Cleveland Browns 2023 Season Thread

posted by BR1986FB

100%. Doesn't mean this will work out but that was the price if they were going to get him. 

I wasn't thrilled with what they paid for him either but it's kind of the cost of doing business to land a (perceived) FQB. As I stated before, the only other time I can remember a QB in his prime (not TB12) being on the market was Drew Brees so this isn't common.

Much of Watson's woes, at least last night, were on Stefanski. Once Fitzpatrick "Tonya Harding'd" Chubb, the Browns were one dimensional. The Pittsburgh front 7 could send the hounds. 

All Stefanski had to do was run a few screens and it would've kept the Steelers defense honest. But instead he dials up these long developing routes, allowing the pass rush to get to Watson. No excuse for Deshaun's inaccuracy but KS needs to put him in a position to succeed.

Good points.  And, definitely not sold on Stefanski.

No shocker here but it sounds like they've brought back Kareem Hunt on a 1 year deal.

Hunt is washed, more than likely. But he knows the system, tough hard runner, and can block. One of the reasons I was fine with us potentially signing Zeke is for his pass-pro. Hunt isnt that good, but he is very solid. 

posted by BR1986FB

No shocker here but it sounds like they've brought back Kareem Hunt on a 1 year deal.

Seems lazy a bit

posted by Ironman92

Seems lazy a bit

Like Laley said, I think he's washed but they brought him back due to system familiarity. 

I think he might be a viable option on 3rd down (as a pass catcher/blocker) if they can get him the ball in space. 

Kareem Hunt from a few years ago was the ideal RB for a Watson offense. 

Think there's a reason he's gone unsigned. Also thought he'd be a nice piece for the Bills when the Browns decided to move on. Pretty odd because it doesn't seem like he has a ton of tread on the tires due to missing time.

"Potentially" good news...

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38471366/sources-browns-rb-nick-chubb-believed-only-torn-mcl

Watson WTF?

That was a dirty forearm on Watson

Titans atrocious discipline on that play sll-around 

Titans has no clue how strong Cleveland’s pressure and defense is

The ref who called Cooper out should be fired at halftime. That’s fucking atrocious. He wasn’t even close to being oob.

Tennessee shook lol

The defense is next level, although I wouldn't want to face Miami, lol. Titans didn't even have 100 yards net offense, after factoring in sacks. Garrett was a beast and made a few "game wrecker" plays today. Should be a top candidate for DPOW.

Baby steps but hopefully today kickstarts Watson. He even said in an interview this week he has historically started slow then has taken off.

posted by BR1986FB

Baby steps but hopefully today kickstarts Watson. He even said in an interview this week he has historically started slow then has taken off.

Boringly dominant.

I’ve not watched a good football game in live time yet

Browns looked like 85 Bears on defense and Titans offense looked like, well the Bears

posted by gut
A lot of vets don't play much, if at all, in preseason now and need 2-3 weeks to shake the rust off.

Kind of why I've been concerned but not in full on panic mode. Other than Brock Purdy & Tua, which big name QB (Purdy's not big name) has looked "elite?" Not Burrow, Allen or Hurts. Herbert has been good but can't overcome their defense. Hoping it's just the case with Watson.

posted by Ironman92

Boringly dominant.

I’ve not watched a good football game in live time yet

Browns looked like 85 Bears on defense and Titans offense looked like, well the Bears

Defense has given up 3, 12, 3 to opposing offenses. Granted, they haven't been tested by an elite offense but it's pretty damn good.

posted by BR1986FB

Defense has given up 3, 12, 3 to opposing offenses. Granted, they haven't been tested by an elite offense but it's pretty damn good.

It's early, but this should be the Browns best defense since at least the Eric Turner led defense in 1994 that took them to the playoffs with Nick Saban as the DC. Maybe it could be the best since the original Dawgs with Dixon/Minnifield.

posted by BR1986FB

Kind of why I've been concerned but not in full on panic mode. Other than Brock Purdy & Tua, which big name QB (Purdy's not big name) has looked "elite?" Not Burrow, Allen or Hurts. Herbert has been good but can't overcome their defense. Hoping it's just the case with Watson.

Herbert was decent today

posted by Ironman92

Herbert was decent today

He's been putting up pretty gaudy numbers, so I was wrong on him. It's been his defense, until today, that's screwed him.

Shocker, the refs apologized after...

#Browns WR Amari Cooper said he was confused when he was called out of bounds. Said the refs apologized after.

"It was kind of weird...I definitely got robbed of a touchdown because the safety, he was cooked. It was over with, I was gone." pic.twitter.com/Mzoi5Zzw65

— Camryn Justice (@camijustice) September 24, 2023