New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns GameThread, Aug 7, 2008 7:30 PM EDT

Jets vs. Browns - Official Gameday Thread

by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 6:32 PM EDT in 2008 Game Day Threads Comment 189 comments

New York Jets @ Cleveland Browns

NEW YORK JETS (0-0)	GAME #1	CLEVELAND BROWNS (0-0)
	VS.

Date:	August 7, 2008	Location:	Cleveland, OH
Time:	7:30 p.m. ET	Stadium:	CBS
TV:	WKYC, Ch. 3	Favorite:	Browns by 4
Radio:	WMMS, 100.7 FM	Over/Under:	35
Weather:	76 Deg / Late Storm	Injury Report:	See Below
SBN Coverage:	(Jets Site Defunct)	My Prediction:	Browns Win

(The table layout above is credited to Pride of Detroit, our Lions' SB Nation affiliate. I'm using it until I have time to whip something up specifically for DBN.)

The Browns' first preseason game of the year will be a little overshadowed by the Jets' sudden addition of future Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre, who made the trip to Cleveland for a 6:00 PM press conference.

Nonetheless, our minds won't be focused on Favre, no matter how much it's talked about: we want to see what the 2008-2009 Cleveland Browns will bring to the table. We're not getting a full plate with players like Kellen Winslow and Lawrence Vickers scheduled to sit out, but the plate will still be more than satisfying.

Pre-Game Digest:

If you overlooked my training camp battles article posted late last night (or early this morning, in reality), then check it out.
A user over at the OBR posted a possible way to view the Browns / Jets game online if you are not a Cleveland resident. If you're going to try this, I suggest you try to install the software prior to the game starting.
If you missed it, LB Beau Bell had his knee scraped and will miss at least two weeks. With that, David McMillan will probably get more of a shot at outside linebacker since Shantee Orr will be needed at both inside and outside linebacker after D'Qwell Jackson and Andra Davis leave the game.
Remember, it'll shake out this way, roughly:
1. 1st Quarter: Derek Anderson & First String
2. 2nd Quarter: Brady Quinn & Second String
3. 3rd Quarter: Brady Quinn & Second/Third String
4. 4th Quarter: Ken Dorsey & Third String
Last, but not least, let's hope for an injury-free game.

This is the official gameday thread for the Cleveland Browns' first preseason game of the season, as they take on the New York Jets. All comments regarding the game as it goes on and immediately following the game should remain in this thread. Enjoy the game, and GO BROWNS!!!

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On the poll earlier in the week, I said that I wasn’t that excited about the game tonight. However, all day today I’ve done nothing but think about this game and coming home to watch it. I cannot wait right now for football, no matter how little it really matters.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wore my Browns hat and an orange shirt today…saw quite a few people downtown with some team gear on this morning too.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I saw a white dude in a tucked in polo literally wearing a piece on his hip the other day while I was downtown.

by joeee on Aug 7, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am anxious to see how Wilson does at receiver and I am also anxious to see the “star” lineman Shaun Rogers play.

by kjc on Aug 7, 2008 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Another live feed, without downloading anything, that may work:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/elfietvs-show

Also, here’s an A+ edit of Brett Favre in a Packer uniform:

http://draftpick.deviantart.com/art/Brett-Favre-Jersey-Switch-94135426

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love Sam Rutigliano. Even ancient I think he could kick my butt.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

BERNIE KOSAR! WOOO!!!

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Run D looks OK

Pass rush is not good at all so far

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

McDonald with a heckuva tackle

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice tackle by McDonald. And a great stuff! Run D looks pretty good.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Was that our Defensive line stopping someone on 4th and inches?

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

D-line with the road block, and Sean Jones the man coming in to hammer Clemons.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pass interference.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Stared Stallworth down that entire play

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dinkins isn't doing himself any favors

He just straight up stopped blocking on the 2nd running play.

DA looks good.

I hope we are just not blitzing at all because it is the preseason. The pass rush looks weak so far.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TD Braylon! What a catch!

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a full on erection right now.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, I wouldn’t go that far now ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well, not really. But the offense looks so efficient. I’ve dreamed about having an offense that does this.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha, this game is great.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Derek Anderson running for a first, any time that happens I laugh.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

When they drop that many guys back, I absolutely love it.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In comparison, I’d have to imagine Charlie Frye wouldn’t have run the ball—and if he did, it would’ve been a chase-me-out-of-bounds rollout to the sidelines.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our players just look like they are steaming with confidence—hell that felt like mid-season form (excluding the errant screen pass).

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Now lets hope that defense picks up on the confidence and gets some skin on the QB.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We need more posters here.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Regular season, they will come :D

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The problem with football game threads is that non-local people can’t stay home and watch the game, so we have to head out to bars if we want to catch the Brownies

by Roger Dorn on Aug 8, 2008 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

true. It seems like LGT game threads are mostly people following on mlb.tv or gamecast and radio.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 8, 2008 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Text on mobile phones ;)

(I’m not sure if that’s possible, haven’t tried it)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 8, 2008 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

SBN on mobile isn’t very friendly yet, but according to one of the SBN guys when the new formats were rolling out, they are working on a mobile platform for the site.

by Roger Dorn on Aug 8, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have tried it on my blackberry and it is not good. Once it has a mobile version it will be much easier. Right now, ahhhh not so much.

by Bernie19Kosar on Aug 8, 2008 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s reportedly raining a little at the stadium. I’m on the West Side of Cleveland, but nothing here yet.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dammit…game delayed because of lightning :-/

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lightning delay.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That’s a bad thing in terms of a game sense. In the first preseason game, you want your starters to at least get a rhythm for a normal first quarter. Now, it’s like more of a scrimmage atmosphere of two half first quarters.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Side note: I liked both of Jason Reda’s kickoffs (one of my guys to watch).

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Weather delay sucks.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, starters are done. Im not happy with Rogers’ performance thus far.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Are you serious? Its tough to say a lot, but on five runs, but the runs went for 3-2-4-1-0. If that pattern stays, I’ll take it.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I only caught the offense’s last drive. Any other thoughts on how the new shiny D-Line looked?

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They didn’t get any pass rush (but how much are they really blitzing in preseason?), but the run D looked good. The four yard rush was a FB handoff. The Jets didn’t get any push in the middle, got a little to the left side on one run.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree we didn’t get a pass rush, but I’ll wait to see a few more plays before making a negative assessment (not complaining about your tone; by negative I mean you saying you’re not happy with his performance).

I loved us bottling up the run plays—and Corey Williams actually got into the game on one play, didn’t he?

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Donovan said so, but I’m not 100% certain since the pre-game report said that he wouldn’t be playing. Of course, WKYC had Williams and Beau Bell in the starting lineup, so I’m doubting them a little bit.

Also, WKYC showed those defensive plays again against the run during this delay. Rogers was getting some really good push from what they showed. He was responsible for at least two of the tackles (even though he didn’t make the tackles) and was getting the center of the Jets line pushed back.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rogers is looking way better than any NT we have had.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are they not blitzing because its the preseason, or because its their philosophy? I think it might be the latter, for better or worse.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you are wrong

but I think you are right. Hopefully we blitz a decent amount. Jones is a great blitzer from the safety position. Leon Williams can blitz too. I hope we send them.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

check out the defensive philosophy series over at Swerbs’ website. Very detailed and informative. Clearly, we are a bend-but-don’t-break type defense.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To the Saints/Cardinals game during the delay, I guess.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you know who isn’t a good NFL football player? Reggie Bush.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looked pretty good on that scamper for the first.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely not a student of the game at this point.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap, the field goal uprights have been bent. Has that ever happened?

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oye, highlights of Charlie.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WKYC says 20 minutes until next decision is made on the game (plus 10 minutes of warm-up after).

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mark Brunell is still playing?

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bernie Kosar scores again with the Caddyshack reference

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I loved his overly critical analysis of the Jets’ first offensive play of the game.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was classic Bernie. Loved it.

Proud supporter of the Cleveland.

by fwembt on Aug 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bright, sunnier skies on the horizon. Unsure whether or not the starters will return after the delay…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anderson is done for the night; Quinn coming in next offensive series. Some other starters are done; others, probably the corners and maybe some offensive linemen, will return for at least a series.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like we’ll be back in 10-15 minutes.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jets getting booed as they run back on the field. 10 minutes to warm up. 9:00 PM start time.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

9 PM is when we will start back up, per WKYC

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, so Ken Dorsey has “play making ability”?

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bernie is being brutal to poor Kellen Clemens!

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

“Now I see why they pushed so hard to get Favre”.

Love it.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha, that was great.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Punt!

Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!

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by woodsmeister on Aug 7, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Great coverage by our defense on that drive.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good play for Terry Cousin…let’s see if he keeps it up.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Travis Wilson sighting!

Free at last! Free at last! Andy Marte is free at last!

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by woodsmeister on Aug 7, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And a fine catch at that. Check Plus thus far for Wilson ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Much better than his previous work.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And a great job with the legwork by Harrison, mancrush activated?

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not yet…I need the 40 yard wheel route or the breaking-tackles screen play.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lmao…gotta love Joshua Cribbs. He suddenly inches closer to Wilson with that play ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’d have to check that another time, but on first look and first replay I’d blame Quinn for the interception rather than Steptoe. Out in front of him on a route I’m not really fond of…why run a slant right in the center of the defense? I agree with Bernie on those plays…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay… not so good.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tie game. hey, where’d everyone go?

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by woodsmeister on Aug 7, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Playing poker probably. Emulating Phil Hellmuth. The usual.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh noes, the golden boy tossed a pick!

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A.J. Davis beat by Cotchery for an extremely easy touchdown, though it did look like Zack Sorenson bit for the playaction too much. Good execution from the Jets…and a taste of what we’ll have to look forward to if either Wright or McDonald go down.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, Clowny caught it, not Cotchery.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I blew another name…meant “Nick”, not “Zack”...

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think that it was Sorensen’s responsibility to play the middle third there. I am taping the game and can check later, but it looked like Davis tried to pass the WR off to someone, but no one was there.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that’s what it looked like to me too. No way would Davis hug the sidelines and blatantly allow the receiver to have a wide open middle.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was David Clowney, VT receiver. One of many vastly underrated Hokies from this last season.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice return by Steptoe. Not sure its a great decision, but he made it work.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steptoe showing that same burst he did at the fun night…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Another nice catch from Wilson.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Horrible camera angle for Quinn’s best play. Great catch for Wilson again (saw replay).

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Brady “Vick” Quinn made a huge play there.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TD Wright.

by Fundamentals on Aug 7, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Wright. Jason, Wright.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

holler. Love me some Wright.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can’t stop laughing here…Kosar ripping Ratliff now and saying again how he sees why they got Favre.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lol, god he is brutal. So, you think Sorenson as a corner (where he wont bite on PA as often) would be better than at safety?

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That’s kind of hit or miss right now; haven’t really seen enough of him to comment. White guys playing cornerback seems like a rarity though.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone watching through Moo Radio? He is hilarious with his comments.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The guy doing Moo Radio is hilarious, or Bernie?

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Moo Radio guy. But Bernie is also pretty great.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see. I considered doing some type of podcast some point after the game, but I haven’t tested out any software yet. Maybe next week or later this week…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that’d be interesting.

I once listened to Moo Radio awhile back and it was pretty good. I forgot about him though until I found that he was streaming the game live, which is very nice for me, since I’m out of the area right now.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look at that backup pressure up the middle! Nicely done.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I want Bernie to deliver me a Georgio’s Pizza. Does their pizza taste good? Never had it…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It tastes pretty cheap, if I remember correctly. I like Georgios, but I like all pizza. It wouldn’t be at the top of my list.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve sorta boycotted pizza, as much as I love it, so that I can put the money towards other things. Looking for a cheaper alternative though ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Use Audacity, easy to use and free recording software.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks. If anyone else has software suggestions, lemme know and I’ll look into them too…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Musa Smith, a familiar foe.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I couldn’t tell…were the fans booing Nugent, or were they doing the classic “Nuge!”

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Holy smokes…is that 676 people in that ustream chat room? Must be a lot of out of towners…someone should give a dbn shoutout ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’m watching it through there, but I’m not in the chatroom

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think its supposed to be right next to the screen, but it just says error there.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see the chat room, but not the video. Probably because I’m not logged in…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

weird. I’m not logged in either.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

100 halftime comments? Not bad :D Though my own avatar DBN logo can be seen in about half of ‘em ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second half is underway. Crennel sounded pleased with the team’s first half efforts.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

USTREAM???

What is ustream? I am checking out the website now, but I can’t see anything Browns related. I live in Chicago and have no way to watch/listen to the game!!!! NFL ticket doesn’t even have pre-season

Nick

by nick_willis on Aug 7, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

shhhh. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/elfietvs-show

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the assist DaytonDogg. I had it listed in the fourth comment nick; you must’ve missed it.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bernie sounds happy with the Ratliff’s play now. Getting giddy, lol.

At this point, I’m really not worried about us allowing big gainers…still trying to see if I get a peak at someone like Alex Hall though.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love you, man

Ha, yeah, I spent the first part of the game walking around Wrigleyville, Chicago hoping to find it on tv!! i was going nuts watching you guys on DBN and following it on NFL.com

I was going nuts!!!

Nick

by nick_willis on Aug 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sheesh…Donovan’s right. Chase Pittman is huge now…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

But still undisciplined.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, defense could show up now please.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I’ve noticed a few of your comments seem behind. What point of the game are you on?

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or, what happened as you made that particular comment so I can compare.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was a reference to the gaping hole that the Jets managed to run through on 2nd and 20 followed by a stupid penalty.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently far enough behind to miss whatever just happened. I just saw the offsides on McMillan

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just rewound my game and compared…you’re about 3-4 minutes behind.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

All right, Martin Rucker! Looked nifty enough and took a nice lick on his first catch…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hell yeah, looked like K II there.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bang…takes a helmet in the gut and it up-ended now.

Wilson and Rucker already growing on me.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rucker JUST caught it on my streaming feed, how are we so far off?

Nick

by nick_willis on Aug 7, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, if you compare the times in the posts on DBN, it’s about 3 minutes. Now sure why it’s off that much; usually a delay would be only about half a minute, right?

Though I really have no experience comparing live feeds and live over-the-air broadcasts…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good job by Quinn to roll out and avoid the sack.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice pass by Brady there.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Travis Thomas checks in at running back.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I just got the upended of rucker.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

seems like a full 3 minutes. Not surprised, we are going from an online stream, through a webcam and a second online stream. 3 minutes is actually still pretty impressive.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boy, they are really working Charles Ali in this game, aren’t they? He’s been playing the whole game as far as I can tell…where’s Kolo Kapuini?

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Quinn loves hitting those TE’s, great job on the checks.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

luckily, we have some pretty decent pass catching TEs, to say the least.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

On Quinn’s final pass of the drive (and possibly the game)—kind of a bad route having two receivers right on top of each other. That surely caused the defender to be in the right spot.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It doesnt look like the receivers are helping him out much on the routes; seems like there is a lot of confusion in there.

HOWEVER! Good, efficient, price game for Quinn. I’m not terribly butt-hurt that this team has 2 quality qb’s on it’s roster.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would have liked to see at least ONE long pass by Quinn. I don’t think I’ve seen him throw the ball more than 15 yards down field since he was at ND.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It seems like Chud gave him a few calls in the playbook too for that option, but each time he looked and looked before throwing underneath.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quinn: 13-of-17 for 133 yards and a pick. Nice scramble for 11 yards. Not a great day because there were a lot of short routes, but efficient enough for a first preseason game.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

BQ seems to be shaking the rust off nicely, here.

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sheesh…Estonianzulu, nick, and DaytonDogg…you’re going to darn near have a heart attack when you see Jason Reda’s kick…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He does continue to have impressive depth on his kickoffs though, and our kick coverage has been ace as usual.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

the video quality comes in and out and it was at a low point with the kick- bernie said it was very close though.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I keep watching on my clearer replay, and it still looks like it’s no good.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, but what happened to Dawson?

"Mixed emotions. Rather see him hit PEDroia [with that pitch]. I don’t care if he is in the dugout"

by Gradysmanldy on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’m guessing nothing, just keeping him fresh and giving a kid a chance to impress. Eventually, Dawson is going to run out of bullets.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No word, but he did both PATs. I just assumed we were seeing what the kid Reda could offer, especially in our stadium.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol, it wasnt too bad. Im not really worried about our kicker.

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol, I don’t know; that seemed pretty bad for a 26-yard make.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

rufio appears to be catching up throughout the thread ;)

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bernie’s man-crush is in at QB now. He’s getting a little extra playing time as a result of the delay earlier.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He really does love him doesn’t he…

by Estonianzulu on Aug 7, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wooo!!! Rucker lookin’ like a powerhouse. Good throw by Dorsey too, though a more savvy linebacker probably could’ve reached up and picked that one.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Rucker looks really good. My expectations were quite low for him in this game because not much has been said about him in practice. He looks good, as does Wilson, and Louis Leonard. Pittman has shown flashes, but also has guessed and gotten pushed around a lot. We NEED an OLB to step up and get to the QB.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

From my fun night assessment...

On the other end of the field, Reda was at work, and overall I was very impressed by the shots he was delivering through the uprights. His kicks from 40, 45, 50, and 55 yards were all perfect line drives through the uprights with room to spare. I didn’t get a great look at his kicks from when he moved to the right/left hashmarks, but I do think that he was not as strong as Dawson with respect to that skill.

Reda from 26 yards on the right hashmark: as bad of a make as you can get
Reda from 39 yards with the ball in the middle: drilled it perfectly

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The backup DBs look TERRIBLE.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cargile was way late on Clowney’s second touchdown of the game…

I do think it’s one of the most puzzling things in football when I see the QB run a playaction fake while the running back is already blocking a blitzer basically…and then on top of it the defense bites for it.

None of the backup DBs have shown a thing today—Jereme Perry is not included in my statement (because he’ll make the team). It’s no wonder we haven’t heard about any sleepers…not when Clowney gets 163 yards on you.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Has James been beaten at all?

He was in on the play you are referring to, but it was Cover 2 and you are right it was Cargile’s responsibility there.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s mostly seemed like Davis; haven’t heard James mentioned at all so either Ratliff wasn’t looking his way, or he’s been going a manageable job.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

2007 first preseason game: 17 comments
2007 season opener vs. Steelers: 117 comments

2008 first preseason game: 164 comments and counting…

Injury on the field for the Jets doesn’t look good. It’s like a funeral out there…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Congrats Chris. I really like the SBN format and with some LGT contributors and your management, we have the potential to have a really strong site here.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It’s too bad a Tribe game wasn’t going on today; I would’ve been able to grab a larger bunch of chatters with a few link drops at LGT.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ted Dashier is not going to be a happy camper anymore, no matter how good the rest of our special teams plays were…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Love Bernie talking about how Dorsey as a veteran really has a chance to methodically take apart this third string defense.

First play, he gets dumped for a sack again. Bad blocking though…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thomas dropped the ball there.

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Paul Hubbard!

by rufio on Aug 7, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How about the playcall too? Preseason game, 8 minutes on the clock, down by four only, deep in your own territory, 3rd-and-27, you usually don’t see teams go for the home run.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW! What a hell of a catch by Paul Hubbard…whew!

Not saying that’ll earn him a sudden roster spot, but that’s up there with Edwards’ one-hand snag from earlier.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bernie going off on Mangini

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like it’d make a pretty good wallpaper picture…or just to look at, at least:

http://photos.theobr.com/albums/2008/08/07-Jets/82208769_10.JPG

via the OBR…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Meh, fun drive by Dorsey there; shame it ended with the pick. Let’s see if we can get our first defensive turnover of the game here…preferably a fumble or something.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Alex Hall sighting…nice job flushing Ratliff the other way and allowing another defender to then make the stop. We’re getting the ball back if Lawson doesn’t muff the punt here.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Steve Sanders and Efrem Hill making some really nice catches down the stretch here. Haven’t seen Lance Leggett report in yet, despite the praise he’s received in camp.

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the stream has been taken down for fear of someone enforcing copyright, or something like that. Doubt that this will be a reliable source in the future, but at least its another possibility for the out of towners.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The big gripe I take out of this game is the lack of execution on screen plays. Probably about four-five attempts during the game with none of them turning out very successful…

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by ChrisPokorny on Aug 7, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Donovan and Bernie said it was somethign they were trying to restress this season. It does seem to play away from the strengths of Anderson and Lewis though, so I can’t imagine it being a huge part of our offense.

by DaytonDogg on Aug 7, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Like Bernie said…how do you go from the 45-yard line to the 5-yard line when you’re 0-for-your-last-12 (Dorsey).

Fun game; would’ve liked to have seen Hubbard or Rucker pull in a catch at the end there though—they each had plays that would’ve quite frankly been gimmies to Edwards and Winslow.

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