be more executive at other times.