Cleveland Browns 2023 Season Thread

posted by Laley23

Browns dominated that game for 2 quarters... then DTR got hurt. 

And Stefanski running the ball was 50/50 on 1st downs. I think I wouldve doubled up a bit more, but I cant say he didnt try and run it. Also, the 3 most pass heavy drives (outside 2 min, and end of game comeback) went FG / FG / TD. 

Dominated the game? We got our asses kicked. DTR sucked. It wouldn't have mattered if he stayed in the game. At halftime, Ford was averaging about 9 yards per carry, and Hunt was averaging about 4.5, but Stefanski kept throwing the ball.

The only chance that we have the rest of the way is to run the ball and let Flacco be a game manager. There is no reason that we should be throwing the ball 40+ times every game.

posted by Ironman92

Dominated? By 1st downs or what?

So not quite a full 2 Qs, but this stretch, after the shellshock of the 1st Q, Browns had settled in nicely and if DTR doesn't get hurt, I think they have a shot. 

• Browns Drive - 13 plays, 57 yards, 5:12, FG
• Broncos Drive - 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:55, punt
• Browns Drive - 11 Plays, 67 yards, 2:42, FG

END of HALF

• Broncos Drive - 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54, punt
• Browns Drive - 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:24, TD
• Broncos Drive - 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:17, FG
• Browns Drive - DTR hurt, turnover when he is out, game essentially ended at that point. 

posted by Laley23

So not quite a full 2 Qs, but this stretch, after the shellshock of the 1st Q, Browns had settled in nicely and if DTR doesn't get hurt, I think they have a shot. 

• Browns Drive - 13 plays, 57 yards, 5:12, FG
• Broncos Drive - 5 plays, 14 yards, 2:55, punt
• Browns Drive - 11 Plays, 67 yards, 2:42, FG

END of HALF

• Broncos Drive - 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:54, punt
• Browns Drive - 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:24, TD
• Broncos Drive - 9 plays, 70 yards, 5:17, FG
• Browns Drive - DTR hurt, turnover when he is out, game essentially ended at that point. 

I don't necessarily think you're totally wrong there. One of my frustrations with the lack of run game is that I thought DTR should've had more planned runs to keep the defense honest.

Big X Factor was "could the defense stop Denver?" which my answer would be "no." Once Garrett got injured there was no pass rush. 

DTR did fine but once PJ "I'm good for at least 2 turnovers a game" Walker came in it was over.

The stupid reverse was a panic move by KS.

posted by Ironman92

Dominated? By 1st downs or what?

The offense was starting to settle in before DTR got injured and PJ "I just dropped a Tootsie Roll in your swimming pool at the party and then left" Walker arrived.

And don't get me started because I have a slew of nicknames for Walker and most of them are feces related. Straight. Up. Turd.

Garrett sore but day to day

posted by Ironman92

Garrett sore but day to day

Which with this group's track record probably means his arm fell off.

posted by BR1986FB

Which with this group's track record probably means his arm fell off.

If so I’m in to buy it and use it as a leg

LOL

Stefanski said that he expects Myles to play Sunday?

posted by BR1986FB

Stefanski said that he expects Myles to play Sunday?

Seems odd he’s on the sideline vs Denver but going to play this week

Besides the obvious (JOK's big game) one bright spot from yesterday was Cedric Tillman. Had a few nice catches....Njoku, on the other hand....

Tillman can take the place of Moore at any point. I’m over that dude. Always open, never seems to catch it.

posted by Laley23

Tillman can take the place of Moore at any point. I’m over that dude. Always open, never seems to catch it.

So are you also saying you don't like the "Moore's in motion, (opponents thoughts>>) got to be a reverse, gains -6 yards" plays?

Ha, yeah that too.

Didn't realize this. Maybe he's doing a better job than many thought.

In Stefanski’s 4 years, he has had a healthy starting QB for only 31 or 67 regular season games! 36 games he’s played with backups or an injured Baker. That’s a tough road for any coach. #DawgPound #browns

— ApexDawg (@ApexDawgNC) November 27, 2023

So now, according to MKC, Myles "may" have structural damage in his shoulder but plans to play through it?

MKC didnt even use sources with access to Myles. She used people (granted doctors or specialists) speculating on what it "likely" is. But they were not associated with the team.

posted by Laley23

MKC didnt even use sources with access to Myles. She used people (granted doctors or specialists) speculating on what it "likely" is. But they were not associated with the team.

She may be right, but that is click bait reporting to the fucking max. 

Shouldn't surprise anyone. Same "reporter" that ran with a rumor she heard from her son as a story.

The run game is awful, I guess Flacco gonna throw it 40+ times.

So many drops 

What a struggle. 

And now backed up to the goal line and punting.