Nice to see Josh Gordon spending his “vacation” in the gym staying in shape for next season. He doesn’t deserve the benefit of the doubt but maybe, just maybe, he can come back next season bigger, faster, and stronger. Imagine if Touchdown McCown had Gordon split out wide during Sunday’s game, he probably would have thrown for 900 yards.
I’m an admitted Josh Gordon apologist so I’m really really rooting for the dude.
PS- As someone who did crossfit 4 times a week this summer I’ve gotta say his power clean form needs a little work. More hips, faster elbows… Annnnnd with that sentence I’m officially “corrects people’s form at the gym” guy.
PPS- In all honesty Josh has probably been more productive than Dwayne Bowe has this season.
Just a simple video that’ll undoubtedly put a smile on your face. A lot of people criticize Pettine for not showing emotion on the sideline or not being fiery enough during his press conferences so it’s nice to see him letting off some steam in a candid moment after a big road win. Knowing how much work you put in during the week and watching it pay off on Sundays has to be one of the best feelings in the world.
It’s hard to win in the NFL but it’s gotta be a helluva feeling to go into your former employer’s stadium where the Browns haven’t won since 2007 and come away with a win in overtime.
IMO professional teams need to do more of this stuff. Film the locker room celebrations, sideline videos… basically Hard Knocks behind the scenes type content. People eat this stuff up plus it’ll give me something to blog about. It’s a win-win!
Best part is Special Teams coach Chris Tabor running to Pettine giggling like a little schoolgirl
Is it too early to anoint Josh McCown as the greatest Browns QB of all time? Because I think I’m just about at that point? Three straight games with 300+ yards and FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY SEVEN yards (Browns single game reg. season record) 2 TDs and a rushing TD yesterday is nothing short of incredible. With our defense not being able to stop the Dillon Panthers JV offense, it’s imperative that the offense scores points and Josh is doing just that. Hats off to him because I don’t think any of us saw this coming. Is he the next Rich Gannon? Probably not, but I’m going to enjoy how he’s played these last few games and not bitch like I usually do. Football is fun when you score points. Yesterday was fun.
How about our boy Big Play Barnidge? Every time the Browns needed someone to step up and make a catch on third down it seemed that the ball always found a way into Gary’s mitts. The ball found it’s way into BPB’s (Big Play Barnidge) hands 8 times to the tune of 139 yards and a nuts to butts touchdown.
So now the Browns sit at 2-3 with their last 3 games decided by an average of 4 points. Could easily be 4-1. Could easily be 1-4. Let’s look at the damn game tape.
stats via CBS Sports
Smokin Joe Flacco gave us the ol’ Oopty Oop
Gary Barnidge made the catch of the year. Who needs a good set of hands when you can catch touchdowns with your nuts and butt?
Crow caught the ball, shook some dudes, broke some tackles, and dove his way into the end zone and our hearts
The game went to overtime. The Browns forced the Ravens to punt, got the ball, shoved it down Baltimore’s throat, and set up Travis Coons for a game winning field goal
Our run defense continues to be an issue. I don’t know if it’s scheme, personnel. playcalling, etc. Something needs changed STAT. Our OLBs don’t keep contain, our ILBs don’t fill gaps, our safeties don’t come up and take bad angles… It’s so frustrating knowing that so much time and effort has been put into stopping the run this season and they’re still TERRIBLE at it.
Someone tell Danny Shelton to turn it down jusssst a little bit. 2 personal fouls in the second half is not a good look (the 1st one was kind of BS though)
Armonty Bryant continues to be a bright spot on defense.
I think the Browns are finding an effective way to use Duke Johnson. If we can get 15 touches and 77 total yards out of him per game I’ll be very very happy.
Pass protection has been kind of spotty lately. Broncos have a couple of stud pass rushers in Von Miller & DeMarcus Ware (if they’re healthy). Let’s hope this gets shored up in time for next week’s game.
TRAVIS MOTHERFUCKING COONS
Pettine almost bungled this game with his clock management late in the fourth quarter.
Why are we wasting a roster spot on Dwayne Bowe?
Still can’t believe I saw a Browns quarterback throw for over 450 yards.
Not elite.
I dunno, guys… the Browns always seem to win one game every year against a team that they’re not supposed to beat. Denver looks incredibly beatable and maybe, just maybe, the Browns aren’t as shitty as we all thought. Sunday should be (hopefully) interesting. See you in the Muni.
Bottlegate 