grodt;906180 wrote:I want to believe in this Browns team just like every season I want to believe that this new incarnation of the Browns is the one that will return us from the bowels of the league. However, being a Cleveland sports fan has left me very guarded and I almost never go in to a game expecting a Browns victory. This week is no different because even though we played much better last week, Miami is probably better then 0-2 and will give us a game for sure. Luckily their weakness on defense seems to be our strength on offense.

I'll be honest, I haven't had this much faith in a Browns defense in a long time (which really isn't saying much). Sure Carter and Addai shredded us at times last week but they never scored and that's what's most important. Hopefully we can contain Reggie Bush on the plays they try to get him out in space and get enough pressure on Henne to force him in to some turnovers.

Reggie Bush will be lucky to get 10 touches, Daniel Thomas seems to be the feature back now.

Don Criqui on the call for this one

robj55;906285 wrote:Reggie Bush will be lucky to get 10 touches, Daniel Thomas seems to be the feature back now.

I probably didn't word it correctly but I meant the few times that Bush does touch the ball. I know he's not a feature back but they probably will run a few plays for him and he can take any of them to the house.

[h=1]NFL Preview - Miami (0-2) at Cleveland (1-1)[/h]http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/09/22/v-fullstory/2419558/nfl-preview-miami-0-2-at-cleveland.html

http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/31866/dalton-and-mccoy-making-big-impact-early

http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/31715/wr-marshall-keeping-tabs-on-joe-haden
DAVIE, Fla. -- In Brandon Marshall's mind, Sunday's high-profile matchup with Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden has been months in the making.

The Dolphins' receiver and two-time Pro Bowler said Wednesday that he's been keeping an eye on Haden -- a rising star at cornerback -- through social media during the offseason. Marshall expects a tough matchup with Haden on Sunday.

"A young guy like that, he's very talented," Marshall said of Haden. "He's hungry. He puts a lot into it. I followed him on Twitter just to keep up with him and see what he's doing. When I got on Twitter in February, he was one of the first guys I followed, just to check him out and for this weekend here.

"I have my work cut out for me. He's pretty good."

This is a revenge game for Miami (0-2). The Browns (1-1) beat the Dolphins, 13-10, last year at Sun Life Stadium. The difference this year is the game is played in Cleveland. Marshall and the Dolphins are 6-2 in their last eight road games.

"I'm glad it's not cold up there. That's what I hate," Marshall said of traveling to Cleveland. "But the Dawgpound, that excites me. So I hope they're loud and rowdy like they usually are."

Revenge game? Seriously?

I'd say that's laughable.

Writerbuckeye;906972 wrote:Revenge game? Seriously?

I'd say that's laughable.

Apparently we missed the memo on how big of a "rivalry" this has become. :rolleyes:

thats how you know you hit rock bottom as a phins fan. you view the browns game as a revenge game.

BR1986FB;906985 wrote:Apparently we missed the memo on how big of a "rivalry" this has become. :rolleyes:

Miami got LeBron and his postseason "clutch" performances. Now, they're out for revenge!

Commander of Awesome;906986 wrote:thats how you know you hit rock bottom as a phins fan. you view the browns game as a revenge game.

hey now..

http://www.brownsgab.com/2011/09/22/brownsgab-week-3-preview-cleveland-browns-1-1-vs-miami-dolphins-0-2/

OhioStatePride2003;907558 wrote:http://www.brownsgab.com/2011/09/22/brownsgab-week-3-preview-cleveland-browns-1-1-vs-miami-dolphins-0-2/

Last years' meeting was in Miami and Sheard won't be facing Jake Long. Jauron moved him to his natural position, over the RT, so he'll be facing Marc Colombo unless something has changed.

The Bungals fans really sound stupid making fun of the Browns. At least the Browns are heading in the right direction. Cinci Bungals have the worse owner in pro sports.
My opinion, Al Davis is a better owner. At least he wants to win.



Miami wins against the Browns.

said_aouita;907630 wrote:The Bungals fans really sound stupid making fun of the Browns. At least the Browns are heading in the right direction. Cinci Bungals have the worse owner in pro sports.
My opinion, Al Davis is a better owner. At least he wants to win.



Miami wins against the Browns.

My head just exploded.... What?

said_aouita;907630 wrote:The Bungals fans really sound stupid making fun of the Browns. At least the Browns are heading in the right direction. Cinci Bungals have the worse owner in pro sports.
My opinion, Al Davis is a better owner. At least he wants to win.

I actually feel for the non-asshole Bengals fans. Granted, the Browns have been pretty bad since they've returned but with this new regime it at least looks likes there's hope. Mike Brown is an utter buffoon who's ego has cancelled out any common sense he may have.

said_aouita;907630 wrote: At least the Browns are heading in the right direction.

WTF... didn't the Bengal just beat the browns 2 WEEKS AGO. Browns fans might be even more delusional than notre dame fans. Mike brown sucks hard as an owner but drafting dalton and green is not heading in the wrong direction.

stroups;907723 wrote: Browns fans might be even more delusional than notre dame fans. Mike brown sucks hard as an owner but drafting dalton and green is not heading in the wrong direction.

See my comment about "asshole Bengals fans."

Why would Browns fans be delusional when the new front office has had back to back spectacular drafts while your buffoon of an owner sits on a QB who went into self-imposed retirement versus trading him while he still had some value, continues to harbor criminals, etc? The Browns are getting younger and doing things right while Mike Brown continues to piss in the wind.

I am all for making fun of Bengals fans because they are one of the biggest jokes in the NFL (see: jordo), but that really came out of nowhere from said_aouita lol. Let's get back to the game discussion before idiot bengas fans (see: jordo), come in here and try to spin the fact that somehow bengals fans are good fans.

I am hoping Haden gets his first int of the year this game. The D-line can't give Henne enough time to throw to Marshall. He may not be the best QB, but he still has an arm, and when you have an arm it really is not that hard to stare down Marshall and throw to him if you have all day.

like_that;907731 wrote:The D-line can't give Henne enough time to throw to Marshall. He may not be the best QB, but he still has an arm, and when you have an arm it really is not that hard to stare down Marshall and throw to him if you have all day.

The keys here will be Rubin, Taylor & Sheard. Jayme Mitchell will get handled by Jake Long. I think Sheard's matchup versus Colombo favors him. Whoever faces Richie Incognito should beat him like a drum unless he gets help from the center, who I believe may be a rookie. The other guard, Carey, is pretty solid.

Vontae Davis is out for the Fins per 92.3 and Cribbs is now questionable with a groin injury he re-injured in practice.

BR1986FB;908338 wrote:Vontae Davis is out for the Fins per 92.3 and Cribbs is now questionable with a groin injury he re-injured in practice.

Vontae is out with a hamstring injury and that sucks. If Nolan Caroll starts he will get toasted. Hopefully they start the veteran Will Allen.

robj55;908384 wrote:Vontae is out with a hamstring injury and that sucks. If Nolan Caroll starts he will get toasted. Hopefully they start the veteran Will Allen.

Any word on Dansby?

BR1986FB;908392 wrote:Any word on Dansby?

Haven't heard yet but that would be an equally huge loss.

Just read that he is probable along with Brandon Marshall and Reggie Bush, went through a full practice today. Sounds like he will play.