Dawgs By Nature - Cleveland Browns vs. Kansas City Chiefs - Week 8 CoverageA Cleveland Browns bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48679/dawgsbynature-fave.png2013-10-30T10:54:15-04:00http://www.dawgsbynature.com/rss/stream/47916092013-10-30T10:54:15-04:002013-10-30T10:54:15-04:00Pokorny's Game Review: Browns vs. Chiefs
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<p>Chris Pokorny breaks down the Cleveland Browns' 23-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> fought to the end to take out the undefeated <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, but fell just short. WR <b><span>Davone Bess</span></b> received a lot of the blame, and rightly so. Sure, a better first-half defensive performance could have made a difference too, but Bess' mistakes came at crunch time after the defense had helped Cleveland seize the momentum in the second half. Let's get to my complete game review to see all of the positives and negatives.</p>
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<p align="center"><u><b>WEEK 8 - </b></u><u><b><u>CLEVELAND BROWNS</u> VS. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (COMPLETE GAME REVIEW)</b></u></p>
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<li> <b> Goat of the Game: </b>WR <b>Davone Bess</b> - For five years, <b>Davone Bess</b> was considered a decent slot receiver, with his best asset being that he doesn't drop passes. Naturally, now that he is a member of the Browns, he leads the league in dropped passes. <br><br>We'll go over several of the plays Bess failed to execute on in the remainder of the game review below, but obviously, the biggest blunder was the muffed punt. Bess has actually lost 9 fumbles in his career now; <b>Joshua Cribbs</b> lost 9 fumbles in his career too, but he's played for several more years and also saw significantly more reps at the kick and punt return positions.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Awarding the Game Ball: </b>NT <b><span>Phil Taylor</span></b> - The Browns needed somebody to disrupt what the Chiefs were doing, and several defenders, including <b>Phil Taylor</b>, answered the call for help. There have been some questions as to why Taylor isn't playing more often, but it seems clear that a little less than half the snaps per game is what <b>Ray Horton</b> is comfortable with to keep him fresh. If the third down defense was better, like it was in the second half against the Chiefs, Taylor's reps would seem like less of an issue.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Taking an Early Shot for Gordon:</b> After the Browns' defense gave up an opening field goal to the Chiefs, Cleveland faced a 3rd-and-7 on offense on their first possession.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476113/off1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476113/off1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137227462"><br>Cleveland went for an aggressive call right off the bat against a sack-happy defense. The receiver at the bottom of the screen is WR <b><span>Josh Gordon</span></b>.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476103/off1b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476103/off1b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137250326"><br>Although Gordon doesn't have his defender burned, the safety is playing the middle of the field, so Campbell heaves a pass deep down the left sideline.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476101/off1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3476101/off1c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137260333"><br>The ball appears to be overthrown by about 3-4 yards. When watching the game live, though, Gordon's effort on the ball seemed a bit unusual. After the game, Gordon clarified that Campbell threw a perfect pass, but unfortunately, he didn't see it initially and therefore played it wrong. If Gordon had seen the pass and catches this on a dead sprint, it could've gone for a touchdown.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Bess Starts Off Poorly Again:</b> With the Browns' defense bending but not breaking twice in a row (now down 6-0), they needed the offense to pick them up.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478485/off4a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off4a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478485/off4a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137274807"><br>This will end up being the first of <b>Davone Bess'</b> mistakes on the afternoon. Bess is lined up as the middle receiver to <b><span>Jason Campbell's</span></b> right side.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478463/off4b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off4b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478463/off4b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137284973"><br>The pass is thrown right in stride, but Bess drops it. If Bess catches this, maybe Cleveland gets their offense clicking a little earlier in the game, at least to a point where they could have prevented the Chiefs from going up by multiple possessions. A drop like this forces you to continue playing from behind later in a game, rather than possibly having the lead already later in a game.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Defeated by the Screen Pass:</b> On the Chiefs' first possession, <b>Alex Smith</b> threw a screen pass to <b><span>Jamaal Charles</span></b> for 24 yards on a 3rd-and-9. On their third possession, they were facing a 3rd-and-10 situation from the 12 yard line.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476135/def1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476135/def1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137301214"><br>The Chiefs are going to run a screen pass again, this time to fullback <b><span>Anthony Sherman</span></b>. The three middle linemen are going to leak out late as lead blockers.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476131/def1b.JPG" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476131/def1b.JPG" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137308596"><br>The Chiefs do a good job matching each of their blockers with a defender, and Sherman exhibits good patience in letting this play develop.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476133/def1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476133/def1c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137316668"><br>This was a slightly questionable play on ILB <b><span>Craig Robertson</span></b>, as it looks like the offensive lineman grabs him from behind for a brief second before shielding him off again. Should it have been flagged? Maybe, but it might not have made a difference, and I'm not so sure it was your typical holding call (i.e. a glaring one). My question is how does CB <b><span>Chris Owens</span></b> get blocked for so long in the end zone (far left) without getting free from his man?<br><br>
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<li> <b>Holding Call Disparity:</b> Disclaimer: I can't profess to know the full extent of the rules when it comes to knowing what is and isn't a hold in the NFL. <br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478337/def2a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478337/def2a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137325216"><br>My hunch would be that reaching in front of a pass rusher from behind with your arm is a hold, but I don't know for certain -- is it fine because the arm is on the front of OLB <b>Paul Kruger's</b> body?<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478327/def2b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def2b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478327/def2b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137332675"><br>This is where it gets a little questionable for me. As Kruger continues to beat RT <b><span>Eric Fisher</span></b>, Fisher appears to use his other hand to tug on Kruger's jersey, which is enough to prevent him from being able to drop QB <b>Alex Smith</b> here. Smith scrambles for two yards, and upon replay review, is awarded a first down.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Taylor Sniffs Out a Screen:</b> A few plays later, the Chiefs faced a 3rd-and-3.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478315/def3a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478315/def3a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137342520"><br>With the Browns already down 13-0 and the first half almost over, they were in desperate need of a third-down stop. What were the Chiefs going to run here?<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478293/def3b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478293/def3b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137349942"><br>QB <b>Alex Smith</b> isn't looking to his left, but NT <b>Phil Taylor</b>, who is being blocked, sees RB <b>Jamaal Charles</b> coming through to that side.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478279/def3c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def3c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478279/def3c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137358104"><br>Taylor must have sensed something, as he stays glued to Charles' back as the offensive linemen leak out for another attempt at a screen pass. Smith throws this one into the dirt, setting up a 52-yard field goal, which K <b>Ryan Succop</b> misses.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Browns Finally Get a First Down:</b> With 3:36 left in the first half, the Browns finally picked up their first first down of the game.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476065/off2a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off2a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3476065/off2a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137372217"><br>The routes from the play are diagrammed above. WR <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span></b> (who we wish a good recovery) is being used to stretch the field at the bottom of the screen, so the safety drops back (cyan). That frees up the window in the green circle, which is where TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> is going.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476069/off2b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off2b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476069/off2b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137379758"><br>QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> also did a good job stepping up in the pocket as he fired this pass to Cameron, which went for 19 yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Fleaflicker Actually Works for a TD:</b> On the very next play, the Browns went for the home run ball.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3476067/off3a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3476067/off3a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137396603"><br>I rarely see fleaflickers work these days for touchdowns, but the play went in Cleveland's favor here. Perhaps it shows just how much teams are playing the run against the Browns. Two receivers go out here -- WR <b><span>Greg Little</span></b> sprints to the middle of the field, and WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> starts in but then goes back to the flag.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3476061/off3b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476061/off3b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137403890"><br>At this point, the ball has been handed off to the running back. You could buy that WR <b>Greg Little</b> is going for a block on one of the defensive backs. The two guys near him start creeping up a tad, while the other safety is playing deep still. The cornerback on <b>Josh Gordon</b> has his eyes in the backfield.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3476063/off3c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3476063/off3c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137410950"><br>When the ball is pitched back to Campbell, Little has a full head of steam, so he can out-run the two defenders near him on a deep ball. The deeper safety immediately runs to the middle of the field, which opens things up for Gordon, who has already beaten his defender.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3476059/off3d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off3d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3476059/off3d.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137419661"><br>There is the separation. The circle indicates where the ball eventually lands, and it is nicely placed so Gordon doesn't have to wait for it or reach out too far for it. Touchdown. I think the fact that fleaflickers often target the middle of the field helps Cleveland here, and just like that, they were right back in the game at 13-7.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Botched Coverage on TD to McCluster:</b> ...that didn't last long.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478275/def4a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def4a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478275/def4a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137432787"><br>Before the end of the half, QB <b>Alex Smith</b> hit WR <b><span>Dexter McCluster</span></b> for a wide open touchdown pass. The Browns clearly messed something up in coverage. The Chiefs were lined up trips right, with McCluster in the magenta circle. The two players in the cyan -- S <b><span>T.J. Ward</span></b> and CB <b><span>Buster Skrine</span></b>, both take the inside receiver to the sideline. CB <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b>, who is in the green, takes TE <b><span>Anthony Fasano</span></b> on the outside.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478291/def4b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def4b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478291/def4b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137438082"><br>Here you can see McCluster running free. I circled S <b><span>Tashaun Gipson</span></b>, just in the off chance he was supposed to be helping out over there. Maybe one of our defensive experts can weigh in on who botched their assignment here.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Pick Play Before Half Closes Gap:</b> It looked like the Browns were going to head into the half down 20-7. Facing a 3rd-and-3 with 0:40 left (but three timeouts), how could they get all the way down into field goal range?<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478471/off5a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off5a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478471/off5a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137485000"><br>Simple -- dial up the 47-yard, catch-and-run pick play. WR <b>Davone Bess</b> is in the slot to the right, and he will set a legal pick as WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> comes from the left and runs underneath the pick.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478475/off5b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off5b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478475/off5b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137491926"><br>There is the pick being set, and Gordon is able to catch and run a long distance as the other defensive back on that side of the field is too busy chasing his receiver in coverage still.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Campbell Misses an Opportunity to Bess:</b> Although I'm happy the Browns were able to come away with a field goal, they could have had more.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478427/off6a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off6a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478427/off6a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137504581"><br>Facing a 2nd-and-10 with 0:26 left, the Browns still had three timeouts, so they could work the middle of the field. WR <b>Davone Bess</b> is the closest receiver to QB <b>Jason Campbell's</b> left, and he runs out diagonally before coming back in.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478443/off6b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off6b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478443/off6b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137511076"><br>The play uses WR <b>Greg Little</b> as a pick of sorts to help free Bess. If this pass is thrown in stride to Bess, he can take the completion up to the 15 yard line at least; with the right move, maybe he even gets into the end zone. Unfortunately, this is probably Campbell's worst pass of the afternoon, as he throws it well behind Bess, and he is unable to haul it in.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Timing Pattern to Gordon:</b> Down 20-10 in the second half, would the Browns fade offensively, or strike right away to stay in the game?<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478435/off7a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478435/off7a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137526012"><br>I always like to see a quarterback be able to deliver a well-timed pass before a receiver comes out of his break. From near midfield, QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> is going to do just that to WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> at the bottom of the screen.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478445/off7b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478445/off7b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137532683"><br>Gordon has yet to turn around, but Campbell is already getting ready to release the pass.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478429/off7c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off7c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478429/off7c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137539636"><br>Gordon turns, and BANG, there's the completion for 23 yards and a first down.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Campbell's Ability to Escape Pressure:</b> One of QB <b>Jason Campbell's</b> best assets, which I vastly underrated when remembering his abilities as a quarterback, is his mobility. Maybe I'm just calling it "one of his best assets" because I'm so used to seeing how poor the mobility of QB <b><span>Brandon Weeden</span></b> is.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478551/off8a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off8a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478551/off8a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137551666"><br>Facing a 2nd-and-10 in the third quarter, Campbell was in Shotgun with a running back behind him. He playaction fakes to the running back, but OG <b>Shawn Lauvao</b> loses his man right away. Upon turning around, this is what Campbell sees.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478543/off8b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off8b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478543/off8b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137558706"><br>Campbell spins to his left, and because the blocking from LT <b>Joe Thomas</b> and LG <b><span>John Greco</span></b> was solid, Campbell is able to turn this into a 3rd-and-5. That's much better than a 3rd-and-17, which is what this would've been with QB <b>Brandon Weeden</b> under center.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Wheel Route TD to Whittaker:</b> After converting a 4th-and-1 with RB <b><span>Willis McGahee</span></b>, the Browns struck for their final score of the game.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478555/off9a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off9a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478555/off9a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137569078"><br>RB <b><span>Fozzy Whittaker</span></b> is in the backfield, and WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> will do his best to set a pick for Whittaker's wheel route. The Chiefs are bringing a blitz off the edge, so the circled cyan defender has a long way to go to get to Whittaker.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478553/off9b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off9b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478553/off9b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137577236"><br>There is the pick, and Campbell knows Whittaker is going to be open. Will be throw the pass like QB <b>Brandon Weeden</b> would to RB <b><span>Chris Ogbonnaya</span></b>?<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478529/off9c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off9c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478529/off9c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137585665"><br>Nope -- thankfully, Campbell delivers the pass right on target, and Whittaker scores his first career touchdown.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Cameron Shows How to Get Open:</b> Facing a 3rd-and-9 on their next offensive series, TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> shows a lesson in how to get open.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478527/off10a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off10a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478527/off10a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137596202"><br>Cameron is going to be running an in and out, which I also like to refer to as the <b><span>Wes Welker</span></b> route.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478523/off10b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off10b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478523/off10b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137604310"><br>Cameron plants his foot in the ground. Also notice that while QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> can probably see Cameron here, he is not staring a hole in him, which keeps the defensive line from getting in the way of the pass.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478499/off10c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off10c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478499/off10c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137630355"><br>Look at that separation. Campbell delivers another accurate pass, the protection is very good, and this play goes for a gain of 14 yards.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Run Blitzing by Ward:</b> I've talked about S <b>T.J. Ward</b> pulling off some run blitzes the past few weeks, and if I didn't give NT <b>Phil Taylor</b> the game ball this week, I might have given it to Ward. Ward stopped Charles three times with aggressive play in the game, and this example highlights one of those instances.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478269/def5a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def5a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478269/def5a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137640593"><br>There is Ward in the yellow circle on a 2nd-and-7 in the third quarter.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478299/def5b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def5b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478299/def5b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137647865"><br>There is a lot of traffic, but Ward ends up shooting through it all and is on the ground in front of Charles. Ward isn't credited with the tackle here, but he does enough to trip up Charles a little for a teammate to stop him for no gain.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Corner Blitz is Successful Again:</b> On the next play, the Browns busted out their weekly corner blitz, which continues to have a 100% success rate.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478407/def6a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478407/def6a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137656970"><br>You can see the diagram of where all the pressure is coming from and the coverage assignments.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478401/def6b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478401/def6b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137665574"><br>The receivers are covered, and although the Browns brought a corner blitz, the Chiefs don't allow a free man.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478389/def6c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def6c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478389/def6c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137674767"><br>The blitz did cause some disruption, though. Amidst the heavy pressure from the right, one of the Chiefs' offensive lineman fell to the ground. Campbell wants to run when he sees everyone covered, but can't jump over the pile. Our pursuit from the backside gets to Smith, as he is sacked for a short loss. The Browns ran a corner blitz later on, too, and Smith avoided the pressure and threw to WR <b>Dexter McCluster</b>, who was drilled by CB <b>Buster Skrine</b>, forcing an incomplete pass.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Checking Down to the RB: </b>I can't be greedy and expect the offense to convert every third down situation. If I want to nitpick, though, I would say that QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> checked down to his running backs several times on third down, rather than taking a chance elsewhere.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478505/off11a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off11a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478505/off11a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137688457"><br>Here are the routes being run.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478503/off11b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off11b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478503/off11b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137703700"><br>The Chiefs only bring a three-man rush, but Campbell decides to give RB <b>Chris Ogbonnaya</b> a chance to make a play in the flat. The two defenders close in very quickly and hold him to a gain of just one yard. I'm not really sure who else was open here. Ideally, Cambpell would have stepped up a bit and then been able to hit TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> on a crossing route, just like he did on our first first down of the game. Again, though, I am nitpicking a bit here.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Taylor Winning Another Battle:</b> I gave the game ball this week to NT <b>Phil Taylor</b>, and here is another example of why.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478377/def7a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def7a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478377/def7a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137716143"><br>Taylor starts off between the right guard and center.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478375/def7b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def7b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478375/def7b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137728805"><br>The center goes up to block Taylor, but Taylor does a quick swim move on him.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478363/def7c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def7c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478363/def7c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137743193"><br>And now, Smith is running for his life. He actually evades a big hit from Taylor, but he's above to trip him up for a loss of four yards, setting up a 2nd-and-14 in the fourth quarter.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Delayed Safety Blitz:</b> Two plays later, the Browns got to Smith again, this time by bringing a delayed safety blitz, which is one of the first ones I recall this season.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478373/def8a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def8a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478373/def8a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137751341"><br>The heavy pressure is initially from QB <b>Alex Smith's</b> left side -- OLB <b><span>Barkevious Mingo</span></b> off the edge, ILB <b><span>D'Qwell Jackson</span></b>, DE <b><span>Armonty Bryant</span></b>, and a delay from S <b>T.J. Ward</b>. From the diagram, you can see how Bryant will wrap around late.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478371/def8b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def8b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478371/def8b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137759218"><br>Here is an updated look at the progression of the play. RB <b>Jamaal Charles</b> is trying to take on Jackson.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478351/def8c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def8c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478351/def8c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137766144"><br>Charles chips Jackson to the inside, but basically whiffs on him. When Smith sees this, he tries to scramble to his left.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478347/def8d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Def8d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478347/def8d.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137773687"><br>"Whoa, where did Ward come from," Smith thinks as he tucks this for an 8-yard sack.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Big Play to Cameron Sets Up Hope:</b> On the Browns' next offensive possession, QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> found TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> for a huge pass play.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478621/off12a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off12a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478621/off12a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137785538"> Cameron is going to be running an out-and-up at the bottom of the screen, with only a single safety in the middle of the field.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478615/off12b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off12b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478615/off12b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137794061"><br>The safety goes to the other side, so Cameron has a one-on-one opportunity here.Campbell is releasing the ball at this point.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478609/off12c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off12c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478609/off12c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137803069"><br>Cameron goes back-and-forth a couple of times as he tries to locate the ball, and it might be a tad underthrown. Nonetheless, he does a nice job eventually finding it and catching it as he is tumbling to the ground. This play went for 37 yards, and gave Cleveland the ball 36 yards away from the end zone, down 20-17 in the fourth quarter.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Questionable Holding Call on Joe Thomas:</b> This is where things started to fall apart offensively, and it might not have even been our fault.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478583/off13a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off13a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478583/off13a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137813088"><br>The Browns are running the ball one play after TE <b><span>Jordan Cameron's</span></b> catch. RB <b>Willis McGahee</b> picks up 9 yards to set up what could be a 2nd-and-1 at the 27 yard line, in field goal range. Instead, a hold is called on LT <b>Joe Thomas</b>. I'll let you be the judge of whether you see a hold or not.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478579/off13b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off13b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478579/off13b.jpg" width="580"></a><br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478587/off13c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off13c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478587/off13c.jpg" width="580"></a><br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478585/off13d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off13d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478585/off13d.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137839792"><br>The Chiefs defenders collided as they tried to stop McGahee, and as the play ends, the official tosses his flag. I don't agree with it, and it force the Browns into a 1st-and-20 back near midfield again.<br><br>
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<li> <b>The Chiefs' Only Sack:</b> The Chiefs led the league in sacks heading into the game, but they only got one against the Browns. It came on the play after Thomas' holding penalty.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478663/off14a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off14a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478663/off14a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137846984"><br>Here are the routes were trying to run on the 1st-and-20. Pay attention to WR <b>Josh Gordon</b> at the top of the screen.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478661/off14b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off14b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478661/off14b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137853773"><br>Just prior to this screenshot, QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> had delivered a pump fake toward<b> </b>Gordon, and his defender bit for it and then stumbled to the ground on the double move. I think Campbell was going to launch this for a possible score, but the pressure finally got to him. It happens, especially when the defense knows it's a passing situation.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Bess' Muff Ruins Comeback Attempt:</b> Ugh. This is like the <b><span>Chansi Stuckey</span></b> fumble against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.ganggreennation.com/">Jets</a>.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478721/st1a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="St1a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478721/st1a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137859980"><br>WR <b>Davone Bess</b> runs up to field the short punt right at midfield. The ball looks like it should be reasonably secure here.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478719/st1b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="St1b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478719/st1b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137865374"><br>In fact, Bess has gone almost a full yard and still has his hands on the ball.<br><a href="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478715/st1c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="St1c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478715/st1c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137871100"><br>This is when the ball comes loose. I can't really explain what happened to Bess on this. My hunch is that he wanted to switch the ball to one arm or the other and lost it in the fast-moving transition of the play. Cleveland should have started a drive 45 yards away from the end zone. Instead, the Chiefs recovered the muff, ate up some clock, and forced the Browns to take the rest of their timeouts.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Looking for Bess on 3rd Down:</b> The defense did come up with another stop, though, so if Cleveland could keep moving the ball, they had a chance to tie or win the game. This was a 3rd-and-7 on what ended up being their last "true" attempt at a drive in the fourth quarter.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478653/off15a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off15a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478653/off15a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137887202"><br>Here are the routes, and WR <b>Davone Bess</b> is going to be the targeted receiver on the left side of the field.<br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478651/off15b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off15b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478651/off15b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137897282"><br>This is another situation where I am admittedly nitpicking. On third down, it can be a bang-bang play. Campbell knows Bess will be breaking at the first down marker and wants to anticipate a throw to him. Because of that, he doesn't spot the blitzer coming from where TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> was, and a possible quick hitter to Cameron being open.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478659/off15c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off15c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478659/off15c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137904568"><br>Here is another angle of Cameron. Campbell ends up getting hit a little as he throws toward Bess, and the pass falls short of him.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Bess Strikes Again on Final Heave:</b> It's 4th-and-7 -- this is it. Let's pay attention to two players: TE <b>Jordan Cameron</b> and WR <b>Davone Bess</b>. <br><a href="http://cdn3.sbnation.com/assets/3478699/off16a.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off16a_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478699/off16a.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137913500"><br>Cameron is the first receiver to QB <b>Jason Campbell's</b> left, and Bess is to the left of Cameron. Initially, Campbell looks to the left side of the field -- he wants to go to Cameron here, but it just doesn't open up.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478665/off16b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off16b_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478665/off16b.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137920565"><br>Campbell rolls to his right to try to keep the play alive. See the player I circled? That is Bess (enlarge if you can't see it), walking around as if the play is over. To be fair, a half second later, he starts sprinting back toward the first down marker as he sees Campbell looking across the field. Why is any receiver not fighting back to the ball in a situation like this, though, even if a completion may seem unlikely? It's do-or-die.<br><a href="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478637/off16c.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off16c_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn2.sbnation.com/assets/3478637/off16c.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137930145"><br>I really appreciate Campbell doing whatever he could to give someone a chance at making a play here -- it's better than the situations where quarterbacks horribly just take a sack or dump the ball out of bounds. Bess goes to a slide, and would have had enough for a first down.<br><a href="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/assets/3478635/off16d.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Off16d_medium" class="photo" src="http://cdn1.sbnation.com/assets/3478635/off16d.jpg" width="580"></a> <br id="1383137942932"><br>Bess cups his hands to his body before the ball gets there, and therefore, the pass bounces off of him. This certainly isn't the easiest catch in the world to make, but Bess needed redemption, and he couldn't deliver.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Final Assessments:</b> I'll have to be cautious about my optimism with QB <b>Jason Campbell</b>. If he continues to play like he did against the Chiefs, though, this team could get right back into contention. The defense played lights out in the second half of the game -- it was as if they finally let loose. I think that half was the defining moment of the season for them, or rather, the turning point, when it comes to generating pressure and doing better on third down defense.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Special Teams Tackles: </b>There were eight special teams tackles by the Browns with two from CB <b><span>Johnson Bademosi</span></b> and one each from TE <b><span>Gary Barnidge</span></b>, TE <b><span>MarQueis Gray</span></b>, LB <b>Craig Robertson</b>, LB <b><span>Eric Martin</span></b>, LB <b><span>Tank Carder</span></b>, and CB <b>Chris Owens</b>.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Snap Counts on Offense & Defense:</b> If you missed them, here are the links to our snap count trackers for offense (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5037732/browns-vs-chiefs-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense">link</a>) and defense (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5037730/browns-vs-chiefs-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defense">link</a>). On offense, the playing time was pretty standard, although RB <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b> didn't get any carries. On defense, CB <b><span>Leon McFadden</span></b> supposedly played his first snap of the season, and the percentages for the safeties were a little lower than usual.<br><br>
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<li> <b>Brownies:</b> OLB <b>Barkevious Mingo</b> had a nice speed sack when the Chiefs tried to run a fleaflicker of their own in the second half. ... If only WR <b>Travis Benjamin</b> hadn't tried a spin move twice on that one punt return. ... There aren't a lot of 80-yard plays to run at the end of a game, but there is no way RB <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b> should have taken a knee in the end zone in that situation. ... WR <b>Greg Little</b> missed a possible catch that was perfectly floated over a linebacker's head, but Little looked to be concerned that the linebacker would tip the pass.<br><br>The Browns had QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> go in motion on one play, with RB <b>Willis McGahee</b> taking the snap from the Wildcat. ... I didn't see a lot of glaring holds by the Chiefs' players; everything was borderline. ... The questionable plays came against Cleveland's players, although LT <b>Joe Thomas</b> probably did hold on one other instance to save QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> from taking a sack. ... After having 281 yards of offense in the first half, the Chiefs only managed 50 yards of offense in the second half.<br>
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<p align="left">Up next, the Browns take on the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Baltimore Ravens</a> before heading into the bye week. This could be the defining point of the season for Cleveland -- will they snap their three-game losing streak?</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/30/5039454/game-review-slow-start-and-bess-muff-haunt-browns-in-23-17-loss-toChris Pokorny2013-10-28T14:07:41-04:002013-10-28T14:07:41-04:00WR Travis Benjamin Out for Season With Torn ACL
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a>' wide receiver <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span></b> has a torn ACL and will have surgery soon, according to head coach <b>Rob Chudzinski</b>. Benjamin suffered the injury when fielding a punt during the third quarter this past Sunday against the Chiefs; he tried to do a couple of spin moves on the return, but then went down and was writhing in pain.</p>
<p>This is a huge blow for the Browns from a playmaking aspect. Although he wasn't being featured much at receiver, he was the type of player who showed he could be a difference maker in several games per season due to his speed on punt returns. Benjamin could be out up to a year, and even then, you don't know if he'll have the same explosiveness. Here are a few notes to consider regarding the punt return position now:</p>
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<li>Although WR <b><span>Davone Bess</span></b> fumbled in a critical situation against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Chiefs</a> on a punt return, Chudzinski was adamant that he would assume punt return duties. Bess has returned 118 punts in his career with an average of 10.2 yards per return. He's never had one returned for a touchdown, though, and isn't seen as an explosive return man.<br><br>
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<li>Chudzinski said that the team would also give CB <b><span>Joe Haden</span></b> a look on punt returns. I don't think the Browns want him regularly fulfilling that role, but if Cleveland needs a big play late in a game, I could see them taking a shot with Haden.<br><br>
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<li>Some fans were wondering if the Browns could use RB <b><span>Fozzy Whittaker</span></b> as the punt returner, but Whittaker said he's never returned punts and therefore would not be comfortable doing so.</li>
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<p>The Browns' other options would be to promote WR <b>Josh Cooper</b> from the practice squad, sign former Browns WR <b><span>Jordan Norwood</span></b>, or add another return specialist. The Browns will have two roster spots opening soon, with Benjamin set to land on injured reserve, as well as WR <b>Charles Johnson</b>. Returning OG <b><span>Jason Pinkston</span></b> could fill one of those spots, and the Browns might add a receiver to take the other spot.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5039014/browns-wr-travis-benjamin-out-for-season-with-torn-aclChris Pokorny2013-10-28T10:14:15-04:002013-10-28T10:14:15-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Browns-Chiefs (Defense)
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<p>Looking at the defensive snap counts in the Browns' 23-17 loss to the Chiefs.</p> <p>The Browns' defense had a poor first half showing, giving up 20 points to the Chiefs and allowing them to convert 9-of-12 (75%) of their third down plays. The second half was a different story, as the Chiefs only scored a field goal, were 1-of-7 (14%) on third down plays, and QB <b>Alex Smith</b> was sacked five times.</p>
<p>The snap count distributions for the Browns' defenders against the Chiefs are listed below. [<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5037732/browns-vs-chiefs-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offense">Week 8 offensive snap counts for Cleveland can be found here</a>]</p>
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<p><b>Phil Taylor:</b> 3 tackles (3 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<b><br>Ahtyba Rubin:</b> 2 tackles (2 combined).<b> </b>1 tackle for loss.<br><b>Desmond Bryant:</b> 3 quarterback hits.<br><b>John Hughes:</b> No stats registered.<br><b>Ishmaa'ily Kitchen:</b> No stats registered.<br><b>Armonty Bryant:</b> No stats registered.<b><br></b></p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> There were plays in which <b>Phil Taylor</b> looked like a man on a mission, and other defensive linemen had their shining moments of individual plays throughout the game. <b>Billy Winn</b> was out again, but he might be back this week, which would cut into the playing time of <b>Armonty Bryant</b>.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">D'Qwell Jackson</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Craig Robertson</th>
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<p><b>D'Qwell Jackson:</b> 7 tackles, 1 assists (8 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Craig Robertson:</b> 10 tackles (10 combined). 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> The inside linebackers had a better day compared to the previous two weeks, although you can still see a plan to attack <b>Craig Robertson</b> in coverage, and the overall discipline from the Browns on screen passes wasn't there. The tackling was better, though, and each linebacker assisted with a second half sack.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Paul Kruger<br>
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</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Barkevious Mingo<br>
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<p><b>Paul Kruger:</b> 2 tackles (2 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<b><br>Barkevious Mingo:</b> 1 tackle (1 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Jabaal Sheard:</b> 1 assist (1 combined). 1 pass defended.<br><b>Paul Hazel: </b>No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> There are plays when you want <b>Barkevious Mingo</b> to just fly, and that paid off when he wrapped around deep on the Chiefs' second half fleaflicker attempt, resulting in a sack. <b>Paul Kruger</b> beat right tackle <b>Eric Fisher</b> for a sack in the first half.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Joe Haden</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Buster Skrine </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Chris Owens<br>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">53%<br>39/73 plays</td>
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<p><b>Joe Haden:</b> 3 tackles (3 combined). 2 passes defended.<br><b>Buster Skrine:</b> 3 tackles (3 combined). 2 passes defended.<br><b>Chris Owens:</b> 4 tackles (4 combined).<br><b>Leon McFadden:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> The latest "name" to appear on <b>Joe Haden's</b> list? <b>Dwayne Bowe</b>, who was held to 1 catch for 7 yards on the afternoon. I couldn't tell who was at fault on <b>Dexter McCluster's</b> open touchdown, so I'll have to review the film. <b>Buster Skrine</b> had a nice pass breakup on a third-down blitz from the Browns in the second half. <b>Leon McFadden</b> supposedly saw his first defensive snap of the year, but I don't know when that was.</p>
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<p><b>T.J. Ward:</b> 10 tackles (10 combined). 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit.<br><b>Tashaun Gipson:</b> 9 tackles (9 combined).<br><b>Johnson Bademosi:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts: </b>The safeties were busy tackling, and <b>T.J. Ward</b> continues to come up in run support. He also came on a delayed sack to get <b>Alex Smith</b> in the second half. <b>Johnson Bademosi</b> had his once-a-week snap.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5037730/browns-vs-chiefs-analyzing-the-snap-counts-defenseChris Pokorny2013-10-28T08:59:34-04:002013-10-28T08:59:34-04:00Analyzing Snap Counts: Browns-Chiefs (Offense)
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<p>Looking at the offensive snap counts in the Browns' 23-17 loss to the Chiefs.</p> <p>The Cleveland Browns didn't start the game so hot offensively against the Kansas City Chiefs, going three-and-out in their first three possessions and being outgained in yards by a ridiculous amount. By the end of the contest, the Browns actually outgained the Chiefs in yardage, but still fell 23-17, thanks to some major miscues by WR <b>Davone Bess</b>. Check out the snap distributions below for the offense, and let us know what your reactions are in the comments section.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Joe Thomas</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> John Greco</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Alex Mack </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Shawn Lauvao<br>
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<p><b> Thoughts:</b> The offensive line yielded one sack and four quarterback hits. This was easily their best game of the season in pass protection, and it came against a Chiefs defense that led the league in sacks. That's a good sign for the rest of the season.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100"> Chris Ogbonnaya</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Willis McGahee </th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Fozzy Whittaker<br>
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<p><b>Willis McGahee:</b> 9 carries, 28 yards, 3.1 YPC.<b> </b>2 catches, 0 yards (2 targets).<br><b>Chris Ogbonnaya:</b> 3 carries, 12 yards, 4.0 YPC. 3 catches, 15 yards (4 targets).<br><b>Fozzy Whittaker:</b> 2 catches, 22 yards, 1 touchdown (2 targets).</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> It was the same story for <b>Willis McGahee</b> as the lead ball carrier: the offensive line struggles to get a push early, and McGahee has no ability to get past the defenders in the backfield. Later in the game, though, he can rip off a couple of runs through a hole over the middle. He had one that could have set up a game-tying field goal at the very least in the fourth quarter, but it was called back due to a questionable holding penalty. <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b> was not used very much this week, but Campbell did target him twice in the passing game, including on a wheel route touchdown in the third quarter.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Josh Gordon<br>
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<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">92%<br>49/53 plays</td>
<td style="text-align: center; background: #64390a; color: white; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;">91%<br>48/53 plays</td>
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<p><b>Josh Gordon:</b> 5 catches, 132 yards, 1 touchdown (10 targets).<br><b>Greg Little:</b> 1 catch, 8 yards (3 targets).<br><b>Davone Bess:</b> 3 catches, 27 yards (8 targets).<br><b>Travis Benjamin:</b> No stats registered.<br><b>Brian Tyms:</b> No stats registered.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> This was a great bounce back game for <b>Josh Gordon</b>, who would've had an even bigger day had he seen the bomb that <b>Jason Campbell</b> threw him on the opening possession. <b>Davone Bess</b> was obviously a goat for dropping a first down pass early, not being able to haul in a tougher pass a little bit later, muffing a punt, and not hauling in a makeable fourth down play. <b>Travis Benjamin's</b> injury allowed <b>Brian Tyms</b> to get on the field for two snaps.</p>
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<th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Jordan Cameron</th> <th style="font-size: 14px; background: #64390a; text-align: center; color: white;" width="100">Gary Barnidge<br>
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<p><b>Jordan Cameron:</b> 4 catches, 81 yards (4 targets).<br><b>Gary Barnidge:</b> 1 catch, 3 yards (1 target).<br><b>MarQueis Gray:</b> 1 catch, 5 yards (1 target).</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> The Browns didn't target <b>Jordan Cameron</b> much, but when they did, they went for big plays. He made a nice adjustment to a 38-yard pass in the air, but didn't realize he wasn't touched down; you wonder if he could've gotten some more yards on that play if he got up and ran. <b>Gary Barnidge</b> had his usual meaningless catch of the week, and was otherwise used as a blocker. There weren't any tricks in play for <b>MarQueis Gray</b> this week.</p>
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<p><b>Jason Campbell:</b> 22-of-36 for 293 yards, 2 touchdowns. 3 carries, 17 yards.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts:</b> I think I saw this on WFNY's Twitter feed: the Browns' depth chat at quarterback should simply read, "not <b>Brandon Weeden</b>." Let's be fair to <b>Jason Campbell</b>, though: he did an outstanding job. He had a perfect internal clock to negate the Chiefs' pass rush, hit his receivers in stride for the most part, and, dare I say it, throws a better deep ball than Weeden. His mobility / escapability was a huge plus too. When the Chiefs starting respecting the passing game more later in the game, our running backs were able to find some better holes. Hopefully Campbell can keep this up.</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/28/5037732/browns-vs-chiefs-analyzing-the-snap-counts-offenseChris Pokorny2013-10-27T16:40:48-04:002013-10-27T16:40:48-04:00Instant Recap: Browns Lose 23-17, Thanks to Bess
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<p>The guy who was supposed to be "Mr. Reliable" has been anything but that.</p> <p>We've seen QB <b><span>Brandon Weeden</span></b> be a goat of this offense for weeks now, but against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a>, one player will be in the crosshairs of criticism: WR <b><span>Davone Bess</span></b>.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Browns</a> look completely outmatched to start the first half, falling 13-0 to the Chiefs part-way through the second quarter. The offense went three-and-out during their first three possessions, and the Chiefs kept converting third down after after down. After a missed 52-yard field goal near the end of the first half, though, QB <b><span>Jason Campbell</span></b> and the Browns finally got a first down with a 19-yard pass to TE <b><span>Jordan Cameron</span></b>. Then, one flea flicker later, Campbell had a 39-yard touchdown pass to WR <b><span>Josh Gordon</span></b> to cut the Chiefs' lead to 13-7.</p>
<p>Kansas City quickly responded with a touchdown, but then the Browns added a field goal just before the half to make it 20-10 Chiefs. Cleveland got the ball to begin the second half, and Campbell engineered a touchdown drive with a 17-yard pass to RB <b><span>Fozzy Whittaker</span></b>. Just like that, it was 20-17 with a lot of time to play.</p>
<p>The Browns' defense opened the second half with a couple of three-and-outs. Cleveland's offense moved the ball a few more times, but had to punt near mid-field. One of those possessions saw WR <b><span>Travis Benjamin</span></b> suffer a knee injury on a punt return, something that would haunt Cleveland dearly the rest of the game.</p>
<p>In the fourth quarter, Campbell found Cameron for a 37-yard reception to move into Chiefs territory with the score still 20-17. On the next play, RB <b><span>Willis McGahee</span></b> had a big run, but it was called back after a very questionable holding penalty on Browns LT <b>Joe Thomas</b>. That set the Browns back and forced them to punt again, but this time, the punt ended up being downed so that Kansas City had to start at their own one yard line. The Browns forced a punt, and they were poised to get great field position.</p>
<p>That's when <i>Bess</i> happened. He muffed the short punt at the 45 yard line, inside of Chiefs territory, and Kansas City recovered. Ugh. With seven minutes to play in the game, things were starting to look gloomy. The Browns forced another punt, though, and got the ball back with four minutes to play and no timeouts.</p>
<p>Facing a 4th-and-7 from their own 31 yard line with two minutes to go in the game, Campbell rolled out to his right and didn't see anybody open. He looked across the grain and fired the ball. Entering the picture, trying to make a sliding catch, was Bess. He would have had just enough for a first down, but he dropped it. Deflating. <i>Not</i> including the muff, it was his 2-3 dropped pass of the game.</p>
<p>Kansas City was stopped again by Cleveland, and then kicked a field goal to make it 23-17. The Browns got the ball back with no timeouts at their own 20 yard line and 0:17 on the clock, so there was no chance. That's how the game ended. It was a great effort by the Browns, who came through in the second half defensively, but fell victim to Bess and some questionable calls by the officials when it came to holding.</p>
<p>Cleveland has dropped to 3-5, but the play of Campbell this week has to be commended. He was light years better than <b>Brandon Weeden</b>, and fans should have some optimism restored for their Week 9 battle at home with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/">Ravens</a> next Sunday.</p>
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https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/27/5035486/instant-recap-browns-lose-23-17-thanks-to-davone-bessChris Pokorny2013-10-27T15:18:25-04:002013-10-27T15:18:25-04:00Browns vs. Chiefs - 4th Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Browns vs. Chiefs game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>The Browns stunned everyone by opening up the second half with a touchdown drive, with the last play being a 17-yard connection between QB <b>Jason Campbell</b> and RB <b>Fozzy Whittaker</b> to make it a 20-17 Chiefs lead. The defense then forced two three-and-outs to help keep them in the game. <b>Travis Benjamin</b> suffered a leg injury on a punt return, but Campbell continued to have the Browns' offense on the move. Can Cleveland take the lead and win in the fourth quarter?</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1343810/large_dawgsbynature.com.full_medium.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a href="http://www.arrowheadpride.com/"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/59/large_arrowheadpride.com.full.130989.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a></p>
<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WOIO (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/27/5034656/cleveland-browns-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-4th-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-10-27T14:28:02-04:002013-10-27T14:28:02-04:00Browns vs. Chiefs - 3rd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Browns vs. Chiefs game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>The Browns' defense gave up a touchdown in the second quarter to go down 13-0, and the offense continued to go three-and-out. Cleveland finally forced a third down stop late in the first half, and the Chiefs missed a 52-yard field goal, which gave Cleveland great field position.</p>
<p>Then, out of no where, the Browns got back-to-back big plays from <b>Jordan Cameron</b> and <b>Josh Gordon</b>, with the latter being a 39-yard fleaflicker touchdown pass from <b>Jason Campbell</b> to make it a 13-7 game. Unfortunately, with little time to work with, the defense failed again, allowing <b>Alex Smith</b> to fire a 28-yard touchdown pass to a wide open <b>Dexter McCluster</b> to go up 20-7. With about a minute to go, the Browns tried to move the ball and got a big catch-and-run to <b>Josh Gordon</b> to get into field goal range. <b>Billy Cundiff</b> tried from 44 yards and connected to make it 20-10 at the half. The Browns will get the ball first in the second half.</p>
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<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WOIO (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/27/5034654/cleveland-browns-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-3rd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny2013-10-27T13:37:31-04:002013-10-27T13:37:31-04:00Browns vs. Chiefs - 2nd Quarter Game Thread
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<p>Jump down to the comments section to discuss the Browns vs. Chiefs game each quarter with a bunch of other Browns fans!</p> <p>The Browns went three-and-out twice in the first quarter, and the defense bent but didn't break twice, netting two field goals for the Chiefs. It's 6-0 Kansas City heading into the second quarter.</p>
<p align="center"><a href="http://www.dawgsbynature.com/"><img src="http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/1343810/large_dawgsbynature.com.full_medium.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a><b><span>VS.</span></b> <a href="http://www.arrowheadpride.com/"><img src="http://cdn0.sbnation.com/uploads/blog/sbnu_logo/59/large_arrowheadpride.com.full.130989.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="180"></a></p>
<p align="center"><b>Game:</b> <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.dawgsbynature.com/">Cleveland Browns</a> vs. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.arrowheadpride.com/">Kansas City Chiefs</a><br><b>Date/Time:</b> Sunday, October 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. EST<br><b>Local Television:</b> WOIO (Channel 19) - Ian Eagle & Dan Fouts<br><b>Local Radio:</b> ESPN 850 WKNR, 92.3 The Fan, 98.5 FM WNCX</p>
https://www.dawgsbynature.com/2013/10/27/5034652/cleveland-browns-vs-kansas-city-chiefs-2nd-quarter-game-threadChris Pokorny