Without:
OBJ
Hooper
Ward
Harrison
Delpit
Greedy
Against:
An experienced team playing for their season
Result:
Last second loss on a 55 yard FG in the “game of the year in the NFL”
Analyze as you will
Ohioans being proud of their state and government is not something I expected.
I know this isn't universal on here but in general, in the face of crisis Ohio is kicking tail
Berry's offseason:
True FS
Good DT
Good DE
Good C
Good young slot WR
#2
TE
Good LB/leader
LB depth
STs upgrades
DL depth/hope
Backup CB that can play
Cost? Like $17 mil in cap space and dropping 32 spots on Day 2 of the draft.
When I told y'all he'd be "Aggressive" THIS IS IT
From the outside looking in, just sounds like a guy trying to figure out who he is, what he wants and what he wants to do about it.
We've all been there. If you haven't, you will.
Sources close to
#Browns
’ wideout Odell Beckham say he’s “lost” and still trying to “redeem” his career path. He’s also hurt, uncertain about his role, and did say “come get me” to players, as
@JayGlazer
reported. (It happened in October.)
OBJ’s struggle:
Gizmo Mueller passed away last night laying between his mommy and daddy’s head. He fell asleep with us and was gone when we woke this morning. I’ve never felt pain like this. Our last picture together
Carson Wentz for:
Corey Coleman
Shon Coleman
Cody Kessler
Derrick Kindred
Spencer Drango
Ricardo Louis
Jordan Payton
Jabrill Peppers
Deshone Kizer
Denzel Ward
Chad Thomas
(Lots of little moves in there not accounted for)
Today's announcement:
I am proud to announce that i will be joining USA Today's Wire coverage of the NFL... Specifically, the Cleveland Browns on The Browns Wire...
Like yesterday, a little thread....
This wording is telling to me. "It shouldn't" makes me believe "it is but I freaking don't want it to, its not an excuse, stop asking, I just want the darn thing to heal"
Rashard Higgins played 1 (one) (uno) snap yesterday for the Browns.... on special teams
0 (zero) (none) (zilch) (nada) on offense
*Per official NFL stats
I don't know how to put into words how shocking it is that this team with all the injuries and inconsistent (at best) QB play this year is 9-5 with a 92% chance of making the playoffs with 3 weeks left.
The first 2 words are simple: Kevin Stefanski
Then its: heart, will, effort
A quick thought on the Browns coaching staff:
It seems very clear that Kevin Stefanski (and Andrew Berry) have earned respect around the NFL.
Last year's DC interviews were best of the best, Jim Schwartz joined.
Bubba Ventrone is a future HC, he joined
Duce interviewed ASAP
A survivor of the Sandy Hook School mass shooting in 2012 is a student at Michigan State University: “I am 21-years-old and this is the second mass shooting I’ve lived through. We can no longer allow this to happen. We can no longer be complacent.”
Conklin + Wills = Nasty
Like, real nasty... Vicious, angry and gonna tell you about it.
If y'all wanted a little attitude with your roster, you got it.
FYI: The Browns uniforms are recognizing teams/uniforms that played before the Bengals even existed... If anything, the Bengals just been copying the Browns old style for too long...
Watson very honest about not wanting to play a timing, rhythm based offense but a read and react one... He had a huge smile when he was talking about it.
Totally different than Stefanski's first few years in Cleveland
Browns Things I Believe:
1) Browns win one of their next two
2) Browns win nine or more games
3) This year isn't a year they will win a playoff game, if they make it
4) Next year will be huge
5) Changing coaches/schemes HAS TO, HAS TO, HAS TO stop
A weird thing, for me, is the general feel from the Browns fan base who seemed to love D'Qwell Jackson but are, at best, meh on Joe Schobert... DQ made very few plays compared to Joe but fans thought he walked on water but are fine with Joe walking away
Personal/Professional Announcement: Today is my last day with The OBR. All great things must come to an end and I am blessed to do so after such great coverage of the NFL Draft.
I appreciate the team so much and the privilege of being a part of pushing The OBR legacy forward!
The data is close to shocking. The Browns were great in man coverage last year but played a lot of zone. Schwartz’s man coverage data from Philly gives reason for excitement:
For the first time in my adult life, I am far more excited about the 2019 Browns season than I am the 2019 Browns off-season...
That is something spectacular AND....
2018 Season isn't over yet and the Browns about to come get some for AT LEAST 3 more games
Again, I stay pretty transparent with y’all on here so if you are the praying type… just got a text that my grandpa was taken by ambulance to the hospital with COVID positive test and symptoms. He’s overcome a lot in his life and may need to once again
So BIG change of plans... I will NOT be doing Periscope and FB Live during the 1st Round of the NFL Draft because...
I will be giving draft analysis for the 1st Round on live TV in Cleveland....
Details will follow! :)
My almost 17 year old dog is reaching the end of the road but he’s currently sleeping on my chest and snoring in my face. Kinda a throw back to when i got him when he was 3 months old.
Back to crying but thought I’d share once again
#wedontdeservedogs
@geneclemons
Whether you believe me or not, I can tell you that from the jump Browns fans were pumped for Hue. They finally got a coach everyone else wanted. Hue lost most of the fans with his game management and more importantly how he threw people under the bus, not his record
If the Browns draft Dawand Jones after already drafting Siaki Ika, the team won't be able to play in their home stadium. The foundations built on a trash dump aren't strong enough to hold those two
@BrandonThornNFL
I'd argue that Trent Williams belongs on this list. He's blocked the entire Washington organization and a partial block on the Browns as well
The Browns have added Jack Conklin in free agency and Jedrick Wills with the tenth pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but could still be looking to improve their offensive line, report is that they are still in contact with Jason Peters
3 Dirty hits by
#Jets
DL Henry Anderson in multiple games against
#Bills
players Josh Allen & Stephen Hauschka. Hit
#3
was extremely late & dangerous targeting the back of Allen's knee. Horrible display from a division rival in the 2 close games.
Regarding Njoku, he has his 5th year option decision coming soon. Having 3 tight ends isn't a problem but Bryant makes sure they have two of them next year.
Good teams draft a year ahead of needs.
Personal news: My time has ended with USA Today and
@TheBrownsWire
Was an amazing experience in tons of ways. The greatest was that my dad got to see my name as a byline in the paper before he passed. He was so proud.
I have no inside information but I believe Myles Garrett's suspension will be changed/shortened. He will have requirements of course but 5-6 games would be my guess.
If that happens, NFL will really hope the Browns don't make the Playoffs allowing Garrett to return to primetime
I know it is a little thing but....
Browns have beaten both the Ravens and Bengals this season and tied the Steelers...
There have been plenty of years when they've gone 0-6 against those 3
Excited to finally announced my next move.
I am pumped to be joining
@DawgsByNature
as the Producer! Really excited to be a part of
@SBNation
and
@voxmedia
where so many amazing folks are and have been.
I would just encourage folks to try to think about who is providing information now that the Browns have hired Stefanski.
It's not the guy they hired so who else has information from the interview process? What agenda might they have?
Just a thought
I'm going to read into the Watson/Falcons thing a bit real quick:
DW wasn't sold on NO/CAR
DW was sold on CLE but weather/org stability questions
DW is like, maybe going home could work? Reports are HE called ATL to start the convo
So... ATL, CLE, NO, CAR now the order?