Bobby816 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 For me this is a must win for us. The next 4 games after this are rough (NE twice, Philly and Dallas). We will have to score more than 1 offensive TD to win this one with our CBs and there WRs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetskid007 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 As much as I hate putting so much on one game this early, it really is a season defining game. As you noted, our schedule is rough over the next few weeks. Need to be at least 1-2 entering the bye. If we’re able to end this stretch 2-5 there’s still hope. Better would be 3-4, because following NE week 7 we have a string of 7 games where we *should* be favorite (or within 3 pts). Winning this game kind of makes up for the Bills loss, but losing it... might as well just enjoy the season as a growth year and look forward to 2020. Keys to the game: Get pressure. The Cleveland OL may very well be the worst in the league. Our corners are trash and their receivers are great. The only way to stop them will be by doubling Odell and being in Baker’s face, constantly. Expose their defense. Many came into the year expecting the Browns defense was going to be difficult to face based on their success last year, but fail to mention that the true architect of their success is no longer with them. Gregg Williams knows this unit even better than Steve Wilks does. The offensive staff should be picking Gregg’s brain constantly, trying to find out the weaknesses of their key players. This defense is not Buffalo’s; I expect us to move the ball much better than we did last Sunday. If I’m Gase, I’m going with a heavy dose of Le’Veon and giving Montgomery a lot more playing time. Specifically, I’d get him involved in the screen game as an H-back/TE/slot screens with Quincy out. Getting the ball to Crowder as a chain mover is great, but we have to spread the love and eventually hope Robby can break a few deep. Ultimately, I think this will be a high-ish scoring game, with both offenses (and their offensive coaching staff’s) out their trying to prove something. Ironically, this game may come down to whoever has the ball last. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby816 Posted September 12, 2019 Author Share Posted September 12, 2019 42 minutes ago, jetskid007 said: As much as I hate putting so much on one game this early, it really is a season defining game. As you noted, our schedule is rough over the next few weeks. Need to be at least 1-2 entering the bye. If we’re able to end this stretch 2-5 there’s still hope. Better would be 3-4, because following NE week 7 we have a string of 7 games where we *should* be favorite (or within 3 pts). Winning this game kind of makes up for the Bills loss, but losing it... might as well just enjoy the season as a growth year and look forward to 2020. Keys to the game: Get pressure. The Cleveland OL may very well be the worst in the league. Our corners are trash and their receivers are great. The only way to stop them will be by doubling Odell and being in Baker’s face, constantly. Expose their defense. Many came into the year expecting the Browns defense was going to be difficult to face based on their success last year, but fail to mention that the true architect of their success is no longer with them. Gregg Williams knows this unit even better than Steve Wilks does. The offensive staff should be picking Gregg’s brain constantly, trying to find out the weaknesses of their key players. This defense is not Buffalo’s; I expect us to move the ball much better than we did last Sunday. If I’m Gase, I’m going with a heavy dose of Le’Veon and giving Montgomery a lot more playing time. Specifically, I’d get him involved in the screen game as an H-back/TE/slot screens with Quincy out. Getting the ball to Crowder as a chain mover is great, but we have to spread the love and eventually hope Robby can break a few deep. Ultimately, I think this will be a high-ish scoring game, with both offenses (and their offensive coaching staff’s) out their trying to prove something. Ironically, this game may come down to whoever has the ball last. Exactly. Thanks for digging deeper into what I was saying. The reason for hope for me is that Williams should know hoe to attack this defense. He should know where weaknesses lie and all. Relay that to Gase and attack. C9ontrolling the clock will be big in this IMO. Cleveland is weak against the run. So make 1st downs, score points and keep the Browns offense on the sideline. That's the key to victory. Bc there offense is superior to our defense and they will be hungry after a loss as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockice_8 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Zero faith in our defense here even if Mosley plays. TEN pressured Baker because their OL struggled, doubt we pressure him like that which means their weapons do damage. I think we'll have a much better offensive game but our defense is going to let us down no doubt. Just want to see Sam and the offense continue to build throughout the season at this point. That's pretty much all we have to look forward to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJerseypaint Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Sam isn't playing. Mark this as a L. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockice_8 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Sam will probably miss 2 weeks which means we are going to be in a huge hole to start the season. Oh well, when's the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 I think it’s just a bad mismatch for you guys. Our 2 biggest strengths are WR and defensive line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GangGreen420 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Season is toast. It’ll be like last year. lots of losses but hopefully Sam comes on strong down the stretch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockice_8 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just now, candyman93 said: I think it’s just a bad mismatch for you guys. Our 2 biggest strengths are WR and defensive line. No doubt but would have liked to see a Baker/Sam shootout but I guess that's out of the question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNewYork Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Unfortunate but let’s hope the team rises to the occasion, plays hard and pulls it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJerseypaint Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Can't believe we waited all year for this crap. It's amazing this franchise still has fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNewYork Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, candyman93 said: I think it’s just a bad mismatch for you guys. Our 2 biggest strengths are WR and defensive line. Y’all got smacked by 30 at home against Tennessee, you have no strengths right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candyman93 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 minute ago, KingOfTheDot said: Y’all got smacked by 30 at home against Tennessee, you have no strengths right now. You just lost to the Bills. You’re in the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew39k Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Apparently bell is getting an MRI too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOfNewYork Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 3 minutes ago, candyman93 said: You just lost to the Bills. You’re in the same boat. We ain’t here bragging about strengths. Unlike your fan base we don’t have a false perception of what our team is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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