2012 Cleveland Browns thread: AKA Pat Shurmur Memorial thread

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Sep 17, 2012 9:16am
Looks like some damage control by Cribbs after idiot Little QQ'd on twitter:

Josh CribbsVerified ‏@JoshCribbs16 13h We as players really appreciate the continued support of our fans while we're losing & sucking (cont) http://tl.gd/jako9n
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Sep 17, 2012 9:38am
like_that;1273318 wrote:Looks like some damage control by Cribbs after idiot Little QQ'd on twitter:

Josh CribbsVerified ‏@JoshCribbs1613hWe as players really appreciate the continued support of our fans while we're losing & sucking (cont) http://tl.gd/jako9n
I have no issue with Little.
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Sep 17, 2012 9:40am
BR1986FB;1273336 wrote:I have no issue with Little.
QQing about the fans being frustrated is not a way to gain support. I don't give a shit about his TD dance though.
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Sep 17, 2012 10:09am
Its clear Little still has some growing up to do if he gives two shits what a few fans think about his TD dance. Get some thicker skin.
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Sep 17, 2012 11:18am
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Sep 17, 2012 2:51pm
This Browns team is moving in the right direction....I think we are just a few players away from being a playoff contender.

Legitimate #1 NFL WR
Guard (keep whoever's better between Lavao and Pinkston and replace the other one)
Cornerback

You fill those 3 needs in the offseason via trade/FA/Draft I think we are talking about a Browns team that can have a winning record....that is if these young players keep on getting better and better each week they play and have more experience.
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Sep 17, 2012 2:59pm
OQB;1273542 wrote:This Browns team is moving in the right direction....I think we are just a few players away from being a playoff contender.

Legitimate #1 NFL WR
Guard (keep whoever's better between Lavao and Pinkston and replace the other one)
Cornerback

You fill those 3 needs in the offseason via trade/FA/Draft I think we are talking about a Browns team that can have a winning record....that is if these young players keep on getting better and better each week they play and have more experience.
I'd replace both guards, get the WR, a corner and a legit pass rushing DE.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:02pm
Also need a new coach.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:17pm
Browns RapidReports ‏@CBSBrowns DE Rucker calls pass rush a "work in progress." Pretty far along, tho. Eight sacks in two games and pressuring QB like crazy.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:18pm
like_that;1273548 wrote:Also need a new coach.
This is truly our biggest need. Coaching is huge in the nfl and we have a terrible one.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:26pm
Rotinaj;1273555 wrote:This is truly our biggest need. Coaching is huge in the nfl and we have a terrible one.
He just doesn't have it. He is not inspiring at all.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:26pm
BR1986FB;1273543 wrote:I'd replace both guards, get the WR, a corner and a legit pass rushing DE.
Sheard has been MIA so far this year, sophomore slump maybe?
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Sep 17, 2012 3:37pm
jmog;1273562 wrote:Sheard has been MIA so far this year, sophomore slump maybe?
Shurmur's saying that defenses are "focusing on him" for what that's worth.
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Sep 17, 2012 3:51pm
A safety upgrade is needed in addition to what has already been mentioned. And I still think we're going to need a QB. And possibly an olb, although fort has looked good (and should be on the field over fujita). Maybe a te too.

Maybe not to be a "playoff contender", but that's not what I'm interested in.
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Sep 17, 2012 7:05pm
8-8 at best with Weeden. Hopefully that squeeks us in the playoffs one of these years.
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Sep 17, 2012 7:12pm
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Sep 18, 2012 9:53am
From PFF...

The Power of the
Schwartz


One of many to have an opening game to forget, Mitchell
Schwartz
was vastly improved this week. Hope is this least-talked-about
Browns rookie will continue to develop into a reliable complement to Joe
Thomas
, something that would be a huge help for the Browns. Schwartz
was the best offensive lineman on the field this week in both the run and pass
games, tallying an impressive +4.9 overall grade. He limited
Bengals defenders to just a single hurry and one QB hit which helped give
Brandon Weeden time to throw for over 300 yards. Pivotal in the ground game too,
Richardson averaged 5.3 yards on runs to Schwartz’s side as the Browns’ rookie
RT comfortably got to grips with a Bengals defensive front that looked
lackluster while missing Carlos Dunlap.
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Sep 18, 2012 10:40am
With the success some teams are having with the no-huddle offense, I would like to see the Browns use it more as the season progresses...maybe in week 7 or 8. I think Weeden works well with a fast paced offense and I think the more he plays in the system the more comfortable he will become on Sundays. It also gives the defense another element to plan for and play against.
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Sep 18, 2012 10:42am
Vote for T-Rich for Rookie of the Week...

http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2012/REG/2
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Sep 18, 2012 12:01pm
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Sep 18, 2012 12:45pm
No disrespect to your post BR, but just in general I could give a rats ass about these type of articles. It's nice to see improvement, but I am sick of moral victories. I want to see real victories.
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Sep 18, 2012 12:49pm
like_that;1274165 wrote:No disrespect to your post BR, but just in general I could give a rats ass about these type of articles. It's nice to see improvement, but I am sick of moral victories. I want to see real victories.
No doubt but they've got to start somewhere. This offense has been SO bad for SO long that I'm hungry for anything they can build on...they need to learn to win.