Power Play of the Week: Mike Adams' Big Hit on Owen Daniels

by Chris Pokorny on Nov 9, 2011 11:39 PM EST

HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 06: Tight-end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans has the ball knocked out of hands by defensive back Mike Adams #20 of the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium on November 6, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Ball was intercepted on the deflection. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

There was one play that definitely stood out this past Sunday against the Houston Texans. With just over two minutes to play in the second quarter, Matt Schaub ran a playaction fake that drew the entire front seven to the left side (from the offense's perspective) of the field. Schaub then fired the ball down the middle to trusty tight end Owen Daniels. Safety Mike Adams timed a hit so perfect on Daniels -- without going to the helmet -- that it jarred the ball up into the air and into the arms of linebacker D'Qwell Jackson.

Even though the Browns were losing 21-3 at the time, as an individual play, it was probably my favorite hit on defense of the season. We don't think of Adams as an enforcer, and it is nice to see someone in our secondary make a legal hit like that. I'm still waiting for T.J. Ward to make some more of those plays since that is kind of what he was known for coming out of college.

Adams' hit couldn't have come at a better time if the Browns had any chance of turning the game around. Down by three possessions, the Texans had all the momentum following a near punt return for a touchdown by Jacoby Jones. Even though it didn't come close to changing the outcome of the game, Adams' hit is still this week's Power Play of the Week.

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We hang on every good thing that happens in a game. This is the way of the Browns fan. In two years, half these players won’t be on the Browns and we’ll forget their names. Somehow we just can’t build a legacy here any more. We can’t build on success. Why is it that Hillis will no longer be a part of this team? How can that be? You have to retain your good players and build a core with them. We have seen them all march through town… all the 1st rounders. Change the coach, flush the team.
Meanwhile, you can see other teams become successful… let’s count them out this year: San Fran, Cincy, Detroit, Bills, Raiders. It makes you want to believe in things like Madden curses even though that is absurd. We’d like to catch a break sometime here in Cleveland.

Brownsyup

by Brownsyup on Nov 9, 2011 11:52 PM EST reply actions

The fans deserve a winner. It really is inexplicable how bad this organization has been at building much of anything to be happy about. An endless carousel of coaches and players since ‘99 has been nothing but frustrating (well, there were a few bright spots). You are absolutely right about being unable to build a legacy. This team still lacks an identity, which is a clear indicator of how they’ve failed in that regard.

Still, I’m not going to give up on my Browns. I believe it can still be done and this team can eventually become competitive. And as a fan, that is what you have to hold on to. Patience is a dirty word, and I completely get that, but the reality is, what else can you do as a fan? It’s either run out on your team, or continue to support them. I’ll continue to do the latter (while being incredibly frustrated).

Longest post I’ve ever made. I blame it on the fact that I just re-watched the 1987 Browns-Jets playoff double-overtime game. Gets me worked up every time.

by Off-the-Chain on Nov 10, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions

In a good way of course. Fantastic game.

by Off-the-Chain on Nov 10, 2011 12:12 AM EST up reply actions

489

Those are my principles. If you don’t like them I have others. - Groucho Marx

by The New Kardiac Kids on Nov 10, 2011 1:53 AM EST up reply actions

I’ll not give up on the Browns either. We’ll all complain until we are blue in the face but that is only because we care. If we didn’t we’d be doing something more useful and fulfilling every Sunday.

Brownsyup

by Brownsyup on Nov 10, 2011 6:36 PM EST up reply actions

The Hillis thing sucks but there are some signs he may have turned into a diva this off season.

by HenryDawg on Nov 10, 2011 7:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Madden Curse indeed.

Go, I say go away boy, you bother me.

by burntorangeandbrown on Nov 10, 2011 8:22 PM EST up reply actions

Signs painted by MKC don’t count. Those are closer to abstract art than signs.

"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened."
— Winston S. Churchill
"Whether he really means 'more' or 'Carlton Mitchell more' remains to be seen."
-C. Pokorny

by JustBob on Nov 11, 2011 5:33 PM EST up reply actions

Great play in that game. Fart in a hurricane. Lipstick on a pig. Spit in the ocean.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Nov 10, 2011 1:29 PM EST reply actions

every little bit helps

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

by pwndabear on Nov 10, 2011 3:59 PM EST up reply actions

Wanna know something funny?
-I’m a Browns fan.

by Sakman on Nov 10, 2011 2:44 PM EST reply actions

who are you talking to?

Has anyone really been far even as decided to use even go want to do look more like?

by pwndabear on Nov 10, 2011 3:58 PM EST up reply actions

I never wanted Adams as a starter but he’s a decent backup and he’s been playing well on ST for quite a while.

by JustBob on Nov 10, 2011 5:44 PM EST reply actions

The Browns are like golf. You play crappy the whole round, but then you hit that one magical shot that keeps you coming back.

"The rush of battle is a potent and almost lethal addiction, for war is a drug."

by dirtyjoe on Nov 10, 2011 6:03 PM EST reply actions

That depends on what your idea of crappy round is. I know Henry shoots in the high 90s. That’s pretty crappy. When I shoot over 82 I just want to kill myself.

But if the Browns are like golf, a swing coach is needed.

Take a hike, Hillis.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 10, 2011 6:24 PM EST up reply actions

Browns need more than a swing coach to get out of this mess lol. My handicap used to be 14 and I get upset if I shoot over 89. Sure do miss playing in the Sandhills down in NC.

"The rush of battle is a potent and almost lethal addiction, for war is a drug."

by dirtyjoe on Nov 10, 2011 6:29 PM EST up reply actions

Ah man. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the courses in NC. Would love to play there one day.
We have a lot of good courses here in Cali too. But the ones back East put ours to shame.

Take a hike, Hillis.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 10, 2011 6:40 PM EST up reply actions

That depends, if you like the classics like Donald Ross style courses then yes for sure but you guys have a lot of great scenic courses. I like both but after playing scarlet through college you realize that those guys could make the most boring looking course utterly frustrating just by subtly messing with your eyes and stance

by HenryDawg on Nov 10, 2011 7:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

You said it perfectly. The kick ass courses we have are flat out optical illusions. They’re build in to the hills.
Here are some of my favorites. I’m sure you’ll like them.

Cinnabar Hills
As far as I know it’s still the #1 public course in CA. I worked here for a bit after high school. Shot my best score of 74 here. 2 off the course record at the time. Got a free pair of $160 FootJoys for it. Luckily I was playing with the two club house pros for witnesses.

The Ranch
Hardest course I’ve ever played. Out of five times I’ve never broke 100. Ran out of balls twice. It’s flat out Tiger Woods video game. I have one course tag on my bag and it’s The Ranch, for a reason.

Wente
The most beautiful course I’ve ever played.

Take a hike, Hillis.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 10, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions

I prefer the Ross style coarses down south. Problem with most courses here near Cleveland is you have to swing a tad harder to get a good pinch on the ball for spin. Plus most of the greens up here are very slow. Down south, the greens are faster, but you can spin the ball better from most lies except pine straw (even the rough). I love the greens in a Ross style course due to the natural flow, bumps, and angles. Makes it more challenging to Putt thats for sure!

"The rush of battle is a potent and almost lethal addiction, for war is a drug."

by dirtyjoe on Nov 11, 2011 5:38 PM EST up reply actions

I have played these courses in NC and recommend it to anyone:

Anderson Creek (good for the price)
Bayonet at Puppy Creek (OK course, very very fast greens)
Legacy (awesome, absolutely awesome course)
Whispering Pines (lots of water hazards)

Ones I wish I had played before moving to Cleveland:
Tobacco Road (really wish I played this one)
Pinehurst #2
The Pit

"The rush of battle is a potent and almost lethal addiction, for war is a drug."

by dirtyjoe on Nov 11, 2011 5:46 PM EST up reply actions

That’s low man I have a 12 hcp. I don’t shoot 70s very often but I also shot 42 for like 12 straight weeks in my league. 84 should be my middle name. Shooting low 90s depresses me too.

by HenryDawg on Nov 10, 2011 7:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I have a great book called “The Cleveland Golfers Bible”. It’s a list of the 150 or so public courses within a 30 min. radius of downtown Cleveland. Not only do we have a heaping $hit load of great courses within a half hour drive of downtown, but we also have one of the lowest prices per round in the country to boot. Now if only we could get some of that SoCal weather in January…..

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Nov 10, 2011 7:46 PM EST up reply actions

Send me a link of the book?

Take a hike, Hillis.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 10, 2011 10:10 PM EST up reply actions

http://www.grayco.com/cleveland/books/28566/index.shtml

Great book. I made it a point to try to play every public course in there over a two year period when I was working 2nd shift, single and making a boatload of money. Those were the days!

Also – I’ve played Firestone South (where the Bridgestone WGC event is played), North and West. The West is a links style re-design by Fazio. Craziest greens I have ever seen. You can read a putt from every angle and it will literally break in the opposite direction that you think. Craziest thing I’ve ever seen. South is awesome too, played the week after one of Tiger’s wins there and the course was still in tournement condition. Rough was unreal.

What does that MEAN - TO PLAY US OUT?!!?!?

by DaveDawg09 on Nov 11, 2011 10:25 AM EST up reply actions

Firestone… That’s pretty cool.

You gotta love the tricky greens. Yes, they can be frustrating. But when you’re drunk as shit all you can do is laugh at how stupid they are.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 11, 2011 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

golfnow.com has some incredible deals too. I used it all summer and probably spent half of what I usually do for most rounds.

by HenryDawg on Nov 11, 2011 9:05 AM EST up reply actions

I was totally messing with you!!

Take a hike, Hillis.

by Brownie's Year on Nov 10, 2011 10:09 PM EST up reply actions

I thought it was funny, I still couldn’t just let it go though.

by HenryDawg on Nov 11, 2011 9:04 AM EST up reply actions

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Mike Adams this year. He has had a lot of big plays. He’s given up some big plays too, but hey. It’s not like we were expecting him to turn into Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu.

by shep615 on Nov 10, 2011 6:34 PM EST reply actions