eh…I think Haslam is the reason why Manziel got away with what he did. I think that changes this year, but I’m not sure any of us see Manziel as our franchise QB.

Haslam has to let the front office do its thing and stay out of it.

(I know I am speculating, but I really don’t see Pettine as a “let the players walk all over me” type of…[Read more]

The loss of Mack certainly had an impact that almost makes it obvious that he needs to be kept, BUT I think we had a weak first half schedule that made our offense look much better than it was. It was really once we got into the second half of the season that our flaws became obvious.

For the coaching staff, we need stability. Don’t get rid of…[Read more]

Should would be nice to eventually have a discussion where getting a good kicker makes or breaks this team.

I expect flashes of excitement and frustration. Hopefully, we can get the team back on track and sweep the series against the Bengals.

I think we should expect to see better passes from Manziel (than Hoyer) or else we are looking for a QB in the draft. I think the frustration will come watching his decision making. At this point, I expect the…[Read more]

I know that this is the step-brother of another thread:
http://www.zollerenterprizes.com/brownsfootballtalk/forums/topic/its-johnny-time/

But with a slightly different focus.

Also figured more topics = more pages.

Oh and the NFL Network Crew all picked Buffalo. I’m hoping this is similar to the Cincy game where there was an emotional outpour for the opposing team…and then we beat them. (No disrespect to Jim Kelly)

So, this is kind of the

“Soup Bowl”

That’s funny in a multiple ways!

I’m going to think positive..Browns win the “Soup Bowl” 24-18. We need the win…both for the season and trying to knock our second 1st rd pick higher into the top of the draft.

I’m going to think positive..Browns 24-18. We need the win…both for the season and trying to knock our second 1st rd pick higher into the top of the draft.

No we are not good enough.

That’s how I read Ice and Soup’s posts….and its how I feel.

To me, in order to win consistently, the talent has to be ON THE FIELD *AND* the coaching has to be right.

Injuries are severely limiting the talent we can put on the field.

Inexperience is keeping the coaching from ‘being right’

With that said, this team…[Read more]

I’ve been rooting for Hoyer, but it is starting to feel more and more like he won’t get a big contract from us. Winning will keep Manziel on the bench, but Hoyer’s individual performance is starting to increase the likelihood that he’ll be elsewhere next season.

I hope I’m wrong.

Oh and I am giving him a GOAT.

Gordon was off, but Hoyer was…[Read more]

I’ve been rooting for Hoyer, but it is starting to feel more and more like he won’t get a big contract from us. Winning will keep Manziel on the bench, but Hoyer’s individual performance is starting to increase the likelihood that he’ll be elsewhere next season.

I hope I’m wrong.

I know that 1st rd players are supposed to (generally) be ready to start or look like starters be the end of the season.

BUT, some take longer. I think this can be especially true at CB.

So, while I am very pleased with Williams, I don’t think that Gilbert is a bust at this point. For example, Skrine has taken a while to develop. For me, I…[Read more]

After we lost to Jacksonville, we turned around and won three in a row. After we beat Cincy, it felt like a trap game against the Texans. We lost.

Here’s how I feel:

1. If this team is legitimately pretty good, then the Texans game WAS a trap game and we fell for it. We should win this game.

2. If this team has been playing above its head,…[Read more]

Feels like Jacksonville to me with the exception: We already blew a game we were expected to win. We win this game and I think we are on our way to vying for a playoff spot for the rest of the season.

We lose and we’ll be good enough to get a crappy draft pick and no playoff game.

With that said, I think we win. If we didn’t have so many key…[Read more]

I think Gordon gets in ‘slowly’ or at least as ‘slowly’ as a player can be that is a critical part of the offense.

Keep in mind that he’s been in the facility during his suspension…so its not like he hasn’t been somewhat engaged….just not on the field.

I think Travis Benjamin takes the snap count hit. I think Gordon will do what Benjamin…[Read more]