Excuses. They’ve run thick since Sunday, all trying to brush aside the Cleveland Browns’ latest debacle. A 23-16 loss to the one-win Jets. But their offensive line was missing two starters. But they placed their top four wide receivers on the COVID-19 list on Saturday, delaying the plane to New York by four hours. ButContinue reading “Yes, Another Startling Cleveland Disaster. But Wait, Here Comes Pittsburgh”
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A Fumbled Opportunity against Baltimore. A Valuable Lesson, or a Mammoth Failure?
Kevin Stefanski and Baker Mayfield wanted no part of the “moral victory” discussion after Monday night’s harsh loss against the Ravens, and they shouldn’t. The Cleveland Browns have been an embarrassment for twenty years, but keeping games close isn’t the goal. Playoff teams don’t celebrate not getting blown out. For the organization to graduate fromContinue reading “A Fumbled Opportunity against Baltimore. A Valuable Lesson, or a Mammoth Failure?”
Add a Little Defense With Pressure, Guarantee the Playoffs?
After being exposed as the weak link, the reason the team wouldn’t reach their ceiling, the Cleveland Browns defense has taken a turn. Torched early, the D gave up 31.5 points per game in the first seven contests this season. But defensive coordinator Joe Woods’ unit has clamped offenses since, allowing only 13 per. HasContinue reading “Add a Little Defense With Pressure, Guarantee the Playoffs?”
Can the Cleveland Browns Prove Capable of a Rebound? It’s Not That Simple
A simple path for the Cleveland Browns to NFL dominance doesn’t exist. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are two of the best organizations in all of sports, and the Browns must compete with each twice per season. The level they need to reach to remain competitive with either has been unattainable by this franchiseContinue reading “Can the Cleveland Browns Prove Capable of a Rebound? It’s Not That Simple”
NFL Divisional Round
Who wins this weekend, and how do they get it done? As always, the pressure falls on the quarterbacks. Minnesota @ San Francisco Kirk Cousins won the biggest game of his life last Sunday, throwing two beautiful passes during the game winning drive. His 43 yarder, dropped in a bucket to Adam Thielen, and theContinue reading “NFL Divisional Round”
Browns/Cavaliers Illustrated 