Gameball of the Week: Peyton Hillis
by Chris Pokorny on Sep 27, 2010 2:33 PM EDT
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Despite the fact that the Cleveland Browns lost to the Baltimore Ravens by a final score of 24-17 on Sunday, one player certainly deserves a game ball for his efforts: running back Peyton Hillis.
Hillis did something that is a rarity in the NFL: he ran for more than 100 yards against the Ravens' defense. To be more specific, he ran for 144 yards and 1 touchdown on 22 carries. There are times when one big run can inflate a runner's yards-per-carry average. For the game, Hillis averaged 6.5 yards per carry thanks to a 48-yard burst toward the end of the third quarter that helped give the Browns a fourth-quarter lead. Even if you take away that run though, Hillis still managed to run for 4.57 yards per carry.
For a defense that is as physical and as intimidating as the Ravens are, Hillis turned the tables on them: he drove their defenders back several yards, he pushed forward for the extra yard or two to pickup a first down, he caught the ball out of the backfield and forced the defense to honor him on playaction fakes. The Ravens' defense couldn't and didn't trash talk because Hillis, quite simply, owned them.
Apparently, the Ravens' Terrell Suggs didn't even know who Hillis was prior to the game. What about after?
"Never heard of him before in my life [before the game]," Suggs said. "I know who he is now."
Prior to Hillis' 48-yard scamper, the longest run of his NFL career was 19 yards (he did have a reception two years ago that went for 47 yards). As much as I love Jerome Harrison, I don't see how the Browns could sit Hillis down after what he did as a receiver and a rusher against arguably one of the best run-stopping defenses in the NFL. Now it might be time to see Hillis be the featured back, with Harrison being the guy who comes in as a substitute.
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Acquiring Hillis was a steal. Does anyone dare compare him to Alstott? I like to see that we have an offensive (no pun intended) identity after 3 weeks instead of the 11 weeks it took last year. The next 6 weeks are brutal so we better sneak a win in against either against the Bengals or Falcons.
Hillis needs a nickname. What about Paydirt?
Baseball fans are junkies, and their heroin is the statistic. - Robert S. Wieder
by jerseywahoo on Sep 27, 2010 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I was thinking “The Bull”. How about “The Trolley” since he seems to like giving half of the other team’s defenders a ride down the field.
Brownsyup
by Brownsyup on Sep 27, 2010 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i say we call him “BANK”!!!!
Lifes A Dance, You Learn As You Go!
by findlaybrownslover on Sep 27, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck with Alstott. How about Earl Campbell?
"There's a gleam men, there's a gleam!" Marty
by Red-Right-88 on Sep 28, 2010 7:52 AM EDT up reply actions
John Riggins?
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
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by Ryan Kelsey on Sep 28, 2010 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we’re making white rb jokes.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, Earl campbell was one scrappy white boy!
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by golanbatrac on Sep 28, 2010 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I know he wasn’t but I thought that’s what Bross was trying to start.
Also. Holy shit you changed your sig.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, even if John Riggins wasn’t white, i still would have made the comparison. His style reminds me a bit more of riggins (though there aren’t huge differences between riggins and campbell)
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Honest to Christ, that’s who he looked like against the Ravens.
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by golanbatrac on Sep 28, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Special shoutout to the offensive line.
by Roger Dorn on Sep 27, 2010 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
this was the type of line i was expecting this year … they were strangely absent in the first 2 weeks.
what’s the latest on lauvao (sp?)?
by DontCallMeJoey on Sep 27, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
actualy, the line was pretty solid the first 2 weeks, you were just misled because harrison was sucking up the joint. we had solid protection of the QB and were able to push the pile.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
didn’t the starting qb get knocked out w/ an injury?
by DontCallMeJoey on Sep 28, 2010 1:30 AM EDT up reply actions
he got a high ankle sprain, it’s not like he has broken ribs or something from being hit over and over.
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by notthatnoise on Sep 28, 2010 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
that was partially his fault for stepping back into pressure and hanging onto the ball to long and then trying to throw it when he did. despite having one of the worst RBs over the first 2 weeks (harrison), the line was respectable at pushing the pile and was able to give solid protection.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
/agree about the O-line but a lot of Hillis’ success Sunday was his ability to hit the hole quickly and his toughness/strength at the point of attack. I really liked looking at the faces of the Baltimore defenders after they finally brought him down—it was a look of total disbelief. It was like “how can this guy be doing this to us?” It was the high point of the game for sure. I thought Hillis should have been given more touches in the first two games. Now maybe he’ll be more featured in an offense that has little to feature.
Brownsyup
Just a thought… What would the trade value be for Jerome Harrison right now? Any chance we could package him and someone else to a team for a good wide receiver?
It just seems to me like we could get by with having Hillis as the main ball carrier and then James Davis backing him up… How much do we really need Jerome Harrison right now and what could we get for him?
Disagree on even trying to trade Harrison. God forbid Hillis goes down but if he does then Davis alone won’t suffice.
In any case, I don’t think he’s even worth a 3rd right now.
with the way harrison is playing right now, if we can get good value for him I would take it.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Well, I know a lot of folks won’t like this but there is a decent receiver out there right now looking for a home: Vincent Jackson. There is no doubt this guy would make the team better. He is 6-5, 230lbs. He caught 68 passes for 1,167 yards and 9 TDs. I’d still like to see the Browns at least try to win this year instead of just folding up the tent and waiting for the draft. Heck, if you pick a receiver early in the draft you still have to pay him a boat-load of money, you don’t know if he’ll be any good, and you don’t really know their character before they start getting the big paychecks. I know that this isn’t the biggest problem with the Browns right now but why not do something that will address a MAJOR hole in the personnel right now?
Brownsyup
Would he want to come to Cleveland? Doubtful.
Would the Browns want his character issues? Doubtful.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
Hah… I agree on the first one. Not sure he’d want to come here but at this point I think he’d do anything to stick it to San Diego. I wish we were playing them this year… that would be a big draw for him. I don’t know if you’ve followed the story but there is some NASTY blood between Vincent and the organization.
As far as the character issues go, I think he deserves at least one more chance and we should give it to him. I’d like to see the Browns get better. Heck, it seems like about half the good wide-receivers have some kind of character issues. If we could get Vick right now would Browns fans be talking about his character issues? I think not.
Brownsyup
If we could get Vick right now would Browns fans be talking about his character issues? I think not.
Well, one of them sure the hell would be.
Never underestimate the powers of Josh Cribbs
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Sep 29, 2010 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d bitch because I just don’t want him.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure, he would come to Cleveland. All we have to do is pay him like he’s Larry Fitzgerald and pay San Diego draft picks like he’s a franchise quarterback. No thanks.
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by woodsmeister on Sep 28, 2010 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Glad someone finally pointed this out.
by Monsters of the Midway on Sep 28, 2010 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
if you pick a receiver early in the draft you still have to pay him a boat-load of money
I will be extremely surprised if this is still true next year.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 28, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s clear to me that the Raven’s were already looking ahead to the Steelers game.
The players never heard of Hillis… Seriously? That’s ridiculous. Anyone playing fantasy football knows about him… The Ravens’ coaching staff have no excuse and were clearly overlooking the Browns. That’s extremely risky and I hope they cut that out. You can’t afford to overlook anyone in the NFL. It doesn’t matter who you’re playing this week or the next. I guess I can’t cry about it too much because they ended up with the win.
The players never heard of Hillis… Seriously? That’s ridiculous. Anyone playing fantasy football knows about him
did you even read the quote by Suggs? apparently, he never heard of hillis so there is a good chance, the coaching staff did not put a lot of gameplanning for him (or else he probably would have remembered hillis for the game). Honestly, it isn’t that surprising that teams aren’t expecting hillis. he was our backup and was a fullback (mostly used for blocking) the last 2 years.
How does fantasy football help? the only people I know that drafted him were browns fans. He isn’t that ‘fantasy relevant’.
I agree though. it seemed like the ravens overlooked the browns a little bit and they were a bit lucky that it didn’t bite them in the butt. they could have easily lost that game and the coaching staff better remember that.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Let me rephrase that: he wasn’t fantasy relevant. this game has made him relevant, but before this he really wasn’t (other than the fact that he was the only healthy back besides davis on the roster coming into this game)
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He’s been all over ESPN as a guy to pick up as well.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
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I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
I didn’t know this. If only I played in more leagues with no other browns fans. I might able to have him on them.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
i snagged him in both my leagues. stupid bills fans.
:-)
by discoinferno083 on Sep 27, 2010 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hillis gets the game ball?
I would’ve though it’d be Eric Wright
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
by RudeMood19 on Sep 27, 2010 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I think eric Wright played very well for Baltimore
by Estonianzulu on Sep 27, 2010 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Actually I was aware of the point that was made in the original comment, I just didn’t think the joke was funny.
Obviously.
It was wry sarcasm…
What is the nature of your thoughts, gentlemen, when you say "fuddle duddle" or something like that?
Great video of “Peydirt” blasting Landry down the field. The writer make an Alstott comparison, as well.
Brett Ratliff was just cut by the Jags.
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Was this to make room for another QB?
Garrard has been atrocious
"There's nothing that cleanses the soul like getting the hell kicked out of you." Woody Hayes.
They made several roster moves and left a roster spot open. Maybe they’re going after Kolb or Moore.
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George!
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeff George?
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
carlin
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 27, 2010 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d rather have Garrard over all 4 of them.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Kolb, Moore, Edwards, Russel.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
I’ll give you 3/4, but how can you say you’d want Garrard over Kolb? we know Garrard sucks, and while Kolb may, he still has a decent chance of being good.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 28, 2010 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
After watching the Jags game this weekend, I’d honestly take all four over Gerrard. He’s literally regressed to the point where Trent Edwards would might be be an improvement.
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by golanbatrac on Sep 28, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
And by ‘would might be’ I mean ‘might be’. Sheesh!
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by golanbatrac on Sep 28, 2010 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
the only reason I rooted for him was b/c he had Crohns disease, which my cousin has. fro a football standpoint (purely) I was never a fan.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
I appreciate Male Beauty
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
This may be true, but his stats certainly don’t show it.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 28, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Garrard never used to be terrible. He wasn’t the second coming of Manning, nor Delhomme in his prime but he wasn’t terrible.
Also, stats never tell the real story, don’t fall into that trap.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
He was great in ’07, other than that he was nothing to brag about.
by Bernie19Kosar on Sep 29, 2010 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m not saying he was ever anything special, and I’m fully aware that stats don’t tell the whole story. I’m not trying to argue that Garrard is good or has been in a while. I just think his stats are surprisingly good.
last year:
61% completions
15-10 TD to interception ratio
3 rush TDs on a 4.3 average
7 YPA
83.5 rating
the only stat that lets you know how bad he was is the huge number of fumbles.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 29, 2010 10:27 AM EDT up reply actions
So he is a poor man’s jake delhomme (pre 2009)
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
most of those numbers are about as good or better than anything Delhomme put up, minus the fumbles.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 30, 2010 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
actually, they are right in line with Delhomme, except for the rushing.
Jake Delhomme’s before the 2009 season:
1.51/1 TD/INT ratio
60.5 Comp %
7.35 ypa
85.9 QB rating
This also includes a record of 54-38 as a starter and 1 super bowl appearance.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
you’re making my point. How does playing exactly like Delhomme make him a “poor man’s jake delhomme”?
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Oct 1, 2010 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
well…Delhomme historically has been better over a longer period of time, doesn’t have the fumble problem, has a better winning record, and has a greater % of comebacks/game winning drives.
His stats in pure passing are similar, but still not better.
also, we could argue semantics of what makes someone a “poor man’s version” of delhomme, but that will get us nowhere.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Damn, I was really hoping to hit up and see Jeff George.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a feeling that was the case actually, but the exclamation was to emphasize how little it matters if they “win” the Trent Edwards sweepstakes.
This could be another case of “Oh, Campbell just isn’t being coached right” then 1 1/2 games later, he’ll be benched.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
In related news the Baltimore Raven’s Gameball of the Week goes to: Eric Wright.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
by Simmsinns on Sep 27, 2010 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, Hillis was so awesome, he has two articles written on him in the Yahoo blogs.
One about Suggs having no clue who he was and the other about how awesome he is and that he’s good for fantasy.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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can you maybe post links? either here or make a fanshot. It would be much appreciated.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Suggs didn’t know who Killis was
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Hm. Killis was a typo, but it sounds awesome.
PEYDIRT KILLIS.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I mean it was a typo on my part.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I am now haha.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
CUT WRIGHT NOW!
(cut wright right now?)
by discoinferno083 on Sep 27, 2010 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
actually, I bet he put it between two asterisks. the same thing happened to me the other day.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 27, 2010 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep. And anything you type outside of quotes gets deleted upon posting.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn, chill out.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of Hillis.
NFL.com has an AMAZING shot of him in the "bets shots of week 3 page)
that thing needs to be voted for.
by discoinferno083 on Sep 27, 2010 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Starting to remind me a bit of what gave me hope last season:
Moisture is the essence of wetness.
by troy145 on Sep 27, 2010 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I love it! 5 guys trying to bring him down! Not to mention that three of them are Suggs, Ray Ray, and Ngata.
And JT is coming to serve up some pancakes.
Colt McCoy... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
That’s the best part. The above photos of Cribbs and Harrison are great but the defenders are Jags and Raiders. Blasting through the Ravens is a whole different level.
by Monsters of the Midway on Sep 28, 2010 6:59 AM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Rodgers has failed me. I need 11 points to win. It’s looking highly unlikely. I’d only need 9 if he didn’t throw that pointless INT!
that TD run just lifted me over for a win. So long as he avoids any turnovers I ought to win.
Moisture is the essence of wetness.
I rec both these outbursts.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Yahoo. They go to hundredths so you can never tie.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 27, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
but i can lose by 1.6 at least twice a season.
by discoinferno083 on Sep 28, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Comment from a Steeler fan
Tough loss, I was really hoping the Browns would pull this one out.
It’s been a poor start to the season, but I think the Browns are putting together a decent team. The OL is strong.
thanks for the love.
maybe we’ll go to the O-line world championships.
by discoinferno083 on Sep 28, 2010 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
They only love us when we play the Ravens. The feeling is mutual. The only time I’ll ever root for the Steelers not to get thoroughly pummeled until they cry “Mama” is when they’re playing the Ravens.
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by woodsmeister on Sep 28, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I really don’t know which team I despise more. At least Pittsburgh started up their own team though…
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions
That’s actually not true in my case. I pull for the Browns all the time, but that is mainly because I have a few really good friends who are Browns fans. But also, I was around when the Steelers and Browns had a great competitive rivalry in the 70’s. I’d be thrilled to see that again.
Good for you. I have reached the point with Steelers and Ravens fans that all I have to offer is schadenfreude.
"If Brown is the answer, then you’re asking the wrong question." - Ryan
by woodsmeister on Sep 28, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
browns record doesnt show how tough they have been playing no blow outs but blown wins its a start. and u cant blame wright for the loss he was man to man on one of the better recievers in the league and had no safety help over the top cuz they brought the house…
HILLIS is looking like a stud love the way this guy plays lets get a win BROWNS!!!
we most certainly can blame wright. he wants to be considered a top corner, he needs to stop at least one of those plays, and at least be in the picture on all of them.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 28, 2010 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Predictions for next week:
Hillis has 106 yards on 19 carries and 1 TD.
Wright gets at least 1 interception.
Wallace goes 16/26 with 2 TDs.
Browns win 24-17.
This is assuming Seneca is still playing.
I also think he will hit one of those deep routes. I personally like that Daboll is trying to go deep at least a couple times. We have to try and keep the defense honest.
What could possibly give you that much confidence? I want some.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
I’ve heard beer is a better choice.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I prefer Captain.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
I wouldn’t know.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Bourbon. Or lots of beer. Only way to make it as a Cleveland fan.
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by Ryan Kelsey on Sep 28, 2010 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I also wouldn’t know this.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m telling you, Captain will do the trick and not taste like horse piss.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Rum is awful. Bourbon is the most wonderful creation of the last 300 years.
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I agree with this.
"And the 2010 National League Central Division Champs are the Cincinnati Reds!" -- Marty Brennaman
by golanbatrac on Sep 29, 2010 10:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m on the “rum is awful” train, and even though I don’t like liquor much in general, I have quite the affinity for whiskey. I also had absinthe last weekend and that was surprisingly good.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 29, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Isn’t that alcohol with a stupid as hell alcohol content?
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m trying to figure out if you are 18 or just a teetotaler?
And for the mods I believe this conversation is relevant because alcohol is essential to being a Cleveland Browns fan.
by Monsters of the Midway on Sep 29, 2010 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions
I’m 19 and drug and alcohol free. I’d rather not die sooner than I should.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
So…have you ever drank? Just curious, I find it odd someone that is 19, probably in college, and hasn’t drank.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
Hell no. Never touched the poison and I don’t plan to.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm….well, good for you. Dawg Nuts is very correct below though. It’s not the alcohol, but how the person drinking it uses it. Have a few beers playing poker, camping around the fire, ect is all good. Sitting at home everyday, drinking as fast and as much as you can until inebriated, is NOT all good. Not to mention driving of course.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
haha. flashback.
I agree though. I am in college and am not a fan of drinking heavily and fast. I have a couple times, but I seriously regretted it.
I like to sit on my porch, play poker with a few friends, and have a couple beers…or sit down with my dad and have a beer while watching the browns.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
How big is your frickin’ porch?
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by golanbatrac on Sep 29, 2010 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I laughed out loud at this.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 30, 2010 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Absinthe? Not really, maybe depends. It’s more known because of rumors that it causes hallucinations. I don’t know a lot about it, but I’ve heard both ways, some might be mixed with other drugs.
You might be thinking of Everclear, which can be bought in several states at 190 proof (95%). Speaking of which, Everclear can make some delicious Apple Pie! Apple juice, apple cider, cinnamon sticks and you’ll never taste the otherwise god awful clear devil.
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I think Absinthe is up there though but I think you’re correct.
Ever see the video where this guys girlfriend does the cinnamon trick and he gives her a water bottle of Everclear to wash it down?
Hilarity ensues… until he takes it way too far.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha! My wife and I were at a friends house watching the mountaineer game one weekend. His wife had made some fruit soaked in everclear. I knew this…my wife did not. So when she loaded up her plate with fruit I laughed inside. She IS NOT a drinker at all. She bit into the first piece of fruit and the look on her face and the involuntary spitting of the fruit across the room was absolutely priceless. :)
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
As a kid, I had a friend whose mom had made some rum soaked fruit. We didn’t know and she just downed all the fruit. I didn’t know it was rum soaked but I still didn’t eat it because it wasn’t mine to eat. She was pretty funny after it was all said and done.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Absinthe is higher than most liquors, around 60%, but the way you drink it takes care of that. You’re supposed to mix it with cold water, about 50-50 if you’re not trying to get drunk or a little more absinthe otherwise. upon mixing, it turns a dull white color. you can drink it like that, or add a sugar cube if you prefer (Hemingway did, so I try to).
It doesn’t make you hallucinate, that somewhat of an urban legend. It does have a chemical in it that acts sort of like a stimulant I think, the result being that while you are clearly aware you’re drunk, you don’t really feel like it. From wikipedia:
The most commonly reported experience is a “clear-headed” feeling of inebriation—a form of “lucid drunkenness”.
The variety I had was fittingly called Lucid.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 30, 2010 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting, this idea of lucid drunkenness is intriguing to me.
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it also tastes pretty good. It tastes like anise, and even though I don’t really like the “black licorice” taste most of the time, I found it pretty agreeable. it also smells really good.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Oct 1, 2010 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions
really? I didn’t realize it tasted like that. I do like black licorice. so it kinda tastes a bit like Jager?
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
except better, because unlike with Jager, you aren’t acutely aware that what you’re drinking is full of alcohol. It’s there, but it’s not punching you in the face.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
nice.
I would like Jager if it was les syrupy. I like licorice but am not a huge jager fan. mostly its b/c most of the time I have had it is in Jagerbombs and I don’t like that combination (especially since I have never been a redbull fan)
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
Absinthe is strong too. It is anywhere between 90 proof and 150ish proof.
Thats just it, its rumors about Absinthe causing hallucinations. Thujone, the active ingredient in it besides alcohol, can cause a ‘clear headed inebriation’ but absinthe these days is weak to the point that you would die from it before feeling Thujone’s full effects.
Never tried everclear though.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Some rum is awful. Captain Morgan’s Original Spiced Rum is absolutely delicious. It’s the only liquor I’ll drink strait. Bourbon, and every whiskey I’ve ever tried taste like… well I can’t legitimately compare it to anything, so I’ll just say I find it really freaking disgusting. Beer is bad too: 12 onces, only 4%, and is bitter as ****.
I’ll stick with Captain, get a great buzz, not at all filling, and taste awesome.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Beer is bad too: 12 onces, only 4%, and is bitter as ****.
you’re clearly not drinking the right kind of beer…
If it’s not at leat 70 proof and delicious, no thanks.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
The acid in a lime slice will balance the ph of the beer and take away the bitter taste. Or, as DN suggests, just drink better beer.
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by golanbatrac on Sep 29, 2010 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
My girlfriend’s parents always do the lime trick with their Corona’s and i just found it stupid.
I did not know it served an actual purpose.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 29, 2010 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
works well with all kinds of beer actually
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
I like Corona with lime, but there aren’t many beers I’d put a lime in. Great beer needs nothing else added. I wouldn’t dare add lime to any GLBC beer or any of the great german and british beers I get here in Italy.
Has anyone ever had grappa? It’s italian moonshine that has a nice kick to it. Dorn probably has.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
Yeah, Peroni makes Bud look like a gold medal winner. I took a sip at a friend’s house and turned to my wife and told her she could finish it.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
I figured it served the same purpose as the lime juice in Margharita’s or the ‘sour’ in whiskey/amaretto sours.
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I appreciate Male Beauty
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Amaretto Sours are awesome!
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1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
they are. I want to try to make a godfather sour. a godfather is amaretto/scotch. i figure they have whiskey sour and amaretto sour (and they are pretty much the same thing besides the liquor) so why not combine them?
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
I’d expect a whiskey sour to be terrible, but that’s only because I really don’t like whiskey. By the way, I had the glass version, not the shot. 1/2 Amaretto, 1/2 Sprite, a few splashes of sweet and sour, plenty of ice. Fantastic.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Or, as DN suggests, just drink better beer.
Universal wisdom for every occasion.
Never underestimate the powers of Josh Cribbs
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Sep 29, 2010 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I prefer sitting on my porch on a sunday night, having a godfather on the rocks, smoking a cigarette, and watching mad men.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
I appreciate Male Beauty
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
You watch Mad Men from your porch?
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
yeah, there are a shitload of crazy people running around my neighborhood.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
I appreciate Male Beauty
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
by bross09 on Sep 29, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Holy s bross made a funny.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
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I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
by Villeslgr on Sep 29, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ha! Clear as day in retrospect but I never saw it coming.
Never underestimate the powers of Josh Cribbs
by RelapsingDawgCatcher on Sep 29, 2010 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I tried to think of a way to basically make the same joke, but I couldn’t do it without it sounding dumb, so kudos to you.
I have been complimented many times and they always embarrass me; I always feel that they have not said enough.
by notthatnoise on Sep 30, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Guys, I found an interesting article from a Baltimore writer. He made two interesting observations:
1. Talking about Hillis’ dominance:
The big back’s downhill running style gave the Ravens big problems in the first three quarters, and if Hillis hadn’t ran out of gas in the fourth, the outcome might have been different.
2. Talking about Wallace’s effectiveness:
Despite completing 16 of his first 18 passes, Browns quarterback Seneca Wallace was a liability and everybody in M&T Bank Stadium knew it. The Browns had success making short throws in the first three quarters, but they had no chance in the fourth quarter when they needed Wallace to throw the ball downfield. When the Ravens defense finally got Hillis under wraps, this game was over.
I didn’t see the game. I don’t doubt the quote about Wallace but what do you think about Hillis running out of gas?
Here’s the link: http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/bthesite/vensel/2010/09/seven_points_ravens_24_browns.html
James Walker also put much of the blame for Boldin’s 3 TDs on the coaching staff for not changing tactics and at least doubling up the coverage.
Colt McCoy... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
He also opens the article by calling the Browns
surprisingly formidable.
Nice.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
Ravens fan, ugh.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 8:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I just meant for the whole article in general.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
James Walker is a Ravens fan? this is news to me.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
It’s hard to say for certain but he grew up in Maryland. He spent 3 years covering the Browns for the Columbus newspaper, and also covered the Bengals for a period of time.
To me he comes across as a Ravens fanboy.
Even then, the Ravens fan line was for the article before he brought up walker.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn’t know he covered the ravens. I knew he covered the browns for the C-Bus Dispach.
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I appreciate Male Beauty
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
He covers the AFC North for ESPN.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
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I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
I don’t think Hillis ran out of gas. However, I do agree somewhat with the analysis with Seneca. the only time I remember him trying it deep was on 4th and 2 when he threw a bad pass out of bounds intended for Cribbs along the sideline.
walker is right, though maybe he put more blame than I would on the coaching staff. Rob Ryan definitely should have made some adjustments. He did try and did try to move wright around, but they targeted him wherever he was on the field. when you only have 3 corners with experience (and mike adams, who you would also need at safety) it doesn’t give you a lot of flexibility in tactics.
And they did try to double cover boldin and it worked, you just can’t afford to double cover one guy consistently against the ravens because then mason or Housh will beat you.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
From what I’ve read, the couple of times Ward was around Boldin he was able to disrupt the play.
Speaking of Ward, did you guys know that Ward is leading the team in tackles? He’s got 27 and 22 of them are solo. Eric Berry only has 17 tackles for the season.
Since I brought up stats, I was checking out how the Browns have stacked up against their opponents so far and it’s surprising to see that overall they’ve been virtually even with the teams they’ve played. The biggest difference has been field goals. The Browns have scored 6 TDs and their opponents also have 6 TDs. The Browns run defense has been stout. They’re allowing only 3.8 yds per carry and haven’t given up a rushing TD yet. They’re also averaging 4.5 yds per carry themselves.
Take away the pick6 and add Dawson’s two missed field goals and we might be looking at a 2-1 record.
http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/statistics.html
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
It’s amazing how even those stats are from top to bottom.
Cribbs best return was a whopping 24 yards. We’re 3-0 if he produces like he has in years past. Also it seems like we get sacks and turnovers and penalties from the other teams when it matters the least, and give them up when it matters the most.
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by golanbatrac on Sep 29, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
we are getting destroyed in the field position battle. our opponents start their drives 5 yards more downfield. thats bottom 10 in the league.
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
on Football Outsiders, we are ranked 16th in their efficiency rankings for total offense and 19th for total D. we would be ranked higher for D, but we plummeted last week in passing D (I wonder why). Our OL is top 15 in run blocking and 6th in pass blocking. This team is better than their record suggests.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
I appreciate Male Beauty
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your whole argument is a fallacy!
Ok, so they’re 0-3 but are ranked middle of the pack both offensively and defensively. Considering that they’ve been ranked near the bottom in most major categories the last few years I think we can definitely say that this team is much better despite the record.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
agreed. we lost 3 games by a total of 12 points. to put it in perspective, the cardinals are 2-1 but have a -21 point differential. they beat the Rams and the Rams and Raiders by a total of 5 points, then got killed by an actual competent team. This is why record this early does not mean much.
I dunno whether to be optimistic we are always in close games or pessimistic that we find a way to lose. I mean, the team isn’t playing terrible, I just fear we will end up 4-12 or 3-13 and have actually played well and had a chance at 8-8.
I teach good life choices. That’s why I almost didn’t graduate High School.
Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
If they play well but still end up going 4-12, then we get higher picks in the draft and will be one of the surprise teams to make the playoffs next year. It’ll seem like a huge jump to everyone outside of Ohio. We see the improvement and that’s what matters. A competitive team that loses is just a couple of pieces away from being a respected team.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
I definitely like this point of view. But, I’m worried that going 4-12 spells the end for the coaching staff.
I hope I’m wrong, but I don’t think Holmgren will fire the coaching staff based on a losing record. I don’t think he’s that shallow. It’s obvious that this team has bought into Mangini’s system and they’re playing well enough despite the record. The team’s record will reflect the lack of talent and speed and the difficulty of the schedule. Dabol is probably the only one who is in serious danger of losing his job.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
I agree. it would be nice to get a high pick. I guess I am thinking more short term and having a conflict of Pessimism/Optimism for this season.
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Intensive Purposes? I could care less...
your whole argument is a fallacy!
This season, pessimism shouldn’t be fueled by the number of losses but by how the Browns perform in those losses. If they play 13 more games like they did against the Ravens with the same results, then we should be optimistic. Right now, the Browns are being called formidable based on their performance on Sunday. I love that.
This year, I want a competitive team. Next year, I want a winning team. Next year or more likely the year after, I want a champion. Dynasties are built in the long term. There are reasons for optimism right now in the short term.
It’s interesting the what Peter King said in his prediction for Sunday. Here’s the link: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/peter_king/09/30/weekend.pickoff.week.4/index.html?eref=sihp
Once again, the word is formidable.
TJ Ward... the cure for Cleveland's Eric Berry man-crush.
You know, I almost think this team is one BIG WIN away from making a run for the playoffs. Yes, that is extremely optimistic, but bare with me for a moment. We have competed in every game. Including most recently against one of the better teams in the league, the Ravens. Had Ward got that pick 6, or if we would have converted 3rd & 2, or any number of things in any of these games we could have won.
I don’t see us going deep in the playoffs against some of the other teams, but I can see us fighting for a wildcard spot if we can get on a roll. IF we can get on a roll. Momentum is a major advantage. When a team feels good, they play good.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
this happened to me earlier, and I don’t care how irrational it is, I want that kind of optimism back.
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by notthatnoise on Sep 30, 2010 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions
To make the playoffs we’d have to go 10-3 against a tough schedule the rest of the way. We have 6 hard games in a row right now.
I’d say we’re a big win away from 5-11 (which would be a respectable 5-8 the rest of the way).
You’re right, we’re not going to go 10-3 the rest of the way. The very most I can see us doing is 7-8 wins. That’s if we can handle the Bungles this week and winning a couple other tough games like Miami and Atlanta. We’ll also have to see how we can handle the Steelers and if we can put the Ravens away next time.
I think you could easily make a wildcard run with a record of 9-7, so I was thinking 9-4 over the remainder of the season. (Only one game difference I know) I think we can do this over the rest of the season. Again, only if we can get some momentum going though. As of yet, we have none.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
Who Likes the Browns Chances this Week?
I am thinking the Browns finally get their first win this week verse the Bengals. I am looking at 24-14. Thoughts?
Agreed. If we can handle the Bengals like we did the Ravens. I think the Ravens are really the better team between the two, regardless of the outcome of their game.
The Bengals are not good. Like at all.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
They are just… different. Their defense might be able to play with the Browns, Ravens, and Steelers. But if Palmer stays this bad, I like our chances.
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by Ryan Kelsey on Sep 28, 2010 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I fear the Bengals corners and I fear them attempting 40+ passes.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
About 3 hours ago by Eric Wright Cleveland Browns – Cornerback
I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
Assuming Sheldon Brown covers the OrthoNovum, Owens will probably catch 4 TDs against Wright. Then we can have another 600 posts arguing whether TO is a top three WR. That thread will be inane (or insane) as the one on Boldin.
by Nuclear Power on Sep 28, 2010 10:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Feature back?! Are you kidding me, he´s a fullback. Get him a decent tailback and you can wreck havoc old style. He can block and carry the ball. That´s much more unsettling for a defense.
Is he not wrecking havoc now? 220 yards on 39 rushes and 3 touchdowns. Ha, why am I even trying?
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Are those his actual yards?
Awesome.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 28, 2010 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Get him a decent tailback and you can wreck havoc old style. He can block and carry the ball. That´s much more unsettling for a defense.
He said you, I imagine he is saying that using Hillis as a blocker and a ballcarrier with a feature back would allow the team to wreak havoc. If you got a guy like Hillis in front of a premier tailback it would make it much more unsettling for a defense than just seeing Hillis behind the QB.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
About 3 hours ago by Eric Wright Cleveland Browns – Cornerback
I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
Oh ok, I guess someone should tell Heckert to go pick one of those up next time he’s out.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
Hmmm…No need for sarcasm. No one said it was easy to just go out and get one, but since we’re talking football it makes perfect sense to speculate that it would be more intimidating to see Hillis in front of a decent tailback.
Just because you tried to be an asshole and failed at it because of your lack of reading comprehension doesn’t mean anyone has to be punished by your disgruntled sarcasm.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
About 3 hours ago by Eric Wright Cleveland Browns – Cornerback
I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
Haha, what? My point was their is no need to waste resources on trying to obtain a premier feature back, seeing as how it isn’t easy, when Hillis is already running extremely well.
The second half of your comment made this a lot more amusing however, so I’ll go along with it: 
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
I apologize then, because I misinterpreted your second comment.
They gone have to stop sleeping on me one day.. I gotta be one of the best
About 3 hours ago by Eric Wright Cleveland Browns – Cornerback
I understand, as a big daddy come and take my spot type of demeanor?
by mooncamping on May 14, 2010 7:24 AM EDT
You have to give Simmsinns a break…he is aggrevated from being 1-2 in our fantasy league.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
After losing in Week 2 and squeaking out a win in Week 1, I think I have finally “righted the ship” with my team. Stafford going down early really hurt me, but I picked up Vick who has more than picked up the slack.
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."--John Madden
Vick has paid off dividends and will continue to do so. Great call, pick up of the year for sure.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
I’m more aggravated about being 1-2 in my 8-man money league. I really don’t know what I was thinking drafting a WR first… it goes against everything I believe in for fantasy draft strategy. I just wasn’t prepared to be drafting 7th out of 8. But yeah, it’s really hurt me early on.
Luckily I’m working the hell out of the waiver wire and I did draft Foster. I still expect to make the playoffs.
About that other league I’m in, well I bounced back, but in a 14-man league, I just don’t think have enough talent to make a run for playoffs. Also the free agency is sucked up dry instantly, and Yahoo’s default waiver order is disappointing. Oh well, I won’t give up.
Anderception [an·der·cep·tion] -noun
1. the logical end result of a Derek Anderson pass
If you need a sleeper for down the road, Ryan Torian looks like he may be the guy in the second half of the season.
by Bernie19Kosar on Sep 30, 2010 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I’ve done pretty well in the waiver wire as well. I’ve picked up Brandon Lloyd, Louis Murphy, and Hillis.
I got Brandon Lloyd, too. I just haven’t been sure if I should start him over Mark Clayton, Megatron, and Greg Jennings.
I don’t know about you, but I can’t trust any of the Bronco’s WR.
Each week one seems to go for 120+, but it is a different one each week.
by Bernie19Kosar on Sep 30, 2010 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yea this is the problem, but then I feel like an idiot when he gets 20+ points and he’s on my bench.
I never know what to do with Galloway.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
LBJ. Lying. Backstabbing. Jackass. ™
by SpecialBrownie on Sep 30, 2010 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Does it not amaze anyone else that Joey Galloway is 56 years old, yet is still able to start for a NFL team?
by Bernie19Kosar on Oct 1, 2010 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
My bad, I meant Gaffney*.
Damnit.
I can't believe Cribbs was considered the second best athlete in Cleveland.
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by SpecialBrownie on Oct 1, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the Vickers-Hillis combo is hell of a lot more unsettling for a defense.
Or, put Vickers and Hillis in and pull Cribbs into motion and hand him the ball, or if Seneca is in, fake hand off to Cribbs and you have 3 blockers. Or you could still just hand it to Cribbs and let him work his magic. Or because they are both pretty good recievers coming out the backfield, fake to Cribbs and have Hillis-Vickers run out and have Cribbs run a go route the middle.
The possibilities are endless!
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