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Browns-Steelers Monday Game Tape; Last In The League, First In Draft Order

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Browns stink.

Let’s look at the game tape:

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The fans were pumped!

You knew it was going to be a good day when the Browns sent out an Instagram post highlighting Justin Gilbert when Gilbert was inactive.

But once the game started, the Browns came out firing!

Ah, the ol’ get burned and then strip the football and recover play. Works every time!

Johnson Bademosi doesn’t know which way to go

Some putz from Pittsburgh tried to rip Manziel’s head off, should be kicked out of the league forever and sentenced to death imo

Rough game for first round pick Cam Erving

Cam Erving isn’t going to enjoy the film breakdown this week #FuckinCamErving

This is what you get with Johnny Manziel (unfortunately you may get a red zone INT on 4th down as well)

https://twitter.com/Bottlegate/status/665988031095140352/video/1

Sick shirts, guys

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Annnnnnd we’re 2-8.

Couple quick thoughts

  • If you think about it, the Browns lost this game when they injured Landry Jones, which was the biggest play of the game. The Browns literally lost the game by playing defense too well. That’s a new one.
  • Manziel looked improved and dare I say “good.” 1 TD run that the refs botched and a couple dropped TD passes in the end zone. He’s improving and I won’t have this argument if you think otherwise. Manziel made plays inside of the pocket and outside of the pocket. After a game like yesterday, he was the team’s lone bright spot, and if you can’t admit that just admit you don’t like the guy.
  • The most telling stat of the 2015 Browns season

  • Seems like the coaches may be losing the locker room

https://twitter.com/DustinFox37/status/666024733322969088

  • The coaches played Charles Gaines instead of Justin Gilbert because they “wanted to see” him. How about wanting to see your 2014 #8 draft pick?

  • Dwayne Bowe showed up again
  • Danny Shelton actually did some things. Maybe he’s improving and learning the pro game? Nah, I’d rather judge him by his first 7 games as a rookie in the NFL.
  • A reminder that Manziel threw for 372 yards @ Pittsburgh in his 5th career start.
  • Doing these after a Browns loss is painful so expect something different in the future.

See you for MNF.

 

Also, #97 from OSU looks pretty good in the Brown and Orange

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Browns v Bengals Friday Game Tape; Hey The First Half Was OK!

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Well. Alright. We knew coming into the game that the Browns would have to be nearly perfect and Andy Dalton would have to revert to his “Primetime Dalton” form. Unfortunately neither of those things happened and the Browns got beat like a drum while Andy Dalton played very well. The writing was on the wall and like the idiot I am, I talked myself into thinking the Browns could pull off a win (I’ll do this every game, mind you)… Short week after getting embarrassed by the Cardinals in the second half on Sunday, Johnny Manziel under center, not much time to prepare, playing an undefeated Bengals team on the road, injuries, etc etc. Thursday night games favor the team that’s better and the Bengals are just a better football team than the Browns.

Hope you took Cincinnati in your survivor pool.

Let’s look at the game tape.

 

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Jim Brown gave us a little history about our once proud franchise

Johnny showing love to our servicemen before the game

 

Joel Bitonio might want to fast forward this one when the o-line is in the film room. Woof.

Vontaze Burfict proved he’s a mega tough guy when he took out a camera

Randy Starks made the best play he’s made as a Brown so far… but then got called for taunting. He also jumped offsides on a crucial 4th down that led to a Bengals touchdown. Not the best series (game/season) for Mr. Starks.

Flushed out of the pocket. Runs right. Throws lasers for 6. Impressive 92 yard scoring drive from Johnny before the first half ended.

And he mixed some LeBron + Cristiano Ronaldo to create the hottest celebration we’ve seen a Cleveland athlete do in some time

And Tony Grossi was wrong per usual

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Tha half ended and the Browns went into the locker room trailing 14-10. Not a bad first half for the Browns offense and not a terrible effort from the Browns defense. That’s it, right? The game is over? We’ll just pretend the second half didn’t happen and pretend like second half adjustments don’t exist and coaches don’t have to make them. Yeah, let’s do that.

Hey Leon Hall, you just got ran over by a Mack truck

Prime example why Joe Thomas is the best. Even his opponents respect the hell out of him enough to seek him out and say “sorry”

Nice to see Dwayne Bowe awake on the sidelines

The wide receivers… they showed up.

Tramon Williams bit HARD on a double move by a tight end. Knew this was a TD right when Dalton was mid pump fake.

https://twitter.com/TheCauldron/status/662478264011776000

The Bengals ran a reverse. Pretty sure most of us non-NFLers learned how to defend this play in high school but I digress.

Second half Browns highlights!!

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Couple quick thoughts

  • The decision/inability to not get Duke Johnson involved in the past 2 second halves is absolutely mind boggling.
  • The Browns attempted one run with a running back in the second half. Nice. That’s the recipe for your young quarterback to succeed.
  • Danny Shelton? He showed up again.
  • I never want to see Armonty Bryant cover a team’s starting wide receiver for as long as I live.
  • Do the Browns have a soft defense? Through 9 games I can count on one hand how many hard hits they’ve had. There’s not one player in our front 7 who an opposing team would look at and think “we’ve gotta run away from that guy.”
  • Really concerning when the Browns offensive line gives up a sack to a three man rush
  • Jim O’Neil doesn’t deserve to have this job.
  • Dwayne Bowe sighting! Don’t let Dwayne Bowe get hot! If you had “Week 9” in your “When will Dwayne Bowe catch his first pass with the Browns,” you win.
  • Hey wide receivers, CATCH THE FUCKING BALL
  • Also, receivers over 5’11 would be so cool right now
  • I think too much is being made about Mike Pettine’s comments before halftime. Obviously he’s not sabotaging his quarterback on purpose by forcing him to play in the pocket. But c’mon, Mike. Turn the kid loose a little more. If you want to win, let Johnny spin.
  • With his job on the line, Mike Pettine has been leery to hand the keys to the franchise over to Johnny Manziel… unfortunately for Mike Pettine, Johnny Manziel may be the only one who can keep Pett’s job.

 

I’ll let Marshall Faulk play us out

https://twitter.com/Bottlegate/status/662486211404111872/video/1

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Browns v Rams Monday Game Tape; Not Good, Guys. Not Good.

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Not much to say after that one, guys. We can’t tackle, can’t block, can’t run, can’t make plays. This team is incredibly flawed on each side of the ball. We’ve got a helluva kicker and a helluva punter though!

Let’s look at the game tape I guess

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Before the game even started Bernie said the Browns season was over

There were about 7500 fans there for kickoff

When things weren’t going well for the Browns, Josh McCown hit a wall. No. He literally hit a wall.

And I remixed it with Miley Cyrus

Joe Thomas blocking porn

https://twitter.com/SC_Cleveland/status/658346924190269440

Todd Gurley’s first NFL touchdown was the easiest run he’s had since middle school

Barnidge did Barnidge things per usual

Not good when Aaron Donald almost takes the handoff. Not good.

And Gurley scored his second TD of the day when no one on the Browns decided to try and tackle him

And the Browns lost 24-6.

Couple quick thoughts

  • Does anyone find themselves watching these games and being totally emotionless? Every Browns turnover they had I just sat in front of my TV with no reaction. Didn’t swear or scream or anything. October 25th and the apathy has already set in.
  • It was expected that the Rams defensive front would affect the game but I didn’t think our offensive line would totally fall apart like it did. The Rams absolutely abused our offensive line.
  • Robert Turbin had a nice little stretch there in the third quarter where he did some good things so that was encouraging I guess.
  • The more the season goes on the more I want Ray Farmer fired immediately
  • The Browns were the lowest scoring team in the NFL on Sunday
  • It was kind of a win that the Browns ONLY allowed 128 yards to Todd Gurley yesterday
  • It’s a pretty crowded field in the AFC to be a Pro Bowl tight end but if Gary B. keeps playing like this, then he;s gotta be there.
  • I have tons of respect for Josh McCown hanging in there and getting the piss kicked out of him almost every time he dropped back.
  • Anyone want to start talking draft? I want a beast in the front 7. Bosa, Oakman, Nkemdiche please.
  • These reviews used to be fun to do but now that the NFL deletes Vines and GIFs (along with the Browns sucking) it’s become more of a chore than something I like putting together on Mondays

 

Guys, it’s time to play Johnny from here on out. The season is over, we’re not making the playoffs. There’s no point in trotting out a 36 year old journeyman quarterback when the team is going nowhere. This move should have been made after the Titans game. Josh has shown that he’s still a pretty serviceable quarterback but to have him under center for this team right now is pointless. If there were playmakers around the quarterback and this team was playoff caliber… then McCown should start no questions asked. Butttt this team stinks and is heading to another 4-12/5-11 season.

If Johnny sucks then he sucks and you get rid of him after this season. We have to see what we have in him. Play the kid and see if there’s ANYTHING there.

This also applies to Justin Gilbert I think?

 

See you in the Muni Lot next Sunday.

Cover pic via Cleveland.com