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Before the Titans game I doubt that many could buy into true potential.
The offense was not good enough plain and simple. You can't continue to win games all year in the fashion we were winning games.
A good defense can only take you so far. You have to score points and 17 points per game is not going to do that.
In the Titans game Sampson returned. Judkins prior to the Titans game had not looked good. DW had not put together a full game.
491 yards of offense and DW looking like a real NFL quarterback changes things. The question now is can the offense repeat how they played in that game?
If they can we will be for some kind of ride.
This game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh will tell what kind of potential the Browns will have going forward.
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it is traditionally the most difficult game of the season - we're used to being lambs to the slaughter there, even if we have talent
It's a good measuring stick to see if these guys are intimidated or ready for a big game (Pittsburgh has much more experience, which IMO is the difference in the game)
Eliminating negative plays will go a long way IMO
"First down inside the 10. A score here will put us in the Super Bowl. Boston is far to the left as KC settles into the slot. Fannin is flanked out wide to the right. Judkins and Sampson are split in the backfield as the ball is hiked ... Here we go."
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If you go back and look at each game we have played in order.
You have to look at how we changed from week to week. We got blown out by the Jags. We stunk. The team looked ill-prepared. We could not do a thing on either side of the ball.
We had a load of penalties. DW job was on the line.
Game two we played better. However, the offense still looked bad and the penalties were still happening.
The Panthers, Steelers, Jets, and Ravens games were mostly about the defense. The offense was performing in the 4th to win close games. We lost to the Jets in bad weather because of a muffed punt.
Finally in the Titans game the offense put together 4 quarters and the defense faltered.
I watched most of the Steelers/Saints game. The Steelers were not some dominant force. They won a close game helped by critical turnovers by the Saints.
In week two the Steelers were gashed by the Pats 20-3. Lots of 3 and outs.
I don't see the Steelers as anything special. If the defense can put pressure on Rodgers and the offense plays like we did against the Titans.
We will win this game.
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If you go back and look at each game we have played in order.
You have to look at how we changed from week to week. We got blown out by the Jags. We stunk. The team looked ill-prepared. We could not do a thing on either side of the ball.
We had a load of penalties. DW job was on the line.
Game two we played better. However, the offense still looked bad and the penalties were still happening.
The Panthers, Steelers, Jets, and Ravens games were mostly about the defense. The offense was performing in the 4th to win close games. We lost to the Jets in bad weather because of a muffed punt.
Finally in the Titans game the offense put together 4 quarters and the defense faltered.
I watched most of the Steelers/Saints game. The Steelers were not some dominant force. They won a close game helped by critical turnovers by the Saints.
In week two the Steelers were gashed by the Pats 20-3. Lots of 3 and outs.
I don't see the Steelers as anything special. If the defense can put pressure on Rodgers and the offense plays like we did against the Titans.
We will win this game. I think this game comes down to two things win the turnover battle and can the Browns contain Jaylen Warran. Hold him under 100 rushing and limit his receiving yards and the Browns have a chance. If he runs for 120+ and adds another 40+ receiving and the Steelers win this game going away. Turn the ball over at 3 rivers and well we have seen that game to many times in years past. I expect a low scoring game. Lower than the 1st matches up because both defensive coaches know the others game now. Jaylen Warren presents the biggest issue for the Browns D. Limit him, and don't give them easy points off turnovers and keep them under 17 and the Browns can win this game.
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Our run defense fell apart against the Titans.
I am sure that will be emphasized in this week's practice. The Steelers saw the film and will try to run on us.
Watching Rodgers it is clear. If you give him time. He will pick you apart. Metcalf's speed and size is a problem.
However, like every quarterback pressure is the key. We have to apply constant pressure. And we need to do it from different looks.
We can beat this team. We proved that already.
This is going to be an intense game. The crowd will be into it.
It should be a hard fought tight game. I sure hope we can win it.
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To me, the way Watson plays is key. If he keeps making mistake free football and plays at the speed of this last game then the Browns will destroy the Steelers. If Watson comes out with hesitation and letting the pressure of the game bog him down we could lose.
You can't fix stupid but you can destroy ignorance. When you destroy ignorance you remove the justifications for evil. If you want to destroy evil then educate our people. Hate is a tool of the stupid to deal with what they can't understand.
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It seems obvious to me the reason he played the way he did the last game was in large part due to the running game. When you can run the ball well the QB doesn't receive the pressure he gets from the opposing D as he would if you can't run the ball. It makes it much easier for him to get into rhythm and get into his comfort zone. If they are stopping the run and getting pressure with a four man front easily they can drop more players into coverage as well. This greatly increase the pressure and difficulty factor for your QB.
That's what we were seeing until last week. A lot of pressures and QB hits and often with no place to throw the ball. The ability to run the ball against the Steelers will help determine the outcome of this game. That combined with the ability to get pressure on Rodgers.
Intoducing for The Cleveland Browns, Quarterback Deshawn "The Predator" Watson. He will also be the one to choose your next head coach.
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I hope this past game was the tipping point.
It was the first time I have seen him play within structure. He stayed calm in the pocket and got the ball out. He stepped up in the pocket.
He played with confidence. He found the open guy and was fairly accurate. He is starting to develop the necessary chemistry with his receivers. The touches are being spread around.
Not sure who will be at RT. But Watt has to be handled. They are going to have to chip him.
Need to stay ahead of the chains. The run game will be important to stay away from third and long.
We have the players to win this game. DW has to be the point guard and distribute the ball.
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