Cleveland Browns vs. Philadelphia Eagles - Official Game Thread
by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 4:02 PM EST
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Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles, Dec 15, 2008 8:30 PM EST
| CLEVELAND BROWNS (4-9) | WEEK 15 | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (7-5-1) | |||
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| Date: | December 15, 2008 | Location: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Time: | 8:30 p.m. ET |
Stadium: | Lincoln Financial Field |
| TV: | ESPN (Local FOX) |
Favorite: | Eagles by 15.5 |
| Radio: | WMMS, 100.7 FM | Over/Under: | 40 |
| SBN Coverage: | Bleeding Green Nation | Announcers |
Mute |
The only excitement I can imagine coming out of this week's game is whenever Joshua Cribbs lines up at quarterback. This isn't about "parity" in the National Football League. Much like last week, we are clearly overmatched. Ken Dorsey doesn't have a strong enough of an arm or the mobility necessary to beat the Eagles' defense. Although our defense has tackled better recently, Brian Westbrook should be able to run all over us.
We're already out of it, and I can't even get into this game because I know full well that Romeo Crennel will not play guys like Beau Bell and Martin Rucker. In other words, there is virtually nothing positive we can get out of this game, even if we win. Sure, it'd be nice to increment our win column by one. At the same time, we could thank Crennel for decrementing the value of our future draft picks.
Let's start off this week's preview with the overall team statistics thus far...
OFFENSE
| Category | Browns | Eagles |
| Points Scored | 17.1 (28th) | 26.1 (6th) |
| Passing | 167.7 (29th) | 249.8 (5th) |
| Rushing | 100.1 (24th) | 104.9 (22nd) |
| Total Offense (yards) | 267.8 (29th) | 354.8 (7th) |
DEFENSE
| Category | Browns | Eagles |
| Points Scored | 21.2 (14th) | 20.2 (11th) |
| Passing | 210.8 (15th) | 187.4 (4th) |
| Rushing | 148.5 (28th) | 93.1 (6th) |
| Total Defense (yards) | 359.3 (26th) | 280.5 (3rd) |
| CLEVELAND BROWNS | Position | PHILADELPHIA EAGLES |
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| Dorsey shouldn't be blamed for not executing -- he wasn't brought here to win games for us. |
QB |  |
Donovan McNabb threw for 376 yards and 4 TDs the last time he faced Cleveland (2004). |
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| Saying Jamal Lewis will "improve upon last week's performance" isn't saying much. |
RB | |
Brian Westbrook is utilized in many of the ways I envision Jerome Harrison being used. |
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| Braylon Edwards, Donte Stallworth, and Steve Heiden isn't a horrible starting combination. |
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WR | |
The Eagles have a decent group of young receivers, led by rookie DeSean Jackson. |
| The line is drained, but unfortunately we really don't have any young guys worth trying out. |
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OL | |
While not as effective as the Titans' line, the Eagles still know how to get the job done. |
| Memo to Savage: we brought in Corey Williams to be effective -- not just to "be a healthy body". |
DL | |
Former fifth rounder Trent Cole is having another impressive season. Our first-round d-lineman don't even amount to anything. | |
| Please, please, can't we just try to move Kamerion Wimbley over to the other side for once? |
LB | |
The Eagles are ranked sixth in defending the run. |
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| Our secondary played well again against the Titans -- can they bait McNabb into some picks? |
DB | |
Brian Dawkins and Lito Sheppard remain a core veteran duo the Browns are lacking. | |
| Cribbs for president. |
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ST | |
The Eagles are fairly dynamic in the return game, thanks to DeSean Jackson on punts. |
FINAL PREDICTION: Philadelphia Eagles 27, Cleveland Browns 9.
The Browns' touchdown drought will continue, as the defense will again play tough early on but be worn down by our offense's inability to move the football. Also, if the Eagles' defense scores me 20 fantasy points today, I will somehow survive Buckeye Brad in the DBN Fantasy Football league!
This is the official gameday topic for the Cleveland Browns in Week 15 as battle the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. All comments regarding the game should be posted in this topic. Enjoy the game, and GO BROWNS!!!
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What a sad state of affairs. I respectfully disagree Chris, only Special Team are we even with the Eagles. There receivers of Baskett, Jackson, Brown and TE of LJ Smith are better than what the Browns have.
The Eagles “O” line just pushed the Giants around last week.
Can’t even get pumped for this game, wow.
Most likely 4 straight games without a TD.
"Have You heard of the Boom on Mizar 5?"
by Grockcubs on Dec 15, 2008 4:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL @ Cribbs for President. I’d make him part time GM if an eye for talent was in that bag of skills he has.
Bill Cowher = victory
by ouched on Dec 15, 2008 5:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So, Chris, do you think your Eagles defense can get you the 19 points you need to catch me tonigh? If not, it will be me v. rufio for the championship.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 5:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Eagles scored 20+ against the Steelers; why not against the Browns?
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday Inactives
Browns: TE Kellen Winslow, CB Travis Daniels, RB Jerome Harrison, S Hamza Abdullah, LB Kris Griffin, LB Beau Bell, OG Scott Young, and DL Santonio Thomas
…as expected…
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 7:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow. so much for bend but dont break
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by BringBackKosar on Dec 15, 2008 8:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
decent run for Cribbs
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by BringBackKosar on Dec 15, 2008 8:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Petition for next year: All games on Monday night.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Dec 15, 2008 8:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have a link for this game? . . .
. . . so I can make sure to avoid it. :p
by ploni on Dec 15, 2008 8:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
someday I’ll tell my children of the Ken Dorsey Era
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by BringBackKosar on Dec 15, 2008 8:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’d wait until they’re older; you don’t want to scare young kids.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dink should’ve had that!
I like C.H.U.D.’s game plan so far.
by JulioBernazard on Dec 15, 2008 8:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
…and we see why playing Dinkins over Rucker is the right decision…
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure that was sarcasm.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha…most certainly :)
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was offended by this play. Not only are we playing Dinkins (a player who is probably worse overall than Rucker and will never be more than a ST player in this league) over a rookie, but we were playing him in A SHOTGUN FORMATION SPREAD OFFENSE!!!
The knock on Rucker is that he can’t block yet and he isn’t used to playing in-line. He is reportedly “ahead of the curve” when it comes to the passing game AND he came from a college where he had an ultra-productive career in the SPREAD OFFENSE.
Christ.
by rufio on Dec 16, 2008 1:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn — looked like Wright would have had that but Pool knocked it away.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice shoulder dip by Kamerion Wimbley to hurry McNabb there. He made the left tackle pay for a rather half-hearted initial effort.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can we have just one game where we actually send more than 3 guys after the QB. Lets try it just for the heck of it.
Also, WHY are Bell and Rucker inactive. Are they injured or is it a DNPCSDA* thing again?
*did not play Crenellelephant’s stupid decision again
by mgtbfb on Dec 15, 2008 9:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Rucker is active; just stuck on special teams duties.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the info. Thought I heard in a couple places that both were among the inactives.
by mgtbfb on Dec 15, 2008 9:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Chris listed the inactives above.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third and long plays, opposing defenses are clearly going to show blitz. Dorsey even sees the blitz easily before the play, and you get the sense that he already knows the play call is doomed. Sure enough, no adjustments are made, as wide receivers are running deep down the field and no one is available on the hot route.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s Jim Johnson. Too bad we couldn’t burn him by getting a deep pass off on against one of those blitzes.
by rufio on Dec 16, 2008 1:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, how many third and longs are we going to let them convert?!?
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
On that last 3rd down where he had to get iot away I thought it was more of a case of him being rushed and not having the arm strengh or ability to pull off the play.
Too bad we can’t put Dorsey’s brain in Anderson’s body….
by mgtbfb on Dec 15, 2008 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hehe…nice…
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pick!!! We needed that!
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That’s why starting quarterbacks always throw that pass high.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Braylon is making some nice catches tonight.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What’s Craig Krenzel up to these days?
by gentryholdem on Dec 15, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He’s actually doing some radio work in Columbus. I believe he’s studying for another degree too. Not sure about that, though.
by gahnki on Dec 16, 2008 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn damn damn. More points for Chris.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Indeed…I did jump a little after that one :D
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
On that interception, what was Dorsey thinking? He had Heiden and a CLEAN look of the whole middle of the field to throw it to. Instead, he throws it to a covered Stallworth?
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh…as if things aren’t bad enough, we get Jason Wright fielding the kickoff.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sack…another point for the Eagles defense!
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who was it that wrote about how Fantasy Football has ruined football?
by DisplacedBuckeye on Dec 15, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not me.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. You’re way too close, I’m getting scared.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we score more than six, I’ll lose a few points.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If anyone but Dorsey was the QB, I’d be more confident.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve already turned this joke of a team off.
by Estonianzulu on Dec 15, 2008 9:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Can’t watch anymore either. I’ve still got WTAM1100 streaming and yahoo nfl updating the box score online. Guess I’m still a masocist at heart…
by mgtbfb on Dec 15, 2008 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great individual effort by McDonald.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let’s all flood Savage with emails in the second half, asking for Cribbs to be put in at QB.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 9:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Crennel says that coming out of the half, anything short of a touchdown is unacceptable.
Dude…we haven’t scored a frickin’ touchdown in weeks! And what do we do the first two plays? Two basic handoffs to Jamal Lewis for almost nothing.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C.H.U.D. is back — weak runs up the middle on 1st and 2nd
by JulioBernazard on Dec 15, 2008 10:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Not good to see Heiden down. Will this force Crennel’s hand to put in Rucker?
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yes! Another nice adjustment by Edwards. His best catching game of the season thus far.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Edwards brought his “BrAy-game” today
by JulioBernazard on Dec 15, 2008 10:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Any chance Chud’s head rolls at the end of the year? I know he’s had injuries to contend with, but the offense has been awful all year.
by JulioBernazard on Dec 15, 2008 10:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think there comes a point where if the defense doesn’t respect the pass or the run, they just come extra hard. Although Derek Anderson had a poor year, he could fire it strong down the field still.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yet, firing it strong down the field doesn’t mean much if he can’t get it near the receiver or has no touch on the ball. Yes, Derek has a good arm and intermittent moments of glory, (watched him at OSU every game of his career) but if he or Brady or Dorsey have no time to look through potential receivers and make a decision about whom to toss the ball to, it doesn’t matter. It seems like the O line collapses quicker and has less success blocking the pass rush as last year. I realize these observations have been noted, but what’s the deal? Did Tucker have such an influence that his absence is noticed? Are Thomas and Steinbach complacent, or have given up? Are Hadnot and Shaffer overmatched? (well, yes, but stil). Did the O line coach vacate for the year? Anyway, love my Brownies. As we always say – can’t wait for next year.
by PDXBrown on Dec 15, 2008 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right, I agree. My point was that if you can at least get the ball down the field, the defense is a little more concerned with coverage than just flat out bull rushing the line and tipping all of the QB’s passes.
I do think Tucker had a major impact; planning on writing a piece about that after the season is over.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s incredibly hard for anyone not on the team to judge offensive line play. What may appear to be one man’s fault could be another’s entirely. We have no idea who’s responsibility it is on a given play so it’s nearly impossible to judge.
Speed rushes kill Shaffer, though. That is just straight up, man on man domination.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
1. Ryan Tucker
2. Complacency because we are terrible
3. Jim Johnson’s blitzes. He simply is unafraid to send more rushers than you can block. You have to allow someone a free path to the QB, and you have to get the ball out before that guy gets there.
by rufio on Dec 16, 2008 1:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love the net on that punt by Zastudil.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Watch us finish with a worse record than the Bengals.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don’t even know what the tiebreaking procedure is in our fantasy league for playoff games.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering that myself. Anyways, I’m off to bed — I have to be at the hospital at 6:30 for my surgery tomorrow. Hopefully the Browns don’t give Philly any more turnovers.
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by Buckeye Brad on Dec 15, 2008 10:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough. Four sacks will do.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There’s another pick for Dorsey.
Vandelay Industries – 89
Pokorny Unleashed – 88
11 minutes to go.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The play calling tonight has not been in line with a coach trying to save his job.
by fwembt on Dec 15, 2008 10:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Reference to Crennel, Chud, or both?
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, some positive are
When Braylon isnt dropping any balls hes a F-ing stud…Shaun Rogers was worth the risk in taking him what a beast…. and the corners are ball hawks. You guys desperately need some pass rush
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Joe_D on Dec 15, 2008 11:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Most of all, we need a head coach who isn’t clueless.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god…pissing me off AGAIN.
THEY THROW WITH CRIBBS WHEN WE ARE DOWN BY FOUR POSSESSIONS? IN THE RAIN?
So stupid.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
how many points are a sack worth in your Fantasy league?
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just one.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So the possibility of a tie is quite realistic
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely. With the rain, I’m hoping for a sack/fumble recovery combo for a three point play.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This game is really really really depressing me, though I guess I shouldn’t be surprised.
Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win.
by BringBackKosar on Dec 15, 2008 11:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Playing for a fun draft, man. Just look at it that way. A nice draft could improve this team greatly, and we can be in the playoffs next season.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The big disappointment teams always pack it in this point in the season. 2008 Jaguars, 2008 Packers, 2007 Ravens etc etc etc
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell? Dammit, that counts against the Eagles’ defense in my fantasy league I think!
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful job by McDonald. Very athletic.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet play, but only Andy Reid would be throwing the ball in that situation. Although I guess he wants to give Kolb reps. Still… really?
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Who cares? It’s the defense’s job to stop them. They can throw all they want.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh it’s not the running up the score thing, it’s much more the 2nd and five in your own territory thing. Either play the game to win or get the game over with so that no-one gets hurt.
But I can see Kevin Kolb reps I guess.
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I don’t follow that logic at all. Teams throw in their own territory all of the time. I see no reason why that should stop now.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2nd and 5 in your own territory is totally a running down. The Eagles would be better if they ran in that situation more often.
If the game is over, you might as well run out the clock. If you’re playing to win, you should usually run.
The real point of all this is that Andy Reid doesn’t run often enough.
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You’re right…2nd and 5 in your own territory is a running down. We know that, they know that, and the defense knows that too.
What is more useful? Running into a defense expecting run and then punting, or moving the ball and picking up first downs?
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When you pass as often as Andy Reid does… it’s not a surprise anymore.
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Even if you can’t get the first, you can still run 40 seconds off the clock and get disappointed Browns fans to bed that much earlier. Doubt we would have stopped the clock or the run play at that point.
My guess is they wanted to get Kolb some reps.
by rufio on Dec 16, 2008 2:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Three players standing out today, one from each core position…
-Defensive Line – Shaun Rogers
-Linebacker – Willie McGinest
-Defensive Back – Brandon McDonald
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Vandelay Industries – 89
Pokorny Unleashed – 85
I had a pick six there…and the Eagles defender dropped it.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sad state of affairs when that’s the only reason I’m still watching this ;)
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only a pick six or a fumble back for a touchdown will save me now, with under two minutes left to play.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
At least Rogers is making an effort in the closing minutes of a lost cause; He’s still giving it his all in spite of gloomy circumstances.
by PDXBrown on Dec 15, 2008 11:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice corner route by Edwards. It was against a soft corner, but it was still a nice route.
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Another piss-pour game in the Crennel column.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This now sets up an epic battle.
Fitzpatrick vs. Dorsey
by gahnki on Dec 15, 2008 11:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If I’m CBS, I don’t even send my Z-announcers to the game.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It will be filmed in standard definition and in dead silence.
by cclemens31 on Dec 15, 2008 11:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Post game, I see Gradkowski saying something to McNabb. McNabb seems to mouth, “I know”. Hmmm…I wonder what Gradkowski said?
Gradkowski: “Man, the coach over here blows.”
McNabb: “I know!”
Feel free to use some creativity…
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Grad: Punting? From the frickin’ 35?!?!
McN: I know.
by JulioBernazard on Dec 15, 2008 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When FOX 8 won the bidding rights to three Browns MNF games, I’m sure this isn’t the type of crap-play they expected.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about some more fun stuff from this game…
-McDonald the first player in history to have an interception in 3 Monday Night games in one season
-Edwards the third player in history to have over 100 yards receiving in 3 Monday Night games in one season
-The Browns picked off 3 different quarterbacks in this game.
-The Browns gave up 3 field goals to David Akers.
-The Browns allowed DeSean Jackson to have 3 punt returns for a total of 3 yards.
And, Cleveland State hits a miracle 3 to upset Syracuse in NCAAB at the buzzer.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Calling DeSean Jackson a quarterback is a bit of a stretch. Passer might have been more appropriate (Did he really line up under center? Hasn’t the Wild Cat jumped the shark like a month ago?)
by math_geek on Dec 15, 2008 11:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know; just finding a way to mend the statistics to the No. 3 theme of that particular post. 3 different “passers” or “players” would’ve been more politically correct, I suppose.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I noted that too… I wonder how many times in NFL history there have been 3 INTs from three different players in a game?
by JasonB on Dec 16, 2008 12:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could watch the CSU highlight all day.
by DisplacedBuckeye on Dec 15, 2008 11:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was the only good thing about taping the Browns game; I’ve been able to re-watch that highlight over and over already.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 15, 2008 11:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing before I sign off for the night — just heard a Romeo sound byte about how he thought we played pretty good.
That is all.
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by Chris Pokorny on Dec 16, 2008 12:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
you are F’ing kidding me. I mean, McDonald had some highlights, but the secondary’s zone was soft, there was no pressure on McNabb, Dorsey looked like a high schooler out there, Lewis looked 49 years old, the playcalling looked like they mailed the game in, we didn’t threaten to score a TD after the first drive and were only in FG range one other time, only to punt. Crennell needs to be fired now. Now. NOW.
by Ryan Kelsey on Dec 16, 2008 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our defensive schemes are HORRIBLE.
horrible.
by rufio on Dec 16, 2008 2:05 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I wasted an evening watching this debacle. Can’t blame anyone but myself for that, but I’m pretty sure that the Browns would get better leadership out of a sack of potatoes than Crennell at this point.
At least when we get embarrassed, we can say, “What are you gonna do? Our coach is a sack of vegetables.”
Bill Cowher = victory
by ouched on Dec 16, 2008 11:18 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
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